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• City of South Bend,Indiana 2016 Budget Common Council - 101-0301 Fund Summary-Description,Accomplishments,Goals,KPI's Fund Description&Purpose 'Make certain that City Council is always responsive to the needs of the residents and that the betterment of South Bend is always the highest priority. 2015 Accomplishments&Outcomes - The addition of a Legislative Assistant to the Legal team for council.We have seen an increase in capacity to respond quickly to the needs of council members as well as assisting with in-depth research on various to - 194 bills and resolutions came before the Common Council - Need to highlight the key legislative initiatives - The Common Council added electronic displays of meeting announcements to the outside offices - The Common Council added Spanish translations of meetings notices and agendas - The Common Council will have a total of 4 special budget meetings out in the community for better citizen participation - The Common Council had 91 Public hearing through committees,YTD in 2015 2016 Department Goals&Objectives&Linkage to City Goals Basics are Easy(BE1 - Increase accessibilities of Common Council meetings,whether holding them off-site or at times more conducive to the citizens of South Bend - Improve technology to allow for more accessibility of council meetings via You Tube or other video means Continue Spanish translations of Common Council information and meetings Good Government(GG,1 - With a potential 5 new members on council,the budget includes funding for IACT and other training for new and existing members. - To carry out the mission of the South Bend Common Council,"To make certain that our city government is always responsive to the needs of our residents&that Me betterment of South Bend is always our highest priority." - To effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities set forth in Indiana Code 36-4-6 addressing the legislative powers of city government - To be transparent and to comply with Indiana Open Door Law and Indiana Public Records Act - Electronic filing of bills and ordinances and all documents to City Clerk and Common Council pconnmic Development fEDI • "fo enable proactive and positive working relationships with the Department of Community Investment and other city offices,in developing enhanced economic development through out the city Rev Performance Indicators(KPI's) 2017 City Long Term 2014 2015 2016 Measure Goal Type Goal Actual Estimated Target - Conduct a City-wide online survey measuring the effectiveness of legislative services X • Types:output,efficiency,effectiveness,quality,outcome,technology 2016 Significant Changes/Challenges/Opportunities(with a focus on solutions) 2016 Significant changes will see at least 3 new council members and a possibility of as many of 5 new members.There is a need for training Upgrade the training and interaction with all city residents appointed by the Common Council to sit on canons Boards and Committees Refresh and keep a current calendar of all mandated reports from departments,commissions and committees,per City Code 8