The Observation Deck

I would like to ask the mayor or anyone in the know out there...what is the status of the CitiStat program. Has it been implemented yet? If not why not? If only a few departments have been implemented, when will the other departments be on board.

Second question. When will the citizens be able to monitor the results of this program. As discussed at the Lakewood Alive meeting, we would be able to see the status of these departments on line.



Rhonda Loje

Susan stated the following:


" I would be interested in the CitiStat report recommendations. The Citistat consultant hasn't even looked at the largest consumer of city dollars yet. The Mayor, Grow Lakewood and Lakewood City Council were very excited and optimistic about the ability of CitiStat to give Lakewood a significant boost when their assessment is complete. We've invested time and dollars in this experiment - can we just give it a chance? According to the budget, we have a year to make a decision regarding a tax hike - what's the rush? Perhaps Lakewood Alive could sponsor a public forum on the topic and information could be provided and discussed. BTW - does anyone know when the Citistat report should be ready?"

Susan I asked the same question a few weeks ago and got no response from anyone. I wish the administration would give us an update. I'm wondering how we can get a response.

Thanks for your input. I think the answer to this question is a serious one.

Rhonda Loje[quote][/quote]

Rhonda, Maybe this is a question for a city council meeting? Who is your councilperson?

I should ask too - Where is the Citistat website for Lakewood? So far, Rhonda and I would like to know and I'm sure there are others.

Kevin Butler is my council person. I will send him an email to see if I can get an answer. You try yours too. I will let you know if I hear anything.

Thanks for asking the same question!

Rhonda Loje

Observers,

Seems like there are a lot of questions floating around about CitiStat.

Please see one of my lengthy posts regarding this issue (CitiStat a critical view-Nov. 13 for instance).

Also see the CitiStat web site or check out the GovStat web site (the private company that has a contract to implement a CitiStat program in Lakewood).

Or you can always give me a call or stop in...my door is always open and I return all phone calls.

TJG

Mayor, can you give us the website for Lakewood's Citistat updates? I couldn't find it and it wasn't referenced on GovStat. Thanks, Suzanne

Citistat will be discussed at the Committee of the Whole Meeting, Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 6:00 PM in the Auditorium of Lakewood City Hall. This would be an excellent opportunity to hear the status of the program.

There will be a Committee of the Whole Meeting, Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 6:00 PM in the Auditorium of Lakewood City Hall, 12650 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107. The following items will be discussed:

1. Citistat


2. Communication from Public Works Director Beno regarding Water Rate Adjustments
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 117-05 - Water Rate Adjustments (1st Read 12/5/05, 2nd 12/19/05 )
3. Planning Commission Report regarding Amendments to Ordinance 91-95 Lakewood Zoning Code.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO 124-05 Amend 91-95 the Zoning Code (please substitute for ordinance 78-05 placed on 1st reading, referred to the housing committee and planning commission 7/18/05, 2nd reading 9/6/05). (placed on 1st reading & referred 12/19/05)
4. Communication from Law Director Corrigan regarding Amending 107 “Publication of Legal Noticesâ€Â￾ and Repeal of Chapter 772 “Business Operationsâ€Â￾.
4a. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 125-05 Repeal Chapter 772 “Business Operationsâ€Â￾(1st Read 12/19/05, 2nd 1/3/06)
4b. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 126-05 Amend 107 “Publication of Legal Noticesâ€Â￾ (1ST Read 12/19/05, 2nd 1/3/06)