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~ YEAR's RESO5IYI'ION FOR 1973
BE IT RESO~',VED that 1973 shall be a year of sound programming.
and decision making by the Mayor and ~"±ty Council in the-best demo-
crat±¢ manner on the following matters:
1. Zoninq - in all its categories with full realization~that
our decisions will shape the future of Fairfax.
2. Traffic and Transportation - in order that our citizens
and visitors can travel in and throUgh Fairfax with a minimum of
congestion and delay and a maximum of safety.
3. Personnel - to insure that all municipal employees will
receive fair and equal treatment and that their compensation and
benefits will compare favorably with all public and private employees
in the area.
4. Storm Drainaqe - to insure that in the near future all our
citizens and businesses need not live in constant fear of flooded
basements and costly damage.
5. Potable Water SuDply-to assure that our present and future
citizens shall continue to have a guaranteed and adequate supply of
potable water.
6. Sewer Connections - to assure that, for the benefit of the
lower income people involved, as well as for the health and welfare
of the City generally, a program is developed which will enable all
our citizens to connect with sanitary sewer lines.
7. Center City Plan - adopt and start implementation of a
Center City Plan which will insure attractive and economically sound
growth in Fairfax's Center City.
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8. Historical B~ildings, Grounds and Artifacts - determine
best methods, and means fOr the acquisition of historically meaningful
buildings, grounds and artifacts and their preservation.
9. Supply, Repair and Shop Facilities - determine best methods
and means for acquiring or building adequate shop, repair and supply
facilities for our Public Works Department. ~
10. Parks and Recreation - plan and develop a sound organization
to assure continued development of park and recreation facilities and
programs for all Fairfax citizens.
11. Education, Library and Fire Proqrams - in collaboration
with Fairfax County officials determine best possible approaches
to these basic programs.
12. Capital Improvements Proqram - 'to assure continuing improve-
ment program of needed improvement in water supply and treatment,
residential streets, traffic safety controls, sanitary and storm
drainage facilities and the upgrading of all municipal facilities.
13. Chamber of Commerce - encourage the development of a strong,
knowledgeable and cooperative business' community in Fairfax to
coll~borate with the City in its economic development.
14. The Beautification of Fairfax - encourage and Work with
neighborhoods, shopping centers, and other business enterprises for
the continued improvement of the aesthetics of the City.
15. Communications with Citizens - program forums b~th at City
Hall and in neighborhoods to assure as wide-ranging citizen partici-
pation as possible in the programs and problems of the City.
16. Board of Architectural Review - strengthen the prerogatives
of this Board to assure an aesthetically pleasing appearance of all
public and private buildings in FairfaX.
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17. Staffing~City Hall - take such steps as are necessary to
increase staff and staff efficiency in functional, technical,
administrative and judicial areas of the City to assure improved
services to City residents,
and lastly let us resolve that we will establish priorities
for the above, that we will work at the program with diligence and
assurance that we are fulfilling the wishes and resolves of our
citizens.
Adopted: January 2, 1973
Attest:
Cf~y Clerk
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