Changes to the Fee Schedule
The Town of Garner Fee Schedule is updated during the annual budget process to reflect increases in the cost of services . Following major revisions to Development Services and Parks , Recreation , and Cultural Resources fees over the last few years , the Town endeavors to keep fees reasonable while ensuring that Garner ’ s services keep pace with neighboring communities and the rising cost of doing business in Wake
County .
The Town ’ s 2016 Strategic Plan identified Fiscal Responsibility , Efficient and Timely Service Delivery , Orderly Growth , and Quality of Life as strategic priorities , with a goal to provide efficient and effective services that match community needs and expectations . Changes to the Fee Schedule are made with the following objectives from the Strategic Plan in mind :
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
� Objective 1.2 : Maintain public understanding and trust .
� Objective 1.3 : Retain flexibility to respond to new opportunities and challenges .
SERVICE DELIVERY
� Objective 2 : Provide quality services at a reasonable cost to residents and businesses .
� Objective 2.1 : Ensure fee structure is balanced between cost recovery and value to end -user . � Objective 4 : Nurture a culture of excellent customer service .
ORDERLY GROWTH
� Objective 1 : Plan for orderly and stable development with a balance of residential and commercial growth .
� Objective 3 : Implement comprehensive economic development plan . � Objective 3.1 : Follow a balanced approach to economic development activities and resources .
QUALITY OF LIFE
� Objective 2 : Support and encourage an active and engaged citizenry .
� Objective 3.2 Support and enhance services for aging population . � Objective 4 : Provide a broad mix of arts , leisure and recreation opportunities .
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