Planning for the Future
The City of Redlands is planning for the future! Here in
Redlands, we’re a big town with a small town feel. As our city
continues to thrive, we want to preserve the quality of life and
city services that make our community great.
Fiscal Responsibility
While the City is committed to fiscal responsibility and has
created a balanced budget every year for the past 12 years, the
scope of needs facing the City are greater than the current
resources available.
Outdated Facilities
For example, the City’s current public safety facilities are too
small and outdated to adequately serve the needs of the
community. The Redlands Police operate out of temporary portable
trailers and a building that is more than 80 years old – there is
no room to hire additional police officers and firefighters
unless we upgrade, expand and modernize our public safety
facilities.
Additionally, the City’s streets, sidewalks, parks, storm drains
and other infrastructure require basic repairs and maintenance.
When these repairs are not addressed, they become a lot more
expensive to repair in the future.
Other needs the City is looking to address include.
- Providing efficient responses to 9-1-1 emergencies by
addressing public safety facilities needs for police, fire and
emergency operations, and replacing outdated lifesaving and
firefighting equipment
- Addressing homelessness and keeping public areas clean, safe
and free of graffiti
- Increasing the number of police officers in our community and
providing police services, including crime prevention and
investigations, and reducing gang activity and drug related
crimes
- Repairing and maintaining public buildings, the library,
sidewalks, curbs, parks and recreation centers
We Want to Hear from You
We invite the community’s feedback as we examine our needs. Click
below to complete our brief survey and make your voice heard.
For More Information
Contact Public Information Officer Carl Baker at (909) 798-7687
or email: info@cityofredlands.org
Informational Handout
Local Needs Fact Sheet
