Woody Brown

The Vision 2030 Strategic Plan for the City of Largo, shaped by extensive community input, builds on previous foundations to guide long-term investments and priorities. It focuses on four key areas: sustainability and resilience, aiming to preserve the environment and strengthen adaptability; public health and safety, ensuring a safe, active, and healthy community with robust infrastructure; community pride, fostering vibrant neighborhoods and access to services that connect residents; and organizational excellence, investing in team members and systems to deliver superior service. The plan serves as a roadmap toward a stronger, more vibrant Largo.

The 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan for the City of Largo outlines a five-year roadmap to empower residents to thrive in vibrant, inclusive neighborhoods by building community through housing, neighborhoods, and supportive services. The plan focuses on three core priority needs: Housing (preserving and expanding affordable housing stock, fostering homeownership, and improving rental access), Neighborhoods (implementing projects to create vibrant, inclusive communities, with a focus on the CDBG Target Area), and Supportive Services (partnering with local agencies to provide public services and facility improvements for low- and moderate-income residents). Additionally, it includes a goal for Emergency Mitigation, Protection & Recovery.

The annual budget for the City of Largo for Fiscal Year 2021 was presented, with total gross expenditures of $187,575,200 for all funds. The budget addresses revenue changes, including property value growth and adjustments to property tax rates, as well as utility rate increases for wastewater and stormwater funds. It also outlines factors influencing budget development, such as the City's strategic plan and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The budget prioritizes investing in the community, the organization, and strategic priorities like sustainability, public health and safety, and community pride. Key initiatives include code compliance relief, mental health services, technology upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and community events.

The resolution discusses amending the Citizen Participation Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program to incorporate alternative minimum public notice and public meeting requirements, as well as the availability of documents and records during disaster or emergency declaration events. It also authorizes the submittal of this resolution to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The City of Largo's budget for Fiscal Year 2023 focuses on sustainability, public health and safety, and community pride. Key initiatives include environmental sustainability, community resilience, and organizational excellence. The budget addresses community needs, particularly for vulnerable members, and invests in current team members, assets, and priorities. Strategic changes include investments in community sustainability, resilience, and excellence, as well as infrastructure maintenance and public safety. The budget also supports the development of an active downtown and community amenities.