ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

• Provide ongoing support and encouragement in efforts of ATOLL and involved agencies to upgrade the North Bend Hotel.

*  Remain an active member of the North Bend Downtown Association and support beautification projects and improvements throughout the city.
• Remain committed to the support of North Bend Municipal Airport and the Coos County Airport District.  The council supports the jointly owned Coos Bay Bay North Bend Water Board and expansion projects. The city has contributed to the South Coast Development Council and supports the organization’s efforts to attract new business and to retain existing business.  The North Bend City Council also supports the efforts of the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay in attracting business to the area.
• Acknowledges support of natural gas to the community and is committed to a good working relationship with Northwest Natural Gas.
• The Council, through its Urban Renewal Agency, continues to implement the Urban Renewal Plan and the Downtown Waterfront Master Plan.  Phase I of waterfront improvements (street paving, sidewalks, lamp posts, utilities, shrubs and flowers) have been completed and grants are being written for Phase II which is a boardwalk/pier along North Bend's waterfront. The City Council has completed Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance updates to allow a wider variety of business uses in the vicinity designated by the Downtown Waterfront Master Plan and under the McCullough Bridge.

CITY INFRASTRUCTURE

• Continue to develop procedures to manage, coordinate and protect the city’s interests in city right-of-ways.
• Continue to update the ADA inventory of sidewalks and facilities throughout the city.  Work in cooperation with Oregon Department of Transportation in making improvements along the state's highway system (Highway 101, Virginia and Broadway Streets).
• Examine city parking problems and address key solutions expressed by the downtown merchants.

*  Continue to support the city's wastewater treatment facility operations, remain in compliance with DEQ and continue to build the city's reserve funds for infrastructure replacement.

INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION/COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

• Continue to build partnerships through cooperation and coordination with governmental units, including but not limited to the North Bend School District, tribal governments, Port of Coos Bay, Coos County, the City of Coos Bay, and other cities within our region.
• Expand communications with the Governor’s staff and the legislature.  Remain active in the Governmental Affairs Committee of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and work in cooperation with the League of Oregon Cities on issues involving cities.
• Continue partnering through State Revenue Sharing with the Boys and Girls Club, the Women’s Safety and Resource Center, RSVP, T.H.E. House and the Coos County Area Transit Service District and other non profit organizations providing services to North Bend citizens.
• Maintain partnership for tourism through the Coos Bay-North Bend Promotions Committee and continue to support the North Bend Information Center as a service to travelers.
• The North Bend City Council recognizes those individuals who assist the city by community support and contributions.  Volunteers help make the city run and we appreciate all that they do.

FACILITIES:

• Support the plan to re-locate North Bend's Street Maintenance Shop, upgrade of the Police Department and continue to protect and preserve city assets.

*  Continue to support the city's 60 acres of parks, swimming pool and library building.
• Continue to collaborate with the Oregon Coastal Environments Network to complete projects to better assist tourists at the North Bend Information Center. 

OPERATIONAL AND INTERDEPARTMENTAL

         * Support city staff in serving the public.

• Support the process of codification of the city codes.
• Support the North Bend Library Board goals.

*  Support of the Parks Master Plan.

*  Support of the city's Historic Landmark Commission

*  Support the city's Planning Commission

PUBLIC SAFETY

• Continue to budget and assure funding through cooperation with the North Bend School District for the

“Cops in Schools” program.
• Support and continue to recognize efforts by the public safety staff of the City of North Bend in the organization of citizen activities and involvement.

PROMOTION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH

• Continue to authorize channel 14 subscription, support of the Downtown Association, July Jubilee activities, and encourage public involvement through the city’s boards and commissions.
• The North Bend City Council supports city recognition of outstanding citizens and individuals that serve as ambassadors for our community.
• Expand our city’s presence and partnership in greater Bay Area events.