Strategic Goals & Objectives

Strategic Goals & Objectives Fiscal Year 2021

Goal 1 - Quality of Life

• Continue Intiatives and actions to improve the Indian River Lagoon.
• Enhance appearance of city including entryways
• Enhance youth educational, recreational and employment opportunities
• Balance the environment with economic development, including housing and community development: continue to protect green space in alignment with citizen concerns
• Enhance emergency preparations and management
• Sustain and improve public safety

Goal 2 - Efficient & Effective Services

• Develop a sustainability plan
• Continue to improve infrastructure
• Commit to funding capital improvement plan
• Continue smart growth
• Explore opportunities for collaboration, partnerships, and coordination with public, private, and non-profit entities

Goal 3 - Financial Stability

• Develop strategies to address long term liabilities

Goal 4 - Economic Development

• Continue to market trails and amenities
• Continue to develop a thriving downtown area
• Continue implementation of a comprehensive economic development plan in conjunction with appropriate agencies
• Reimagine code language to encourage redevelopment of existing buildings
• Continue efforts to eliminate blight

Goal 5 - Effective Governance

• Expand methods to increase and enhance 2-way communication, education and marketing
• Continue to increase the effectiveness of current advisory boards
• Increase legislative/policy advocacy efforts