Strategic Plan

The City Commission holds an annual planning retreat each January to determine the long-term vision for the City and establish the priorities for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from October 1 to September 30. These priorities are used to help staff develop a budget for tentative approval every July by the City Commission.

The Strategic Plan is updated, adopted, and published at the end of each planning retreat. City staff then uses the plan as a roadmap for progress.

Elements of the Plan (Fiscal Year 2024)

5-Year Goals

  1. Stronger Economy with More Quality Jobs

  2. Financially Sound City Providing Quality Services

  3. Effective Transportation System

  4. Livable Community Through Sustainable Development and Managed Growth

  5. Vibrant Downtown and Beautiful Lakefront Park

Top Priorities

Housing Project for Low-Income Families & Homeless:
Direction, Purchase Building, Partnership RFP, and Operations Agreement

Tourism Development Tax (TDT):
Review, Secure Dollars for City, and Develop Action Steps

Hotel and Conference Center at the Civic Center:
RFQ, Direction, and Action Plan with Milestones

Affordable Housing Committee:
Complete Recommendations, Direction, Define City Role, and Implementation

Fire Station 14 Service Area:
Direction and Plan Implementation

City/County Services Collaboration:
Identify Key Issues, Direction, Define City Actions

 

High Priorities

Youth Services/Programs:
Needs Assessment, Identify Current Programs, Report with Findings, Direction

Band Shell/Pavilion at Lakefront Park:
Direction and Funding

Job Training and Workforce Development:
Define City Role, Support Partners who are Responsible

Lakefront Boat, Kayak, and Canoe Rental:
Direction and Action

Human and Social Services:
Define City Role, Direction, Funding

Weekend SunRail Service:
Advocacy

Traffic Congestion/Management Plan:
Problem Analysis, Report with Options, Direction, Funding

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