Report Prepared by: Jennifer Flachman, Senior Management Analyst
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SUBJECT: Approval of the City Council FY 2025/26 Goals and Priorities to Include Fiscal Stability, Public Safety, Future Planning, Economic Development, Pedestrian Safety, Affordable Housing, Capital Projects, Governance, and Parks & Community Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting the City Council FY 2025/26 Goals and Priorities to include Fiscal Stability, Public Safety, Future Planning, Economic Development, Pedestrian Safety, Affordable Housing, Capital Projects, Governance, and Parks & Community Services.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the City Council FY 2025/26 Goals and Priorities to include Fiscal Stability, Public Safety, Future Planning, Economic Development, Pedestrian Safety, Affordable Housing, Capital Projects, Governance, and Parks & Community Services.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff, or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by staff, or
3. Deny, or
4. Refer to Staff for reconsideration of specific items, or
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
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DISCUSSION
On January 28th and 30th, and February 6th, the City Council held Town Hall meetings to gather input from the community regarding the upcoming FY 2025/26 Budget and City Workplan. Following the Town Halls, the City Council convened a Strategic Planning Session on February 15th to review and discuss a range of key topics.
Attached for the City Council’s consideration are the proposed Goals and Priorities identified during the Strategic Planning Session. Once adopted, staff will begin implementation efforts and work to ensure alignment with the established goals and timeline.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
No impact on City resources at this time.
ATTACHMENTS
1. City Council FY 2025/26 Goals & Priorities