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DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET NARRATIVE FUND: General DEPARTMENT: Administration DEPARTMENT OBJECTIVE The objective of the Administrative Department is to provide the day-to-day leadership and management of the City's operations so as to implement City Council policies and provide efficient and effective municipal services. DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES The Administration Department encompasses the duties and responsibilities of the City Administrator and those assigned by the City Council or City Code. Activities include: public relations, internal and external communication and informational programs, coordination of all economic development activities, municipal records management, inter-governmental relations, staff development, and monitoring and analysis of all legislation affecting municipal operations . DEPARTMENT GOALS The goals of the Administration Department are established by Council directives and the goals and objectives developed at the Annual Council/Staff Goalsetting session. Special attention will be given in 1992 to the following goals : - Coordination of the City Hall remodeling project - Development of the City's economic base through revenue producing capabilities such as the development of the land adjacent to County Road J and 135W. - Expan n-of—eeenemr ent an itation and economic redevelopment opportunities through the creation and _ implementation of a Housing and Redevelopment Authority. - Continued participation in the inter-governmental organizations and overall activities related to the issues of Local Government Aid allocation and distribution. DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURE COMMENTS The Department is staffed by the City Administrator and the Administrative Secretary/Deputy City Clerk. Legislative action (both State and Federal) in the past several years have created mandates which have placed increasing