Strategic Plan Elements and Initiatives 2€¦ · CITY OF CAPE CORAL MISSION, VISION AND VALUES...

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STRATEGIC PLAN Fiscal Years 2015‐2017 This document provides the City organization with a shared vision for managing our resources. This document is fluid. It is updated as we complete steps moving us closer to the organization’s goals.

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STRATEGICPLANFiscalYears2015‐2017

ThisdocumentprovidestheCityorganizationwithasharedvisionformanagingourresources.Thisdocumentisfluid.Itisupdatedaswecompletestepsmovingusclosertotheorganization’s

goals.

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CITYOFCAPECORALMISSION,VISIONANDVALUES

MISSION

TheCityofCapeCoralwillprovideitscitizenswithservicesinthemostefficientandeffectivemannerpossible,whilemaintainingasustainable,positive,safe,andcaringcommunitywitha

unitedspirit.

VISION

Avibrant,culturallydiversewaterfrontcommunitythatisthecenterofopportunityinSouthwestFloridawherefamiliesandbusinessesthrive.

VALUES

INTEGRITY

Wearededicatedandcommittedtothedeliveryofservicestoourcitizenswithhonesty,reliabilityandflexibility.

EMPATHY

Wewillbecompassionatetoothers.

TEAMWORK

Wewillbuildandmaintainproductiveworkingrelationshipsandtakeprideinprovidingefficientandeffectiveservices.

CUSTOMERSATISFACTION

Wewillmeetourcitizensandcustomersneedsinaprofessionalandcourteousmanner.Wewillbeproactiveandachievethehighestlevelofexcellenceinourproductsandservices.

QUALITYOFLIFE

Inpartnershipwiththecommunity,wearestewardsofouruniqueenvironmentandqualityoflife,andmeettheeconomic,social,cultural,institutionalandenvironmentalneedsofourcitizens.

FINANCIALACCOUNTABILITY

WeareresponsibleandfiscallyaccountablefortheCity’sassetsandresources.

COMMUNICATION

Wevalueapositiveattitude,trust,initiativeandcompassionwithahighstandardofprofessionalismandopencommunicationwithourcitizens.

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StrategicPlanElementsandInitiativesELEMENTA:INCREASEECONOMICDEVELOPMENTANDREDEVELOPMENTINTHECITY

InitiativeA.1:IncreaserecruitmentofnewbusinessestotheCity

Champion(s):CityManager,EDO,DCD,PublicWorks,Utilities,ParksandRecreation

Stakeholders:CityStaff,CityCouncil,Developers,Landowners,Residents,BusinessOwners

DesiredOutcome:Increasethenumberofbusinesses,jobcreationandinvestment,therebycreatingamorepositiveimage,andstabilizethetaxbaseoftheCity.

ActionSteps:

‐ Fosterrelationshipswiththerealestatecommunity,developersandcitizenstocreateambassadorswhowillpromoteCapeCoral.

‐ UtilizecustomizedincentivestoencouragerelocationtoCapeCoral.‐ Increaseoutreacheffortsthroughopportunitiessuchastradeshows,industry

events,andone‐on‐onevisitations‐ Facilitatephysicalinfrastructuredevelopmentandsitereadinessthrough

constructionandrenovationprojects‐ Createamorebusiness‐friendlyenvironment‐ SeekuniqueprojectstocreateawarenessandputCapeCoralonthemapnationally

andinternationally.Destination,notlocation‐ DeterminethefeasibilityofdevelopingtheP3AthleticTrainingComplexand

AthleticSuites‐ DevelopClubSquare‐ ContinuetosupportCityCouncil/Mayorforspecialprojectssuchascommunity

planning,landacquisitionplanning,public/privatepartnershipsandmasterplanning(CommunityVisioning,SevenIslands,BiminiBasin)

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InitiativeA.2:IncreaseretentionandexpansionofexistingbusinessesintheCity

Champion(s):CityManager,EDO,DCD

Stakeholders:CityStaff,CityCouncil,Developers,Landowners,Residents,BusinessOwners

DesiredOutcome:Createapositivebusinessclimatewhereanexistingbusinessknowswheretoseekassistanceandgrowingbusinessescanobtainsupportandprogrambasedassistancetherebyincreasingthelocaljobbaseandpositivelyimpactingthetaxbase.

ActionSteps:

‐ Utilizecustomizedincentivestosupportre‐developmentandnewinvestment‐ Increaseoutreacheffortsthroughlocaleventsandone‐on‐onevisitationprograms‐ Establishjobretentionandredevelopmentincentives‐ Createanalternatelendingresourcetoassistwithbusinessexpansionandworkin

concertwithtraditionalfundingsources‐ BringLandDevelopmentRegulationsuptodatetomeetdevelopers’needsfortoday

andencouragecommercialdevelopment

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ELEMENTB:ENHANCEFINANCIALSUSTAINABILITYDURINGALLECONOMICTIMES

InitiativeB.1:Developabalancedmulti‐yearbudgetwhichprovidestheCity’scoreservices,capitalassetsandinfrastructure,maintainsappropriatereservesanddebtservicelevels,andprotectstheCity’screditrating

Champion(s):CityManager,FinanceDepartment

Stakeholders:Residents,CityCouncil,CityStaff,andRatingAgencies

DesiredOutcome:Develop,present,andhaveadoptedafully‐balancedbudgetthatmaintainsadequatelevelsofreserveswhileprovidingcoreservicestoincludeplansthataddressthecapitalandinfrastructurerequirementsforprovidingthosecoreservices.

ActionSteps:‐ Annuallyprepareandpresentamulti‐yearbudgettoCouncilforitsconsideration‐ Annuallypresentafinalyearreport‐ Regularlymeetwithcreditratingagencies,underwriters,andfinancialadvisorto

informthemonthestatusoftheCity’sfinancesandanychangesinpolicyorfutureplans.

‐ UpdatetheCity’sfinancialpolicies;amendthecurrentfinancialpolicyordinanceasnecessaryandobtainCouncilapprovaltoincludeneworrevisedsources/uses.

‐ CreateanannualprocurementplanforCityCouncil’sapprovalwiththegoalofreducingthenumberofrequireagendaitemsforcontractualservicecontractsandequipmentpurchasesthathavebeenapprovedintheannualoperatingbudget.

‐ Implementactionplanforallauditfindingsidentifiedthroughourinternalandexternalauditors

InitiativeB.2:DiversifytheCity’sfinancesinordertoaddresstheCouncil’sprioritieseachfiscalyear

Champion(s):CityManager,FinanceDepartment

Stakeholders:Residents,CityCouncil,CityStaff,andRatingAgencies

DesiredOutcome:DevelopabalancedrevenuestructurewherebytheGeneralFundislesssusceptibletohardfluctuationsofasinglesource

ActionSteps:

‐ Maintainrelianceanddependencyonadvaloremtaxreceiptsatorbelow58%ofannualgeneralfundrevenuesourcesexcludingbalancesbroughtforward.

‐ ConductLCECandMEUNegotiations

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ELEMENTC:INVESTINCOMMUNITYINFRASTRUCTUREINCLUDINGUTILITIESEXPANSIONIMPROVEMENTSTOENHANCETHECITY’SABILITYTOMEETTHENEEDSOFITSCURRENTANDFUTURERESIDENTSANDBUSINESSES

InitiativeC.1:ContinuetheplantoexpandutilitiesintoallareasofCapeCoralandpositiontheCitytomeetthefutureneedsofthecommunityatbuild‐out

Champion(s):UtilitiesExtension,UtilitiesDepartment,CityManager

Stakeholders:CityStaff,CouncilMembers,CurrentandFutureUtilityRatepayers,Bondholders,LocalBusinesses,EngineeringFirmsandConstruction‐relatedIndustry,SRFFundingProgram

DesiredOutcome:ConstructSouthwest6&7UtilitiesExtensionProject(UEP)(Water,Sewer,&Irrigation)areasbyJune2015.ConstructUEPNorth2Project(Water,Sewer,&Irrigation)bytheendof2017andNorth1Project(Water,Sewer&Irrigation)bytheendof2019.

ActionSteps:

‐ ContinuetosecureFDEPSRFprojectfunding‐ SW6&7ConstructionCompletion‐ UtilitiesMasterPlanforNorth1andNorth2‐ North2ProjectDesignandAssessmentCompletion‐ North2ProjectConstructionCompletion‐ North1ProjectDesignandAssessment‐ North1ProjectConstruction‐ UtilitiesMasterPlanforNorth3throughNorth8withfocusonareasforproposed

businesses

OVERVIEWOFINITIATIVEC.2A‐F:DEVELOPANDUPDATEMASTERPLANSFORPRIORITYINFRASTRUCTUREIMPROVEMENTS

Champion(s):RespectiveDepartments,FinancialServicesDepartment

Stakeholders:Residents,Customers,Visitors,CityCouncil,andCityStaff

DesiredOutcome:Implementamasterplanthatisfinanciallyfeasibleandsustainable,thusprovidingforsystemexpansionwhilesimultaneouslymaintainingourcurrentfacilitiestherebyallowingustomaintainconcurrencywiththeCity’sComprehensivePlanandsupportEconomicDevelopment.

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InitiativeC.2a:DevelopaUtilitiesCapitalImprovementPlantosupportmasterplanningeventsinconjunctionwiththeannualRateSufficiencyAnalysis.

Champion:UtilitiesDepartment

Stakeholders:CityStaff,CouncilMembers,Current&FutureUtilityRatepayers,BondHolders,LocalBusinesses,EngineeringFirmsandConstruction‐relatedIndustry,FloridaDepartmentofEnvironmentalProtection,CityofFt.Myers,SouthwestFloridaRegionalPlanningCouncil,CharlotteHarborNationalEstuaryProgram,LeeCounty,andSouthFloridaWaterManagementDistrict.

DesiredOutcome:ConstructareclaimedwaterrivercrossingthatallowstheCitytoreceivereclaimedwaterfromtheCityofFt.MyerstherebyincreasingCapeCoral’sIrrigationwatercapacitywhileimprovingthewaterqualityoftheCaloosahatcheeRiverbyeliminatingtheneedforFt.Myers’currentwastewaterdischargeintotheriver.DesignandpermitAquiferStorageandRecovery(ASR)wellsurfacefacilities.

ActionSteps:

‐ NegotiateInter‐localagreementwithCityofFortMyers‐ Garneradditionalmonetarysupportfromthevariousstakeholders‐ Completefinalengineeringdesignandpermitting‐ Completeconstruction‐ IssuerequestforProposalstodesignandpermitASRwells‐ Design,permit,andconstructASRwellheadfacilities.

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InitiativeC.2b:Developamasterplanforanon‐goingTransportationProgram.ThisincludesdeterminingasustainablefundingsourcerelatedtothisefforttomaintaintheCity’sexistingtransportationnetwork.

Champion:PublicWorksDepartment

Stakeholders:Residents,RoadwayUsers,CityCouncil,CityStaff

DesiredOutcome:FinalizeasustainableongoingRoadwayResurfacingPlan,BicycleRouteMasterPlan,andStreetlightImprovementPlan.ThisincludescreatingareliablesustainablefundingsourcetomaintaintheCity’sRoadwayResurfacingProgramonappropriatelifecycle.

ActionSteps:

‐ Prepare5yearpavingplanforlocalroads,majorroadsand2015PhaseIandpresenttoCATCandCouncil

‐ PreparespecificationsandestimatesforPhaseItoProcurement‐ Preparespecificationsandestimatesforremainingportionof2015pavingto

ProcurementPhaseII‐ PhaseI‐ BidOpeningPhaseII(SubjecttoFSA)‐ DepartmentRecommendationPhaseII(SubjecttoFSA)‐ CouncilConsideration/AwardContractPhaseII(SubjecttoFSA)‐ IssueNoticetoProcessedPhaseII(SubjecttoFSA)‐ Implementannualpavingplanformajorandlocalroads‐ Implementannualsidewalkplan‐ Designandsign90milesofbikerouteswithintheCity‐ InitiateandcompletetheCity’sBicyclePedestrianMasterPlan‐ DeterminethefeasibilityofexpandingLeeTranRoutesinCapeCoraltowardsBurnt

StoreRoad‐ MaintainthelevelofservicesofthebridgesovertheCaloosahatcheeRiverservicing

CapeCoral(CapeCoralBridge,MidpointBridge,US41)‐ ExpandandenhanceMedianBeautification

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InitiativeC.2c:StormwaterMasterPlan

Champion:PublicWorksDepartment

Stakeholders:StormwaterUtilityCustomers,CityCouncil,CityStaff,andEngineeringFirms

DesiredOutcome:CompleteaStormwaterMasterPlanfortheEntireCitybyFebruary2015witheyetowardsfloodsprotectionandenhancingwaterquality.

ActionSteps:

‐ UpdateStormwaterFeeRateAnalysis‐ CompleteCapeCoralStormwaterMasterPlan‐ CompleteRateStudy/CostRecoveryPlantosupporttheStormwaterMasterPlan‐ Determineifstormwaterfeesarecosteffectiveforbusinessownersandconductan

analysiswithrateconsultant.

InitiativeC.2d:ParksMasterPlan

Champion:ParksandRecreationDepartment

Stakeholders:Residents,ParksVisitors,CityCouncil,CityStaff,andFriendsofWildlife

DesiredOutcome:UpdatetheMasterPlantoreflectcurrentstateoftheparkssystemandprovidearecommendationtoCityCouncilwithaprioritizedlistofprojectsforCityatbuild‐out.

ActionSteps:

‐ Reviewresourcesavailabletoupdateplanwithin‐houseresourcesandinitiaterequestforproposalsforanoutsideservicescontract,ifnecessary.Identifyfiscalresourcesofupto$100,000tocompletetheplan.

‐ Completedraftofplanupdate.‐ Finalizeupdatedplan.‐ ReviewplanwithCityCouncilandcreatelistingofpriorityprojects.‐ Finalizefundingstrategytoaccomplishpriorityprojectsandcreateindividual

timelinesforprojects.

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InitiativeC.2e:PublicSafetyFacilityMasterPlan

Champion(s):PoliceDepartment,FireDepartment

Stakeholders:Residents,Visitors,CityCouncil,andCityStaff

DesiredOutcome:CreateaMasterPlanthatprovidespublicsafetyfacilitiestobestrategicallyplacedthroughouttheCitytoachieveservicelevelsbasedonindustrystandardstoincludefirestations,policesubstations,andassociatedtrainingfacilities.

ActionSteps:

‐ DevelopaFacilityMasterPlanfortheFireDepartment‐ ImplementaMedicalPriorityDispatchPlantomaximizetheCapeCoralFire

Department’sresources‐ CompletePublicSafetyTrainingFacilityMasterPlan

InitiativeC.2f:EconomicDevelopmentMasterPlan

Champion(s):EDO,PublicWorks,Utilities,DCD,UtilitiesExtension

Stakeholders:Residents,BusinessOwners,CityStaff,andCityCouncil

DesiredOutcome:CreateacomprehensivestrategyanduseitasaroadmapforeconomicdevelopmentandrelatedinfrastructuredevelopmentintheCityinsupportoffuturecommercial/industrialdevelopment.

ActionSteps:

‐ DevelopaRFPandhireaconsultanttodeveloptheplan‐ Citystaffworkswithconsultanttodeveloptheplan‐ CityCounciladoptsthefinalEconomicDevelopmentPlan‐ Re‐visittheplanannuallytoensureworkplansareachievingprogresstoward

statedgoals‐ Facilitatephysicalinfrastructuredevelopmentbasedupontheplan‐ Developandpre‐permittargetedareastoattractkeydevelopments

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ELEMENTD:IMPROVETHECITY’SIMAGEWITHTHEPURPOSEOFBUILDINGLASTINGRELATIONSHIPSWITHOURRESIDENTSANDVALUABLEPARTNERSHIPSWITHOTHERORGANIZATIONS,ANDCONTINUALLYPROVIDEAWELL‐BALANCEDANDPOSITIVEWORKPLACEFOROURINTERNALSTAKEHOLDERS.

InitiativeD.1:EmphasizetheCity’ssuccessandpositiveattributes

Champion(s):PIO,CityManager,CityCouncil,EDO

Stakeholders:Current/FutureResidentsandBusinesses,CityEmployees,ElectedOfficials

DesiredOutcome:CapeCoralgainsmorefavorablerecognitionforpositivequalities.

ActionSteps:

‐ PublishquarterlycommunitynewsletteranddistributetoallresidentsandbusinesseshighlightingCityprogramsandaccomplishments

‐ UseCity’ssocialmediatools(specificallyFacebook)topublicizesuccesses‐ Lookforopportunitiestoprovide“goodnews”optionstothemedia.‐ CMBusinessroundtablemeetings‐ Weeklypressreleasedhighlightingareasofsuccessorsuccessfulendeavors

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InitiativeD.2:Provideanopengovernment,accountability,andtransparency,toincreasepublictrustandunderstanding

Champion(s):CityManager,CityCouncil

Stakeholders:Citizens,Employees,ElectedOfficials,Media

DesiredOutcome:PublictrustandknowledgeofCitygovernmentincreases,anddifferingopinionscanbeexpressedandheardwithgreaterrespect.

ActionSteps:

‐ ExtendElectronicPermittingtoencompassadditionalpermittypes‐ ImplementElectronicPlanReview‐ ImplementtheCivicTRAKMobileCitizenappchanges‐ MigratefromSIREAgendatoNovusAGENDA‐ MaintainMunetrixMunicipalBenchmarkingapplication‐ Digitizepermits,plans,andblueprints‐ Usesocialmediatoolstoprovideinformationandaccesstothecitizens(Facebook,

onlinechats,Ustream)‐ Increasecivicengagementviavariousmeansincluding,butnotlimitedto,online

chats,electronictownhalls,targetedcharrettes,offsitecouncilmeetings,departmentcommunityinitiatives,andothersocialmediaopportunities.

‐ ConductbiennialCitizenSurveytoseekinputfromthecommunity‐ Engagecurrentandpotentialmembersofallvolunteerboards

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InitiativeD.3:Establishandmaintainproactivepartnershipswithcommunity,organizations,andexternalgovernmentagencies

Champion(s):CityManager,AllDepartments

Stakeholders:Citystaff,ElectedOfficials,OtherGovernmentOfficials,CommunityLeaders,GeneralPublic

DesiredOutcome:Improvedrelationshipsandwillingnesstoworktogetheronsharedvalueswithotherelectedbodies.Moreproactiveinvolvementfromcitizensgroupstoencourageideasandsupport.

ActionSteps:

‐ ContinuetomaintainbusinessrelationshipswiththeCCCIAalongwiththeChamberofCommerce,theCapeCoralRealtorsAssociationandlocalbusinessleaders

‐ Continueourcommunityoutreachprogramsthroughcommunitypresentations,participationincommunityeventsandeducationalopportunities

‐ Continuespeakingengagementswithstateassociations,realtorassociations,communitygroupsandneighborhoodassociations

‐ Continuetopartnerwiththe"TakePrideintheCape"volunteerprogram‐ IncreasepresenceatstateleveltolobbyonbehalfofCityofCapeCoralinitiatives

andinterests.‐ Determinethefeasibilityofnegotiatinginter‐localagreementbetweenFlorida

GovernmentalUtilityAuthorityand/orLeeCountyandtheCityofCapeCoralforreclaimedwaterinter‐connect.

‐ ContinuetoprovidesupportfortheCommunityRedevelopmentAreaBoard‐ ContinuetoprovidesupportfortheRegionalPlanningCouncil‐ MaintainmembershipofoneelectedofficialandonestaffpersononFloridaLeague

ofCitiesCommittees‐ Conductcreativecampaignstomaintainandgrowncontributionsfromthe

community(ParksandRec)

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InitiativeD.4:Developacultureofprofessionalismtoretainandattracttalentedemployees

Champion(s):CityManager,HumanResources

Stakeholders:CityStaff,CityCouncil

DesiredOutcome:PromoteandcontinueapositiveandproactiveworkenvironmentwithintheCityinordertocreateandmaintaingoodworkingrelationships.

ActionSteps:

‐ Enhanceemployeerecognitionprograms‐ Developmentofemployeestoenhanceskills,overallengagement,andinternal

networking.Strengtheninginternalrelationships‐ ImplementaLearningandGrowthManagementSystem‐ RetainandattracttalentedemployeesfortheCity

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ELEMENTE:INCREASEQUALITYOFLIFEFOROURCITIZENSBYDELIVERINGPROGRAMSANDSERVICESTHATFOSTERASAFECOMMUNITY

InitiativeE.1a:PublicSafetyHumanResourceDevelopment

Champion:PoliceDepartment

Stakeholders:CityStaff,CityCouncil,BusinessOwners,Landowners,Residents,andVisitors

DesiredOutcome:Enhancestaffinglevelsbyrebuildingspecializedunitsthatwerethinnedoreliminatedduetopositioneliminations.

ActionSteps:

‐ Evaluateoptionsforincreasingauthorizedstaffingleveltoenhanceservicedeliverybywayofspecializedunits

InitiativeE.1b:PublicSafetyCapitalAssetPlan

Champion:FireDepartment

Stakeholders:CityStaff,CityCouncil,BusinessOwners,Landowners,ResidentsandVisitors

DesiredOutcome:CreateaMasterPlanwhichwouldallowfortheinvestmentinandmonitoringofpublicsafetycapitalassetstoenhanceservicedelivery

ActionSteps:

‐ ImplementationofaFireMasterPlanincludingcapitalinvestment

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InitiativeE.1c:Community/PoliceCollaboration

Champion:PoliceDepartment

Stakeholders:CityStaff,CityCouncil,BusinessOwners,Landowners,Residents,andVisitors

DesiredOutcome:Continuousimprovementincommunityparticipationandengagementtoenhanceservicedelivery.

ActionSteps:

‐ Evaluateeffectivenessofa3‐1‐1CallCenter‐ ImplementprogramfordirectcitizentoChiefcommunicationthroughadvertised

“TownHall”stylemeetings

InitiativeE.2a:Establishagoodlevelofservicebasedonindustrystandards

Champion(s):PoliceDepartment,FireDepartment

Stakeholders:CityStaff,CityCouncil,BusinessOwners,Landowners,Residents,andVisitors

DesiredOutcome:Developandimplementstrategiestoimproveresponsetimeforservicecalls.

ActionSteps:

‐ MaintainaccreditationthroughtheCommissiononAccreditationforLawEnforcementAgencies(CALEA)andtheCommissionforFloridaLawEnforcementAccreditation(CFA)(Police)

‐ ReviewresultsofPhase1withtheCityManagerandCouncil‐ UponCouncilapproval,implementPhaseIIofMedicalPriorityDispatchPlan‐ CompletetheFirstDepartment’sMasterPlantoincludetheadditionofFireStations

11and12tobeconstructedby2020

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InitiativeE.2b:Maintainthecommunity’sInsuranceServicesOffice(ISO)rating

Champion:FireDepartment

Stakeholders:CityStaff,CityCouncil,BusinessOwners,Landowners,Residents,andVisitors

DesiredOutcome:Developandimplementastrategytomaintainthecommunity’sInsuranceServicesOffices(ISO)rating,aswellasFirefightersafety.

ActionSteps:

‐ ConductanindependentreviewofourPPCclassification‐ ImproveISOrating

InitiativeE.2c:Increasethecommunity’seducationandinvolvementinEmergencyManagementPrograms

Champion(s):FireDepartment

Stakeholders:CityStaff,CityCouncil,BusinessOwners,Landowners,Residents,andVisitors

DesiredOutcome:Increasecommunity’soveralllevelofawarenessandpreparednessasitrelatestopotentialyear‐roundnaturalandman‐madehazardsinCapeCoral,includingtheeffectsoftropicalweathersystems,wildfires,andfloodingevents.

ActionSteps:

‐ IncreasethenumberofCERTclassesofferedperyeartofourwithameasuredretentionof25additionalactiveCERTvolunteers

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ELEMENTF:ENHANCETHEQUALITYOFLIFETHROUGHARTSANDCULTURETOCREATEANDPROMOTEAVIBRANT,CULTURALLYDIVERSECOMMUNITY.

InitiativeF.1:EstablishCapeCoralasadestinationofArtsandCultureforresidentsandvisitors.

Champion:ParksandRecreationDepartment

Stakeholders:CityStaff,CityCouncil,Residents,andVisitors

DesiredOutcome:ExpandedopportunitieswithArtsStudio,ArtLeague,CommunityTheatre,andArtFestivals.

ActionSteps:

‐ Coordinatewithprivatefineartsandculturalartsorganizationstoprovideexpandedculturalandfineartopportunities.

‐ ExploregrantopportunitiestopurchaseartworktodisplayintheCity

InitiativeF.2:IncreasetheCommunity’seducationandinvolvementinCapeCoral’sculturalandrecreationalopportunities

Champion:ParksandRecreationDepartment

Stakeholders:CityStaff,CityCouncil,Residents,andVisitors

DesiredOutcome:Increasecommunity’soveralllevelofawarenessoftheCity’scultureandincreasetheoverallparticipationinactivitiesofferedbytheCitywhichhighlightculturalopportunitiesandelements.

ActionSteps:

‐ Upgradeandexpandfacilitieswithinexistingparks‐ ContinuetoutilizeFourMileCoveEcologicalPark,SireniaVista,andRotaryParkas

centersforenvironmentaleducationandrecreationalopportunities.‐ Expandaquaticprogramsinaquaticcenters‐ ExpandYouthprograms‐ Expandeco‐tourismandenvironmentalprograms‐ ExpandSpecialNeedsprograms

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InitiativeF.3:Provideavarietyofexperiencesthatareappealing,affordable,andaccessibletoallCapeCoralresidents.

Champion:ParksandRecreationDepartment

Stakeholders:CityStaff,CityCouncil,Residents,andVisitors

DesiredOutcome:Maintainrecreationalopportunitiesandexpandwhenresourcesbecomeavailable.

ActionSteps:

‐ Offeradiverserangeofyouth,adult,andseniorrecreationalprogramming‐ DevelopafestivalgatheringareawithintheCity‐ Continuespecialevents,suchasart/craftshows,festivals,blockparties,concerts

andotherevents‐ IncreaseaccesstotheCity’sfreshwaterandsaltwatercanalsystemsforboatingand

otherrecreationalopportunities.

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ELEMENTG:WORKTOWARDEFFICIENTANDCOST‐EFFECTIVESOLUTIONSTOPROTECTANDCONSERVENATURALRESOURCES,WHILEPROMOTINGENVIRONMENTALAWARENESSANDSUSTAINABILITYINTHECOMMUNITY.

InitiativeG.1:ReduceoverallenergyconsumptionwithintheCityofCapeCoral.

Champion:PublicWorksDepartment,Facilities

Stakeholders:CityStaff,CityCouncil,Residents,LCEC,MEU

DesiredOutcome:DevelopandimplementCityinitiativesandobjectiveswhichaimtoreducetotalenergyconsumption.Developapublicutilitymanagedcommunitysolarprogram.Upgraderesidentialstreetlightingtoprovidehigherqualitylightingatlowercostperlightreducingpowerusagebyatleast50%.ContinueprogresstowardreductionofCityoperations’electricityuseby10%by2012(previouslysurpassed),25%by2017,and40%by2025(inproportiontopopulationfromcalendaryear2008baseline)(Resolution28‐09).

ActionSteps:

‐ EvaluateadditionalenergysavingmeasuresincludingaspartofMEU/FranchiseRenewalsuchasLED,StreetLighting,SolarPower,andChargingStations

‐ Determinetheoptimumdesign(s)forupgradedresidentialstreetlightingandtheassociatedlightingratetariff.

‐ Continuetoidentifyandimplementopportunitiestoreduceenergyusageandcostwhichhaveacompellingreturnoninvestment.

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InitiativeG.2:WorkinternallyandwithexternalassociationstosupporthealthyenvironmentsforCapeCoral’sWildlife.

Champion:DepartmentofCommunityDevelopment,ParksandRecreationDepartment,CityManager

Stakeholders:CityStaff,CityCouncil,Residents,Visitors,FriendsofWildlife,CCCIA

DesiredOutcome:PursueobjectiveswhichprotectCapeCoral’senvironmentallandsandwildlifehabitats.

ActionSteps:

‐ Remaincommittedstewardsofnaturalhabitatsandwildlife‐ MonitoringBaldEaglepopulationinaccordancewithCityordinance;seeknew

volunteerstoassist.‐ WorkwithFriendsofWildlifeandCCCIAtoachieveabalancetoprotectwildlife

whilestillpromotinggrowth.

InitiativeG.3:SustainhighwaterqualitywithintheCityofCapeCoral.

Champion:PublicWorksDepartment,UtilitiesDepartment

Stakeholders:CityStaff,CityCouncil,Residents

DesiredOutcome:EngageinactivitiesandsetstandardsfortheCitywhichinitiativewaterqualitypromotionandsustainability.

ActionSteps:

‐ NowaterqualityviolationsofStateandFederalMaximumContaminantLevels(MCL's)atthePointofEntry(POE)tothedistributionsystem.

‐ Meet90%ofthe110NPDESPermitActivities‐ EducatethepubliconFYN(FloridaYardsandNeighborhoods)Principles

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InitiativeG.4:EngageBestPracticestoutilizeirrigationwaterinthemostcosteffectiveandefficientmannerwhilestillpromotinggrowth.

Champion:UtilitiesDepartment

Stakeholders:CityStaff,CityCouncil,Residents,ExternalStakeholders

DesiredOutcome:IdentifywaterirrigationbestpracticesthroughinternalanalysisandexternalrelationshipstopromotethemostcosteffectiveandefficientactivitieswhilestillpromotingeconomicgrowthintheCity.

ActionSteps:

‐ Workwithstakeholderstoidentifybestpractices