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The following strategies have been identified as priorities for accomplishing this Strategic Plan goal.

Please note, not all of these projects have been allocated funding. Many of these action items will require the City Commission to approve funding in a future fiscal year to move forward. 

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Implementation Strategies

Select one of the following Strategies to view a list of projects and initiatives that have been identified as a priority by the Commission and City staff.

Offer Competitive Compensation Package

Action
Resources
Year(s)
Department(s)
Meeting(s)

Establish Competitive Market Based pay Plan

Staff / Commission / Budget

2024-2025

Human Resources

 

Maintain Competitive and Attractive Benefits

Staff / Commission / Budget

Ongoing

Human Resources

 
Evaluate and update the City's Pay Plan and Matrix Staff / Commission / Budget  2024-2025  Human Resources (All)   

 

Cultivate Healthy Cohesive Support Culture

Action
Resources
Year(s)
Department(s)
Meeting(s)

Offer supervisory and leadership professional development.

Staff

Ongoing

Human Resources

 

Explore Work Schedule Flexibility

Staff / Commission

2026

Human Resources

 

 

Implement REAL Institute Principles

Action
Resources
Year(s)
Department(s)
Meeting(s)

Review all ordinances and resolutions to ensure, where appropriate, reference to inclusive categories

Staff / Commission

2024-2026

All

 

Review hiring materials/brochures/ads to ensure language is inclusive

Staff / Commission

2024-2026

All

 

 

Hire and Retain Excellent Employees

Action
Resources
Year(s)
Department(s)
Meeting(s) 

Establish succession plans – advancement-promotion tracks/internships/mentorships/apprentice programs.

Staff / Commission / Budget

2024-2026

Human Resources

 

Offer Professional Development Opportunities

Staff / Commission / Budget

Ongoing

Human Resources

 

Reward staff enthusiasm for and commitment to the City.

Staff

2025

Human Resources

 
 Establish ongoing use of the Employee Compensation Committee Staff  Complete  Human Resources / City Manager's Office   

 

Implement Digital Interface / Efficiencies

Action
Resources
Year(s)
Department(s)
Meeting(s)

Complete transition to HR module in ERP System.

Staff

2024-2025

Human Resources

 

 


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