2009-10 Adopted Budget - City of Hoquiam

2007-2008 Budget Goals Scorecard & Goals for 2009-2010Below I have listed the budget goals for the last budget cycle, the progress we made towardsthese goals, projects currently in progress and goals for the new budget cycle:Economic, Waterfront, and Downtown Development:In the last two years, the City madesignificant strides in our economicdevelopment efforts. First, the Citycompleted Hometown HoquiamPhase 2, our Strategic EconomicDevelopment Plan. This plan laysout short and long term goals for theCity and the newly formed HoquiamBusiness Association to strengthenour existing businesses and attractnew commercial and industrialdevelopment. The City Council alsoadopted a historic preservationordinance offering tax incentives tobusiness and homeowners who listtheir properties on a local historicregister and then make improvements to their properties. The strong partnership between theCity, the Hoquiam Business Association, Port of Grays Harbor, and other local agencies hasresulted in several new businesses and industries locating to Hoquiam, along with numerousbusiness enhancements.These successes include:• Imperium Renewables – The nation’s largest biodiesel manufacturer at T-2• Paul Willis Enterprises’ new chip manufacturing and barge loading facility at Terminal 3• The new Department of Licensing at the City’s Historic Train Depot• A new contract liquor store• The new Rite Aide Pharmacy• Alexander’s Restaurant• Renovated Simpson Plaza and Hometown Liquidators• Foggy's Bar and Grill• Renovations to the Quigg buildings on the Hoquiam River waterfrontDuring the next budget, through our partnerships and economic development efforts we hope tobuild on our success and will be working on the following industrial and commercial projectswhich will bring new employment opportunities, services and revenue to our community:iii