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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT THE DRAFT STRATEGIC PLAN AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND REFERENDUM TO FINANCE THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES STRATEGIC PLAN "WE LOVE PEMBROKE PINES - A BLUEPRINT FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE".
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. On November 6, 2024, the City Commission approved the City's Draft Strategic Plan, titled "We Love Pembroke Pines - A Blueprint for a Brighter Future". The Draft Strategic Plan is organized into three parts. The first part outlines the Vision, Mission, and the Strategic Focus Areas, with specific goals and strategies aligned to each focus area. The second part is the Implementation Plan, which details the Programs, Policies, and Projects that will bring the Strategic plan to life. The third part is the Project List, which identifies major capital investment projects that support the goals of the Strategic Plan.
2. As of this Commission meeting, Mayor Castillo has hosted seven Public Forums to introduce the Draft Strategic Plan to the community. Additionally, the plan has been made available online for all residents to review. Feedback gathered from the community has been collected and incorporated into updates to the Draft Strategic Plan.
3. From the feedback gathered, the Implementation Plan now includes an additional strategy for Goal 1 for the Strategic Focus Area titled "Communication and Marketing"
Goal 1: Develop a comprehensive marketing and communication plan aligned with the city's strategic goals.
New Strategy #4: Collaborate with community partners, organizations, and government entities to advocate for a variety of services and resources while actively connecting residents with the most relevant options based on their specific circumstances.
Details on the programs and policies identified to support this strategy can be found in the attached Revised Implementation Pla...
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