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City of Saco Goals, 2006 - 09 by category

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Downtown Revitalization
The City recognizes the downtown's significance as the economic and community center. The City will continue to promote the revitalization of the downtown and will support groups like Saco Spirit.

Infrastructure and Capital Development and Maintenance
The City is committed to maintaining and improving the City's infrastructure, facilities, and equipment by maintaining the existing infrastructure and planning for future needs.

Growth Management
The City will encourage sustainable growth and development in appropriate areas while protecting natural resources and rural character, in order to maximize the efficient use of municipal services.

Meeting New Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development
The City will protect the environment and natural resources, and will employ the concept of sustainability in order to enhance the well being of future generations.

Technological Innovation and Implementation

The City will develop and implement technologies to improve services.

Human Resource Investment
The City recognizes that employees are a valuable resource that requires investment to ensure that staff will attain the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to meet community needs.

Leisure Services Investment
The City understands the need for recreational and cultural opportunities for its citizens and will continue to explore, upgrade, and develop new outlets to meet these needs.

Meeting the Financial Needs for City Services
The City will support and adequately plan for the financial needs of the community.

Public Safety
The City will provide a safe environment for its citizens and visitors.

Traffic
The City will endeavor to provide safe, reliable and unfettered movement of people and freight though the City.