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Financial and Non-financial Goals and Objectives

City Council and City Staff met in February 2023 to establish priorities and broad-based goals for FY
2023-2024 and beyond. Incorporated into the overall Strategic Planning Session was the following vision
statement:

Our vision is to create a vibrant city for people and businesses that value world class experiences,
culture, quality, and a second-to-none level of community service in a hometown environment.

To accomplish this vision, City Council and City Staff recognize the importance of strategic planning and
the development of goals and effective strategies for implementation of those established priorities. The
following broad-based goals were established:

Continue to deliver high-quality essential services to residents, businesses,
and visitors.

Foster a healthy environment for employees and establish the City as a
destination employer.

Provide residents, businesses, and visitors with world-class amenities and
experiences above and beyond essential functions and services.

Remain a close-knit community as growth continues.

Make decisions that support/strengthen the economy to preserve the City's
economic vitality.

More specifically, in order to meet these goals, the City’s objectives are to:

Continue to Develop Infrastructure

• Relieve traffic congestion and provide infrastructure improvements to streets including Day Miar
Road, E. Broad Street, and the Main Street/FM 157 connector.
• Improve and expand existing parks including Walnut Creek Linear Trail, Rose Park, and Mans
Best Field Dog Park.
• Utility water/sewer line improvements along State Highway 360 and US Highway 287.

Enhance the Employee Organization

• Maintain a competitive compensation package to recruit and retain employees.
• Provide additional staffing as funding permits.

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