19960702 r-96-27RESOLUTION R-96-27
CITY COUNCIL GOALS, 1996 - 1998
WHEREAS, the motto of the City "Fare Fac" -- Speak-Do --
derives from the Fairfax family and reminds of the need to follow
up words with action; and
WHEREAS, the city has accepted the principal recommendations
of "Tradition with Vision," the 2020 Commission Report designed to
guide the City of Fairfax into the 21st Century; and
WHEREAS, preliminary steps have already been undertaken to
implement the 2020 Commission recommendations, to include rehabili-
tation of the city's infrastructure, rehabilitation of Old Town
Fairfax, and responsive public safety; and
WHEREAS, significant challenges remain to position the city to
compete in the 21st Century;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council estab-
lishes as its principal goals for its 1996 - 1998 term of office
A strengthened 9conomic development program, with objectives
to include (a) development of a Lee Highway Corridor Master
Plan, to include at least one major project agreed during this
term; (b) release of a request for proposals (RFP) on the
Logan-Sipan property; (c) encouragement of a private sector
initiative on the School Street site; and (d) an aggressive
tourism program.
Responsiveness to anticipated School Board recommendations for
ensuring a competitive city school system.
Continued residential rejuvenation, to include strengthening
incentives for residential renovation, elimination of unsight-
ly blight, encouraging move-up housing, and traffic calming.
Development of a Transportation Master Plan that will imple-
ment Comprehensive Plan policy, providing specific guidance
for future Capital Improvement Programs (CIP) and long-range
(out to 25 years) transportation requirements.
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Development of a Parks, Recreation and Cultural Facilitie~
Master Pla~, leading to a long-range facilities renovation and
development program complimentary to housing and school goals.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these goals be addressed in the
context of an enriched relationship with George Mason University,
leading to the creation of a national model of 21st Century "town
and gown" relationship built on intellectual, technological,
educational and cultural opportunities between our two communities.
Adopted this 2nd day of
July , 1996.
ATTEST
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