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STRATEGICPLANFiscalYears2015‐2017
ThisdocumentprovidestheCityorganizationwithasharedvisionformanagingourresources.Thisdocumentisfluid.Itisupdatedaswecompletestepsmovingusclosertotheorganization’s
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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
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