Business Plan / Results

Vision: Mabton Will Become The Hispanic and Latino Heritage & Cultural Tourist Destination of  Washington State

Mission: The City of Mabton will implement The Mabton Business Plan by providing services that:

• Promote civic engagement that fosters a vibrant family oriented community
• Attract business and people to Mabton by supporting economic development
• Create safe and healthy neighborhoods and public spaces
• Operate, maintain and upgrade utility facilities and infrastructure
• Provide a sustainable, transparent and accountable government
• Meet service demands through a commitment to high quality work with measurable results

Values that guide daily operations

Professional, Friendly, Respectful, Honest, Trustworthy, Team Oriented and Safe

2014 – 2018 Priority & Goals

Promote Civic Engagement Partner with community organizations to provide civic opportunities Develop community center master facility plan Develop park master facility plan Develop cemetery master facility plan Develop library master facility plan Establish monthly community events for all ages Open farmers market Open a senior center Develop a community outreach and communication program	Support Economic Development Develop historic preservation plan Work with economic development groups to attract new businesses Promote growth through innovative community planning Develop design standards for future development Participate in Tribal, County, Regional, State and Federal forums Work with Mabton Historic LLC to renovate Historic Mabton HS for a new use Support Yakima Basin Integrated Water Resource Management Plan (YBIP) Invest in City utility infrastructure Provide development and data documents on cityofmabton.com Work with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway to redevelop rail corridor within City limits Work with existing business to help them grow	Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Provide 24hr/365 day emergency services Maintain public signage & clear right-of-ways for emergency services Review municipal code and update Free community dump day Provide dust abatement for unpaved roads Acquire City wide video security asset protection system Upgrade parks with picnic & playground equipment, trees, lighting, bathrooms and summer water feature Apply for Safe Routes to School Grant for intersection improvements at State Route 22 and Main St. Review residential speed limits and street signage for improvement Develop sidewalk master plan Add 100 street lights	City Facilities and Infrastructure Deliver municipal services that are efficient, sustainable and clearly communicated Develop a master street plan for Transportation Benefit District Develop a water conservation program Acquire additional water rights Refurbish small water tower Add Mabton logos to both water towers Create a Capital Budget Secure TIB match funding for STP Main St. project Complete WWTF upgrades on time and within budget Secure funding package for water system improvements Complete water system upgrades on time and within budget Install automated sprinkler system in all parks to conserve water and increase Public Works efficiency	City Government Adopt policies that create institutional frameworks and benchmarks that guide daily operations Provide staff training necessary to operate efficiently and meet regulator standards Budget for measurable outcomes through priorities Provide responsible stewardship of natural and capital resources Purchase a reader board City employees will perform their daily operations with Mabton’s Vision, Mission and Values as guiding principals Create a student representative position from Mabton HS to participate at City Council meetings Complete accounting and utility software conversion

Download the City of Mabton Business Plan - 2014 Update

Business Plan Results - 2010-2013

Promote Civic Engagement Leading to a Vibrant Family Oriented Community

• In partnership with Catholic Charities Housing Services the community completed a design for new park facilitated by Pomegranate Center & received $45,000 in donations (2011)
• In partnership with CCHS and many other agencies the Mabton Community Park now has a playfield, picnic pads, tetherball and a volleyball court (2012) Concrete slab for future skate park (2013)
• Begun renovation of Civic Center (2011) Upgraded bathrooms & kitchen (2012) New floors (2013)
• Established food bank at Civic Center (2010)
• 182 people attended Annual Fireman’s Breakfast (2013)
• City launched website Cityofmabton.com (2013)

Promote Growth by Supporting Economic Development

• Held town hall meeting to communicate reasons for $3 semi-annual rate increase to sewer rates (2010)
• Received $600,000 Grant from Washington State Legislation for upgrades to waste water treatment plant (2011)
• Partnered with Mabton Historic LLC to start renovation of Historic High School for new use. Received $800,000 from Washington State Heritage Capital Project Grant (2013)
• Planning Commission completed update of City Comprehensive Plan (2010)
• City Council adopted recommendations of Planning Commission for future land use and rezoned sections of City to attract new business & housing development (2010)
• City received $735,000 grant from Washington State Transportation Improvement Board to reconstruct 7th Avenue (completed in 2012)
• City completed asphalt overlays of 3rd, 4th & 5th Avenues (2010)
• City formed a Transportation Benefit District and authorized a $20 fee on vehicle tabs for road improvements (2011) Collected $12,000 in 2012
• City entered into a Interlocal Agreement with Grandview, Sunnyside & Prosser to provide more efficient City services (2011)
• Qualified for $2.3 million in STP funding for reconstruction of Main St. and started design (2013)

Create Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods and Public Spaces

• City adopted a 2012 budget that will provide near 24 hour, 365 day emergency services (2012-13)
• Police Department increased full-time staff to 3 officers (2013)
• Police department purchased used squad cars to supplement aging fleet (2013)
• City received a Department of Commerce Grant $68,229 to upgrade street lighting with LED technology  $10,000 City match (2013)
• Broadband fiber optics extended to Mabton through NoaNet and American Recovery Reinvestment Act (2013)
• Police department removed 149 abandoned vehicles from City right-of-ways (2010-12)
• Public Works department implemented a graffiti abatement program to paint over graffiti within 24 hours (2010)
• Fire department purchased a fire truck with safety features that current fleet did not have (2011)
• Police department purchased a new patrol car (2011)
• Police department has increased staffing levels through the Reserve Program to 5 Reserve Officers (2013)
• PW department continues to maintain & replace street signage to improve public safety (2012-13)
• City continues to provide a free dump day. 37 tons in 2012, 21 tons in 2011 and 36 tons in 2010
• Old Methodist Church and land at Feezell Park donated to City (2013)

Operate, Maintain and Upgrade Utility Facilities and Infrastructure

• Construction of $6.4 million in upgrades to waste water facility began with U.V. system (2012) Purchased 3 acres for expansion (2013)
• Public Works employees professional growth plan implemented in cooperation with the City of Grandview (2011)
• Grey & Osborne selected as engineering consultants (2010/2013)
• Upgrades to the City Hall roof, windows and HVAC system have been made to protect building integrity (2012)
• Applying to USDA Rural Development, Department of Health and CDBG for Water System improvements, $4.8 million (2013)
• Public Works Department added 1 maintenance employee and 1 WWTF operator to improve operations (2013)
• City Hall offices and Council Chambers refurbished and technology upgrades made (2013)
• WWTF plan completed (2011) Water System Plan completed (2013)
• Received $30,000 grant from D.O.H for well#3 repair investigation and hydrological study for well #6 (2013)
• Purchased new mower for cemetery and parks (2013)

Provide a Sustainable, Transparent and Accountable City Government

• City adopted budgeting for outcomes through priorities methodology (2011)
• City increased office staffing to 3 FTE’s to ensure requirements of all regulators are met (2012)
• New Policies and Procedures and institutional practices have been adopted to increase accountability (2011-13)
• City Newsletter is distributed to all residents to communicate information about City operations and management decisions (2010-13)
• City Hall offices hours expanded, M-F 9:00am to 5:00pm (2013)
• Created a new Budget Document that clearly communicates the City’s financial condition, operations and maintenance program and capital projects (2013)
• City received a clean Accountability Audit from the Washington State Auditors Office (2013)

Download the Business Plan Results - 2010-2013