Fairfield reorganizes several departments

Fairfield reorganizes several departments

The City has recently initiated a reorganization of City operations. This has been done to improve service delivery, better align like functions and to secure fiscal and operating efficiencies. Highlighted here are
changes that will be of interest to the business community.

Community Development Department

•Building and Planning divisions are now located in this department.

•Economic Development Division was moved to the City Manager’s Office.

•Housing Division was moved to the Community Resources Department (formerly known as Community Services).

City Manager’s Office

•Economic Development Division is now located in this office.

•Marketing Division established in this office bringing together existing staff to manage and coordinate all citywide marketing initiatives.

•Development Fee work has been moved to this office.

We believe these changes and others underway will enable the City to offer better services at lower cost to our citizens and the business community.

For more information, contact the City Manager’s Office at 428-7400; www.ci.fairfield.ca.us

City creates “Green Team”

The City of Fairfield has created a “Green Team” of staff from all departments to focus the City’s efforts in the area of “green.” Specifically, the City is looking at practices and programs the City can execute that are environmentally friendly. The City is also looking at programs and practices it could implement to promote green practices by our residents and the business community.

The City of Fairfield already engages in “green practices” through various recycling practices, limited green purchasing and water conservation efforts. The team’s initial goal is to create a report which will identify actions the City can take to execute a comprehensive green program initiative. Stay tuned to the City’s
Web site for future information on the City’s Green Team.

For more information, call the City Manager’s Office at 428-7400, or visit www.ci.fairfield.ca.us.

Strategies for success in a recession
The City is working to help the Fairfield business community prosper in these tough economic times. To assist
manufacturers, the City is cosponsoring a regional summit targeting manufacturers and the companies in their
supply chain. The Solano County Manufacturing Summit will be held Tuesday, May 5 from 7:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfield. Speakers include Charles Corbett, a professor at the UCLA Anderson School of Management, who will present “Back to Basics: Strategies for Success in Managing Small Business Operation”; Bill Browne from the Corporation for Manufacturing Excellence (Manex) presenting Five Strategies for Manufacturers to Grow Profitability”; and a speaker from the accounting firm of Moss Adams to present “R&D Tax Credit and Other Financial Strategies.”

Following the presentations, the speakers will participate in a panel discussion entitled, “Financing Resources and Access to Capital for Manufacturers.”

Attendees will learn key concepts in strategy, operations management, and essential manufacturing resources
available to increase profitability and productivity during a recession. The audience will have an opportunity to interact with the experts during the program and afterwards.

The event is presented by the City of Fairfield, Manex Consulting (www.manexconsulting.com), the Solano
Economic Development Corporation (www.solanoedc.org), MossAdams LLP (www.mossadams.com) and
the UCLA Anderson School of Management (www.anderson.ucla.edu).

The cost to participate is $20 per person. A continental breakfast will be served. To reserve your space, go to
www.manexconsulting.com and click on “Events” or contact Wendy Linney at wlinney@manexconsulting.com.

For more information, call Cynthia Garcia, Management Analyst, at 428-7041; e-mail her at cgarcia@ci.fairfield.ca.us; or visit www.ci.fairfield.ca.us.

Changes to City Web site, newsletter

The City will be transitioning to a new Web site this fall. The site will offer several new interactive features and it will be much easier for residents and businesses to find information.

This summer, the City will post its Observer newsletter on the City’s Web site instead of mailing it to residents. This was done to offer an interactive electronic newsletter and to eliminate printing and mailing
costs. The electronic version will enable the City to provide audio and video clips, online presentations and much more.

Check the City’s Web site at www.ci.fairfield.ca.us for more information; or call Gayle Fraser, Senior Graphic Artist, at 428-7624 or e-mail her at gfraser@ci.fairfield.ca.us.