R2019-181 Resolution Approving and Adopting the 2019-2021 Strategic Priorities

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November 14, 2019 T0: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe&Decatur City Council Members FROM: Scot Wrighton,City Manage RE: 2019-2021 Strategic Planning Document The above referenced document was included in the appendix to the City Manager's Proposed Budget for FY 2020. Council members discussed the document at their November 4 budget study session and instructed staff to place formal approval of the document on the November 18 regular meeting. Since November 4, I have met again with the GovHR consultant that facilitated the meeting,and again reviewed my notes to make sure that as many of the comments and suggestions from the May and June meetings have been incorporated as possible,while still being true to what was actually said and what was intended at these meetings. Mark and I have made a few additional revisions to add clarity and detail—none that alter the substantive contents or direction of the version council reviewed on November 4. The document establishes seven priorities. It is not,nor is it intended to be,a comprehensive list of all the initiatives and projects the city will undertake between now and 2021. The seven priority goals articulate the areas of greatest concern to the governing body,and those that should be given the greatest attention in the budget, in future study sessions,and other policy development actions taken by the City Council. Although comparatively brief(11 pages), I believe this document will be a very useful tool in directing council's time in the future,providing focus to appointed boards and commissions of the city, providing context and framework for projects the city undertakes with external partners, and it will serve as a reference point for evaluating the city's progress in the future. It is recommended that the strategic priority goals report be adopted and approved.