Strategic Priorities
Track progress of organizational objectives and priorities
2
Objectives
2
Strategies
70%
Avg Progress
Increase the city’s prospects for economic growth by developing its sites, buildings inventory, and workforce strategies while in tandem increasing economic development through marketing outreach and visibility across all multiple streams, including existing investors, state and regional groups, consultants, real estate brokers, and companies.
Strategy Progress
76.7%
4.1 Accelerate the path forward on entitlements and right of first offer on Tract 17, then work with senior city staff and City Council on RFP for the development or sale of the tract.
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast is actively negotiating the purchase of entitlements for Tract 17, with a recent appraisal received to inform the negotiation process, and plans to move forward with a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development or sale of the tract in collaboration with senior city staff and City Council.
Progress
60%
4.2 Accumulate and present data to senior city staff and City Council on the need to significantly increase investment in Palm Coast's site and building inventory, specifically for industrial use.
AI Generated
Here is the bulletin points about 4.2 Accumulate and present data to senior city staff and City Council on the need to significantly increase investment in Palm Coast's site and building inventory, specifically for industrial use.
Economic Development presented to City Council on May 27, 2025 showing the average request YTD, and the need for site and building inventory in Palm Coast.
Progress
100%
4.3 Refine the City's incentive programs for new investors and business expansions.
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast has refined its incentive programs to attract new investors and business expansions, introducing two separate programs: the Downtown Urban Core Grant program and a formal application process for non-downtown businesses to apply for incentives.
Progress
100%
4.4 Sustain current marketing campaigns to promote Palm Coast as a destination for investment and job creation.
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast launched a coordinated communications strategy surrounding the announcement of the DC Blox data center and Google’s Sol Cable Landing Station, which was featured in targeted messaging across multiple platforms, including a formal press release, social media posts, media interviews, and a radio segment highlighting the project's economic impact and global connectivity.
Progress
100%
4.5 Continue to be a leader in aligning the city's local and regional economic development network multipliers for increasing higher wage opportunities for citizens and diversifying the city's tax base.
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast continues to prioritize economic development, hosting and attending various forums to promote the city's presence in economic and workforce development, ultimately aiming to increase higher wage opportunities for citizens and diversify the city's tax base.
Progress
100%
4.6 Collaborate with Flagler County Economic Development and the Palm Coast-Flagler Chamber of Commerce to elevate economic development activity in Palm Coast.
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast collaborated with the Palm Coast-Flagler Chamber of Commerce to enhance economic development in the area. The Chamber participated in the City's 2nd Annual Workforce Development Roundtable, engaging with workforce solution providers and local manufacturers to promote economic growth.
Progress
0%
The city will strengthen organizational effectiveness and employee well-being by supporting first responders, enhancing workplace culture, and ensuring competitive compensation through targeted programs, a salary survey, and a citywide culture assessment.
Strategy Progress
62.5%
9.1 Enhance the well-being and support systems for first responders by identifying and implementing effective strategies and programs that improve their quality of life, mental health, and overall job sustainability.
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast prioritizes the well-being of its first responders by providing a peer support program and confidential counseling access to improve their quality of life, mental health, and job sustainability. Additionally, the City is collaborating with SMA to ensure timely support for its first responders.
Progress
50%
9.2 Identify and review existing programs, grants, and partnerships that offer support or resources for first responders.
AI Generated
The U.S. Department of Justice offers a First Responder Mental Health Grant Program, which provides funding for mental health training, peer support, and wellness services. The City Of Palm Coast, as an author, can identify and review existing programs, grants, and partnerships that offer support or resources for first responders.
Progress
100%
9.3 Secure additional funding for the Human Resources Department to conduct a comprehensive employee salary survey, ensuring the organization's compensation structure remains competitive with current market standards. This initiative aims to attract and retain talented staff while reducing the risk of losing employees to the private sector or other government agencies.
AI Generated
We have allocated additional funding to the Human Resources Department to conduct a comprehensive employee salary survey, ensuring our compensation structure remains competitive with current market standards. This initiative aims to attract and retain top talent while reducing the risk of losing employees to the private sector or other government agencies.
Progress
100%
9.4 Conduct a comprehensive culture assessment across the city organization to gain insight into employee perceptions, values, and engagement levels, with the purpose of fostering a more inclusive, productive, and mission-driven workplace.
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast is conducting a comprehensive culture assessment across our organization to gain insight into employee perceptions, values, and engagement levels. To achieve this, our HR department is developing a thorough survey for our employees to assess our workplace culture and identify areas for improvement. This effort aims to foster a more inclusive, productive, and mission-driven work environment.
Progress
0%