- April 25, 2024
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As budget discussions loom, the Palm Coast City Council last week set six preliminary goals to base next fiscal year’s budget around.
Joe Roy, area manager for the Palm Coast Business Assistance Center, worked as the facilitator for the goal-setting discussions. Roy met individually with each member of the City Council.
“I was pretty impressed with where we ended up because it was a big change from the way the city has addressed this in the past,” Roy said Thursday in a follow-up interview.
The six goals strategic goals of the City Council are as follows:
— Expansion (growth)
“To anticipate the need for additional services and infrastructure to provide for opportunities for mixed-use development with goods, services and employment.”
In interviews with the City Council, housing diversity was one area they want to focus on.
— Economic (business)
“To develop and maintain a vibrant economy by supporting the growth and development of new and existing businesses while creating the environment to attract new companies which align with out values.”
The City Council highlighted the new Bounty for Business program as one thing that could help grow the city’s economy.
— Environmental
“To blend our residential and commercial properties with our ‘city of parks and trails image’ to create a sustainable framework of visual appeal while caring for our land, water, air and wildlife.”
— Financial
“To remain committed to sound financial practices while leveraging our strength ensuring that the city demonstrates fiscal responsibility in delivering valued services to residents and businesses.”
— Quality of Life
“To enhance the quality of life by providing affordable and enjoyable options for cultural, educational, recreational and leisure time events in a safe environment for our citizens.”
This could include Wi-Fi at city facilities.
— Workforce Talent
“To develop and implement a comprehensive plan to improve city employee skills and performance through education and training; performance management; and personal development opportunities.”
Going from specifics to something that’s very strategic can be hard to do, Roy said. But in all, Roy, as a facilitator, was satisfied.
“It went very smooth,” he said. “We’ll see how it goes as we go forward, but I think it outlines a better flow for them.”
City Manager Jim Landon said at Tuesday’s workshop the purpose of the process is to facilitate the City Council’s plan for the future.
“There will be more coming your way and this all ultimately leads up to budget,” Landon said.
The Palm Coast Council will meet 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, at the Palm Coast Community Center.
The scheduled agenda includes public input on the proposed 6% utility franchise fee.
