S-910 - 07/28/1998 - AGREEMENT - Ordinances ORDINANCE 98-BD-BOT-EX2-S-910
AN ORDINANCE READOPTING
THE VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS
OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
WHEREAS, on August 8, 1995, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook
approved Ordinance 95-BD-BOT-EX2-S-826, believing that sound planning begins with an organization's
statement of its vision and its mission; and
WHEREAS,the President and Board of Trustees revisit these vision and mission statements on
an annual basis in conjunction with the Board's consideration of annual objectives, most recently
occurring at the Committee-of-the-Whole meeting on June 8, 1998; and
WHEREAS, after careful consideration,the President and Board of Trustees deem adoption of
the statement of vision with an amendment and statement of mission set forth below to be in the best
interests of the Village; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS as follows:
Section 1: That the provisions of the preamble hereinabove set forth are hereby adopted as
though fully set forth herein.
Section 2: That the President and Board of Trustees approve and adopt the Statement of Vision
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A".
Section 3: That the President and Board of Trustees approve and adopt the Statement of
Mission which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "B".
Section 4: That this ordinance is effective from and after its adoption and approval as provided
by law.
PASSED THIS 11th day of August, 1998.
Ayes: Trustees Caleel, Kenny, Savino and President Bushy
Nays: None
Absent: Trustees Bartecki, McInerney and Shumate
Abstain: Non
APPROVED THIS 11th day of August, 1998.
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Village of Oak Brook
Statement of Vision
Our shared vision for Oak Brook is a place of quality and natural
beauty that offers an excellent residential and business
environment. The principal elements of our vision;
• Beautiful, safe and high-quality residential neighborhoods
and business districts,
• A prominent business center, home to major national and
international corporations, world-class shopping and an array
of business, professional and personal services,
• An appropriate balance between residential and business
land uses,
• Vast open spaces and extensive cultural and recreational
�- facilities,
• A professional, responsive and responsible local government
that acts with integrity and treats all citizens with respect,
• A strong sense of community;
combine to create an outstanding quality of life in Oak Brook.
Village President and Board of Trustees
August 11, 1998
�. EXHIBIT "A"
`. Village of Oak Brook
Mission Statement
The mission of the Village of Oak Brook is to provide the
community with excellent local government services that meet
the needs of its citizens and are delivered in a professional,
responsive and responsible manner.
To achieve this mission, the Village will:
• Strive to deliver high-quality municipal services in a cost-effective and fiscally
responsible manner; with courtesy, integrity and fairness; and with a view
toward the good of the entire community as well as the individual resident or
corporate citizen.
• Continually evaluate the content and quality of Village programs and services.
• Engage in ongoing planning and development efforts designed to preserve
and enhance the value of property in the Village.
• Consult with and involve Oak Brook citizens in the Village's decision making
processes.
• Seek to develop a Village staff that emulates, through its values and
performance, this mission and its tenets.
Village President and Board of Trustees
August 11, 1998
EXHIBIT "B"