City of Morgantown CM 6.9.10

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City of MorgantownWest Virginia

A Municipal Policy and Service OverviewRelating to the City Manager Position

July 12, 2010Edited March 2013

City Council of Morgantown

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Morgantown, WV 26505

Quick Summaries on Public Policy and Service Delivery

Form of Government:

Council-Manager Form of Government; Charter Adopted 1977

Seven Council Members Elected in City-Wide Election for two year terms.

Mayor and Deputy Mayor elected by Council; Four Mayors since 1991

One City Manger since 1992

Vision for the Work of the City:

We are building an inclusive, progressive and sustainable community.

Examples of Recent Policy Topics and Changes:

1. Taking steps toward implementation of a new definition of family as foundation for

residential controls

2. Establishment of an R-1-A zoning classification to help protect structures in older

neighborhoods

3. Partnering with the university for neighborhood revitalization

4. Facilitating the development of a metropolitan planning organization in addition to

planning the expansion of transit, pedestrian infrastructure and bicycling

5. Utilizing public-private partnerships for the development of an event center

6. Sponsoring and supporting the renovation of a theatre as a downtown resource

7. Development of a Municipal Green Team, efficiency initiatives, and a green building

policy

8. Reconceptualization and renewal of the municipal airport with an industrial park

9. Study and support of Police and Fire Pension Systems

10. Revisions of staff health insurance policies

11. Incorporating PUDs and TIFs in economic redevelopment strategy

12. Working to adopt a vote-by-mail system for municipal elections

13. Development of a Downtown Strategic Plan

14. Expanding the roles of parking and code enforcement personnel

15. Supporting the revitalization of neighborhood organizations

Examples of Councils Current Priorities for City Administration:

1. Respecting staff and volunteers and engendering the same respect by all for all

citizens.

2. Communicating and coordinating with the civic infrastructure of the city -

other governments, organizations, West Virginia University,

neighborhoods, business and environmental entities.

3. Fiscal planning and management including helping us to continue to move toward

the construction of a new city hall, green efficiencies in street lighting and other city

operations, and city infrastructure upgrades.

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4. Keeping pace with public safety needs - through staff services, collaboration with

other resources, and volunteer services - to be able to prevent as well as respond to

critical incidents so that business persons, residents and visitors can retain a

satisfying and productive relationship with the community.

5. Promoting progressive economic vitality and diversity through comprehensive

planning and development support, efficiencies in permitting, state of the art airport

services, wireless information services, school and university support, Main Street

and CVB support, transit and parking resources, notable advancement in theatreand arts, and opportunities for businesses to be an active part of government.

6. Facilitating planning and development which considers economic development,

infrastructure upgrades, diversity and efficiency in community transportation,

environmental protection and sustainability, and residential integrity and public

health.

7. Enhancing and enforcing codes relating to the citys home-owner and rental housing

so that the communitys housing stock becomes a more viable resource for sustained

economic growth and retention, supports active and livable neighborhoods as well

as provides shelter and safety for persons of various incomes and abilities.

8. Making progress on transportation infrastructure improvements for motorized

vehicular travel, transit, pedestrians, and bicyclists.

9. Improving air quality, protecting drinking water, and enhancing the citys treecanopy to support public health, reduce energy costs, and preserve a livable city

environment.

10. Improving the solid waste system in such a way that waste and landfill use is

reduced and recycling increased.

11. Supporting inclusivity and public education initiatives in relation to children and

persons of all ages, business stakeholders, neighborhoods, schools, higher education,

service recipients, local government, sister cities, parks and recreation, and diversity

in heritage and ethnicity.

12. Facilitating growth of and access to information technology and broad band to

support commercial and industrial development, residential areas throughout the

city, libraries, schools and local government operations.

13. Working for home rule to allow for problem solving consistent with local needs in astate where there is a tradition of protective, centralized state decision-making.

Citizen Survey Priorities National Survey Conducted in 2006

Strengths WeaknessesSense of community Amount of public parking

Openness to diversity in people Ease of car travel in Morgantown

Cultural activities Traffic enforcement

Recreational opportunities Code enforcement

Job opportunities Garbage collection

Bus/transit services RecyclingEase of bus/transit use Lack of affordable housing

Safety downtown day Need for increased police protection

Safety neighborhoods-day Snow removal

City Departments 255 Employees

Airport

City Attorneys

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City Clerk Elections, Meetings and Records, Applications for Appointments

City Hall Administration, Public Information Services, Maintenance

Code Enforcement

Engineering

Finance

Fire 48 paid firefighters; 3 stations; ISO Class 3

Human Resources

Information Technology

Municipal CourtPlanning Zoning Code updated in 2007

Police 67 trained and sworn officers

Public Works Including Street Department, Signs and Signals

Urban Landscaping

Free Standing Departments: 322 Full-time and Part-Time EmployeesBOPARC Recreation, Parks, Theatre, Trails

Morgantown Utility Board Water, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Water Management

Parking Authority Parking Garages, Parking Lots, On-Street Parking

Collaborative/Contracted/Supported Services (18 organizations):Bartlett House Homeless Shelter County at al

City-County Transit Authority - University

Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority

Greater Morgantown Community Trust; City Art Fund

Greater Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau w/ County

Greater Morgantown Metropolitan Planning Organization County, 4 Communities

Library Central library in City plus Aull Center; 4 branches outside of City with County, State

Main Street Morgantown w/ County

Mon River Trails Conservancy w/ County

Monongalia County Animal Control

Monongalia County Development Authority

Monongalia County Health Department

Monongalia County Solid Waste Authority

Morgantown Area Economic Partnership County

Region VI PDC Area Municipalities, Six CountiesRepublic Waste Services Fairmont - Private

Sunnyside-Up Neighborhood Revitalization University

Teen Court - w/County, Courts

West Virginia Botanical Garden Located on City property

Volunteer Boards, Commissions, Committees and Authorities - 274 Volunteer

Positions (29 organizations are listed in alphabetical order.)

Airport Advisory Committee Neighborhood Coordinating Council

Board of Zoning Appeals (Includes 9 Neighborhood Associations)

Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners Parking Authority

Building Code Appeals Board Pedestrian Safety BoardCommunity Design Team Personnel Board

Fire Civil Service Commission Planning Commission

Historic Landmarks Commission Police Civil Service Commission

Human Rights Commission Rental Housing Advisory Committee

Library Board of Directors Sister City Commission

Metropolitan Theatre Commission Solid Waste Advisory Board

Morgantown Building Commission Traffic Commission

Morgantown Utility Board Urban Landscape Commission

Municipal Bicycle Board Urban Tree Board

Museum Commission Ward and Boundary CommissionMunicipal Green Team Youth Commission

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