Strategic Principles and Survey Data

Xlsx files of SPP and Survey Data

Survey Question: QuestionSurvey Question: Ave. Weight ValuePercent PositiveOutreach Opportunity
Title: City of Choice (38 records)   
 avg 3.61avg 0.59avg 0.43
    Survey Question: Category: Communications (4 records)   
 avg 3.44avg 0.49avg 0.52
Q25a. Availability of public information3.510.540.39
Q25b. Accessibility of public information3.530.530.43
Q25c. Your ability to provide feedback to City3.310.430.54
Q25d. Your ability to volunteer/serve (City commissions, task forces, committees, etc.)3.40.440.72
    Survey Question: Category: Community Development (3 records)   
 avg 3.53avg 0.54avg 0.56
Q21a. City's historic preservation efforts3.970.760.36
Q21c. City's efforts to plan for future growth (e.g. residential, business, commercial)3.440.490.63
Q21d. Overall communication from community development staff3.180.360.69
    Survey Question: Category: How would you rate Elgin (13 records)   
 avg 3.48avg 0.56avg 0.32
Q1a. As a place to live3.810.760.16
Q1b. As a place to raise children3.480.570.31
Q1c. As a place to work3.50.550.46
Q1d. As a place to retire2.940.370.39
Q1e. As a place to visit3.330.480.35
Q1f. As a place for single adults (age 18-35)3.190.410.59
Q1g. As a City moving in right direction3.560.580.31
Q1h. As a place you are proud to call home3.660.640.22
Q1i. As a place for recreation3.370.490.35
Q2a. Recommend living in Elgin to someone who asks3.520.60.22
Q2b. Remain in Elgin for next five years3.850.710.14
Q2c. Recommend visiting Elgin3.480.540.28
Q2d. Recommend doing business in Elgin3.490.530.38
    Survey Question: Category: Parks and Recreation (15 records)   
 avg 3.76avg 0.65avg 0.49
Q17a. Maintenance of parks3.890.750.3
Q17b. Number of parks in Elgin3.860.730.29
Q17c. Quality of park facilities, such as picnic shelters, playgrounds, & tennis courts3.750.650.39
Q17d. Quality of outdoor athletic fields (i.e. baseball, soccer, football)3.810.660.48
Q17e. Quality of walking & biking trails3.760.670.39
Q17f. Number of walking/biking trails3.510.550.44
Q17g. Overall quality of recreation facilities3.830.70.4
Q17h. Maintenance & appearance of The Centre4.10.80.32
Q17i. Maintenance & appearance of the Eastside Recreation Center3.720.60.78
Q17j. Indoor pools at The Centre3.920.720.52
Q17k. Golf courses3.850.640.77
Q17l. Quality of communication from Parks & Recreation3.530.540.52
Q17m. Quality of customer service from Parks & Recreation employees3.710.620.59
Q17n. Ease of registering for programs3.670.590.66
Q17o. Availability of information about Parks & Recreation programs3.510.530.49
    Survey Question: Category: Special Events (3 records)   
 avg 3.76avg 0.66avg 0.32
Q24a. Opportunities to attend festivals/events3.880.720.28
Q24b. Opportunities to attend cultural arts programs3.860.70.36
Q24c. Ability to find information about upcoming City events3.530.570.31
Title: Cultivate an organizational culture that values continuous improvement and supports innovative thinking. (16 records)   
 avg 3.77avg 0.67avg 0.31
    Survey Question: Category: Communications (4 records)   
 avg 3.44avg 0.49avg 0.52
Q25a. Availability of public information3.510.540.39
Q25b. Accessibility of public information3.530.530.43
Q25c. Your ability to provide feedback to City3.310.430.54
Q25d. Your ability to volunteer/serve (City commissions, task forces, committees, etc.)3.40.440.72
    Survey Question: Category: Fire EMS (1 record)   
 avg 4.30avg 0.87avg 0.38
Q8a. Overall effectiveness of fire services4.30.870.38
    Survey Question: Category: How would you rate Elgin (10 records)   
 avg 3.82avg 0.70avg 0.24
Q3a. Overall quality of police, fire & ambulance services4.290.870.13
Q3b. Overall enforcement of local codes & ordinances3.510.60.24
Q3c. Overall maintenance of City streets, sidewalks & infrastructure3.510.590.22
Q3d. Overall access to information about City programs, services & alerts3.860.710.24
Q3e. Overall quality of customer service provided by City3.70.630.35
Q3f. Overall quality of stormwater management3.770.680.34
Q3g. Overall quality of water utility services3.930.750.21
Q3h. Overall quality of billing services provided3.870.730.24
Q3i. Overall quality of trash & yard waste services3.840.740.15
Q3j. Overall quality of parks & recreation programs & facilities3.950.720.25
    Survey Question: Category: Police Services (1 record)   
 avg 4.09avg 0.82avg 0.18
Q6a. Overall effectiveness of police protection4.090.820.18
Title: Cultivate partnerships with local human service agencies, nonprofits and community institutions to support the needs of our residents. (16 records)   
 avg 3.58avg 0.58avg 0.41
    Survey Question: Category: Communications (2 records)   
 avg 3.52avg 0.54avg 0.41
Q25a. Availability of public information3.510.540.39
Q25b. Accessibility of public information3.530.530.43
    Survey Question: Category: Fire EMS (2 records)   
 avg 3.65avg 0.52avg 0.78
Q8d. Fire education programs in your community3.650.520.76
Q8e. Fire inspection programs in your community3.640.510.8
    Survey Question: Category: How would you rate Elgin (9 records)   
 avg 3.50avg 0.57avg 0.30
Q1a. As a place to live3.810.760.16
Q1b. As a place to raise children3.480.570.31
Q1d. As a place to retire2.940.370.39
Q1f. As a place for single adults (age 18-35)3.190.410.59
Q1g. As a City moving in right direction3.560.580.31
Q1h. As a place you are proud to call home3.660.640.22
Q2a. Recommend living in Elgin to someone who asks3.520.60.22
Q2b. Remain in Elgin for next five years3.850.710.14
Q2d. Recommend doing business in Elgin3.490.530.38
    Survey Question: Category: Police Services (3 records)   
 avg 3.84avg 0.67avg 0.46
Q6e. Police efforts to prevent crime3.820.670.37
Q6f. 911 call handling4.080.770.51
Q6h. Availability of information about police programs & activities3.610.560.5
Title: Equip Elgin's diverse workforce with the needed resources, training and support to provide services to all segments of our community. (46 records)   
 avg 3.74avg 0.66avg 0.35
    Survey Question: Category: Communications (4 records)   
 avg 3.44avg 0.49avg 0.52
Q25a. Availability of public information3.510.540.39
Q25b. Accessibility of public information3.530.530.43
Q25c. Your ability to provide feedback to City3.310.430.54
Q25d. Your ability to volunteer/serve (City commissions, task forces, committees, etc.)3.40.440.72
    Survey Question: Category: Community Development (1 record)   
 avg 3.57avg 0.56avg 0.68
Q21b. Process to obtain a building permit3.570.560.68
    Survey Question: Category: Fire EMS (1 record)   
 avg 4.30avg 0.87avg 0.38
Q8a. Overall effectiveness of fire services4.30.870.38
    Survey Question: Category: How would you rate Elgin (10 records)   
 avg 3.82avg 0.70avg 0.24
Q3a. Overall quality of police, fire & ambulance services4.290.870.13
Q3b. Overall enforcement of local codes & ordinances3.510.60.24
Q3c. Overall maintenance of City streets, sidewalks & infrastructure3.510.590.22
Q3d. Overall access to information about City programs, services & alerts3.860.710.24
Q3e. Overall quality of customer service provided by City3.70.630.35
Q3f. Overall quality of stormwater management3.770.680.34
Q3g. Overall quality of water utility services3.930.750.21
Q3h. Overall quality of billing services provided3.870.730.24
Q3i. Overall quality of trash & yard waste services3.840.740.15
Q3j. Overall quality of parks & recreation programs & facilities3.950.720.25
    Survey Question: Category: Parks and Recreation (13 records)   
 avg 3.77avg 0.65avg 0.51
Q17l. Quality of communication from Parks & Recreation3.530.540.52
Q17m. Quality of customer service from Parks & Recreation employees3.710.620.59
Q17n. Ease of registering for programs3.670.590.66
Q17o. Availability of information about Parks & Recreation programs3.510.530.49
Q17a. Maintenance of parks3.890.750.3
Q17c. Quality of park facilities, such as picnic shelters, playgrounds, & tennis courts3.750.650.39
Q17d. Quality of outdoor athletic fields (i.e. baseball, soccer, football)3.810.660.48
Q17e. Quality of walking & biking trails3.760.670.39
Q17g. Overall quality of recreation facilities3.830.70.4
Q17h. Maintenance & appearance of The Centre4.10.80.32
Q17i. Maintenance & appearance of the Eastside Recreation Center3.720.60.78
Q17j. Indoor pools at The Centre3.920.720.52
Q17k. Golf courses3.850.640.77
    Survey Question: Category: Police Services (1 record)   
 avg 4.09avg 0.82avg 0.18
Q6a. Overall effectiveness of police protection4.090.820.18
    Survey Question: Category: Public Works (12 records)   
 avg 3.58avg 0.61avg 0.27
Q10a. Condition of major City streets3.470.580.25
Q10b. Condition of neighborhood streets3.260.50.25
Q10c. Condition of City sidewalks & bikeways3.520.610.3
Q10d. Maintenance of street signs, pavements & markings3.60.620.27
Q10e. Maintenance & cleanliness of Downtown Elgin3.740.640.34
Q10f. Maintenance & cleanliness of your neighborhood3.730.680.21
Q10h. Snow removal on major City streets (not including Randall Road, Route 20, Route 25, Route 31)3.790.710.21
Q10i. Snow removal on residential streets3.460.580.23
Q10j. Leaf removal or collection program3.650.640.27
Q10k. Mowing & tree trimming along streets & other public areas3.560.590.32
Q10l. Overall cleanliness of streets & other public areas3.680.650.27
Q10n. Condition of street drainage/water drainage3.480.570.33
    Survey Question: Category: Water Service (4 records)   
 avg 4.07avg 0.79avg 0.16
Q15a. Water pressure on a typical day4.230.860.08
Q15b. Overall quality of your tap water3.810.680.22
Q15c. Ease of paying water bill4.170.820.16
Q15d. Overall quality of water service4.080.790.18
Title: Foster a clean environment by safeguarding and protecting our natural resources and physical assets. (2 records)   
 avg 3.93avg 0.74avg 0.26
    Survey Question: Category: How would you rate Elgin (1 record)   
 avg 3.77avg 0.68avg 0.34
Q3f. Overall quality of stormwater management3.770.680.34
    Survey Question: Category: Water Service (1 record)   
 avg 4.08avg 0.79avg 0.18
Q15d. Overall quality of water service4.080.790.18
Title: High Performing, Financially Stable Government (52 records)   
 avg 3.73avg 0.65avg 0.35
    Survey Question: Category: Communications (4 records)   
 avg 3.44avg 0.49avg 0.52
Q25a. Availability of public information3.510.540.39
Q25b. Accessibility of public information3.530.530.43
Q25c. Your ability to provide feedback to City3.310.430.54
Q25d. Your ability to volunteer/serve (City commissions, task forces, committees, etc.)3.40.440.72
    Survey Question: Category: Community Development (2 records)   
 avg 3.51avg 0.53avg 0.66
Q21b. Process to obtain a building permit3.570.560.68
Q21c. City's efforts to plan for future growth (e.g. residential, business, commercial)3.440.490.63
    Survey Question: Category: Fire EMS (1 record)   
 avg 4.30avg 0.87avg 0.38
Q8a. Overall effectiveness of fire services4.30.870.38
    Survey Question: Category: How would you rate Elgin (15 records)   
 avg 3.75avg 0.67avg 0.24
Q3a. Overall quality of police, fire & ambulance services4.290.870.13
Q3b. Overall enforcement of local codes & ordinances3.510.60.24
Q3c. Overall maintenance of City streets, sidewalks & infrastructure3.510.590.22
Q3d. Overall access to information about City programs, services & alerts3.860.710.24
Q3e. Overall quality of customer service provided by City3.70.630.35
Q3f. Overall quality of stormwater management3.770.680.34
Q3g. Overall quality of water utility services3.930.750.21
Q3h. Overall quality of billing services provided3.870.730.24
Q3i. Overall quality of trash & yard waste services3.840.740.15
Q3j. Overall quality of parks & recreation programs & facilities3.950.720.25
Q2a. Recommend living in Elgin to someone who asks3.520.60.22
Q2b. Remain in Elgin for next five years3.850.710.14
Q2d. Recommend doing business in Elgin3.490.530.38
Q1g. As a City moving in right direction3.560.580.31
Q1h. As a place you are proud to call home3.660.640.22
    Survey Question: Category: Parks and Recreation (13 records)   
 avg 3.77avg 0.65avg 0.51
Q17k. Golf courses3.850.640.77
Q17l. Quality of communication from Parks & Recreation3.530.540.52
Q17m. Quality of customer service from Parks & Recreation employees3.710.620.59
Q17n. Ease of registering for programs3.670.590.66
Q17o. Availability of information about Parks & Recreation programs3.510.530.49
Q17a. Maintenance of parks3.890.750.3
Q17c. Quality of park facilities, such as picnic shelters, playgrounds, & tennis courts3.750.650.39
Q17d. Quality of outdoor athletic fields (i.e. baseball, soccer, football)3.810.660.48
Q17e. Quality of walking & biking trails3.760.670.39
Q17g. Overall quality of recreation facilities3.830.70.4
Q17h. Maintenance & appearance of The Centre4.10.80.32
Q17i. Maintenance & appearance of the Eastside Recreation Center3.720.60.78
Q17j. Indoor pools at The Centre3.920.720.52
    Survey Question: Category: Police Services (1 record)   
 avg 4.09avg 0.82avg 0.18
Q6a. Overall effectiveness of police protection4.090.820.18
    Survey Question: Category: Public Works (12 records)   
 avg 3.58avg 0.61avg 0.27
Q10a. Condition of major City streets3.470.580.25
Q10b. Condition of neighborhood streets3.260.50.25
Q10c. Condition of City sidewalks & bikeways3.520.610.3
Q10d. Maintenance of street signs, pavements & markings3.60.620.27
Q10e. Maintenance & cleanliness of Downtown Elgin3.740.640.34
Q10f. Maintenance & cleanliness of your neighborhood3.730.680.21
Q10h. Snow removal on major City streets (not including Randall Road, Route 20, Route 25, Route 31)3.790.710.21
Q10i. Snow removal on residential streets3.460.580.23
Q10j. Leaf removal or collection program3.650.640.27
Q10k. Mowing & tree trimming along streets & other public areas3.560.590.32
Q10l. Overall cleanliness of streets & other public areas3.680.650.27
Q10n. Condition of street drainage/water drainage3.480.570.33
    Survey Question: Category: Water Service (4 records)   
 avg 4.07avg 0.79avg 0.16
Q15a. Water pressure on a typical day4.230.860.08
Q15b. Overall quality of your tap water3.810.680.22
Q15c. Ease of paying water bill4.170.820.16
Q15d. Overall quality of water service4.080.790.18
Title: Implement high quality, strategic design guidelines as the city continues to grow and develop. (21 records)   
 avg 3.57avg 0.59avg 0.38
    Survey Question: Category: Community Development (2 records)   
 avg 3.71avg 0.63avg 0.50
Q21a. City's historic preservation efforts3.970.760.36
Q21c. City's efforts to plan for future growth (e.g. residential, business, commercial)3.440.490.63
    Survey Question: Category: How would you rate Elgin (13 records)   
 avg 3.48avg 0.56avg 0.32
Q1a. As a place to live3.810.760.16
Q1b. As a place to raise children3.480.570.31
Q1c. As a place to work3.50.550.46
Q1d. As a place to retire2.940.370.39
Q1e. As a place to visit3.330.480.35
Q1f. As a place for single adults (age 18-35)3.190.410.59
Q1g. As a City moving in right direction3.560.580.31
Q1h. As a place you are proud to call home3.660.640.22
Q1i. As a place for recreation3.370.490.35
Q2a. Recommend living in Elgin to someone who asks3.520.60.22
Q2b. Remain in Elgin for next five years3.850.710.14
Q2c. Recommend visiting Elgin3.480.540.28
Q2d. Recommend doing business in Elgin3.490.530.38
    Survey Question: Category: Parks and Recreation (6 records)   
 avg 3.73avg 0.64avg 0.46
Q17c. Quality of park facilities, such as picnic shelters, playgrounds, & tennis courts3.750.650.39
Q17d. Quality of outdoor athletic fields (i.e. baseball, soccer, football)3.810.660.48
Q17e. Quality of walking & biking trails3.760.670.39
Q17g. Overall quality of recreation facilities3.830.70.4
Q17l. Quality of communication from Parks & Recreation3.530.540.52
Q17m. Quality of customer service from Parks & Recreation employees3.710.620.59
Title: Invest in the continued maintenance of the City's roads, bridges, sidewalks and underground utility infrastructure. (17 records)   
 avg 3.60avg 0.62avg 0.28
    Survey Question: Category: How would you rate Elgin (3 records)   
 avg 3.74avg 0.67avg 0.26
Q3c. Overall maintenance of City streets, sidewalks & infrastructure3.510.590.22
Q3f. Overall quality of stormwater management3.770.680.34
Q3g. Overall quality of water utility services3.930.750.21
    Survey Question: Category: Public Works (14 records)   
 avg 3.57avg 0.61avg 0.28
Q10a. Condition of major City streets3.470.580.25
Q10b. Condition of neighborhood streets3.260.50.25
Q10c. Condition of City sidewalks & bikeways3.520.610.3
Q10d. Maintenance of street signs, pavements & markings3.60.620.27
Q10e. Maintenance & cleanliness of Downtown Elgin3.740.640.34
Q10f. Maintenance & cleanliness of your neighborhood3.730.680.21
Q10g. Adequacy of street lighting in your neighborhood3.540.590.22
Q10h. Snow removal on major City streets (not including Randall Road, Route 20, Route 25, Route 31)3.790.710.21
Q10i. Snow removal on residential streets3.460.580.23
Q10j. Leaf removal or collection program3.650.640.27
Q10k. Mowing & tree trimming along streets & other public areas3.560.590.32
Q10l. Overall cleanliness of streets & other public areas3.680.650.27
Q10m. On-street bicycle infrastructure (bike lanes/signs)3.480.530.49
Q10n. Condition of street drainage/water drainage3.480.570.33
Title: Leverage Elgin's thriving arts and cultural opportunities to continue to attract residents, visitors, small businesses and entrepreneurs. (11 records)   
 avg 3.55avg 0.58avg 0.34
    Survey Question: Category: Communications (2 records)   
 avg 3.52avg 0.54avg 0.41
Q25a. Availability of public information3.510.540.39
Q25b. Accessibility of public information3.530.530.43
    Survey Question: Category: How would you rate Elgin (6 records)   
 avg 3.45avg 0.55avg 0.33
Q1a. As a place to live3.810.760.16
Q1e. As a place to visit3.330.480.35
Q1f. As a place for single adults (age 18-35)3.190.410.59
Q1i. As a place for recreation3.370.490.35
Q2a. Recommend living in Elgin to someone who asks3.520.60.22
Q2c. Recommend visiting Elgin3.480.540.28
    Survey Question: Category: Special Events (3 records)   
 avg 3.76avg 0.66avg 0.32
Q24a. Opportunities to attend festivals/events3.880.720.28
Q24b. Opportunities to attend cultural arts programs3.860.70.36
Q24c. Ability to find information about upcoming City events3.530.570.31
Title: Maintain responsible tax policies and sound financial management practices to provide both short-term and long-term stability. (7 records)   
 avg 3.56avg 0.57avg 0.36
    Survey Question: Category: Communications (2 records)   
 avg 3.52avg 0.54avg 0.41
Q25a. Availability of public information3.510.540.39
Q25b. Accessibility of public information3.530.530.43
    Survey Question: Category: Community Development (1 record)   
 avg 3.44avg 0.49avg 0.63
Q21c. City's efforts to plan for future growth (e.g. residential, business, commercial)3.440.490.63
    Survey Question: Category: How would you rate Elgin (4 records)   
 avg 3.61avg 0.61avg 0.26
Q1g. As a City moving in right direction3.560.580.31
Q2a. Recommend living in Elgin to someone who asks3.520.60.22
Q2b. Remain in Elgin for next five years3.850.710.14
Q2d. Recommend doing business in Elgin3.490.530.38
Title: Position the city for continued success as it grows by promoting long-term and sustainable design practices. (5 records)   
 avg 3.54avg 0.57avg 0.36
    Survey Question: Category: Code Enforcement (1 record)   
 avg 3.31avg 0.48avg 0.48
Q19a. Overall effectiveness of Code Enforcement3.310.480.48
    Survey Question: Category: Community Development (1 record)   
 avg 3.44avg 0.49avg 0.63
Q21c. City's efforts to plan for future growth (e.g. residential, business, commercial)3.440.490.63
    Survey Question: Category: How would you rate Elgin (3 records)   
 avg 3.64avg 0.63avg 0.22
Q2a. Recommend living in Elgin to someone who asks3.520.60.22
Q2b. Remain in Elgin for next five years3.850.710.14
Q1g. As a City moving in right direction3.560.580.31
Title: Promote and preserve the Elgin's cultural, parks and recreation amenities to encourage activity and wellness. (25 records)   
 avg 3.69avg 0.63avg 0.42
    Survey Question: Category: How safe do you feel (1 record)   
 avg 3.54avg 0.54avg 0.44
Q5f. In public parks3.540.540.44
    Survey Question: Category: How would you rate Elgin (5 records)   
 avg 3.59avg 0.60avg 0.28
Q1a. As a place to live3.810.760.16
Q1b. As a place to raise children3.480.570.31
Q1e. As a place to visit3.330.480.35
Q1i. As a place for recreation3.370.490.35
Q3j. Overall quality of parks & recreation programs & facilities3.950.720.25
    Survey Question: Category: Parks and Recreation (15 records)   
 avg 3.76avg 0.65avg 0.49
Q17a. Maintenance of parks3.890.750.3
Q17b. Number of parks in Elgin3.860.730.29
Q17c. Quality of park facilities, such as picnic shelters, playgrounds, & tennis courts3.750.650.39
Q17d. Quality of outdoor athletic fields (i.e. baseball, soccer, football)3.810.660.48
Q17e. Quality of walking & biking trails3.760.670.39
Q17f. Number of walking/biking trails3.510.550.44
Q17g. Overall quality of recreation facilities3.830.70.4
Q17h. Maintenance & appearance of The Centre4.10.80.32
Q17i. Maintenance & appearance of the Eastside Recreation Center3.720.60.78
Q17j. Indoor pools at The Centre3.920.720.52
Q17k. Golf courses3.850.640.77
Q17l. Quality of communication from Parks & Recreation3.530.540.52
Q17m. Quality of customer service from Parks & Recreation employees3.710.620.59
Q17n. Ease of registering for programs3.670.590.66
Q17o. Availability of information about Parks & Recreation programs3.510.530.49
    Survey Question: Category: Public Works (4 records)   
 avg 3.57avg 0.59avg 0.33
Q10g. Adequacy of street lighting in your neighborhood3.540.590.22
Q10k. Mowing & tree trimming along streets & other public areas3.560.590.32
Q10l. Overall cleanliness of streets & other public areas3.680.650.27
Q10m. On-street bicycle infrastructure (bike lanes/signs)3.480.530.49
Title: Promote Elgin's competitive advantage as –The City in the Suburbs” to attract and support diverse industries and opportunities for development. (9 records)   
 avg 3.47avg 0.53avg 0.44
    Survey Question: Category: Communications (3 records)   
 avg 3.45avg 0.50avg 0.45
Q25a. Availability of public information3.510.540.39
Q25b. Accessibility of public information3.530.530.43
Q25c. Your ability to provide feedback to City3.310.430.54
    Survey Question: Category: Community Development (2 records)   
 avg 3.31avg 0.43avg 0.66
Q21c. City's efforts to plan for future growth (e.g. residential, business, commercial)3.440.490.63
Q21d. Overall communication from community development staff3.180.360.69
    Survey Question: Category: How would you rate Elgin (4 records)   
 avg 3.57avg 0.60avg 0.32
Q1a. As a place to live3.810.760.16
Q1c. As a place to work3.50.550.46
Q2c. Recommend visiting Elgin3.480.540.28
Q2d. Recommend doing business in Elgin3.490.530.38
Title: Promote the community's strong and proud identity to tell Elgin's story and enhance its image among internal and external audiences. (26 records)   
 avg 3.53avg 0.56avg 0.40
    Survey Question: Category: Communications (4 records)   
 avg 3.44avg 0.49avg 0.52
Q25a. Availability of public information3.510.540.39
Q25b. Accessibility of public information3.530.530.43
Q25c. Your ability to provide feedback to City3.310.430.54
Q25d. Your ability to volunteer/serve (City commissions, task forces, committees, etc.)3.40.440.72
    Survey Question: Category: Community Development (2 records)   
 avg 3.58avg 0.56avg 0.53
Q21a. City's historic preservation efforts3.970.760.36
Q21d. Overall communication from community development staff3.180.360.69
    Survey Question: Category: How would you rate Elgin (13 records)   
 avg 3.48avg 0.56avg 0.32
Q1a. As a place to live3.810.760.16
Q1b. As a place to raise children3.480.570.31
Q1c. As a place to work3.50.550.46
Q1d. As a place to retire2.940.370.39
Q1e. As a place to visit3.330.480.35
Q1f. As a place for single adults (age 18-35)3.190.410.59
Q1g. As a City moving in right direction3.560.580.31
Q1h. As a place you are proud to call home3.660.640.22
Q1i. As a place for recreation3.370.490.35
Q2a. Recommend living in Elgin to someone who asks3.520.60.22
Q2b. Remain in Elgin for next five years3.850.710.14
Q2c. Recommend visiting Elgin3.480.540.28
Q2d. Recommend doing business in Elgin3.490.530.38
    Survey Question: Category: Parks and Recreation (4 records)   
 avg 3.61avg 0.57avg 0.57
Q17l. Quality of communication from Parks & Recreation3.530.540.52
Q17m. Quality of customer service from Parks & Recreation employees3.710.620.59
Q17n. Ease of registering for programs3.670.590.66
Q17o. Availability of information about Parks & Recreation programs3.510.530.49
    Survey Question: Category: Special Events (3 records)   
 avg 3.76avg 0.66avg 0.32
Q24a. Opportunities to attend festivals/events3.880.720.28
Q24b. Opportunities to attend cultural arts programs3.860.70.36
Q24c. Ability to find information about upcoming City events3.530.570.31
Title: Promote the Downtown as a unique destination where commerce, culture and recreation intersect. (6 records)   
 avg 3.63avg 0.63avg 0.32
    Survey Question: Category: How would you rate Elgin (3 records)   
 avg 3.51avg 0.59avg 0.32
Q1a. As a place to live3.810.760.16
Q1f. As a place for single adults (age 18-35)3.190.410.59
Q2a. Recommend living in Elgin to someone who asks3.520.60.22
    Survey Question: Category: Special Events (3 records)   
 avg 3.76avg 0.66avg 0.32
Q24a. Opportunities to attend festivals/events3.880.720.28
Q24b. Opportunities to attend cultural arts programs3.860.70.36
Q24c. Ability to find information about upcoming City events3.530.570.31
Title: Promote transparency, accountability and communication to provide the community with opportunities to engage and be informed. (11 records)   
 avg 3.62avg 0.58avg 0.49
    Survey Question: Category: Communications (4 records)   
 avg 3.44avg 0.49avg 0.52
Q25a. Availability of public information3.510.540.39
Q25b. Accessibility of public information3.530.530.43
Q25c. Your ability to provide feedback to City3.310.430.54
Q25d. Your ability to volunteer/serve (City commissions, task forces, committees, etc.)3.40.440.72
    Survey Question: Category: Community Development (1 record)   
 avg 3.57avg 0.56avg 0.68
Q21b. Process to obtain a building permit3.570.560.68
    Survey Question: Category: How would you rate Elgin (1 record)   
 avg 3.87avg 0.73avg 0.24
Q3h. Overall quality of billing services provided3.870.730.24
    Survey Question: Category: Parks and Recreation (4 records)   
 avg 3.61avg 0.57avg 0.57
Q17l. Quality of communication from Parks & Recreation3.530.540.52
Q17m. Quality of customer service from Parks & Recreation employees3.710.620.59
Q17n. Ease of registering for programs3.670.590.66
Q17o. Availability of information about Parks & Recreation programs3.510.530.49
    Survey Question: Category: Water Service (1 record)   
 avg 4.17avg 0.82avg 0.16
Q15c. Ease of paying water bill4.170.820.16
Title: Protect and enhance property values through preservation, code compliance and engagement practices. (17 records)   
 avg 3.49avg 0.55avg 0.38
    Survey Question: Category: Code Enforcement (6 records)   
 avg 3.17avg 0.40avg 0.52
Q19a. Overall effectiveness of Code Enforcement3.310.480.48
Q19b. Overall effectiveness of communication from Code Enforcement3.240.410.58
Q19c. Enforcing clean-up of trash & debris on private property3.050.380.45
Q19d. Enforcing mowing & cutting of weeds on private property3.120.370.51
Q19e. Enforcing exterior maintenance of residential property (e.g. condition of buildings)3.030.360.49
Q19f. Enforcing exterior maintenance of commercial/business property3.270.420.59
    Survey Question: Category: Community Development (1 record)   
 avg 3.44avg 0.49avg 0.63
Q21c. City's efforts to plan for future growth (e.g. residential, business, commercial)3.440.490.63
    Survey Question: Category: How safe do you feel (6 records)   
 avg 3.68avg 0.61avg 0.32
Q5a. In your neighborhood during the day4.330.880.1
Q5b. In your neighborhood at night3.870.730.18
Q5c. In Downtown Elgin during the day40.750.25
Q5d. In Downtown Elgin at night3.110.370.44
Q5e. In City parking garages3.230.40.51
Q5f. In public parks3.540.540.44
    Survey Question: Category: How would you rate Elgin (4 records)   
 avg 3.71avg 0.68avg 0.19
Q1a. As a place to live3.810.760.16
Q1h. As a place you are proud to call home3.660.640.22
Q2a. Recommend living in Elgin to someone who asks3.520.60.22
Q2b. Remain in Elgin for next five years3.850.710.14
Title: Provide highly responsive public safety services that include police and fire. (36 records)   
 avg 3.73avg 0.64avg 0.36
    Survey Question: Category: Fire EMS (6 records)   
 avg 4.07avg 0.74avg 0.53
Q8a. Overall effectiveness of fire services4.30.870.38
Q8b. Overall effectiveness of ambulance services4.30.870.4
Q8c. Response time for emergency calls4.270.830.47
Q8d. Fire education programs in your community3.650.520.76
Q8e. Fire inspection programs in your community3.640.510.8
Q8f. Overall professionalism of Fire Department4.250.820.39
    Survey Question: Category: How safe do you feel (6 records)   
 avg 3.68avg 0.61avg 0.32
Q5a. In your neighborhood during the day4.330.880.1
Q5b. In your neighborhood at night3.870.730.18
Q5c. In Downtown Elgin during the day40.750.25
Q5d. In Downtown Elgin at night3.110.370.44
Q5e. In City parking garages3.230.40.51
Q5f. In public parks3.540.540.44
    Survey Question: Category: How would you rate Elgin (15 records)   
 avg 3.54avg 0.59avg 0.29
Q1a. As a place to live3.810.760.16
Q1b. As a place to raise children3.480.570.31
Q1c. As a place to work3.50.550.46
Q1d. As a place to retire2.940.370.39
Q1e. As a place to visit3.330.480.35
Q1f. As a place for single adults (age 18-35)3.190.410.59
Q1g. As a City moving in right direction3.560.580.31
Q1h. As a place you are proud to call home3.660.640.22
Q2a. Recommend living in Elgin to someone who asks3.520.60.22
Q2b. Remain in Elgin for next five years3.850.710.14
Q2c. Recommend visiting Elgin3.480.540.28
Q2d. Recommend doing business in Elgin3.490.530.38
Q3a. Overall quality of police, fire & ambulance services4.290.870.13
Q3b. Overall enforcement of local codes & ordinances3.510.60.24
Q3c. Overall maintenance of City streets, sidewalks & infrastructure3.510.590.22
    Survey Question: Category: Police Services (9 records)   
 avg 3.86avg 0.69avg 0.37
Q6a. Overall effectiveness of police protection4.090.820.18
Q6b. Visibility of police in neighborhoods3.680.620.26
Q6c. Visibility of police in City3.890.710.3
Q6d. Response time for emergency calls4.040.760.45
Q6e. Police efforts to prevent crime3.820.670.37
Q6f. 911 call handling4.080.770.51
Q6g. Parking enforcement services3.460.510.55
Q6h. Availability of information about police programs & activities3.610.560.5
Q6i. Overall professionalism of Police Department4.070.790.23
Title: Provide high quality, responsive city services that are performed efficiently and effectively. (45 records)   
 avg 3.75avg 0.66avg 0.34
    Survey Question: Category: Communications (3 records)   
 avg 3.45avg 0.50avg 0.45
Q25a. Availability of public information3.510.540.39
Q25b. Accessibility of public information3.530.530.43
Q25c. Your ability to provide feedback to City3.310.430.54
    Survey Question: Category: Community Development (1 record)   
 avg 3.57avg 0.56avg 0.68
Q21b. Process to obtain a building permit3.570.560.68
    Survey Question: Category: Fire EMS (1 record)   
 avg 4.30avg 0.87avg 0.38
Q8a. Overall effectiveness of fire services4.30.870.38
    Survey Question: Category: How would you rate Elgin (10 records)   
 avg 3.82avg 0.70avg 0.24
Q3a. Overall quality of police, fire & ambulance services4.290.870.13
Q3b. Overall enforcement of local codes & ordinances3.510.60.24
Q3c. Overall maintenance of City streets, sidewalks & infrastructure3.510.590.22
Q3d. Overall access to information about City programs, services & alerts3.860.710.24
Q3e. Overall quality of customer service provided by City3.70.630.35
Q3f. Overall quality of stormwater management3.770.680.34
Q3g. Overall quality of water utility services3.930.750.21
Q3h. Overall quality of billing services provided3.870.730.24
Q3i. Overall quality of trash & yard waste services3.840.740.15
Q3j. Overall quality of parks & recreation programs & facilities3.950.720.25
    Survey Question: Category: Parks and Recreation (13 records)   
 avg 3.77avg 0.65avg 0.51
Q17a. Maintenance of parks3.890.750.3
Q17c. Quality of park facilities, such as picnic shelters, playgrounds, & tennis courts3.750.650.39
Q17d. Quality of outdoor athletic fields (i.e. baseball, soccer, football)3.810.660.48
Q17e. Quality of walking & biking trails3.760.670.39
Q17g. Overall quality of recreation facilities3.830.70.4
Q17h. Maintenance & appearance of The Centre4.10.80.32
Q17i. Maintenance & appearance of the Eastside Recreation Center3.720.60.78
Q17j. Indoor pools at The Centre3.920.720.52
Q17k. Golf courses3.850.640.77
Q17l. Quality of communication from Parks & Recreation3.530.540.52
Q17m. Quality of customer service from Parks & Recreation employees3.710.620.59
Q17n. Ease of registering for programs3.670.590.66
Q17o. Availability of information about Parks & Recreation programs3.510.530.49
    Survey Question: Category: Police Services (1 record)   
 avg 4.09avg 0.82avg 0.18
Q6a. Overall effectiveness of police protection4.090.820.18
    Survey Question: Category: Public Works (12 records)   
 avg 3.58avg 0.61avg 0.27
Q10a. Condition of major City streets3.470.580.25
Q10b. Condition of neighborhood streets3.260.50.25
Q10c. Condition of City sidewalks & bikeways3.520.610.3
Q10d. Maintenance of street signs, pavements & markings3.60.620.27
Q10e. Maintenance & cleanliness of Downtown Elgin3.740.640.34
Q10f. Maintenance & cleanliness of your neighborhood3.730.680.21
Q10h. Snow removal on major City streets (not including Randall Road, Route 20, Route 25, Route 31)3.790.710.21
Q10i. Snow removal on residential streets3.460.580.23
Q10j. Leaf removal or collection program3.650.640.27
Q10k. Mowing & tree trimming along streets & other public areas3.560.590.32
Q10l. Overall cleanliness of streets & other public areas3.680.650.27
Q10n. Condition of street drainage/water drainage3.480.570.33
    Survey Question: Category: Water Service (4 records)   
 avg 4.07avg 0.79avg 0.16
Q15a. Water pressure on a typical day4.230.860.08
Q15b. Overall quality of your tap water3.810.680.22
Q15c. Ease of paying water bill4.170.820.16
Q15d. Overall quality of water service4.080.790.18
Title: Safe and Healthy Community (83 records)   
 avg 3.68avg 0.62avg 0.37
    Survey Question: Category: Code Enforcement (6 records)   
 avg 3.17avg 0.40avg 0.52
Q19a. Overall effectiveness of Code Enforcement3.310.480.48
Q19b. Overall effectiveness of communication from Code Enforcement3.240.410.58
Q19c. Enforcing clean-up of trash & debris on private property3.050.380.45
Q19d. Enforcing mowing & cutting of weeds on private property3.120.370.51
Q19e. Enforcing exterior maintenance of residential property (e.g. condition of buildings)3.030.360.49
Q19f. Enforcing exterior maintenance of commercial/business property3.270.420.59
    Survey Question: Category: Communications (2 records)   
 avg 3.52avg 0.54avg 0.41
Q25a. Availability of public information3.510.540.39
Q25b. Accessibility of public information3.530.530.43
    Survey Question: Category: Community Development (1 record)   
 avg 3.44avg 0.49avg 0.63
Q21c. City's efforts to plan for future growth (e.g. residential, business, commercial)3.440.490.63
    Survey Question: Category: Fire EMS (6 records)   
 avg 4.07avg 0.74avg 0.53
Q8a. Overall effectiveness of fire services4.30.870.38
Q8b. Overall effectiveness of ambulance services4.30.870.4
Q8c. Response time for emergency calls4.270.830.47
Q8d. Fire education programs in your community3.650.520.76
Q8e. Fire inspection programs in your community3.640.510.8
Q8f. Overall professionalism of Fire Department4.250.820.39
    Survey Question: Category: How safe do you feel (6 records)   
 avg 3.68avg 0.61avg 0.32
Q5a. In your neighborhood during the day4.330.880.1
Q5b. In your neighborhood at night3.870.730.18
Q5c. In Downtown Elgin during the day40.750.25
Q5d. In Downtown Elgin at night3.110.370.44
Q5e. In City parking garages3.230.40.51
Q5f. In public parks3.540.540.44
    Survey Question: Category: How would you rate Elgin (20 records)   
 avg 3.60avg 0.61avg 0.29
Q1b. As a place to raise children3.480.570.31
Q1c. As a place to work3.50.550.46
Q1d. As a place to retire2.940.370.39
Q1e. As a place to visit3.330.480.35
Q1a. As a place to live3.810.760.16
Q1f. As a place for single adults (age 18-35)3.190.410.59
Q1g. As a City moving in right direction3.560.580.31
Q1h. As a place you are proud to call home3.660.640.22
Q1i. As a place for recreation3.370.490.35
Q3a. Overall quality of police, fire & ambulance services4.290.870.13
Q3b. Overall enforcement of local codes & ordinances3.510.60.24
Q3c. Overall maintenance of City streets, sidewalks & infrastructure3.510.590.22
Q3d. Overall access to information about City programs, services & alerts3.860.710.24
Q3f. Overall quality of stormwater management3.770.680.34
Q3g. Overall quality of water utility services3.930.750.21
Q3j. Overall quality of parks & recreation programs & facilities3.950.720.25
Q2a. Recommend living in Elgin to someone who asks3.520.60.22
Q2b. Remain in Elgin for next five years3.850.710.14
Q2c. Recommend visiting Elgin3.480.540.28
Q2d. Recommend doing business in Elgin3.490.530.38
    Survey Question: Category: Parks and Recreation (15 records)   
 avg 3.76avg 0.65avg 0.49
Q17a. Maintenance of parks3.890.750.3
Q17b. Number of parks in Elgin3.860.730.29
Q17e. Quality of walking & biking trails3.760.670.39
Q17f. Number of walking/biking trails3.510.550.44
Q17h. Maintenance & appearance of The Centre4.10.80.32
Q17i. Maintenance & appearance of the Eastside Recreation Center3.720.60.78
Q17j. Indoor pools at The Centre3.920.720.52
Q17c. Quality of park facilities, such as picnic shelters, playgrounds, & tennis courts3.750.650.39
Q17d. Quality of outdoor athletic fields (i.e. baseball, soccer, football)3.810.660.48
Q17g. Overall quality of recreation facilities3.830.70.4
Q17k. Golf courses3.850.640.77
Q17l. Quality of communication from Parks & Recreation3.530.540.52
Q17m. Quality of customer service from Parks & Recreation employees3.710.620.59
Q17n. Ease of registering for programs3.670.590.66
Q17o. Availability of information about Parks & Recreation programs3.510.530.49
    Survey Question: Category: Police Services (9 records)   
 avg 3.86avg 0.69avg 0.37
Q6d. Response time for emergency calls4.040.760.45
Q6e. Police efforts to prevent crime3.820.670.37
Q6f. 911 call handling4.080.770.51
Q6g. Parking enforcement services3.460.510.55
Q6h. Availability of information about police programs & activities3.610.560.5
Q6i. Overall professionalism of Police Department4.070.790.23
Q6a. Overall effectiveness of police protection4.090.820.18
Q6b. Visibility of police in neighborhoods3.680.620.26
Q6c. Visibility of police in City3.890.710.3
    Survey Question: Category: Public Works (14 records)   
 avg 3.57avg 0.61avg 0.28
Q10a. Condition of major City streets3.470.580.25
Q10d. Maintenance of street signs, pavements & markings3.60.620.27
Q10b. Condition of neighborhood streets3.260.50.25
Q10c. Condition of City sidewalks & bikeways3.520.610.3
Q10e. Maintenance & cleanliness of Downtown Elgin3.740.640.34
Q10f. Maintenance & cleanliness of your neighborhood3.730.680.21
Q10g. Adequacy of street lighting in your neighborhood3.540.590.22
Q10h. Snow removal on major City streets (not including Randall Road, Route 20, Route 25, Route 31)3.790.710.21
Q10i. Snow removal on residential streets3.460.580.23
Q10j. Leaf removal or collection program3.650.640.27
Q10k. Mowing & tree trimming along streets & other public areas3.560.590.32
Q10l. Overall cleanliness of streets & other public areas3.680.650.27
Q10m. On-street bicycle infrastructure (bike lanes/signs)3.480.530.49
Q10n. Condition of street drainage/water drainage3.480.570.33
    Survey Question: Category: Water Service (4 records)   
 avg 4.07avg 0.79avg 0.16
Q15a. Water pressure on a typical day4.230.860.08
Q15c. Ease of paying water bill4.170.820.16
Q15b. Overall quality of your tap water3.810.680.22
Q15d. Overall quality of water service4.080.790.18
Title: Support employees' use of technology and management systems to increase productivity and contribute to a high performing, customer focused organization. (11 records)   
 avg 3.67avg 0.60avg 0.45
    Survey Question: Category: Communications (4 records)   
 avg 3.44avg 0.49avg 0.52
Q25a. Availability of public information3.510.540.39
Q25b. Accessibility of public information3.530.530.43
Q25c. Your ability to provide feedback to City3.310.430.54
Q25d. Your ability to volunteer/serve (City commissions, task forces, committees, etc.)3.40.440.72
    Survey Question: Category: Community Development (1 record)   
 avg 3.57avg 0.56avg 0.68
Q21b. Process to obtain a building permit3.570.560.68
    Survey Question: Category: How would you rate Elgin (3 records)   
 avg 3.83avg 0.70avg 0.27
Q3e. Overall quality of customer service provided by City3.70.630.35
Q3g. Overall quality of water utility services3.930.750.21
Q3h. Overall quality of billing services provided3.870.730.24
    Survey Question: Category: Parks and Recreation (2 records)   
 avg 3.69avg 0.61avg 0.63
Q17m. Quality of customer service from Parks & Recreation employees3.710.620.59
Q17n. Ease of registering for programs3.670.590.66
    Survey Question: Category: Water Service (1 record)   
 avg 4.17avg 0.82avg 0.16
Q15c. Ease of paying water bill4.170.820.16
Title: Support the enhancement of our public schools and educational institutions through aligned community partnerships to ensure a prepared and educated workforce. (2 records)   
 avg 3.49avg 0.55avg 0.35
    Survey Question: Category: How would you rate Elgin (2 records)   
 avg 3.49avg 0.55avg 0.35
Q1b. As a place to raise children3.480.570.31
Q2d. Recommend doing business in Elgin3.490.530.38
Title: Utilize technology, partnerships and proactive strategies to provide a safe community. (12 records)   
 avg 3.84avg 0.67avg 0.43
    Survey Question: Category: Fire EMS (3 records)   
 avg 3.85avg 0.62avg 0.68
Q8c. Response time for emergency calls4.270.830.47
Q8d. Fire education programs in your community3.650.520.76
Q8e. Fire inspection programs in your community3.640.510.8
    Survey Question: Category: How would you rate Elgin (3 records)   
 avg 3.77avg 0.69avg 0.20
Q3a. Overall quality of police, fire & ambulance services4.290.870.13
Q3b. Overall enforcement of local codes & ordinances3.510.60.24
Q3c. Overall maintenance of City streets, sidewalks & infrastructure3.510.590.22
    Survey Question: Category: Police Services (5 records)   
 avg 3.80avg 0.65avg 0.48
Q6d. Response time for emergency calls4.040.760.45
Q6e. Police efforts to prevent crime3.820.670.37
Q6f. 911 call handling4.080.770.51
Q6g. Parking enforcement services3.460.510.55
Q6h. Availability of information about police programs & activities3.610.560.5
    Survey Question: Category: Water Service (1 record)   
 avg 4.17avg 0.82avg 0.16
Q15c. Ease of paying water bill4.170.820.16
Grand Totals (514 records)   
 avg 3.68avg 0.62avg 0.37