06-08-09 Community and Economic Development Committee

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CED June 8, 2009 Page ~ 5 Council Member Rouse noted that he contacted Ms. Meyer this afternoon. As a result of that call, Ms. Meyer prepared the 3-page memorandum addressing the 2009 meting schedule of the consortium, the consortium members and staff and the 2007 through 2009 HOME .Program projects, activities and funding. Council Member Rouse thanked Ms. Meyer for her quickness to his request. Council Member Puzzello made a motion, seconded by Council Member White that Bill No. 09-47 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. In response to a question from Council Member Oliver Davis, Ms. Meyer stated that the Mishawaka Common Council has already adopted a similar resolution, and that the St. Joseph County Council will take action on a similar resolution at their meeting on Tuesday. High Performance Government (HPG) Network Presentation: Chairperson Rouse introduced Ryan Chasey and Kate Love-Jacobson, from High Performance Government (HPG) Network Presentation. Mr. Chasey, President High Performance Government (HPG) Network advised that local government is comprised of talented, dedicated employees who often have not been provided with the tools, training, or technology to improve performance at their workplace. Local leaders have the opportunity to create more effective government by making improvement a priority and providing a performance system for employees. He noted that belief in that was the impetus for the creation of the High Performance Government Network. The Indiana Chamber, Indiana University School of Public And Environmental Affairs, Indiana Association of Cities and Towns, and City of Fort Wayne each made a 3 year commitment to help found the High Performance Government Network. In 2008, the Verizon Foundation joined as a corporate sponsor and the Ball Brothers Foundation funded a six month program for local government officials in Muncie and Delaware County that is being co-facilitated by the Ball State Bowen Center for Public Affairs. The HPG Network now boasts a solid core membership compromised of local governments large and small across Indiana. Each member and their 2008 accomplishments are detailed in a report (see attachment.) Mr. Chasey advised that every member organization has taken positive strides towards completing the 10 Steps to High Performance. Their efforts will encourage innovation and effectiveness among employees. Mr. Chasey highlighted the 10 Step Program: Step 1 Promote a Learning Organization culture. Establish leadership and management training in addition to ensuring that employees at every level have access to training and resources to continuously hone their skills and competencies. Step 2 Build a share vision: Organization Values; Pro-Investment Focused Priority (Innovate); High Performance