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Maintain High Quality Developments

• Maintain a highly competitive program for recruiting economic development projects.
• Continue to review large projects to ensure that they meet current development standards and
comply with adopted residential and commercial requirements.
• Encourage new developments to maintain high quality standards throughout the City.

Create a Total Living Environment

• Alleviate congestion at intersections of major highways and roads with consideration of future
needs along E. Broad Street, State Highway 360 and downtown thoroughfares.
• Expand programming for the Historic Downtown Department to continue focus on revitalization
and development of the downtown area.
• Promote the arts and tourism by providing additional venues and provide funding to attract
quality performers.

Maintain the City’s Financial Condition

• Manage a balanced budget in all funds.
• Maintain or improve current debt ratios and fund balances.
• Maintain or improve the City’s bond ratings.

These goals and objectives tie directly to the guiding principles established by City Council and
Management:

True NORTH: Noteworthy Essentials, Organizational Excellence,

Remarkable Experiences, Together as One, and a Healthy Economy

The following pages provide details on these major goals and how they are tied to the City’s
strategic priorities and True NORTH.

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