Strategic Priorities
Track progress of organizational objectives and priorities
3
Objectives
3
Strategies
32%
Avg Progress
Review the public feedback and data collected to develop implementation strategies and prioritize projects to ensure sufficient funding, resources, and staffing to accomplish goals, with a specific focus on improving the parks, trails, and other recreational elements the City currently has and looking for opportunities to expand in the future using impact fees.
Strategy Progress
9%
5.1 Maintain, upgrade, and expand its infrastructure and recreational facilities by renovating aging assets, adding new amenities and indoor spaces, improving signage and accessibility, and using community feedback and data to guide
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The City of Palm Coast is investing in its infrastructure and recreational facilities by renovating aging assets, adding new amenities and indoor spaces, and improving signage and accessibility. This includes collaborating on multiple recreational opportunities such as a disc golf course, a southern dog park, and a connecting trail. Additionally, the city is working on updating park rule signage and has received City Council approval for Phase 2 of Waterfront Park construction, which will include expanded parking and a new pavilion.
Progress
30%
5.2 Enhance recreation programming and community engagement by expanding inclusive and nontraditional offerings, growing special events, partnering with service providers, and responding to evolving community needs.
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The City of Palm Coast's Parks and Recreation department expanded inclusive and nontraditional programming by adding 20 new programs in FY 23-24, including autism-friendly and adaptive tennis initiatives, as well as special events like the Concert Series and Palm Coast Boat Parade. The City also partnered with local organizations to provide recreational opportunities, such as the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Southern Off Road Biking Association, and Palm Coast Model Yacht Club. This effort aimed to enhance community engagement and respond to evolving community needs.
Progress
5%
5.3 Modernize communication, technology, and outreach by improving marketing strategies, leveraging digital tools to enhance customer service, and increasing public awareness and access to services.
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The City of Palm Coast is modernizing communication and technology by creating a new public-facing GIS trail map, park finder, and asset tracker with Information Technology and P&R staff, enhancing customer service and increasing public awareness and access to services. This initiative aims to improve marketing strategies and leverage digital tools to better serve the community.
Progress
5%
5.4 Strengthen internal operations and staffing by aligning personnel with service demands, updating policies and procedures, and reviewing operational agreements to improve efficiency.
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The City of Palm Coast continues to review and update policies, procedures, and agreements to improve efficiency. In 2024, we updated our transaction policy department-wide and implemented a new MOU agreement with local organizations. Additionally, we created a fee reduction/fee structure policy to streamline our fee structure approval process and stay up-to-date on pricing trends.
Progress
5%
5.5 Expand and diversify its funding sources by pursuing grants and philanthropic support, while exploring cost recovery strategies to sustain long-term growth and service delivery.
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The City of Palm Coast has secured grant funding for various park projects, including expansions at Waterfront Park, the Southern Recreation Center, and pickleball and tennis programs. Additionally, the Parks and Recreation department follows a cost recovery model for all programs and events, tracking and reporting quarterly. The city is also exploring sponsorship opportunities and has submitted a grant application for the Land and Water Conversation Fund Grant to support its efforts.
Progress
0%
The City of Palm Coast currently works with local organizations and promotes citywide activities involving arts and history. However, to properly expand the City’s art/cultural/history initiatives, funding options will need to be identified. Considering this, the City will examine allocated city budgets (i.e., CIP, special event budget) as well as expanding search opportunities for external grants and legislative appropriations that can be allocated towards cultural assets and arts.
Strategy Progress
20%
8.1 Strengthen partnerships with local organizations and Flagler County to support and expand arts, cultural, and historical programs and initiatives.
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The City of Palm Coast has strengthened partnerships with local organizations and Flagler County to support and expand arts, cultural, and historical programs and initiatives. Through these collaborations, we have implemented successful events and programs, including the Summer Concert Series, History in the Park, Family Art Night, Historical Speaker Series, and Spring/Fall Art Festivals.
Progress
50%
8.2 Use strategic planning documents and community engagement—including the Parks Master Plan, Cultural Arts Master Plan, and focus groups—to identify evolving needs and opportunities for arts and cultural development.
8.3 Conduct peer city research to benchmark arts, cultural, and historical efforts, ensuring Palm Coast remains competitive and aligned with best practices.
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As the City of Palm Coast, we investigate arts, cultural, and historical initiatives in other municipalities, both within Florida and across the nation. Our Parks and Recreation Management team is part of the Volusia County Recreation Director Association, which helps us stay informed about best practices. This research is essential to maintain our competitiveness and ensure alignment with the most effective methods.
Progress
0%
8.4 Pursue diverse funding opportunities, including grants and private partnerships, to support arts, cultural, and historical projects identified through research and community input. (FS22 and Stage)
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The City of Palm Coast is exploring diverse funding opportunities, including grants and private partnerships, to support arts, cultural, and historical projects. A local stakeholder meeting has been scheduled with Vavarde Strategic Funding to discuss potential funding for enhancements to the Stage at Town Center. Additional public meetings will be held in quarter 2.
Progress
0%
8.5 Promote public art by updating ordinances to support creative displays and revitalizing the Art in Public Places Committee in collaboration with the Beautification and Environmental Advisory Committee (BEAC).
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The City of Palm Coast is working with the Flagler County Cultural Council and establishing a Parks and Recreation advisory board, which includes a representative for arts, culture, and history. We are also updating ordinances to support creative displays and revitalizing the Art in Public Places Committee in collaboration with the Beautification and Environmental Advisory Committee (BEAC) to promote public art.
Progress
50%
Advance the Charter Review Committee.
Strategy Progress
66.7%
11.1 Develop an application and selection process for residents to apply to be on the committee
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Progress
100%
11.2 Facilitate public input opportunities to ensure the community’s voice is included in the review process.
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Progress
100%
11.3 Present the committee’s findings and recommendations to the City Council for consideration
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Progress
0%