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§ 4-7-4 ONE-YEAR OBJECTIVES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009
   (A)   That the City of Albuquerque adopts the following one-year objectives for FY/09, grouped under the eight five-year goals of the City.
   HUMAN AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT GOAL: People of all ages have the opportunity to participate in the community and economy and are well sheltered, safe, healthy, and educated.
      OBJECTIVE 1. Utilizing existing or available grants, funding and resources, complete Teen Center renovations and open the facility during the second quarter of FY/09. Finalize specific organizational, operational, business, programmatic, marketing and fund raising strategies including performance goals by the end of the second quarter of FY/09. Hold 25 events by end of fiscal year. Report to the Mayor and City Council at the end of the second and fourth quarters of FY/09. (FCS/Plan and Coordinate)
      OBJECTIVE 2. Work with the Treasury Division of DFAS, Bond Counsel, the Mayor and City Council to implement the designated restructuring option of the portfolio of apartment complexes managed under the Apartment Fund 671 by end of second quarter, FY/09, and complete restructuring by the end of FY/09. Report to the Mayor and City Council by end of FY/09. (FCS/Plan and Coordinate)
      OBJECTIVE 3. Expand the Elementary/Middle School Initiative Program to 12 charter schools by the end of FY/09 serving an additional 650 school children. Provide a status report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of third quarter, FY/09, and update in the City’s Performance Plan with performance measures of additional schools with students served. (FCS/Partner with Public Education)
      OBJECTIVE 4. Ensure the effective start-up of the second ACT team and enroll a minimum of 24 clients into program services by the end of the second quarter of FY/09. (FCS/Provide Mental Health Services)
      OBJECTIVE 5. Implement the methamphetamine treatment program (Albuquerque Recovery Program) at three City operated Health and Social Service Centers and serve 75 patients by the end of the second quarter of FY/09. (FCS/Provide Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention)
      OBJECTIVE 6. Study the aging patterns in the Albuquerque Bernalillo County community to establish a baseline or a series of measures to support the concept of aging in place. Establish a study group composed of gerontologists, social scientists, seniors and other community stakeholders to develop a report and recommendations for senior social services which prevent premature institutionalization and allow seniors to age in place. Submit the report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (Senior Affairs/ Senior Social Services)
      OBJECTIVE 7. As part of the ABC food inspection program proposed legislation to be submitted to City Council for consideration by July 1, 2008, include Consumer Health Protection food facility re-inspection fees. Upon adoption of ABC program legislation and fees by the Administration and City Council, implement the new program, using existing resources and additional revenues developed through the program. Submit a status report by the end of FY/09. Report results annually in the Performance Plan. (EHD/Consumer Health)
      OBJECTIVE 8. Rehabilitate the existing stock pond for Gambusia mosquito fish to provide a non-chemical method for controlling mosquito breeding and reduces the risk of transmission of West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne diseases to the public. Submit a progress report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (EHD /Vector Borne & Zoonotic Disease)
      OBJECTIVE 9. Select an architectural firm and construction company for the expansion of the North Valley Senior Center by the end of FY/09. Provide a status report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (DMD and Senior Affairs)
      OBJECTIVE 10. Break ground on the first phase of the North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center by the end of FY/09. Provide a status report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (DMD and Senior Affairs)
      OBJECTIVE 11. Develop a marketing plan for the Los Volcanes and Palo Duro senior fitness centers; establish baseline customer use and track thereafter. Report performance measures in the City's Performance Plan. Submit a report assessing fitness center use and marketing plan effectiveness by the end of FY/09. (Senior Affairs/ Senior Well Being)
      OBJECTIVE 12. Improve 17 City softball fields to include shade structures, bleachers, irrigation systems, scoreboards, and fences. Complete the improvements and submit a status report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of the fourth quarter FY/09. (PRD/ Provide Quality Recreation)
      OBJECTIVE 13. Construct new outdoor racquetball and hand-ball courts to replace the facilities removed from the Albuquerque Tennis Complex. Complete the construction and submit a status report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of the fourth quarter FY/09. (PRD /Provide Quality Recreation)
      OBJECTIVE 14. Renovate and resurface a minimum of 20 existing park tennis courts, construct a new 12 court lighted NW tennis complex, and expand ADO and Sierra Vista Tennis Complexes to include additional courts and lighting to meet the recreational needs of both youth and adult tennis programs. Complete the construction and submit a status report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of the fourth quarter FY/09. (PRD /Provide Quality Recreation)
      OBJECTIVE 15. Develop operations, maintenance, safety, and risk management standards and policies for the City's skate parks. Submit a status report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of the second quarter FY/09. (PRD/Provide Quality Recreation)
      OBJECTIVE 16. Implement an organic fertilizer/soil amendment program at the Ladera Golf Course to reduce salts and water use. Report pertinent performance measures of water use in the Performance Plan. Submit a status report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of the fourth quarter FY/09. (PRD/Affordable and Quality Golf)
      OBJECTIVE 17. Using existing resources, upgrade the current point-of-sale system at the City’s public golf courses to a new system that will allow for better accountability and marketing of the City’s courses. Submit a status report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (PRD/Affordable and Quality Golf)
      OBJECTIVE 18. Increase onsite student visitation by 5% from 3,700 to 3,890 in FY/09 at the Anderson/Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum. Report results annually in the City's Performance Plan. (Cultural Services/Balloon Museum)
      OBJECTIVE 19. Work with APS, community groups, and mental health professionals to develop sustainable programs to address student mental health issues. Submit a report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (FCS/Mental Health Services)
      OBJECTIVE 20. Utilizing existing resources, investigate the possibility of expanding the existing Holiday Park Community Center into a multigenerational center. Report back to the Mayor and City Council with projected costs, a timeline, potential funding sources, and a phasing plan by the end of FY/09. (Department of Senior Affairs/Senior Social Services)
      OBJECTIVE 21. Utilizing existing resources, locate a building to provide day shelter services for homeless women. The building may be free standing or attached to an existing homeless service provider, but if attached to an existing service provider, the entrance to the women’s day shelter must be secure and separate from the general population. Determine cost to operate the day shelter. Report to the Mayor and City Council regarding possible locations and estimated operating costs by the end of the second quarter of FY/09. (’’FCS’/Provide Emergency Shelter Services)
      OBJECTIVE 22. Utilizing existing resources, create a data base of services available to persons who are homeless and provide this data base to 311 operators in order to provide accurate and current information to persons who are homeless and in need of services. Report to the Mayor and City Council on implementation progress by the end of the second quarter of FY/09. (FCS/Supportive Services to the Homeless)
   PUBLIC SAFETY GOAL: Citizens are safe, feel safe and secure, and have trust and shared responsibility for maintaining a safe environment.
      OBJECTIVE 1. Reduce the backlog and increase the number of vehicle forfeiture cases per year from approximately 350 to 650. Increase the number of auctions from 6 to 8 per year. Report progress in the Performance Plan, include vehicles seized, auctioned, and booted per year. Provide a report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (Legal Department/ Safe City Strike Force)
      OBJECTIVE 2. Complete construction and open Fire Station 22 at Mesa del Sol by the third quarter of FY/09. Report progress to the Mayor and City Council at the end of the third quarter, FY09. (Fire/Emergency Response)
      OBJECTIVE 3. Proceed with construction documents using the original architect of the existing design and complete bidding on Fire Station 2 by the end of the second quarter of FY/09; and with available funding and resources, begin construction on Phase 1 of 2 by the second quarter of FY/09. Provide a progress report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of the first quarter of FY/09. (Fire/Emergency Response)
      OBJECTIVE 4. Develop a thorough in-house preventative maintenance program with timelines and maintenance schedules to increase the cost efficiency of maintaining the Department’s fleet and equipment. Compare long-term costs of in-house maintenance versus outsourced maintenance of Fire Department vehicles and equipment. Provide a copy of the preventative maintenance program and comparison report outlining potential cost savings, next steps to take, and funding required to implement the program to the Mayor and City Council by the end of the third quarter of FY/09. (Fire/Logistics)
      OBJECTIVE 5. Create a multi-departmental team, including APD, DMD, AHO, Legal, and OMB to oversee the implementation of the recommendations of the Mayor's Study Group on Automated Enforcement. Continue to evaluate the effectiveness of STOP. Submit reports to the Mayor and City Council at the end of the second and fourth quarters, FY/09. (APD and CAO)
      OBJECTIVE 6. Increase live exits of adoptable animals at Animal Welfare, as defined by the Animal Welfare Department classification system to 100% for FY/09. Report results in the City’s Performance Plan and provide a report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (Animal Welfare/Animal Welfare)
      OBJECTIVE 7. Complete the design and RFP by September 2008 and begin construction phase by beginning of third quarter of FY/09 for the reconstruction of East Side animal shelter facilities. Submit a status report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (Animal Welfare/Animal Welfare)
      OBJECTIVE 8. Modernize and update the workstation computers within APD's Special Investigations division in order to ensure that the Investigations Division has access to the new Comprehensive Information Systems Project, as funds become available. Provide a report to the Mayor and City Council on the acquisition and implementation of the computers by the end of FY/09. (APD/Investigative Services)
      OBJECTIVE 9. Increase efforts to address crime and public safety issues impacting Albuquerque's business community in partnership with the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Hispano Chamber of Commerce to include additional meetings and coordination with local and big-box retailers, the creation of an interactive website for the Retail Asset Protection Association, and continued implementation of the Safe City program in Nob Hill and expansion of the program model into other areas. Provide a report to the Mayor and City Council on progress and success by the end of FY/09, report semi-annually in the Performance Plan beginning in the fourth quarter, FY/09. (APD/Officer & Department Support)
      OBJECTIVE 10. In conjunction with community services providers, increase the effectiveness of intervention methods available to the APD to address the needs of persons who are mentally ill, homeless, substance abusers, and AFAC victims. Efforts currently include COAST team, CIT and FAC. Provide a report to the Mayor and City Council on these collaborations by the end of FY/09. (APD/Officer & Department Support)
      OBJECTIVE 11. Construct a 25,000 square foot community-based facility located at Ellison and Cibola Loop NW to serve APD’s newly defined Sixth Area command which encompasses most of northwest ’’’’Albuquerque’’. Construct the facility to achieve a LEED-NC “Silver” certification. Submit a progress report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of the second quarter, FY/09. (APD/Officer & Department Support)
      OBJECTIVE 12. Design a facility to meet police and aviation needs at the Double Eagle Airport to include space for law enforcement activities in addition to a hangar for APD aircraft. Submit a design to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (APD/Officer & Department Support; Aviation)
      OBJECTIVE 13. Design a facility to meet APD law enforcement requirements in the Mesa del Sol development. Submit a progress report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (APD/Officer & Department Support)
      OBJECTIVE 14. Staff the Prisoner Transport Unit in order to expand operational hours to at least 12 hours per day, seven days a week. Work with the MDC to speed booking. Expand PTU functions to include transport from substations and special events (i.e. concerts, DWI roadblocks, Party Patrol, State Fair). Submit a progress report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of the second quarter, FY/09, and report results in the Performance Plan, beginning in the second quarter of FY/09. (APD/Prisoner Transport)
      OBJECTIVE 15. Acquire and implement a mobile data communications system (MDCS) that will provide for secure wireless transfer over 25KHz channels in an 800 MHz frequency band, and access to Federal (NCIC/NMLETS), State and local criminal information databases, as well as real time messaging, silent dispatch, incident report uploading and AVL capabilities. Report results and progress to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (APD/Communications)
      OBJECTIVE 16. Achieve and maintain a sworn staff of 1100 officers along with the necessary support personnel, facilities and equipment to ensure the proper utilization of sworn law enforcement. Report progress to the Mayor and City Council by the end of 2nd quarter, FY/09, and report progress in the City's performance plan. (APD/Neighborhood Policing)
      OBJECTIVE 17. Increase law enforcement effectiveness by assisting with the regional expansion of the problem-solving model. Facilitate collaboration with regional law enforcement agencies interested in the model's application to reduce crime. Facilitate regional law enforcement stakeholder meetings at least semi-annually, and investigate technological solutions to enable coordination between participating agencies provide recommendations for implementation. Provide a status report on efforts, implementation and success to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09; report regional activities in the Performance Plan beginning in FY/09. (APD/Officer & Department Support)
      OBJECTIVE 18. Continue to improve CAPTURE Plus' ability to link crime elements in order to solve crimes. Expand CAPTURE Plus functionality, user interface and tracking of crimes beyond the current property crimes application. Provide a status report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09; report CAPTURE Plus results in the Performance Plan thereafter. (Police/Investigative Services)
      OBJECTIVE 19. Continue responding to neighborhood complaints by operating the Party Patrol; evaluate the effectiveness of the Party Patrol. Report results in the performance plan and submit a evaluation to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (Police/Neighborhood Policing)
   PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE. Ensure that all existing communities are adequately and efficiently served with well planned, coordinated, and maintained infrastructure. Ensure that new development is efficiently integrated into existing infrastructures and that the costs are balanced with the revenues generated.
      OBJECTIVE 1. Reconstruct and rehabilitate the East Terminal apron by third quarter of FY/09 and provide a report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (Aviation/Operations and Maintenance)
      OBJECTIVE 2. Utilizing existing or available revenue or funding, develop a phased timetable for land acquisition, bidding, contract award and proposed construction contract for the development of a Central and Unser park and Ride Southwest Transit Center. This facility will act as a major intermodal interchange for several routes, provide private vehicle parking, and secure bicycle storage. Report timetable, and achievement of land acquisition along with other progress to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (Transit/ABQ Ride)
      OBJECTIVE 3. Utilizing available revenue or funding and in-house resources and/or contracted services, complete citywide fixed-route Transit system studies, to include the Westside Transit Improvements Study. Based on the results of these studies, update/develop the System Short-Range and Long-Range Plans accordingly to guide implementation of system improvements. Considerations shall include route structures City-wide, including but not limited to better service on high-ridership routes, replacement of other routes with neighborhood circulators, and express routes to employment centers. The Transit System Short-Range and Long-Range Strategic Plan will become the basis for requests for capital funding from all sources. Submit the phased plan and completed studies to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY09. (Transit/ABQ Ride)
      OBJECTIVE 4. Prioritize the declassification of vacant Transit Planner positions in order to become more competitive in hiring at the national and regional levels. Advertise in national professional journals to recruit planners with experience in “Best Practices” including coordination with land use planning and innovations from other transit systems. Report progress to the Mayor and City Council by the end of the second quarter of FY/09.
      OBJECTIVE 5. Submit the City of Albuquerque's proposed MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) Permit for renewal to EPA Region 6. Report results to Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (DMD/Design Recovered Storm)
      OBJECTIVE 6. Review bridge inspection reports provided by the NMDOT and develop a priority listing for both Maintenance and Contract Projects. Report progress to Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (DMD/Street Services)
      OBJECTIVE 7. Using existing or available funding, begin implementation of replacing existing mercury vapor residential street lights with high pressure sodium street lights to improve energy efficiency. Report progress in the Performance Plan, beginning second quarter of FY/09. (DMD/Street Services)
   SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. Guide growth to protect the environment and the community's economic vitality and create a variety of livable, sustainable communities throughout Albuquerque.
      OBJECTIVE 1. Using existing or available funding, complete phase 3 and 4 of Big I Landscaping and begin construction of Phase 5. Report progress to Mayor and City Council by end, FY/09. (DMD/Strategic Support)
      OBJECTIVE 2. Complete the East Gateway Sector Development Plan by collecting land use and traffic data, hosting workshops, analyzing issues and opportunities, involving the public and the technical team, and refining implementation strategies and design and zoning regulations. Produce and present the final draft sector plan at public hearings and submit a status report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of the second quarter, FY/09. (Planning/Community Revitalization)
      OBJECTIVE 3. Using existing resources, develop a "Green Path/Building" public education and outreach program for the development/building industry and the general public and include the program on the City's web site. Begin reporting web site utilization in the FY/10 Performance Plan. Complete the program and submit a report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of the first quarter, FY/09. (Planning/One Stop Shop)
      OBJECTIVE 4.  Using existing resources, develop the “City of Albuquerque Green Path/Building” project certification process and procedures for building high performance, environmentally responsible, and healthy facilities and submit a report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of the second quarter of FY/09. (Planning/One Stop Shop)
      OBJECTIVE 5. Using existing resources, develop a community Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Neighborhood Development pilot project by the end of the second quarter of FY/09. Submit the project plan to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (Planning/Community Revitalization)
      OBJECTIVE 6. Execute a contract through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Loan Fund to assist in cleanup of the former Atchison-Topeka-Santa Fe Locomotive Shops with EPA brownfields remediation funds. Submit the project plan to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (Planning/Community Revitalization)
      OBJECTIVE 7. Following the development and adoption of the West Downtown Corridor Plan, designate the New York/Central Avenue area as a Metropolitan Redevelopment Area. Adopt a metropolitan redevelopment revitalization/adaptive reuse plan for the area and submit the plan to the Mayor and City Council by the end of the third quarter of FY/09.
      OBJECTIVE 8.  Perform a cost/benefit analysis to determine the feasibility of constructing a Park Maintenance Satellite Facility on the west side of the Rio Grande. If the analysis is positive, develop a strategy to fund and construct the facility. Complete the analysis, develop the strategy, and submit a status report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (PRD/Parks and Landscape Management)
      OBJECTIVE 9. Using existing resources, design, standardize, and install new park information and regulation signs that are more informative, visible, and attractive than current park signs. Complete the installation and submit a status report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (PRD/Parks and Landscape Management)
      OBJECTIVE 10. Using available or existing funding, develop 3 irrigated recreation fields (approximately 9 acres) west of the river. Report progress to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (DMD/Design Recovered - Parks)
   ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION and ENHANCEMENT. Protect and enhance Albuquerque's natural environments - its mountains, river, bosque, volcanoes, arroyos, air, and water.
      OBJECTIVE 1. Incorporate the Integrated Management Waste Plan into SWMD long range goals and objectives and provide a report with plan recommendations to the Mayor and Council by the end of the second quarter, FY/09. (SWMD/Administrative Support)
      OBJECTIVE 2. Upon completion and review of the Integrated Waste Plan, provide a plan to institute regulatory reform, fee structure, and incentives that are necessary or recommended in order to meet the goal of Zero Landfill by 2030. Submit a report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (SWMD/Administrative Support)
      OBJECTIVE 3. Upon completion and review of the Integrated Waste Plan, provide a plan to develop appropriate SWMD facilities which may include a new recycling processing facility, a transfer station, and a construction and demolition recycling facility. Submit a status report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of the third quarter, FY/09. (SWMD/Recycling)
      OBJECTIVE 4. Implement the following elements of the Aviation Department Sustainability Management System: convert cleaning supplies to all green products; establish a peak energy consumption saving program; and establish an airport wide recycling program. Provide a report on progress to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (Aviation/Management and Professional Support)
      OBJECTIVE 5. Improve visitor experience in Open Space by providing permanent waterless public restrooms at the Alameda River Trailhead/Paseo del Bosque Trail Parking Area, Pueblo Montano River Trailhead Parking Area, and the Los Poblanos Farms Open Space Preserve. Complete these improvements and submit a status report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (PRD/Open Space Management)
      OBJECTIVE 6. Complete a city-wide satellite data inventory of canopy cover and pervious/impervious ground surfaces. Provide a report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of the second quarter, FY/09. (PRD/Urban Forest Management)
      OBJECTIVE 7. Complete and implement a Water Conservation Plan to reduce water waste and the resulting fines and surcharges and bring City parks, medians, and golf courses in compliance with water budgets through irrigation system renovations, non-functional turf reduction, use of new technology, and strict water management. Begin reporting pertinent performance measures of water use and costs in the FY/09 Performance Plan. Complete the plan and submit a status report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (PRD/Parks and Landscape Management)
   ECONOMIC VITALITY. Achieve a vital, diverse, and sustainable economy in which businesses and residents have opportunities for success.
      OBJECTIVE 1. Continue efforts to develop other direct international flights to Mexico and explore opportunities to develop direct international flights with Canadian destinations. Develop and promulgate the business case for these flights. Submit a progress report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of the third quarter, FY/09. (Aviation and CAO)
      OBJECTIVE 2. Create a prototype program regarding development ready certified sites at the Aerospace Technology Park at Double Eagle II and the Foreign Trade Zone at the Sunport by the end of second quarter FY/09 and begin an evaluation of the program in third and fourth quarter FY/09. Provide a report to the Mayor and City Council on the evaluation by the end of FY/09. (Aviation/ Mgt and Prof Support)
      OBJECTIVE 3. Continue efforts to transition from aging single head parking meters to pay and display stations to cover 68% of metered spaces. Ensure meters and stations are accurate and functional at all times, minimize downtime due to malfunctions, and maximize revenue collection, and enabling citizens to utilize cash or credit cards to pay for metered parking. Report results in FY/09 Performance Plan, beginning the second quarter of FY/09. (DMD/Parking)
      OBJECTIVE 4. Working with the Technology Advisory Committee, identify priority actions and strategies for the growth of high technology industry clusters in the region and submit a report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (Economic Development Department/Economic Development)
      OBJECTIVE 5. Develop strategies and activities to support the growth of clean energy and green technology companies in conjunction with private and public sector partners. Submit a report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (Economic Development Department/ Economic Development)
      OBJECTIVE 6. In cooperation with private sector partners, recruit at least one film post-production facility including animation, editing, or digital media and submit a status report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (Economic Development Department/Economic Development)
      OBJECTIVE 7. Establish an updated list of 100 Albuquerque technology companies for assistance by the International Trade Division. Categorize the companies by those that are currently exporting technology products or services and those with exportable technology requiring basic export assistance. Complete the list and provide a status report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (Economic Development Department/International Trade)
      OBJECTIVE 8. Using existing resources, market Albuquerque as a technology solutions market for industry and governments in Mexico, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and China. Begin tracking direct marketing contacts in the FY/10 Performance Plan and submit a status report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (Economic Development Department/ International Trade)
      OBJECTIVE 9. Research and identify the best European investor targets to whom Albuquerque can be promoted for investment and expansion. Identify European investor targets and submit a status report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (Economic Development Department, International Trade)
      OBJECTIVE 10. Develop a small business support center in the Economic Development Department to assist new, existing and expanding small businesses in Albuquerque. (Economic Development Department/Economic Development)
   COMMUNITY and CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT. Residents are fully and effectively engaged in the life and decisions of the community to promote and enhance our pride, cultural values, and resources and ensure that Albuquerque's community institutions are effective, accountable, and responsive.
      OBJECTIVE 1. Using existing resources, provide training or educational opportunity for approved portal vendors in Old Town to enhance customer service and experience. Report results annually in the City's Performance Plan beginning in FY/09. (Cultural Services/Community Events)
      OBJECTIVE 2. Using existing resources, expand Summerfest programming to Central Avenue and provide a report of results to the Mayor and City Council by the end of third quarter, FY/09. (Cultural Services/Community Events)
      OBJECTIVE 3. Cooperate with the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau in the implementation of a multi-venue, citywide, "cultural pass" destination ticketing project which will be launched by December 31, 2008. Submit a status report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of the second quarter, FY/09. (Cultural Services/Strategic Support)
      OBJECTIVE 4. Using existing resources, increase attendance for Old Town New Fun program by 10% from 200,000 in FY/08 to 220,000 by the end of FY/09, and report results in the Performance Plan. (Cultural Services/Community Events)
      OBJECTIVE 5. With approved bond resources, develop a business plan for the revitalization of the history exhibit, including writing scripts for exhibits, at the Albuquerque Museum by June 2009. Provide a report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (Cultural Services/Museum)
      OBJECTIVE 6. Using existing resources, develop, publicize, and open the exhibition Jamestown, Quebec and Santa Fe: Three American Beginnings between October 25, 2008 and March 29, 2009 at the Albuquerque Museum. Submit a report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (Cultural Services/Museum)
      OBJECTIVE 7. With approved state resources and within the existing scope, complete Phase I construction of visitor center, vehicular access and parking, and landscaping for Casa San Ysidro, by June 2009. Submit a report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (Cultural Services/Museum)
      OBJECTIVE 8. Report on the usage of the Mayor’s stadium box at Isotopes Park. Beginning with the end of the first quarter in FY/09 and commencing again with the opening of baseball season in the third quarter of FY/09, report who has used the box and their affiliation. (Department of Municipal Development)
   GOVERNMENTAL EXCELLENCE and EFFECTIVENESS. Government is ethical and accountable; every element of government contributes effectively to meeting public needs.
      OBJECTIVE 1. Configure, test, and implement the following Phase I ERP modules by the second quarter of FY/09: Human Resources (payroll, time and labor, benefits administration), General Ledger, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Project Costing and Commitment Control. Provide a status report to the Mayor and City Council by the third quarter, FY/09. (DFAS/ISD)
      OBJECTIVE 2. Configure, test, and, if feasible, implement the following Phase II ERP modules by the third quarter of FY/09: Budget Preparation, Fixed Asset Management, Inventory, and eProcurement. Provide a status report to the Mayor and City Council by the fourth quarter, FY/09. (DFAS/ISD)
      OBJECTIVE 3. Develop a plan for replacing the fuel tanks and extending the service life of the Pino Yards Fuel Facility. Examine options to downsize the Pino Yards Fuel Facility and add a West Side Fueling Station. Provide a report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of first quarter, FY/09. (DFAS/Fleet)
      OBJECTIVE 4. Utilizing the approved 2007 G.O. bonds, continue to identify and implement renewable energy projects through the Albuquerque Energy Conservation Council, in support of the 2030 resolution in order to continue reducing carbon based energy use 10% every 5 years, becoming carbon neutral by 2030. Report completed projects and progress in Performance Plan, beginning in the second quarter of FY/09. (DMD/City Buildings)
      OBJECTIVE 5. Using existing or available funding, develop a DMD customer relations strategy to improve customer relations performance and train DMD employees on strategy. Report progress to Mayor and City Council by end FY/09. (DMD/Strategic Support)
      OBJECTIVE 6. Evaluate the current City Educational Tuition Assistance and Educational Leave Program. Create more specific guidelines to determine allocation of resources. Include in the evaluation and guidelines a recommendation for a number of years of employment commitment to the City from employees who receive tuition assistance. This commitment should be based on the dollar value of the tuition assistance. (Human Resources) Submit evaluation and recommendations to Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (HR/Personnel Services)
      OBJECTIVE 7. Organize a task force to analyze current recruitment practices in City departments. Identify City best practices and develop a proposal for a general City recruitment strategy by the end of FY/09. Submit a report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of FY/09. (HR/Personnel Services)
      OBJECTIVE 8. Identify available fund balances within the Operating Grants Fund (Fund 265) and present a report to the Mayor and City Council by the end of the first quarter of FY/09. (DFAS/Accounting)
   (B)   That the Mayor shall submit a report by Goal to the City Council at least semi-annually summarizing the progress made toward implementation of all the one-year objectives and that any report called for in this resolution shall be in the form of an Executive Communication from the Mayor to the City Council, unless otherwise specifically noted.
(R. 2008-072, approved 5-23-08)