Title
Performance Management Program
History
As part of the Village’s effort to launch an organization-wide performance management program, the first key element is for the policy-making body to establish a strategic plan. This plan would (1) create or affirm a vision for the community; (2) set direction and priorities for the Village over the next 3-5 years; and (3) establish a framework for implementation of a system of evaluating how the first two items are being achieved - a performance management program.
SmithBucklin’s proposal, attached, outlines the scope of services and the plan of work. The proposed fee is $8,250. The actual strategic planning would comprise advance surveys of trustees, key village staff, and other community leaders as well as a strategic planning workshop.
Mr. Mark Thorsby of SmithBucklin Consulting Services has previously assisted the village board with coaching and governance matters. Mr. Thorsby has proposed a strategic planning work plan for the village board that staff believes represents the most effective means of developing a strategic plan. Mr. Thorsby and his firm are further recommended due to (1) his knowledge and familiarity with the village and village board; (2) extensive experience in facilitating these types of plans and workshops; and (3) his reasonable price.
Once approved, the strategic planning workshop will be scheduled for the Spring of 2013.
Financial Impact
Funds for this agreement are available in Account # of the general fund.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the professional services agreement with SmithBucklin Consulting Services in an amount not to exceed $8,250 for professional services.