HomeMy WebLinkAbout5 Mission Goals Objectives Agenda Item # S
TRUCKEE DONNER
Public Utility D Istrict
Workshop
To: Board of Directors
From: John Ulrich
Date: November 2, 2007
Subject: Discussion of the Mission/Goals/Objectives
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
This item will connect the mission, objectives, and goals with the proposed 2008 budget. Confirmation
and direction from the Board is necessary before the final budget recommendations from staff can be
completed. This type of workshop will start the budget process at each board meeting.
The Mission of Truckee Donner Public Utility District is to provide adequate, reliable and high
quality water and electrical power services, and to manage District resources in an open,
responsible, environmentally sound manner at the lowest practical cost. In pursuing this
Mission, the District will actively seek renewable energy sources as set forth in its Renewable
Portfolio Standard
Objectives:
1. Provide an adequate, reliable and high quality water supply and distribution system to meet
current and future needs.
2. Provide an adequate, reliable and high quality electric supply and distribution system to meet
current and future needs.
3. Manage the District in an open manner.
4. Manage the District in a responsible manner.
5. Manage the District in an environmentally sound manner.
6. Manage the District in an effective, efficient and fiscally responsible manner.
Goals:
1. Provide an adequate, reliable and high quality water supply and distribution system to meet
current and future needs.
1.1 Maintain and implement a current Urban Water Management Plan which includes current
and future projections of water quality, demand and supply.
1.2 Maintain and implement a current Water Master Plan, including the required facilities to
meet current and future demand and supply.
1.3 Secure the necessary water rights and other legally required documentation.
1.4 Provide effective and efficient maintenance and replacement programs.
1.5 Provide an effective and efficient operations program.
2. Provide an adequate, reliable and high quality electric supply and distribution system to meet
current and future needs.
2.1 Maintain and implement a long-term energy and load forecast.
2.2 Maintain and implement an Electric System Master Plan, including the required facilities to
meet the current and future demand and reliable supply.
2.3 Provide effective and efficient maintenance and replacement programs.
2.4 Provide an effective, efficient and safe operations program.
2.5 Procure and contract for low cost electric power supplies to reliably meet current and
future loads.
3. Manage the District in an open manner.
3.1 Conduct the District's business in a legal, open, transparent manner.
3.2 Implement a proactive public outreach program.
3.3 Promote communication and cooperation with other public and private agencies.
4. Manage the District in a responsible manner.
4.1 District will conduct its business in a lawful and ethical way.
4.2 District will develop and implement high standards of customer service.
4.3 District will develop and implement high operational standards, procedures and codes of
conduct.
5. Manage the District in an environmentally sound manner.
5.1 District will seek power supply from an energy resource mix that satisfies its Renewable
Portfolio Standard
5.2 District will strengthen its programs of water and electric power conservation.
5.3 District will support a program of distributed generation within its Service Area
5.4 District will maintain a program of energy and water use efficiency.
5.5 District will conduct its business in an environmentally lawful manner.
5.6 District will seek to minimize any negative impact of its operations on the environment.
6. Manage the District in an effective, efficient and fiscally responsible manner.
6.1 District will utilize modern, cost effective work methods and equipment.
6.2 District will employ a qualified and productive workforce.
6.3 District will provide work conditions and procedures that encourage employee growth,
productivity and retention.
6.4 District will conduct an active cost control program.
6.5 Review and implement a Financial Goals policy to achieve a stable financial condition.
6.6 Develop appropriate financial procedures to assure responsible financial management.