Strategic Priorities
Track progress of organizational objectives and priorities
3
Objectives
3
Strategies
90%
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
70%
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
City Council approved a work order for Transmap to scan all city roadways and develop a pavement condition index. Scanning has been completed, and data analysis is currently underway, with a presentation to City Council anticipated in May 2026.
Additional roadway improvements are progressing, including completed street lighting on Rymfire Drive, upcoming resurfacing bids for Palm Coast Parkway due December 18, and design work underway for Palm Coast Parkway east of Florida Park Drive. The Belle Terre Parkway safety improvement project is expected to begin early in 2026.
Progress
75%
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 staff to pursue grant funding for an intersection analysis at Belle Terre Parkway and Seminole Woods Parkway along SR 100 to support broader safety corridor improvements. Funding opportunities are being sought through the Florida Department of Transportation, the United States Department of Transportation, and the Transportation Planning Organization, which is currently rating projects this spring for potential funding. Additionally, the city has received approximately $380,000 from Flagler County for improvements at the Seminole Woods Boulevard and SR 100 intersection.
Progress
25%
3.3 Conduct a comprehensive study to identify potential revenue sources to support the plan.
AI Generated
Staff conducted a comprehensive study to identify potential revenue sources to support roadway repairs. The analysis indicates that additional funding will be necessary, which may include reallocating existing tax revenues or pursuing a new voter-approved funding mechanism. City Council direction will be needed during the budget process to establish new funding source.
Progress
100%
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
Staff conducted a comprehensive study to identify potential revenue sources to support roadway repairs. The analysis indicates that additional funding will be necessary, which may include reallocating existing tax revenues or pursuing a new voter-approved funding mechanism. City Council direction will be needed during the budget process to establish new funding source.
Progress
100%
3.5 Present the finalized plan and funding recommendations to the city council for review and approval.
AI Generated
Staff is scheduled to present to council in May 2026 with plan and recommendations
Progress
50%
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
98.8%
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 and we plan to present to council in April 2026.
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 soft launched the mobile app on December 19th for both iOS and Android.
Progress
100%
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. Plante & Moran staff conducted on-site interviews in person with City staff.
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%