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City Goals

The goals approved by the governing body are:

1. Maintain the financial strength of the City.

2. Expand public safety through non-enforcement efforts.

3. Develop s sustainable economic development effort.

4. Strengthen future planning.

5. Improve community involvement.

6. Improve the City brand.
7. Attract, retain, and motivate qualified staff.

8. Evaluate technology & workplace solutions highlighted by COVID-19

Strategic Initiatives

Strategic Planning Goal:

Maintain financial strength of the City

Strategic Initiatives:

1. Maintain sound fiscal management practices and review those

practices, policies, and procedures to ensure the City’s bond rating

is maintained or improved on an annual basis.
2. Continue to review and evaluate the City’s potential to participate in

the Opportunity Zones program on an annual basis.
3. Continue to seek grant opportunities for programs and projects on

an annual basis.

Strategic Planning Goal:

Develop a sustainable economic development effort

Strategic Initiatives:

1. Develop a tax abatement policy within two years.

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