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28 <br /> It is important to continue developing an attractive, reader-friendly publication <br /> each year that includes financial information, as well as accomplishments and <br /> future goals. <br /> Action Plan: <br /> ? July - September 2003 —Gather information and photos from all departments <br /> on achievements and goals met in Fiscal Year 2002-2003. Review Annual <br /> Reports from fellow cities, as well as brainstorm on how to develop a new, <br /> refreshing Annual Report for the City of Hickory. The idea for this annual <br /> report is to bring back the calendar format. <br /> ? October—November 2003- The City receives its final audit report from the <br /> prior year in October. Once these numbers are received, include a brief <br /> synopsis of the budget year. Now that all the information needed is compiled, <br /> pull all sections together by writing, editing and proofing. The goal is to have <br /> the Annual Report at the printers by mid-November. <br /> ? December 2003 —Mail the Annual Report to all Hickory water customers, <br /> which is about 18,000 households. It is also important to mail the Annual <br /> Reports to area, state and national officials that represent the City of Hickory. <br /> ? July - September 2004 —Gather information and photos from all departments <br /> on achievements and goals met in Fiscal Year 2003-2004. Review Annual <br /> Reports from fellow cities, as well as brainstorm on how to develop a new, <br /> refreshing Annual Report for the City of Hickory. <br /> ? October—November 2004- The City receives its final audit report from the <br /> prior year in October. Once these numbers are received, include a brief <br /> synopsis of the budget year. Now that all the information needed is compiled, <br /> pull all sections together by writing, editing and proofing. The goal is to have <br /> the Annual Report at the printers by mid-November. <br /> ? December 2004—Mail the Annual Report to all Hickory water customers, <br /> which is about 18,000 households. It is also important to mail the Annual <br /> Reports to area, state and national officials that represent the City of Hickory. <br /> ? July - September 2005 — Gather information and photos from all departments <br /> on achievements and goals met in Fiscal Year 2003-2004. Review Annual <br /> Reports from fellow cities, as well as brainstorm on how to develop a new, <br /> refreshing Annual Report for the City of Hickory. <br /> ? October—November 2005- The City receives its final audit report from the <br /> prior year in October. Once these numbers are received, include a brief <br /> synopsis of the budget year. Now that all the information needed is compiled, <br /> pull all sections together by writing, editing and proofing. The goal is to have <br /> the Annual Report at the printers by mid-November. <br /> ? December 2005 —Mail the Annual Report to all Hickory water customers, <br /> which is about 18,000 households. It is also important to mail the Annual <br /> Reports to area, state and national officials that represent the City of Hickory. <br /> Predicted cost of Annual Reports - $16,000 per year (includes printing,postage <br /> and mailing services and does not include staff time). <br /> 6 <br />