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General Fund

OFFICE OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES: Alicia Winkelblech, Officer

Department Narrative Goals and Objectives

The Office of Strategic Initiatives implements  Goal: Foster Healthy and Attractive Neighborhoods
pilot programs, uses multi-faceted o Objective: Provide for a Variety of Housing Options
community engagement, and relies on data-  Goal: Expand and Enhance the City’s Image
driven approaches to plan for the future of o Objective: Promote Community Engagement
Arlington today. OSI is made up of three o Objective: Develop a Sense of Place
divisions – Strategic Planning, Research  Goal: Explore Creative, Alternative Transportation Opportunities
and Analytics, and Grants Management. o Objective: Promote Regional Connectivity
The Strategic Planning team is responsible  Goal: Enhance Economic Impact Through Development and
for long-range planning efforts including the Redevelopment Efforts, Partnerships, and Investment Opportunities.
comprehensive plan, area and corridor
plans, transportation planning, o Objective: Foster Development and Redevelopment in Targeted
neighborhood engagement, and special Areas
projects, such as the Via Rideshare  Goal: Ensure Availability of Information, Programs, and City Services
program, autonomous vehicle pilot o Objective: Provide for the Efficient Access and Appropriate
programs, and the Arlington Urban Design Management of the City’s Data
Center. The Research and Analytics Group  Goal: Partner with Local Organizations to Educate and Mentor
works towards the efficient and transparent o Objective: Retain Arlington Graduates and Improve Department
use of data to provide timely and effective Recruitment Pools
analytical support to City programs,
services, and citizenry, including growing Budget Highlights
and maintaining the Open Arlington data
portal. The Grants Management team  Increased recurring funding for Via On-Demand Rideshare Service
administers federal grants including $1,865,226
Community Development Block Grants,  One-time funding for Arlington Urban Design Center $28,000
HOME Investment Partnerships Program,  One-time funding for South Cooper Street Corridor Study $200,000
and the Emergency Solutions Grant, and is
also the lead team for the City’s Annual
Homeownership Fair.

At A Glance

 9 Authorized Positions
 Budget Break Down
Personnel Services $940,291
Operating Expenses 2,712,627
Total $3,652,918

City‐wide Budget Impacts

FY 2020 expenditures are impacted by a 2% across-the-board compensation adjustment effective April 2020.

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