Strategic Priorities
Track progress of organizational objectives and priorities
2
Objectives
2
Strategies
97%
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
93.3%
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 issued a Request for Statement of Qualifications seeking a speculative developer to construct a minimum 50,000 square foot industrial building offering long-term highly affordable lease terms and 5-year city contributions for the cost of the entitlements. While there was much viewer interest, no one has submitted to date. Bids close on April 14. Alternatively, the city has received two unsolicited offers to lease property purchased for industrial or commercial development. Both projects involve a minimum of $100M capital investment. Staff is vetting the financial capability and experience of the proposers.
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
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 implemented refined incentive programs to support business growth, including the Downtown Urban Core Grant and a formal application process for non-downtown businesses. Both programs are now fully operational. While there has been interest and inquiries from businesses, no funding has been utilized to date; however, several prospects are currently in the pipeline.
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 successfully executed a coordinated communications strategy to promote the DC Blox data center and Google’s Sol Cable Landing Station, utilizing press releases, social media, media interviews, and a radio segment to highlight the projects’ economic impact and global connectivity, and marking the effort as 100% complete. Additionally, the Office of Economic Development will be rebranded as the Office of Economic Development and Community Redevelopment, with expanded responsibilities to include management and promotion of the State Road 100 Corridor Community Redevelopment Area.
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 support local economic development, including participation in the 2nd Annual Workforce Development Roundtable alongside workforce partners and local manufacturers. This effort is marked as 100% complete. Additionally, the Office of Economic Development has further strengthened its coordination with Flagler County Economic Development and the Tourist Development Council, improving communication and collaboration through the sharing of leads, contacts, and development strategies.
Progress
100%
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
100%
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. We have also identified annual trainings for our firefighters to cover PTSD Awareness, Suicide Prevention, Stress Management, and Sleep and Fatigue Management. These trainings have been passed on to the Fire Chief to utilize when an incident occurs.
Progress
100%
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. The city went out for a request for proposal for a comprehensive compensation and benefit survey. We received 7 proposals and the evaluation team selected Evergreen Solutions, LLC. The costs for the survey is $54,500.00.
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 conducted a comprehensive culture assessment across our organization to gain insight into employee perceptions, values, and engagement levels. To achieve this, our HR department developed a thorough survey for our employees to assess our workplace culture and identify areas for improvement. This survey has concluded and results have been analyzed by the Executive Leadership Team to assist in understanding how our employees see our culture and how we can work to improve inclusion and productivity.
Progress
100%