Phase Two Recommendations
Phase II implementations will be posted here as they are approved by City Council.
View recommendations from Phase I.
View a video about the task force efforts.
Accomplishments to Date
The Innovation and Efficiency Task Force has successfully completed its efforts for a second year. To date, it has achieved a total over more than $40.5 million in savings, with $16.9 million in General Fund savings and $23.6 in Non-General Fund savings.
The reports below provide detailed information about the accomplishments, identified initiatives, and related savings.
City Council Report - Task Force Savings and Accomplishments to Date
Attachment A - Total Identified Savings Chart
Regulatory Review and Process Improvements
Same-Day Trash and Recycling Collection
The City Council approved the Finance, Efficiency and Innovation Subcommittee's recommendation to change residential collection service from twice per week to the same day. This item had been approved by the subcommittee on Sept. 28, 2011.
Development Process Improvements
The City Council approved the Planning and Development Department’s proposed process improvements that include code and ordinance amendments. This item had been approved by the Finance, Innovation and Efficiency Subcommittee on March 23, 2011.