Strategic Priorities
Track progress of organizational objectives and priorities
3
Objectives
3
Strategies
66%
Avg Progress
Prepare a citywide plan that identifies various elements associated with road repair and road safety on city-maintained roadways. Evaluate local, state, and federal strategies to address the gas tax revenue shortfall and identify all funding options that could be utilized to finance the steps and process to implement the plan's identified elements.
Strategy Progress
2%
3.1 Utilize the existing pavement management program with two options: one including global treatments for residential roads and one without. Also, apply the street lighting master plan to identify remaining segments needing lighting.
AI Generated
We are moving forward with our pavement management program, which includes scanning all city roadways to develop a pavement condition index for each road. Additionally, we are making progress on our street lighting master plan, having recently completed work on Rymfire Drive and planning to start on Royal Palms Parkway in early 2026.
Progress
5%
3.2 Identify arterial and other roadways for safety corridor studies, prioritize segments accordingly, and pursue grant funding through FDOT, DOT, and TPO.
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast is working with planning to pursue grant funding for an intersection analysis of Belle Terre Parkway and Seminole Woods Parkway along SR 100 as part of its effort to identify and improve safety corridors. This project aims to prioritize road segments for safety studies and secure funding through the Florida Department of Transportation, US Department of Transportation, and Transportation Planning Organization.
Progress
5%
3.3 Conduct a comprehensive study to identify potential revenue sources to support the plan.
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast will not conduct a comprehensive study to identify potential revenue sources to support the plan in Fiscal Year 25, as no action is scheduled for that year.
Progress
0%
3.4 Evaluate funding options, including implementation of a gas tax and the addition of a dedicated line item on the millage rate for roads and public safety.
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast is evaluating funding options for roads and public safety, including the potential implementation of a gas tax and a dedicated line item on the millage rate, but no action is planned for Fiscal Year 25.
Progress
0%
3.5 Present the finalized plan and funding recommendations to the city council for review and approval.
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast will present a finalized plan and funding recommendations to the City Council for review and approval, but no action is planned for Fiscal Year 25.
Progress
0%
Evaluate existing enterprise software & compare with the market for features, gained efficiencies, maturity of product, interoperability, robustness and reliable support to obtain high efficiency of government operations. Explore smart technologies as it relates to city infrastructure and internal operational tools for city resource planning and collaboration.
Strategy Progress
97.5%
6.1 Create a long-term plan for addressing operational needs and software deficiencies identified.
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast is developing a long-term plan to address operational needs and software deficiencies by gathering feedback from key staff across all departments through a survey focused on four main software categories: Asset Management, Performance Management, Inventory Management, and Work Orders. The survey data is being compiled for analysis, and an inventory of existing software platforms used by the City has been created. A report summarizing the findings will be presented to administration in January.
Progress
95%
6.2 Research budget mechanisms to fund ongoing technology modernization and upgrades as needed.
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast will continue to use the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to fund planned hardware replacement cycles. A Software Plan is being developed to establish a forward-looking schedule and cost projections for software upgrades and replacements, which will be incorporated into the annual budgeting process and presented to City Council for approval. This will ensure a structured approach to funding ongoing technology modernization and upgrades.
Progress
100%
6.3 Explore options that incorporate technology to enhance traffic signal optimization in partnership with Smart North Florida.
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast is exploring options to enhance traffic signal optimization through technology in partnership with Smart North Florida. We have met with FDOT representatives to discuss AI-assisted traffic adaptive systems and are currently piloting FlowLabs, a platform that provides analytics to improve traffic flow, funded by a grant from Smart North Florida. The three-month pilot will conclude in March, after which we will assess the platform's capabilities and determine its fit for our needs.
Progress
100%
6.4 Complete and release custom City of Palm Coast mobile app.
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast is developing a custom mobile app, currently in development by the Information Technology Department, with a planned release by the end of 2025. The app is undergoing internal testing to resolve final issues and is on track for a soft launch in December, followed by a marketing campaign in January.
Progress
95%
Continue to move forward with Risk and Efficiency Analysis.
Strategy Progress
100%
10.1 Select a qualified consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive Risk and Efficiency Analysis.
AI Generated
On June 17, 2025, the Palm Coast City Council approved the selection of Plante & Moran as the consulting firm to conduct a Risk and Efficiency Analysis for the city. This decision was made after a competitive RFP process. The goal of this analysis is to identify areas for improvement and increase efficiency in city operations.
Progress
100%
10.2 Establish a timeline and project management plan to ensure timely completion of the analysis.
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast has taken the initial steps towards establishing a timeline and project management plan for the analysis with Plante & Moran. A meeting was held on 7/10/2025 to outline the assessment's schedule, and interviews with City staff have been scheduled for each department. Plante & Moran staff will be on-site soon to conduct these interviews in person.
Progress
100%
10.3 Develop an implementation plan based on findings to enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and improve service delivery.
AI Generated
The City of Palm Coast has completed the City-Wide Entity Assessment, with the final report presented to City Council on September 23, 2025. Council has provided direction to continue with the items in process, and city staff will determine a route forward to continuously monitor and address the assessment's findings to enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and improve service delivery.
Progress
100%