Implementation Chapter
Chapter 10 of the Community Plan summarizes key components that are necessary to carry out successful implementation of the Plan. In particular, the following major elements should be consistent with and reflective of the overall policy direction as expressed by the Plan:
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Annual work programs and budgets
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Public and private development approvals
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Capital Improvement Plans
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Economic incentives to businesses
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Private development decisions
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Future interpretation of the Plan
The Implementation Chapter further provides some basic objectives and strategies that are intended to assist in the implementation of planning and policy-related goals expressed in the Community Plan. In particular, individuals at every level should ensure that day-to-day decisions are consistent with the goals, policies and direction of the Plan as established through the following:
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Establishment of key tasks and areas of responsibility for each department by key management staff;
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Establishment of clear prioritization by City Council of the Plan’s many policy directives;
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Identification by City Council of key boards, commissions or other groups responsible for assisting in the attainment various objectives; and
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Creation of goals, work programs and budgets by each department to achieve established priorities and address other applicable implementation items.