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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5962-06-2024A Resolution NO. 5962-06-2024 RESOLUTION ADOPTING STRATEGIC PRIORITIES AND GOALS FOR THE CITY OF FORT WORTH AND INCORPORATING INTO THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WHEREAS the Fort Worth City Council held a planning retreat on February 27, 2024 to discuss the City's accomplishments, fiscal health, vision and values, and strategic priorities and goals; and WHEREAS the City Council identified five strategic priorities — economic development, community investment, community safety, infrastructure, and responsible growth — and associated goals to develop the foundation of a common vision of the future; and WHEREAS many of the priorities identified by City Council during the goal setting session are long-term initiatives that may take decades of meaningful work to effect change; and WHEREAS the City Council wishes to formally adopt the Strategic Priorities and Goals reflected in Exhibit A in order to guide City staff on the City Council's aims for budget development, programming, and strategic planning efforts across the organization; and WHEREAS the Strategic Priorities and Goals will require periodic review and update to account for changing circumstances; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT: 1. The City Council hereby adopts the Strategic Priorities and Goals attached as Exhibit A and incorporates them into the City's Comprehensive Plan; and 2. Staff is directed to present the Goals annually and to present the Strategic Priorities every two years as part of the City Council's planning retreat for review and update. Adopted this 1 lch day of June 2024. ATTEST: By: Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary FORT WORTH 2024 CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES & GOALS Description: Create an environment where businesses and individuals have what they need to thrive. Focus on using data, tools and partnerships to attract, retain and support businesses in the City. Goals: 1.1 Improve the development process. 1.2 Attract & retain corporations & jobs. 1.3 Support & develop small businesses. Description: Prioritize redevelopment and enhanced commercial development efforts with a focus on neighborhood health, connectivity and opportunity, particularly in underserved areas. Goals: 2.1 Invest in and revitalize neighborhoods, including access to food & dining options. 2.2 Ensure access to affordable housing & address homelessness. 2.3 Focus on commercial & retail development, including growth corridors and mixed -use development. 2.4 Sustain existing community & cultural assets; enhance recreation & learning opportunities. 3. Co m m u n RVA Safe .- Build community trust through enhanced transparency, communication and responsiveness. View safety through a regional lens, using data and technology to enhance public safety approaches. Prioritize strategic partnerships, community programs and infrastructure improvements to ensure safe streets and neighborhoods. Goals: 3.1 Increase community presence & non-traditional approaches to enforcement. 3.2 Build trust through relationships, education & community listening. 3.3 Ease traffic flow & enhance road safety. 3.4 Shorten response times, improve reliability & outcomes of public safety services 3.5 Use modern approaches, data and technology. 3.6 Monitor and review the use of CCPD & other funding sources. 3.7 Enhance neighborhood infrastructure including streetlights, sidewalks & park lighting. Description: Design and build infrastructure in ways that heighten community safety and provision of services. Ensure maintenance and functionality of existing infrastructure. Goals: 4.1 Ensure funding for & capacity of infrastructure. 4.2 Maintain infrastructure & assets on schedule. 4.2 Reduce & prevent negative impacts of flooding. N W/ E S Goals: Description: Proactively plan for growth, using community -driven long-range plans to guide decisions. Focus on heightening geographic connectivity, elevating neighborhood and economic prosperity while ensuring the support of key community partners. 5.1 Proactively plan for growth. 5.2 Enhance Connectivity of communities at both neighborhood & citywide levels. 5.3 Prioritize preservation of parks & open space. 5.4 Provide opportunities for robust public engagement in all planning processes.