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OFFICE OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES: Alicia Winkelblech, Officer

Department Narrative Goals and Objectives

The Office of Strategic Initiatives implements  Goal: Expand and Enhance the City’s Image
pilot programs, uses multi-faceted community o Objective: Promote Community Engagement
engagement, and relies on data-driven o Objective: Develop a Sense of Place
approaches to plan for the future of Arlington  Goal: Explore Creative, Alternative Transportation Opportunities
today. OSI is made up of three divisions – o Objective: Promote Regional Connectivity
Strategic Planning, Research and Analytics,  Goal: Ensure Availability of Information, Programs, and City Services
and Grants Management. The Strategic o Objective: Provide for the Efficient Access and Appropriate
Planning team is responsible for long-range Management of the City’s Data
planning efforts including the comprehensive
plan, area and corridor plans, transportation  Goal: Partner with Local Organizations to Educate and Mentor
planning, neighborhood engagement, and o Objective: Retain Arlington Graduates and Improve Department
special projects, such as the Via Rideshare Recruitment Pools
program, autonomous vehicle pilot programs,
and the Arlington Urban Design Center. The Budget Highlights
Research and Analytics Group works towards
the efficient and transparent use of data to  Department Budget Reductions Totaling: $14,500
provide timely and effective analytical support  One-time funding for South 360 Corridor Study $200,000
to City programs, services, and citizenry,  Increased recurring funding for Arlington Urban Design Center $12,480
including growing and maintaining the Open
Arlington data portal. The Grants Management
team administers federal grants including
Community Development Block Grants,
HOME Investment Partnerships Program, 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 $860,916
Operating Expenses 2,697,137
Total $3,558,053

City‐wide Budget Impacts

FY 2021 expenditures are impacted by city-wide savings in employee insurance as well as funding pension UAAL costs in the
Debt Service Fund.

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