Amy Hayslett

This 'Findlay Performs' document provides an overview of the City of Findlay's Strategic Plan, tracking departmental performance against defined goals using Key Performance Indicators. The strategic plan is structured around six core goals: ensuring a safe community, maintaining a well-run city government, fostering a caring government, cultivating a thriving business environment, creating an attractive place to live, and promoting an active community. The initiative aims to demonstrate progress, support data-driven decision-making, and ensure transparent communication of service delivery standards.

The committee discussed the operational forecast methodology, development agreements, community reinvestment area, and income tax incentive program. The operational forecast discussion included ensuring the city's long-term financial strength and stability, protecting the 1% income tax, and maintaining and investing in capital assets. Development agreements with Casto and Sunrise Hospitality were discussed to maximize properties for the community and offset the cost of upfront City investment into infrastructure. The committee also discussed updating CRA #1 to current City Corporation Boundaries and establishing a new Post-1994 Community Reinvestment Area. A proposal for an income tax rebate structure was introduced to shift the emphasis of economic development incentives from property investment to income tax generation.

The community vision for the City of Findlay focuses on enhancing the city's downtown, improving infrastructure, and supporting diverse housing options. Key objectives include maintaining the city's small-town character, promoting economic development, and ensuring long-term financial stability. Efforts are directed towards revitalizing the riverfront, improving recreational amenities, and fostering a culture of community belonging through various initiatives and partnerships.

The strategic plan framework outlines the community's vision, values, and organizational mission, focusing on being a best-in-class city that leads in opportunities and innovation while preserving its small-city character. Key goals include ensuring a safe community, a well-run and transparent government, a caring environment for all members, a thriving business sector, and an attractive place to live and work. The plan also emphasizes creating an active and connected city with diverse amenities and improved infrastructure.

The strategic plan for the City of Findlay focuses on becoming a best-in-class city that leads in opportunities and innovation. Key areas of focus include ensuring a safe community through proactive emergency planning, maintaining a well-run city government that is transparent and prioritizes its employees, fostering a caring government that supports community members, creating a thriving business environment, and maintaining an attractive place to live with diverse amenities and recreational opportunities. The plan also aims to create a connected city with improved infrastructure and diverse mobility options.