Agenda Date: 06/04/2024
Subject:
Title
City Council support and endorsement for Horizon 2027 Strategic Plan - Realizing the Vision
Body
From:
James L. Becklenberg, City Manager
Prepared by:
Adrienne Burton, Manager of Innovation and Performance Excellence
Presentations:
Adrienne Burton, Manager of Innovation and Performance Excellence
Kathleen Osher, Assistant City Manager
PURPOSE:
Consider formal direction to staff to implement the Horizon 2027 Strategic Plan - Realizing the Vision.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
High Quality Governance
DISCUSSION:
The strategic plan, initiated in February 2023 at the annual council retreat, has undergone an iterative development process with multiple feedback opportunities for both council and staff. This plan is a link between the city's comprehensive plan, Envision Littleton, and the annual budget cycle, and it embodies a forward-looking approach aimed at nurturing a vibrant, sustainable, and thriving community over the next two decades. The strategic plan outlines a set of highest-priority initiatives to be implemented within the next 2-3 years, setting the stage for tangible progress towards long-term outcomes.
The comprehensive plan is the cornerstone for all planning endeavors, and by aligning with its overarching mission, the strategic plan focuses on actionable strategies and initiatives that address specific needs while advancing the broader objectives outlined in Envision Littleton. This interconnectedness between the two guiding documents not only promotes coherence and consistency in policies and actions but also fosters a dynamic approach to planning, allowing for adaptability and responsiveness to emerging challenges and opportunities.
Moving forward, the strategic plan is poised to play a pivotal role in informing the city's annual budget cycle and shaping the direction of departmental work plans. By aligning the city's budget with major priorities, the plan furthers efficient utilization of resource...
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