village of wellington, florida

Plan updates for 2010 include a vision for “A Great Hometown” and a streamlined Vision and Mission toclarify our direction. The Vision for Wellington is, “A Great Hometown” and the Mission “To provide highquality services that create economic, environmental and social sustainability for residents”. Or more simplyput, to provide services that our customers need, want, and are willing to pay for. The Strategic Plan wasupdated as well to narrow the focus to the five major areas mentioned below which shape our annualbudget initiatives and support the vision and mission. Neighborhood RenaissanceProtecting the InvestmentRespecting the Environment Economic Development Responsive GovernmentWellington’s strategic plan provides definition and value to the objectives by setting forth the meaning tocitizens and describing the long- and short-term challenges and opportunities presented by the current socialand economic environment.The following key Village initiatives are the focus of the FY 2010 budget development:• Safe Neighborhoods – Focus on neighborhood advocacy, code enforcement, nuisance abatement andoutreach activities.• Public Safety – Focus on improving the safety of Village residents by maintaining a police contractwith the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and putting into place a Comprehensive EmergencyManagement Plan that emphasizes mitigation as well as an early, organized response to anemergency.vi