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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025 Key Performance Indicators ReportKey Performance Indicators (KPI) 2025 Year-End Update Overview This report tracks KPI aligned with City Council’s strategic priorities: Economic Vibrancy, Housing Access, Inclusive Growth Management, Responsible Environmental Stewardship, and Transformational Capital Projects. The KPIs provide standardized measures used to track conditions, trends, and outcomes related to these priorities over time. When reviewed alongside the Action Plan, this report supports a broader understanding of how observed trends relate to planned initiatives and policy objectives. This report is updated annually in January and shared with City Council to support decision-making and accountability. For more information, visit www.rochestermn.gov/priorities. How to read this report Aligned with the preferred direction Change not aligned with the preferred direction Minimal or mixed change No historical data available for comparison The arrow next to each metric indicates the preferred directional movement of the metric (e.g. ↑ indicates an increase is preferred). The following icons reflect the difference between the two most recent measurements: Economic Resilience Jobs ↑ Non-Healthcare, Non-Hospitality Jobs ↑ KPI Description: Total number of jobs located within the City. KPI Importance: Reflect overall economic health and the City's ability to attract and retain employers. Growth indicates more employment opportunities and a stronger economy. KPI Description: Total number of jobs located within the City in sectors other than healthcare or hospitality. KPI Importance: Indicates diversification of the local economy and growth in more stable, higher-wage industries. Growth strengthens long-term economic resilience. Weekend Hotel Room Demand/Occupancy ↑ Weekend Hotel Room Revenue ↑ KPI Description: Total number of hotel rooms occupied from Friday and Saturday stays. KPI Importance: Measures visitor volume and travel patterns, helping assess how effectively Rochester attracts overnight guests during peak leisure periods. Higher demand signals increased tourism activity and economic impact. KPI Description: Total hotel room revenue generated from Friday and Saturday stays. KPI Importance: Reflects the strength of Rochester ’s weekend tourism economy, including events, conventions, and leisure travel. Higher weekend revenue indicates stronger visitor spending and supports local businesses and downtown vitality. Sales Tax Collection ↑ KPI Description: Total net local sales tax revenue collected, indicating consumer spending activity and local economic health. KPI Importance: Represents a key source of funding for City services and reflects consumer confidence. Higher collections signal stronger local commerce and economic vitality. Housing Access New Housing Units ↑ Single Family Homes as Rentals → KPI Description: Total number of new residential housing units completed by private developers. KPI Importance: Indicates housing market activity and the City’s ability to support population growth. Higher numbers improve housing access and affordability. KPI Description: Percentage of single-family homes used as rental properties. KPI Importance: Indicates balanced housing options and neighborhood stability. A stable percentage reflects sustainable growth. Acres of Vacant Residential Land → KPI Description: Acreage zoned or designated for residential use that is currently vacant, based on the City’s GIS land use inventory. May include parcels without infrastructure in place. KPI Importance: Indicates residential development capacity; stability over time reflects balanced growth and infrastructure alignment. Inclusive Growth Management Residential Units Developed as Infill ↑ Urban Service Area Undeveloped → KPI Description: Percentage of new development occurring within the downtown zoning district and R2X district. KPI Importance: Promotes efficient land use, reduces infrastructure costs, and supports walkable neighborhoods. A higher percentage reflects efficient land use and reduced sprawl. KPI Description: Portion of the urban service area not impacted by early development. KPI Importance: Preserves flexibility for future planning and limits premature infrastructure costs. A higher percentage reflects more controlled, sustainable growth. Undeveloped Lots with Full Infrastructure ↑ Road Miles Per Capita in Feet ↓ KPI Description: Land not yet developed but served by full public infrastructure. KPI Importance: Represents potential for near-term development with minimal additional investment. More lots means greater capacity for growth without high new costs. KPI Description: Ratio of total roadway miles maintained by the City to the population, converted to feet for easier year-over-year comparison (note: 0.0004 miles = 21 feet per person). KPI Importance: Indicates infrastructure burden per resident. A lower ratio reflects more efficient land use and reduced long-term maintenance costs. Transportation Modes to Employment Drive Alone Public Transportation Carpool Walk Bicycle Work From Home Unknown KPI Description: Distribution of transportation methods used by residents to reach work. KPI Importance: Informs transportation planning and infrastructure investment priorities. A decrease in commuters driving alone and a higher share of alternative modes (transit, biking, walking) reflects improved sustainability and accessibility. City Employees Per Acre Served ↑ Property Tax Capacity per Acre ↑ KPI Description: The total number of employees within the City divided by the total developed acreage. KPI Importance: Measures employment density needed to support the economy and tax base. A higher number reflects efficient land use, strong workforce concentration, and maximized infrastructure investment. KPI Description: The total taxable property value, expressed in terms of the City’s property tax capacity, divided by the number of acres of land. KPI Importance: Measures the revenue-generating potential of land on a per-acre basis. Higher values indicate more productive land use and stronger fiscal sustainability. Responsible Environmental Stewardship Community GHG Emissions (CO2e) ↓ Renewable Community Electricity ↑ KPI Description: Total estimated Green House Gas (GHG) emissions generated within the community measured in Metric Tons CO2e). KPI Importance: Measures the City’s progress toward environmental and climate goals. Lower emissions reflect success in reducing the community’s environmental footprint. KPI Description: Share of electricity used in the community that comes from renewable or carbon-free sources. KPI Importance: Indicates community commitment to clean energy and climate action. Higher percentages reflect progress toward sustainable energy goals. City Organization GHG Emissions (CO2e) ↓ City Organization Energy Consumption per SqFt ↓ KPI Description: Total Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions generated by municipal operations. KPI Importance: Monitors the City’s own progress in reducing its environmental footprint. Lower emissions demonstrate organizational leadership in sustainability. KPI Description: Average energy use by City-owned buildings measured by kBtu/sf. Benchmark (2018)=80.78 kBtu/sf. KPI Importance: Tracks energy efficiency of municipal operations and facility performance. Lower consumption reflects greater efficiency and cost savings. Transformational Capital Projects Capital Projects Completed On Budget ↑ Capital Project Completed on Schedule ↑ KPI Description: Percentage of capital projects completed within or below initial cost estimates. KPI Importance: Shows effective budgeting and cost control during planning. Higher percentages indicate stronger fiscal discipline. KPI Description: Percentage of capital projects completed on schedule. KPI Importance: Indicates project management effectiveness. Higher percentages reflect accountability and efficiency. Grant and Outside Funding Received ↑ KPI Description: Total external funds (e.g., grants) obtained to support City projects. KPI Importance: Expands the City’s capacity to complete projects while reducing reliance on local taxes and funds. Higher amounts reflect stronger partnerships and greater return on local investment.