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Home My Public Portal AboutStrategy Snapshot-2021-04-21-161412.pdfSTR ATEGY SNAPSHOT Today 136 GOALS CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND PLAN TRANSPARENCY Goal COMM UNITY ENHANCEMENT Goal Align decision, policies and pratices with m ission and values of the m aster plan and create platform s to comm unicate the plan and City activities to our residents. Utiliz e a broad spectrum of information dissemination, including traditional hard copy (m ailers, newsletters) as well as technology based (website, social media) methods to reach all m em bers of the comm unity ; Improv e com munications with citizens by adding additional public meetings during which the City Manager can update the public on city issues, policies and projects. City M anager will develop a regular v ideo segment to be aired on the City Webpage and social m edia to inform citiz ens of the various projects and issues the city is addressing. First v ideo to be com peted by the end of July 2019 Improv e com munication with employ ees on City activ ities Build a user friendly website with updated information Comm unity Survey M aintain (all) social m edia s ites with current inform ation Explore, expand com m unication to residents and tourist Provide a simplied summ ary of the budget and capital projects for the public Report to the com munity on goals, status, etc. Cons ider reworking or creating weekly newsletter (provided via em ail sign up) for residents Improv e nancial inform ation on-line Single PIO -- for city Appoint city staff to specically engage and respond to citiz ens via social media/app Dev elop new ways to com municate police services to the City. Use electronic Sign Boards to send mess age to people coming on the island Send information on beach rules to hotels and stvr’s Protect our natural, cultural and econom ic resources, to enhance opportunities to dev elop and m aintain needed services and am enities for residents and vis itors. New school building (TIMA) Continue to support the four key cultural attractions: Lighthouse Museum, Marine Science Center, Ty bee Post Theater, Rivers End Campground, and Tybee Island Maritime Academ y (TIMA). M arine Science Center Identify Space for Ex pansion of TIMA INFRASTRUCTURE Goal Continue to im plem ent beautication/facade im prov em ents in the business district through a revolving loan program Address im pacts of short-term vacation rentals Rev iew the data gathered through the current Short-Term Rental O rdinance, and reevaluate the need for additional regulation Tourism study (partnership with Visit Sav annah and G eorgia Southern Univ ersity) Im prov e Beach Rules enforcement Increase Code Enforcem ent Stang and Dev elop Plan for enhanced code enforcement and animal welfare M ake Historic Preserv ation a central tennent of City Projects and staff policy recommendations . Coninue with and compelte the application to place City Hall on the National Registry of Hoistoric Places Adopt local historic district designations Cons ider establishing architectural standards for historic structures Coordinate with appropriate agencies and historic preservation groups to identify funding for preservation projects Rev iew and assess the current historic preservation ordinance and update as needed Dev elop DDA As a tool for Preservation Implement a historic preserv ation ordinance; fund an updated historic property rev iew of the is land; appoint city staff or create city program to assist those who want to renovate historic properties Ens ure funding for non prot organizations align with Council goals Keep city properties and land clean and beautiful. Dev elop annual palm tree trim m ing/pruning Plan Highway 80 Median Maintenance improved Entrance Sign Upgrade Dev elop plan for im proved ROW maintenance Reduce litter on the beach and in public areas. Meas ured by Photographic evidence of the beach, street sweeper records, and beach trash weight Dev elop programs for educating v isitors and residents on littering Im prov e approval rating for residential solid waste collection Dev elop Plan for Phase II expansion of recy cling Create Recycling PR Plan Complete City Wide Survey on Residential Solid Waste Collection Dev elop Plans for Expansion of YM CA Exercise Facility Exam ine opportunities for business development and create a business development plan. Meet the im mediate, short term , and long term needs of residents, staff and visitors. Adv ocate with G DO T to elevate the road surface and create pass able and bikeable shoulders as part of the bridge and road improvements on Hwy 80. Dev elop a prioritized plan for im plem enting needed infrastructure im prov em ents Follow DPW pav ing s chedule Pav e DPW Lot Dev elop system to prequalify contractors M ake building assessment part of the CIP Long term plan for NB Parking Lot Address our long-term water sustainability Provide Monthly Updates on Prgress of Deep Well Litigation Implement and update City Council on Backow Prevention and G rease Management Program Purchasing available properties for City Development and Support Adv ance technology Dev elop a written plan for technology adv ancment FINANCIAL STAB ILITY Goal DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Goal STAFF & OPERATIONS Goal Implement Caselle Dev elop an Island-wide Drainage/Stormwater Plan Install Storm water Backow Prev enters Complete South End Bathroom and Showers Complete First Phase of the Marsh Hen Trail Jay cee Park Field upgrade Update to Dog Parks Remain prudent stewards of City nancial resources and assets while prov iding quality public services. GFOA certied nancial reporting M anage, maintain structurally balanced budget Ens ure appropriate m anagem ent and transparency of contracts Im plement an improved nancial m anagem ent inform ation sy stem . M odify and Simplify Purchasing Policy Dev elop a short term and long term resiliency plan to include storm preparedness and infrastructure investm ent that allows the City to quickly recov er from natural or m an-made dis asters. Install backow preventers on storm water outfalls as recom mended in Sea Lev el Rise Adaptation Plan. Hazard M itigation Grant program (house raising) National Fish & W ildlife Foundation G rant to study m arsh-side ood prevention City Manager to work with M ayor to Secure State funding for Phase 2 of Channel Im pact Study. Activ e Shooter Plan Plan for ship (Channel) disaster Need for an Emergency Coordinator for each building Im prov e Cy ber security Continue m eeting with USACE, Congressional delegation, and ASBPA to develop plan for future beach renourishm ents. Provide effective and ecient s erv ices. Make Ty bee Island a prem ier place to work. Focus on excelling in custom er service. Ens ure that all City Hall renovations plan for and incorporate the energy eciency recom mendations Increase use of Solar panels on Public Buildings Identify issues with trash remov al and work to address those issues Provide brightly painted trash cans on the beach between cross overs and ex plore the opportunity for trash can s pons orships. Dev elop programs to reduce the amount of trash generated Im plement program for increased beach litter patrols. Annual robus t perform ance evaluation ISO rating Dev elop Departmental Plans to Cross train all em ployees Need to create a prem iere env ironment for Staff to work in Expand Staff Training Opportunities M anagem ent Training Im prov e Custom er Service Top to Bottom custom er service Im prov em ents POLICY DEVELOPMENT Goal Dept Head Comm unication of what is happening in the dept and city wide Telephones answered How to deal with disorderly /irate citizens Complete a Em ploy ee Survey to as sess em ploy ee satisfaction, racial tolerance and im plicit bias Im prov e eciency Ensure that cross -training needs and succession planning are identied for each em ployee Improv e processes (bring cost saving ideas to departm ent heads Process Im orovements (LEAN) Im prov e City Hall O ce Space Additional oce space/safety features at city hall using general fund/capital improvem ents fund Identify Feasible Location for New Admin Offcies Enhance Wellness Plan/Rewards Increase Funding for G rant Consultants M ore recognition at employ ee appreciation ev ents/ Council M eetings- Prom itions - Certications - Recognitions from Citizens Increase enforcement of current rules and laws related to behavior. This is to include but not lim ited to litter, glass on the beach, public intox ication, and disorderly conduct. Conduct a recurring call load study to determine the appropriate number of ocers per s hift. Invest in more and better camera technology and personnel to monitor video. Cost of this technology and personnel should be borne by those that are driving the cost. Use som e form of road safety checkpoints on s om e of the busier weekends. Create a more visible presence in the south end business district while maintaining adequate coverage for the rest of the City. Utiliz e the old Marine Science Center as a police substation Negotiate an intergovernmental agreem ent with Chatham County to prov ide additional police ocers during the tourist season Use the O ld Marine Science Center as a v ideo monitoring station for code enforcem ent and police M ake Public Safety Employ ee Pay More Competitive Beginning in the next budget cycle the City should m ove the salary range for Public Safety personnel abov e the 65th percentile , better cov erage of the south end business district and provide adequate service to the entire city. Fill Police Positions The City should continue to work to ll the vacant police ocers positions. The hiring of police cadets, increasing pay, signing bonuses, or other m eans of recruiting should be utilized. Ens ure a transparent and ecient policy process that engages the residents, city council, and staff. Im plement Code Review Recomm endations Update Master Plan/Carry ing Capacity Dev elopm ent and appropriate use of comm ittees Annual Strategic Planning Ens ure ex isting ordinances and policies are eas ily accessible and easy to understand. Address STVRs. Increase and improve engagement with residents. Hire a legis lative lobby ist look into ghting the proposed STVR Law being supported in Atlanta at this tim e