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2'010 ,\I be-mar le County .Action flan it
January 6, 2010
1. Increase Revenues through Economic Development —We need to increase the
commercial tax_base_restore fading sales taxes, and provide taxpayers relief _from
constant increases in the personal property and real estate taxes. Increasing economic
development is now the top fiscal priority for Albemarle County. The best way to
accomplish this is by reducing unnecessary and burdensome regulations and shortening
approval times. Staff should work closely with the Partnership for Economic
Development and the Chamber of Commerce to develop a plan in the first six months of
2010 to significantly increase non -- personal tax revenues through economic growth and
not increased taxes to our business community. We should update our five year strategic
plan to reflect this priority and goal.
2. Zero based budgeting — This year we want to build the County budget from the ground up
in all departments based on realistic revenue projections, and the current tax rate of
$0.742. The 2010 -2011 budget should be developed under a zero based budget model
with priority on core government services and separate categorical expenses for non -core
services.
3. The Development Review Process — As part of the economic development priority all the
outcomes from the Development Review Process that were designed to streamline the
process should be implemented and /or improved within the. year.
4. Yancy Mills and 250 East Corridor from I -64 to Shadwell Store — The report on available
light industrial zoning should be expedited and a report on the possibility of expansion of
this type of zoning in these areas should be brought back to the board in the first quarter
of the year for discussion and possible action.
5. Berkmar Drive Extended — Identified as of critical importance to help alleviate traffic
congestion on Rt. 29 North, staff should be directed to work expeditiously, in concert
with the private sector on a public /private solution to getting some portion of this road
developed.
6. Sign Ordinances —The sign ordinances need to be re- examined to ensure they do not
overly restrict economic vitality of area businesses. Staff should work with local retailers
to develop new ordinances that will help promote good business practices as well as
maintaining quality aesthetic values.