City of Montgomery 2006 Strategic Plan
GOAL 1: The City of Montgomery actively works to maintain and solicit a diverse range of residential and business development that meets the needs of the community.
- STRATEGY 1: Utilize public/private partnerships with school district, businesses and developers.
- STRATEGY 2: Encourage a variety of businesses and a diversity of housing stock including apartments, condos, empty nest, etc.
- STRATEGY 3: Educate public about importance of viable business community; help them understand that it is crucial to Montgomery.
- STRATEGY 4: Provide a regular review and revision of zoning code to ensure successful balance between business and residential development.
- STRATEGY 5: Recognize and build on aesthetic quality and appeal of business districts.
- STRATEGY 6: Educate public about the development process; hold seminars, use website, etc.
- STRATEGY 7: Provide organized outreach to businesses including small to medium businesses and facilitate areas of cooperation.
- STRATEGY 8: Write a position paper on teardown trend and the impact on Montgomery.
GOAL 2: The City recognizes the importance of the Montgomery Road Corridor in terms of aesthetics and business development/ redevelopment including the Heritage District, the general business area north of the Heritage District, residential areas, the medical campus and the northern and southern gateways.
- STRATEGY 1: Promote the residential characteristic of Montgomery Road from Schoolhouse to Radabaugh
- STRATEGY 2: Support redevelopment of medical campus while remaining highly sensitive to surrounding residential properties.
- STRATEGY 3: Maintain the Montgomery Road gateways into the Community.
- STRATEGY 4: Facilitate Redevelopment of General Business District – North of Heritage District to Schoolhouse.
- STRATEGY 5: Make the Heritage District an attractive destination for all Montgomery residents and neighbors.
GOAL 3: The City delivers efficient, cost effective, high quality and creative services and projects that meet the unique needs of Montgomery residents, businesses and visitors.
- STRATEGY 1: Enhance City Services giving consideration to the latest technology, demographics and best practices.
- STRATEGY 2: Enhance the Human Resource function provided to Montgomery employees to ensure the high quality and cost effective delivery of service.
- STRATEGY 3: Enhance the City’s ability to provide superior customer services reflective of a High Performance Organization (HPO) philosophy.
GOAL 4: The City utilizes and protects/sustains its financial resources consistent with policy while providing services in the most efficient and effective way possible.
- STRATEGY 1: Communicate the City’s Financial Position with City Council and Other Stakeholders.
- STRATEGY 2: Enhance the City’s Financial Position and Operations through Policy and Procedural Improvements.
- STRATEGY 3: Analyze and Research Existing Revenue Streams and Alternative Revenue Sources.
- STRATEGY 4: Prepare the City for Placing the Fire Department Levy on the 2009 Ballot.
GOAL 5: The City has a comprehensive marketing and communication program to enhance the City’s competitive edge and emphasize the unique characteristics of the community compared with other jurisdictions and build upon the spirit of trust and cooperation that exists between the government and the community.
- STRATEGY 1: Centralize communication/public relations/marketing efforts.
- STRATEGY 2: Develop a communication/public relations/marketing plan.
- STRATEGY 3: Foster 2-way communication between the City and the Community.
- STRATEGY 4: Promote the City as a desirable recipient for financial support and sponsorship.
- STRATEGY 5: Promote the City as a desirable place to locate your business.
- STRATEGY 6: Promote the City as a desirable place to live.
- STRATEGY 7: Promote the Heritage District.