Strategic Plan
During the annual City Council Strategic Planning Session, held February 24-25, 2010, a progressive voting system was utilized to create an action oriented focus on those goals which should receive top priority emphasis from the City. Eleven goals were further refined and agreed upon as the top priorities for 2010-2011. These eleven goals were then prioritized into short (approximately one year or less), mid (approximately two years or less), and long term (longer than two years) goals as follows:
Short Term Goals
- Document and communicate City Council Philosophy, Policy and Vision regarding utilization of economic development funds.
- Develop long term fiscal philosophy and policies to guide decision making. o Develop a unified strategy for the development of downtown.
- Develop a long term philosophy and policy for funding capital improvements.
- Develop a long term facility plan.
- Conduct customer service training for city employees.
Mid Term Goals
- Develop Corridor Development Plans for I20, 349, 191, 1788, Loop 250, Big Spring Highway, the airport and downtown, to guide future development patterns and prioritize economic stimulation activities and priorities in each corridor.
- Develop a 50 year water plan. o Review Parks Master Plan to include long term financial sustainability and maintenance.
- Develop cooperative plans with other taxing entities.
Long Term Goals
- Pursue and achieve designation as an All American City.
- Document and communicate City Council Philosophy, Policy and Vision regarding utilization of economic development funds.
The major goals adopted by the Council for 2010-2011 assist in creating the right foundation for a dynamic future.
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