village of wellington, florida

• Economic Development – Pursue community partnerships, attract businesses, foster growth of qualityjobs, and develop housing clusters that support the Village’s community identity. Focus on capitalprojects that improve Village services, emphasize personal safety and security and create jobs.• Infrastructure Maintenance – Focus on existing infrastructure and enhanced maintenance programs forVillage facilities, roadways and hardscapes.Accomplishments and Future ProjectsThe following were among many additional diverse activities and accomplishments to which the electedofficials and staff devoted their energies in Fiscal Year 2008/2009.GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting was received for theVillage’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year October 1, 2007 throughSeptember 30, 2008. This award has been received for thirteen consecutive years.GFOA Award for Distinguished Budget Presentation was received for the Village’s Annual Budgetfor the Fiscal Year October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009. This award has been received forfourteen consecutive years.Awarded over $7.5 million in grants to support Forest Hill Boulevard project, energy efficiency at thenew Municipal Complex, hazard mitigation, construction of a new amphitheater and funding for safeneighborhood initiatives.Educated numerous Wellington residents regarding foreclosures during foreclosure educationalforums.Installed Wi-Fi capabilities throughout Wellington, mainly to be used for water meters and telemetry.Implemented remote operation of flood control pumps.Emergency Management Plan revised. Refunded Wellington taxpayers over $2 million from solid waste assessments paid in 2006. Continued funding per the “Wellington Education Initiative”, developed by the Village Council andthe Village’s Education Committee, to Wellington schools through challenge grants and funding formaterials. Completed the following capital projects during 2009:o Restoration of 10-acre siteo Pump Station Trash Rackso Water Control Structureso Minto Track Lightingo Flying Cow Road, Phase Io Forest Hill Blvd. Signal at Quercuso FPL Corridor – Landscape Big Blue Traceo 5.4 MGD Reverse Osmosis Plant Expansiono Wireless Water Meter Replacement/UpgradeThe following capital projects are planned for the next fiscal year: Forest Hill Boulevard improvements including roadway overlay and drainage, landscape,signalization, signage and lighting. Town Center at the Community Center Site including a one-stop municipal complex, barrier freeplayground and amphitheater. Aquatics facilities enhancements including renovation of the existing building, the addition of aconcession stand and pool enhancements to increase capacity. Relocation of Boys and Girls Club in order to better facilitate the users of the club.vii