City of Parkland Strategic Plan in Brief
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Mission
Our Parkland City Government provides superior services that add
value to our residents’ lives while maintaining the City’s financial
efficiency and sustainability.
The City assures quality development while protecting our
environment and character.
The City builds our community and advocates to protect Parkland’s
and our resident’s interests.
Our Core
Beliefs
Customer
Service
Quality
Results
Integrity
Responsibility
&
Accountability
Proactive
Teamwork
Goal 1 – Financially Sound City Government
1. Have an appropriate tax rate and fees based on the desired level of City services.
2. Have costs borne by those receiving special benefits.
3. Responsibly use debt for major projects and maintenance.
4. Pursue cost recovery from individuals or groups receiving special benefits.
5. Proactive long-term planning that anticipates growth and future needs of the community.
Goal 2 – Public Schools of Excellence (Note: Parkland has no jurisdiction over schools; Broward
County School Board governs the schools.)
1. Have Parkland children attend schools located in Parkland.
2. Reduce overcrowding through additional school capacity for Parkland students.
3. Support all Parkland schools in achieving an “A” rating.
4. Provide City programs that support educational programs of excellence.
5. Have a positive working relationship and collaboration among the City, schools, school
district staff, and school board.
6. Provide a safe learning environment for children.
Goal 3 – First Class Leisure and Cultural Amenities
1. Provide first class facilities responding to Parkland’s community needs.
2. Evaluate first class recreation options to meet different generational needs.
3. Provide ample first class sports and athletic fields for games and practice.
4. Provide a first class educational resource center.
5. Have targeted and successful community events in partnership with schools and
community organizations that engage Parkland residents.
6. Increase the quality of cultural arts venues and programs.
Goal 4 – Preservation of Parkland’s Character
1. Maintain high quality development and design standards.
2. Ensure new developments are high-end, aesthetically pleasing, and have a low impact on
schools, infrastructure, and the environment.
3. Assure consistent control of future and current development through build-out.
4. Maintain the tree canopy and streetscapes to provide a naturally beautiful environment.
5. Maintain and improve public safety, transportation, and circulation.
Goal 5 – High Performance City Organization
1. Deliver quality City services in the most cost-effective and ethical manner.
2. Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction with City services.
3. Maintain effective use of technology to enhance City service delivery.
4. Maintain the City corporate culture as a service organization around our mission and
customer service.
5. Inform and engage residents positively in City governance.
6. Maintain a professional workforce dedicated to serving the Parkland community at the
appropriate staffing level.
Parkland Strategic Plan 2015
April 2015
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City of Parkland Strategic Plan in Brief
Goal
Action Plan
Department
Financially Sound City Government
Tax Rate
Public Schools of Excellence
Education Advisory Board
First Class Leisure and Cultural Amenities
Completion of Pine Trails Park
Parks & Recreation
Vacant Park Land Plan
Parks & Recreation
Splash Pad Renovation
Parks & Recreation
Community Center
Parks & Recreation
Preservation of Parkland’s Character
Finance
Invasive Species Removal
Traffic Signal Preemption
License Plate Recognition Cameras
Equestrian Center Improvements
High Performance City Organization
Library Master Plan
Fire Station Emergency Signal
Management in Progress
Lead
Department
Accreditation of Departments
PIO
Capital Replacement Programs
Finance
Citywide Communications Plan
PIO
Management in Progress
Material Management Program
Municipal Library Association
Phone System Upgrades
Compensation Plan
Human Resources
Process Improvement Program
Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Planning & Zoning
Program and Event Plan
Crime Rate
Sheriff
Crossing Guard Program
Debt Management
Design Guidelines for Signs
Field Maintenance Plan
Fifth Patrol Zone
Fire Contact
PIO
Finance
Planning & Zoning
Public Works
Sheriff
City Manager’s Office
Fixed Asset Inventory
Finance
Fleet Replacement Plan
Public Works
Historical Housing Stock
Planning & Zoning
Infrastructure Plan
Internship Plan
Laser Fiche Document Scanning
Laser Fiche Upgrades
Leased Books Program
Library Technology Enhancements
Public Works
Human Resources
Public Property Beautification
Road Safety
School Partnership Plan
School Safety Plan
PIO
Public Works
Fire
Sheriff
Parks & Recreation
Library
Engineering
Lead
Department
Library
Library
Information Technology
Finance
Parks & Recreation
Public Works
Sheriff
PIO
Sheriff
Security Enhancements
Information Technology
Server Infrastructure Maintenance
Information Technology
School Resource Deputies
Staffing Plan
Story Time Expansion
Streaming Services
PIO
Human Resources
Library
Library
Succession Plan
Human Resources
Tennis Center Improvements
Parks & Recreation
Finance
Trailways Plan
Engineering
Information Technology
Training Plan
Human Resources
Library
Information Technology
Long-Term Financial Plan
Finance
Low-Impact Development
PIO
Parkland Strategic Plan 2015
Tree Canopy Maintenance
Vacant Lot Code Compliance
Volunteer Program Plan
Year-End Audit
Public Works
Sheriff
Human Resources
Finance
April 2015