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Salem as a result the City was unrepresented. Staff from PDD/PW submitted two grant applications without first seeking IGR committee approval, which is counter to policy. 2. Communication/clarity regarding Fire/EMS vision and long-term plans is much better than previous year. 2. Only with the direct intervention of Council and the Budget Committee. 3. I don't feel comfortable rating HR this year because of issues raised in ICMA/PERF, and issues around the departed Diversity Manager. 5. I am looking forward to positive changes in PDD with the new acting director and ultimately the new permanent director (whether that's the same person or a different one). 5, 6, 7. There has been one instance after another where departments have reached impasses with community groups and the result is large groups of disgruntled people showing up at public forums and hearings or e-mailing. While I welcome any participation and feedback from the public, it seems that the Manager has room for improvement in this area. Some examples are Monroe and Scobert Park, Save our Streets, Willamette Conversion, Faith Center Expansion, River Avenue, McDougal Land swap and Urban Growth Boundary expansion, Nodal Development, Nectar Dillard, etc. 6. The police do not seem to respond to citizen complaints - there is a perception that information which would help to solve a crime is ignored. People tell me that they fear the police. Is the fear justified? I don't know. A big problem is the non-emergency telephone line - where numerous people have been met with rude responses. 7. I'm very impressed by the ongoing operations in Public Works. My reason for the lower rating is an ongoing problem of positive community/neighborhood relations around proposed projects, especially street projects. Additional Comments: I appreciate how well all the Departments work together. The Fiscal responsibility is very evident. They all have goals and missions that aligned with the City overall goals. I believe Dennis's success here is due to his commitment to team building & leadership. We have some significant risk issues, re. public safety, and putting in place a program that really reduces our risk and ensures community needs are really met. The department reorganization and external Review Board and independent auditor are key. Dennis has demonstrated the ability to guide each department effectively, making changes when necessary to meet the needs of the community and address Council's directions, some of which change dramatically with no to little notice. 15