City of Plymouth Strategic Plan 2017-2022
GOAL I - QUALITY OF LIFE
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OBJECTIVES
- Support the neighborhoods with high-quality customer service
- Engage in collaboration with private entities and surrounding municipalities to implement the Joint Recreation Master Plan
- Improve communication with the public across multiple platforms
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness throughout the City
- Support and host a diverse variety of events that foster community and placemaking
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ONE YEAR TASKS 2020-21
- Liquor/marijuana license review
- Rooftop seating review
- Adopt Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Master Plan and identify funding sources for implementation
- Begin implementation of Kellogg Park Master Plan with fountain replacement
- Establish format & requirements for public parks sponsorship
- Resident education programs on zoning basics, ordinance change and update, services, and recycling
- City web page - create city-wide F.A.Q. “Index” page and push out link
- Increase social media presence – 1k new followers/subscribers/etc.
- Review and evaluate City truck routes
- Complete update to Special Events Policy
GOAL II - FINANCIAL STABILITY
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OBJECTIVES
- Approve balanced budgets that maintain fiscal responsibility
- Advocate for increased revenue sharing with the State of Michigan
- Encourage and engage in partnerships, both public and private, to share costs of services and equipment
- Address the issue of legacy costs
- Seek out and implement efficient and effective inter-departmental collaboration
- Market our successes to attract new economic and investment opportunities
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ONE YEAR TASKS 2020-21
- Actively promote and participate in the 2020 census
- Explore internal and external supplemental funding of legacy costs
- Target revenue enhancements for large-scale capital projects, including grants and millage
- Assist the Michigan Municipal League (MML) in facilitating and increasing support for state revenue sharing initiatives
- Redesign Capital Improvement Plan and evaluate future funding process for Equipment Fund
- Create a rate card for payment in lieu of paid parking
- Develop financial plan for public safety model
- Identify cost estimates, time frame and potential funding sources for central parking deck
- Complete road bond sale – phase one
GOAL III - ECONOMIC VITALITY
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OBJECTIVES
- Continue to support and improve active, vibrant downtown branding
- Support community and economic development projects and initiatives
- Support a mix of industrial, commercial and residential development
- Reference the Master Plan in economic decision-making
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ONE YEAR TASKS 2020-21
- Continued administration of development projects and proposals including Wilcox Mill, Saxton’s, Pulte, Starkweather School, Lumber Mart, and various residential builds
- Branding – consistency across all communications (email, letterhead, agenda)
- Provide annual process and risk-management training to all boards and commissions
- Continue implementing Redevelopment Ready Community (RRC) plan to achieve certification
- Develop list of transitional properties and utilize Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Wayne County, others to market
- Explore marketing partnerships (schools, Chamber, hotels, available publications etc.)
GOAL IV - SERVICE AND INFRASTRUCTURE
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OBJECTIVES
- Support administration and staff by providing professional development opportunities, supplying resources, and maintaining a commitment to recruitment, retention and succession planning
- Support and deliver safe and responsive emergency services
- Maintain a sophisticated and responsive technology to communicate and manage data
- Continually record, maintain, update, and improve City infrastructure
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ONE YEAR TASKS 2020-21
- Administration to make parking recommendation to City Commission by end of first quarter
- Implement updates to parking system according to direction given by City Commission
- Actively engage employees for further career development for succession planning with special focus on the depth of Cultural Center staffing
- Continue Asset Management Plan
- Review Insurance Services Office (ISO) Report and International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Study & begin meeting to discuss viable options for the future delivery of emergency services
- Approve third version of agreement on sanitary sewer with Western Township Utilities Authority (WTUA) based on delay by Wayne County
- Develop multi-modal transportation policy to City Commission
- Implement 2020 street repairs
- Restore Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) enforcement
- Continue geographic information system (GIS) mapping of the City
- Define process/educate citizenry/pursue adoption/Implement form-based codes
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