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2017 - 2018
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Development
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and Health Infrastructure
Effectiveness
of Government
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Quality of Life
2017-2018
STRATEGIC PLAN
Vision
A thriving and sustainable community
offering abundant opportunities for work
and life
Mission
The City of Oshkosh provides goods and
services in pursuit of a safe and vibrant
community
Guiding Principles –We Will…
1.Can Do Spirit: Serve the public with a
confident can-do spirit
2.Accountable:Hold ourselves to the
highest standards with a dedication to
preserving the public trust
3.Transparent: Provide the public with
information on our actions and decisions
4.Engaging: Actively pursue citizen
involvement throughout the decision
making process
5.Economical:Act in a fiscally responsible
manner on behalf of our citizens
6.Responsive:Respond to citizens’ requests
equitably and fairly in a timely,
informative and thorough manner
7.Innovative:Take a prudent and creative
approach to problem solving
8.Equitable:Strive to achieve equity in the
allocation of community resources
Target / Lead Stakeholders
•Resident Owners –Businesses and
Homeowners
•Potential Owners –Business and
Homeowners
•Frontline Employees
•City Leadership
SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Staff Owner: Allen Davis
Future State: Be recognized as a premier community in Wisconsin by fostering entrepreneurial activity, developing and retaining a diverse mix of employees
& employment opportunities, and revitalizing the downtown/central city area and I-41 corridor.
September, 2016
ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF OUR CITY GOVERNMENT
Staff Owner: John Fitzpatrick
Future State: Organizational efficiency has been maximized by successfully achieving City initiatives
ENHANCE OUR QUALITY OF LIFE SERVICES AND ASSETS
Staff Owner(s): Jeff Gilderson-Duwe, Ray Maurer, Brad Larson
Future State: Natural, Cultural and Recreational Assets of the City are recognized as a sources of pride for the community
STRENGTHEN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS
Staff Owner(s): Allen Davis
Future State: Neighborhoods throughout the community are attractive, well maintained, and desirable places to live that inspi re positive social interactions
among residents
IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN OUR INFRASTRUCTURE
Staff Owner(s): James Rabe, Jim Collins, John Fitzpatrick
Future State: A safe and effective infrastructure that provides a framework for full scale community enjoyment
PROVIDE A SAFE, SECURE, AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY
Staff Owner(s): Tim Franz & Dean Smith
Future State: Public Safety Officials are recognized as trusted, efficient and effective professionals
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SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT –Allen Davis
Future State: Be recognized as a premier community in Wisconsin by fostering entrepreneurial activity, developing and retain ing a diverse mix of
employees & employment opportunities, and revitalizing the downtown/central city area and I-41 corridor.
A.Attract, Expand and Retain Businesses
B.Support Redevelopment Opportunities for Central city, Waterfront, and Underutilized Properties in the City
C.Develop Infrastructure Needed to Support Business and Residential Development
D.Establish Economic Development Metrics
E.Promote the City of Oshkosh
F.Develop an Effective Economic Development Incentive Program
PROVIDE A SAFE, SECURE, AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY-Tim Franz & Dean Smith
Future State: Public Safety Officials are recognized as trusted, efficient and effective professionals
A.Enhance Community Trust in Public Safety
B.Strengthen Relationships with Neighborhood Organizations and Diverse Community Groups
C.Build Awareness of Personal Health and Safety
D.Ensure High-Level of Response to Emergencies
E.Prepare the Community’s Ability to Recover from Disruptive Events
F.Develop Strategies to Address Substance Abuse in the Community
G.Improve Transportation Safety within Community
H.Develop a Professional and Diverse Workforce within Public Safety
I.Enhance Crime Prevention and Community Policing Strategies
ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF OUR CITY GOVERNMENT –John Fitzpatrick
Future State: Organizational efficiency has been maximized by successfully achieving City initiatives
A.Maximize Our Financial Position Based On Our Capabilities and Limitations
B.Improve Our Internal and External Communication Systems
C.Recruit, Retain, Engage, Recognize and Develop Employees and Future Leaders
D.Improve Our Technology
E.Align Internal Department Action Plans to Strategic Plan
F.Align Employee Performance to Department Plans
G.Develop / Improve Our Performance and Outcome Measures
H.Reassess / Realign Our Boards and Commissions
I.Increase Local Engagement with State Legislators to Increase Local Control
J.Strengthen Partnerships in Community
K.Encourage Collaboration with Diverse Community Groups
2017-2018
STRATEGIC PLAN
Vision
A thriving and sustainable community
offering abundant opportunities for work
and life
Mission
The City of Oshkosh provides goods and
services in pursuit of a safe and vibrant
community
Guiding Principles –We Will…
1.Can Do Spirit: Serve the public with a
confident can-do spirit
2.Accountable:Hold ourselves to the
highest standards with a dedication to
preserving the public trust
3.Transparent: Provide the public with
information on our actions and decisions
4.Engaging: Actively pursue citizen
involvement throughout the decision
making process
5.Economical:Act in a fiscally responsible
manner on behalf of our citizens
6.Responsive:Respond to citizens’ requests
equitably and fairly in a timely,
informative and thorough manner
7.Innovative:Take a prudent and creative
approach to problem solving
8.Equitable:Strive to achieve equity in the
allocation of community resources
Target / Lead Stakeholders
•Resident Owners –Businesses and
Homeowners
•Potential Owners –Business and
Homeowners
•Frontline Employees
•City Leadership
September, 2016
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ENHANCE OUR QUALITY OF LIFE SERVICES AND ASSETS –Jeff Gilderson-Duwe , Ray Maurer, Brad Larson
Future State:Natural, Cultural and Recreational Assets of the city are recognized as a sources of pride for the community
A.Update Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP)
B.Continue to Develop River Walk
C.Enhance the Museum’s Capacity to Recognize, Preserve, and Interpret the History of Our Community
D.Make Progress Toward the Library’s Vision of “A Library in Every Life”
E.Develop a Long-Term Funding Strategy for Other Quality of Life Assets (Grand Opera House, Convention Center)
STRENGTHEN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS –Allen Davis
Future State: Neighborhoods throughout the community are attractive, well maintained, and desirable places to live that inspi re positive social
interactions among residents
A.Create a Culture of Neighborhood
B.Leverage City Resources and Incentives to Encourage Private Investment in Neighborhoods
C.Build Awareness for Neighborhood Development
D.Increase & Encourage Owner Investment and Maintenance in Property
E.Establish City Inter-Departmental Teams for Planning and Completing Neighborhood Projects
F.Increase Quality and Diversity of Housing Stock
G.Encourage Diversity and Inclusion 3
IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN OUR INFRASTRUCTURE –James Rabe, Jim Collins, John Fitzpatrick
Future State: A safe and effective infrastructure that provides a framework for full scale community enjoyment
A.Improve Our Streets, Transit, Bike, Pedestrian and Public Utilities
B.Improve Our Storm Water Management
C.Execute Our Clear Water Initiatives
D.Improve Our City Buildings and Energy Efficiency
E.Update and Maintain Our City Technology
F.Update and Maintain Our City Equipment
G.Support the Improvement of the Community’s Telecommunication Infrastructure2017-2018
STRATEGIC PLAN
Vision
A thriving and sustainable community
offering abundant opportunities for work
and life
Mission
The City of Oshkosh provides goods and
services in pursuit of a safe and vibrant
community
Guiding Principles –We Will…
1.Can Do Spirit: Serve the public with a
confident can-do spirit
2.Accountable:Hold ourselves to the
highest standards with a dedication to
preserving the public trust
3.Transparent: Provide the public with
information on our actions and decisions
4.Engaging: Actively pursue citizen
involvement throughout the decision
making process
5.Economical:Act in a fiscally responsible
manner on behalf of our citizens
6.Responsive:Respond to citizens’ requests
equitably and fairly in a timely,
informative and thorough manner
7.Innovative:Take a prudent and creative
approach to problem solving
8.Equitable:Strive to achieve equity in the
allocation of community resources
Target / Lead Stakeholders
•Resident Owners –Businesses and
Homeowners
•Potential Owners –Business and
Homeowners
•Frontline Employees
•City Leadership
September, 2016
Strategic Goal Objectives -WHAT Strategies / Tactics -HOW
SUPPORT
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
Future State:
Be recognized as a premier
community in Wisconsin by
fostering entrepreneurial
activity, developing and
retaining a diverse mix of
employees & employment
opportunities, and
revitalizing the
downtown/central city area
and I-41 corridor.
Staff Owner:
Allen Davis
A.Attract, Expand, and
Retain Businesses and
Workforce
Staff Owner: Allen Davis
Continue to invest and support the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation (GO-EDC)
Develop and implement action plans for prime real estate and redevelopment locations such as Buckstaff, the
Riverwalk, the Pioneer area, Aviation Business Park, etc.
Partner with Greater Oshkosh EDC to offer educational opportunities for Elected Officials
Continue to streamline the approval and permitting process for developers while preserving health & safety
Create and continuously update a database of municipally-related data necessary for business expansion or
attraction
Reduce Economic Disparities by Attracting Family Sustaining Jobs to Oshkosh
B. Support
Redevelopment
Opportunities for
Central City,
Waterfront, and
Underutilized
Properties in the City
Staff Owner: Allen Davis
Implement the Central City Investment Strategy
Identify and support targeted redevelopment areas for reuse and development
Actively pursue acquiring key sites for redevelopment through the Redevelopment Authority or Common
Council that have the potential to have a significant impact on the community if redeveloped
Continue to support the development of the Riverwalk along the Fox River and Lake Winnebago
Market redevelopment sites to private developers
C. Develop infrastructure
needed to support
business and
residential
development
Staff Owner: Allen Davis
Implement the recommendations in the 2016 Parking Study when applicable and budgeted
Develop a city-owned rail transload facility in the Southwest Industrial Park
Develop and implement plans to improve the city’s main corridors and to plan for industrial and business
park expansions
Market Interstate 41 as an economic development asset
Pursue site designation certification within our industrial parks through the Wisconsin Economic
Development Corporation (WEDC)
Explore the feasibility of a city-owned wetland bank
Research potential of a residential subdivision development program
D.Establish Economic
Development Metrics
Staff Owner: Allen Davis
Develop a Set of Metrics / dashboard that can monitor the progress of the City's Investment in Economic
Development
E.Promote the City of
Oshkosh
Staff Owner: Allen Davis
Support involvement in the Interstate 41 Corridor initiative to jointly market the region
Market our transportation connections
Market the city-owned available lots in the industrial and business park, redevelopment areas, and scattered
residential sites
Develop and Implement a Quality of Life campaign with community partners
Support joint efforts on a marketing campaign to attract and retain businesses and workers
F.Develop an Effective
Economic
Development Incentive
Program
Staff Owner: Allen Davis
Update Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) Policy to include residential redevelopment
Develop an Economic Development Incentive policy
Continue to promote and enhance the city’s Revolving Loan Fund
Research all local, state, federal, and private grant opportunities regularly
Research Economic Development incentives used by other communities in Wisconsin and nationwide
Identify needs for loans and grants for niche businesses, entrepreneurs, or minority/women/disabled
business owners
2017-2018
STRATEGIC PLAN
Vision
A thriving and sustainable community
offering abundant opportunities for work
and life
Mission
The City of Oshkosh provides goods and
services in pursuit of a safe and vibrant
community
Guiding Principles –We Will…
1.Can Do Spirit: Serve the public with a
confident can-do spirit
2.Accountable:Hold ourselves to the
highest standards with a dedication to
preserving the public trust
3.Transparent: Provide the public with
information on our actions and decisions
4.Engaging: Actively pursue citizen
involvement throughout the decision
making process
5.Economical:Act in a fiscally responsible
manner on behalf of our citizens
6.Responsive:Respond to citizens’ requests
equitably and fairly in a timely,
informative and thorough manner
7.Innovative:Take a prudent and creative
approach to problem solving
8.Equitable:Strive to achieve equity in the
allocation of community resources
Target / Lead Stakeholders
•Resident Owners –Businesses and
Homeowners
•Potential Owners –Business and
Homeowners
•Frontline Employees
•City Leadership
September, 2016
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Objectives -WHAT Strategies / Tactics -HOW
PROVIDE A
SAFE, SECURE,
AND HEALTHY
COMMUNITY
Future State:
Public Safety Officials are
trusted, efficient and
effective professionals
Staff Owner(s):
Tim Franz & Dean Smith
A.Enhance Community
Trust in Public Safety
Staff Owner(s):
Tim Franz & Dean Smith
E.Prepare the
Community’s Ability
to Recover from
Disruptive Events
Staff Owner(s):
Tim Franz & Dean Smith
Police Department
Produce Oshkosh Police Department (OPD) videos focused on our values
Increase Police presence in Community through outreach efforts to schools, neighborhood associations,
business’ and citizens
Develop an OPD Annual report to the community
Enact improved & transparent Internal Affairs (IA) reporting
Fire Department
Produce Annual Oshkosh Fire Department performance report
Develop and adopt ordinance for fire protection and alarm systems compliance records system
Police Department
Increase number of Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) trained staff
Fire Department
Deliver Smoke Detector Trek Program into one targeted neighborhood per year
Develop partnerships to deliver first aid and Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training through
Neighborhood Groups
C. Build Awareness of
Personal Health and
Safety
Staff Owner(s):
Tim Franz & Dean Smith
B.Strengthen
Relationships with
Neighborhood
Organizations and
Diverse Community
Groups
Staff Owner(s):
Tim Franz & Dean Smith
Police Department
Improve outreach initiatives with neighborhood & diverse population groups
Fire Department
Neighborhood Fire companies participate in National Night Out events in their response district
Fire companies participate in one event per year with neighborhood groups in their response district
D.Ensure High-level of
Response to
Emergencies
Staff Owner(s):
Tim Franz & Dean Smith
Police Department
Improve training related to Incident Command Structure (ICS)
Fire Department
Respond to 90% of property and life threatening emergencies in under 6 minutes, 90% of the time
Police Department & Fire Department
Conduct Civilian training for disruptive events
Strategic Goal
2017-2018
STRATEGIC PLAN
Vision
A thriving and sustainable community
offering abundant opportunities for work
and life
Mission
The City of Oshkosh provides goods and
services in pursuit of a safe and vibrant
community
Guiding Principles –We Will…
1.Can Do Spirit: Serve the public with a
confident can-do spirit
2.Accountable:Hold ourselves to the
highest standards with a dedication to
preserving the public trust
3.Transparent: Provide the public with
information on our actions and decisions
4.Engaging: Actively pursue citizen
involvement throughout the decision
making process
5.Economical:Act in a fiscally responsible
manner on behalf of our citizens
6.Responsive:Respond to citizens’ requests
equitably and fairly in a timely,
informative and thorough manner
7.Innovative:Take a prudent and creative
approach to problem solving
8.Equitable:Strive to achieve equity in the
allocation of community resources
Target / Lead Stakeholders
•Resident Owners –Businesses and
Homeowners
•Potential Owners –Business and
Homeowners
•Frontline Employees
•City Leadership
September, 2016
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Objectives -WHAT Strategies / Tactics -HOW
PROVIDE A
SAFE, SECURE,
AND HEALTHY
COMMUNITY
Future State:
Public Safety Officials are
trusted, efficient and effective
professionals
Staff Owner(s):
Tim Franz & Dean Smith
Strategic Goal
G.Improve
Transportation
Safety within
Community
Staff Owner(s):
Tim Franz & Dean Smith
Police Department
Continue to educate citizens & visitors on traffic safety through education and enforcement efforts
Reestablish a motorcycle unit to focus on traffic enforcement, particularly in roundabouts
Fire Department
Continue to provide car seat installation checks
H.Develop a
Professional and
Diverse Workforce
within Public Safety
Staff Owner(s):
Tim Franz & Dean Smith
Police Department
Successfully complete Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) reaccreditation
in 2017
Improve Recruiting, Training & Development for the OPD employees
Fire Department
Begin second phase of accreditation phase & self assessment of Fire Department
Improve Recruiting, Training & Development for the Fire Department employees
I Enhance Crime
Prevention and
Community Policing
Strategies
Staff Owner: Dean Smith
Police Department
Improve outreach efforts to the Community
F.Develop Strategies to
Address Substance
Abuse in the
Community
Staff Owner(s):
Tim Franz & Dean Smith
Police Department
Continue participation in local county CIT and Drug & Alcohol Task Forces and Groups
Develop a Drug Addiction Initiative within the Community
Continue to educate and reach out to schools, neighborhood associations, and citizens regarding substance
abuse
Fire Department
Provide de-identified data on substance abuse from ambulance response to OPD Quarterly
Continue participation in Fox Valley Heroin Task Force
2017-2018
STRATEGIC PLAN
Vision
A thriving and sustainable community
offering abundant opportunities for work
and life
Mission
The City of Oshkosh provides goods and
services in pursuit of a safe and vibrant
community
Guiding Principles –We Will…
1.Can Do Spirit: Serve the public with a
confident can-do spirit
2.Accountable:Hold ourselves to the
highest standards with a dedication to
preserving the public trust
3.Transparent: Provide the public with
information on our actions and decisions
4.Engaging: Actively pursue citizen
involvement throughout the decision
making process
5.Economical:Act in a fiscally responsible
manner on behalf of our citizens
6.Responsive:Respond to citizens’ requests
equitably and fairly in a timely,
informative and thorough manner
7.Innovative:Take a prudent and creative
approach to problem solving
8.Equitable:Strive to achieve equity in the
allocation of community resources
Target / Lead Stakeholders
•Resident Owners –Businesses and
Homeowners
•Potential Owners –Business and
Homeowners
•Frontline Employees
•City Leadership
September, 2016
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ENHANCE THE
EFFECTIVENESS
OF OUR CITY
GOVERNMENT
Future State:
Organizational efficiency has
been maximized by
successfully achieving City
initiatives
Staff Owner:
John Fitzpatrick
A. Maximize Our
Financial Position
Based On Our
Capabilities and
Limitations
Staff Owner(s): Trena Larson
and John Fitzpatrick
Apply strategic plan initiatives to annual budget planning and funding process
Utilizing Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) scoring system to prioritize projects and maximize funding
available
Execute the plan to reduce city' s general obligation debt to approximately 70% of equalized value
Establish a schedule for regular review of user fees and rate structures
Continue the structural review of the city' s health insurance plan. Identify ways to control city' s increasing
costs and contributions for health insurance and benefit package.
Continue implementation of Enterprise Resource Program (ERP) (2016-2020)
Objectives -WHAT Strategies / Tactics -HOWStrategic Goal
B.Improve Our Internal
and External
Communication
Systems (Citizens, Council,
Manager, Department Heads,
Supervisors, Employees)
Staff Owner(s): John
Fitzpatrick
Improve Communications with, and Feedback from, Employees
Encourage Annual Departmental Council Member Tour/Orientation
Encourage at least one departmentally hosted open house annually
Select and develop effective media to communicate city’s performance management initiatives
Increase Public Awareness of City Services and Value
Explore & Implement Citizen Engagement Software
C.Recruit, Retain,
Engage, Recognize
and Develop
Employees and
Future Leaders
Staff Owner: John Fitzpatrick
Update Affirmative Action Plan and Program
Analyze compensation issues for targeted positions
Build Awareness of Personal Health and Safety
Implement updated Employee Recognition Program
Implement Supervisory Training Program
Provide training for advancement within the city
Research Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Referral Programs
Research Leadership Development program
Research Career Ladders/Employee Development Program
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D.Improve Our
Technology
Staff Owner: John Fitzpatrick
Research and recommend the implementation of a single time and attendance scheduling system for all
departments
Continue implementation of Enterprise Resource Program (ERP) (2016-2020)
Update main city website
Optimize, standardize and expand Geographic Information System (GIS) functionality
Include supervisors as a permanent addition to the strategic planning process
Communicate the Strategic Plan and integrate it into daily operations and policies
E.Align Internal
Department Action
Plans to Strategic
Plan
Staff Owner: John Fitzpatrick
F.Align Employee
Performance to
Department Plans
Staff Owner: John Fitzpatrick
Educate supervisors on how to apply “Guiding Principles” in employee evaluation process
Improve employee’s understanding of role in achieving plan initiatives
Educate supervisors/managers on employee evaluation process & purpose
2017-2018
STRATEGIC PLAN
Vision
A thriving and sustainable community
offering abundant opportunities for work
and life
Mission
The City of Oshkosh provides goods and
services in pursuit of a safe and vibrant
community
Guiding Principles –We Will…
1.Can Do Spirit: Serve the public with a
confident can-do spirit
2.Accountable:Hold ourselves to the
highest standards with a dedication to
preserving the public trust
3.Transparent: Provide the public with
information on our actions and decisions
4.Engaging: Actively pursue citizen
involvement throughout the decision
making process
5.Economical:Act in a fiscally responsible
manner on behalf of our citizens
6.Responsive:Respond to citizens’ requests
equitably and fairly in a timely,
informative and thorough manner
7.Innovative:Take a prudent and creative
approach to problem solving
8.Equitable:Strive to achieve equity in the
allocation of community resources
Target / Lead Stakeholders
•Resident Owners –Businesses and
Homeowners
•Potential Owners –Business and
Homeowners
•Frontline Employees
•City Leadership
September, 2016
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Objectives -WHAT Strategies / Tactics -HOWStrategic Goal
ENHANCE THE
EFFECTIVENESS
OF OUR CITY
GOVERNMENT
Future State:
Organizational efficiency
has been maximized by
successfully achieving City
initiatives.
Staff Owner:
John Fitzpatrick
Update our Affirmative Action Plan
Incorporate Diversity and Inclusion into our decision-making processes
Conduct training with departments to improve our recruiting, staffing and reporting capability efforts
Work with departments and divisions to create metrics that are meaningful for their operations and valuable
for benchmarking with other communities
Convert created metrics to visual dashboards.
Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for scorecard Inclusion
Assemble scorecards for departments and the council based on KPI’s selected
Build Management Skills to Evaluate and Utilize Performance Measures
Deliver performance measure/metrics training to department heads and supervisors
Develop capability to determine Return On Investment (ROI) for larger city projects and services
G.Develop / Improve
Our Performance and
Outcome Measures
Staff Owner:
John Fitzpatrick
H. Reassess / Realign
Our Boards and
Commissions
Staff Owner:
John Fitzpatrick
Evaluate existing Boards and Commissions and their mission/purpose.
I.Increase Local
Engagement with
State Legislators to
Increase Local
Control
Staff Owner:
John Fitzpatrick
Establish a regular meetings between Council, staff and state legislators regarding issues of mutual interest
Continue greater engagement with The League of Wisconsin Municipalities & similar groups to impact public
policy at the State level
J.Strengthen
Partnerships in
Community
Staff Owner(s):
John Fitzpatrick/Everyone
Identify potential new partners for collaboration and analyze how to strengthen current partnerships
Educate citizens on availability of services through community partners
K.Encourage
Collaboration with
Diverse Community
Groups
Staff Owner(s):
John Fitzpatrick/Everyone
2017-2018
STRATEGIC PLAN
Vision
A thriving and sustainable community
offering abundant opportunities for work
and life
Mission
The City of Oshkosh provides goods and
services in pursuit of a safe and vibrant
community
Guiding Principles –We Will…
1.Can Do Spirit: Serve the public with a
confident can-do spirit
2.Accountable:Hold ourselves to the
highest standards with a dedication to
preserving the public trust
3.Transparent: Provide the public with
information on our actions and decisions
4.Engaging: Actively pursue citizen
involvement throughout the decision
making process
5.Economical:Act in a fiscally responsible
manner on behalf of our citizens
6.Responsive:Respond to citizens’ requests
equitably and fairly in a timely,
informative and thorough manner
7.Innovative:Take a prudent and creative
approach to problem solving
8.Equitable:Strive to achieve equity in the
allocation of community resources
Target / Lead Stakeholders
•Resident Owners –Businesses and
Homeowners
•Potential Owners –Business and
Homeowners
•Frontline Employees
•City Leadership
September, 2016
8
IMPROVE AND
MAINTAIN OUR
INFRASTRUCTURE
Future State: A safe and
effective infrastructure that
provides a framework for full
scale community enjoyment
Staff Owner(s):
James Rabe, Jim Collins,
John Fitzpatrick
B.Improve Our Storm
Water Management
Staff Owner(s): James Rabe
D.Improve Our City
Buildings and
Improve Energy
Efficiency
Staff Owner(s): John Fitzpatrick,
Jim Collins
Address backlog of building issues, improve security of city properties
Improve the efficiency of our buildings and equipment
Complete priority Heating, Ventilating and Cooling (HVAC)/Roofing replacement and maintenance
projects
Implement parking lot replacement & maintenance schedule from 2014 Parking Lot Pavement study
A.Improve Our Streets ,
Transit, Bike,
Pedestrian and Public
Utilities
Staff Owner(s): Jim Collins,
James Rabe, Allen Davis
Update transit development plan that will guide our improvement efforts for the next 5-10 years
Update the Bicycle and Pedestrian Circulation plan
Complete priority projects from the 2011 Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Plan
Educate motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians on laws and best practices to negotiate roundabouts
Annually update and implement 5 year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects
Develop/Update long range asset management plans
Develop plans for additional unstudied watersheds
Implement recommendations of watershed plans as policy, time and budget allows
Continue implementing water quality improvement projects in anticipation of future Total Maximum Daily
Load (TMDL) requirements
Objectives -WHAT Strategies / Tactics -HOWStrategic Goal
F.Support the
Improvement of the
Community’s
Telecommunication
Infrastructure
Staff Owner(s):
Various Departments
Collaborate with other governmental entities in the Oshkosh area to study the feasibility of improving the
community’s broadband capabilities
C.Execute Our Clear
Water Initiatives
Staff Owner(s): James Rabe
Complete Phase II of Inflow & Infiltration (I&I) Study
Identify Policies to Address Clear Water Initiatives
Educate community leaders and public about sources of clear water in the sanitary sewer system
Reduce cross connections to the sanitary sewer system
E. Update and Maintain
Our City Equipment
Staff Owner(s):
Various Departments
Implement replacement schedule per CIP
Maintain & update our Information Technology infrastructure
Evaluate equipment replacement & maintenance schedules for fleet vehicles
2017-2018
STRATEGIC PLAN
Vision
A thriving and sustainable community
offering abundant opportunities for work
and life
Mission
The City of Oshkosh provides goods and
services in pursuit of a safe and vibrant
community
Guiding Principles –We Will…
1.Can Do Spirit: Serve the public with a
confident can-do spirit
2.Accountable:Hold ourselves to the
highest standards with a dedication to
preserving the public trust
3.Transparent: Provide the public with
information on our actions and decisions
4.Engaging: Actively pursue citizen
involvement throughout the decision
making process
5.Economical:Act in a fiscally responsible
manner on behalf of our citizens
6.Responsive:Respond to citizens’ requests
equitably and fairly in a timely,
informative and thorough manner
7.Innovative:Take a prudent and creative
approach to problem solving
8.Equitable:Strive to achieve equity in the
allocation of community resources
Target / Lead Stakeholders
•Resident Owners –Businesses and
Homeowners
•Potential Owners –Business and
Homeowners
•Frontline Employees
•City Leadership
September, 2016
9
ENHANCE OUR
QUALITY OF
LIFE SERVICES
AND ASSETS
Future State:
Natural, Cultural and
Recreational Assets of the city are
recognized as a sources of pride
for the community
Staff Owner(s):
Jeff Gilderson-Duwe ,
Ray Maurer, Brad Larson
D.Make Progress
Toward the Library’s
Vision of “A Library
in Every Life”
Staff Owner:
Jeff Gilderson-Duwe
C.Enhance the
Museum’s Capacity
to Recognize,
Preserve, and
Interpret the History
of Our Community
Staff Owner:Brad Larson
Put a library card in every citizen’s hand
Be recognized as a downtown anchor destination
Be a provider of trusted “go to” online resources
Become a community institution with widespread public and private support
Create the next generation of long-term exhibitions, connecting them with core curriculum
Develop and enhance publications & projects on community history
Improve building infrastructure to provide essential visitor services
Enhance and accelerate collections care & management
A. Update
Comprehensive
Outdoor Recreation
Plan
Staff Owner: Ray Maurer
E.Develop a Long-
Term Funding
Strategy for Other
Quality of Life
Assets
Staff Owner: Mark Rohloff
Work with management of Grand Opera House & Convention Center to develop Additional Programming and
Promotion to Increase Revenue
Investigate Alternative funding models for long term support of quality of life institutions
Evaluate concept of endowment to support long term development of Quality of Life (QOL) assets
Communicate the “Good” of Oshkosh to citizens to increase pride in Oshkosh
Support efforts to market community’s quality of life
Support Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) efforts to market community as “Wisconsin’s Event City”
Secure consultant to assist with the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP) update by January 15,
2017
Inventory and analyze existing parks and facilities
Complete Needs Assessment by conducting citizen survey, user group survey, neighborhood associations
input and public information meetings
Prioritize park improvements with input by the community and Advisory Park Board
Seek approval of the CORP by the Advisory Park Board, Plan Commission and Common Council by December
1, 2017
Objectives -WHAT Strategies / Tactics -HOWStrategic Goal
B.Continue to Develop
River Walk
Staff Owner: Allen Davis
Complete a Riverwalk segment every year until the Fox River Corridor Plan is complete.2017-2018
STRATEGIC PLAN
Vision
A thriving and sustainable community
offering abundant opportunities for work
and life
Mission
The City of Oshkosh provides goods and
services in pursuit of a safe and vibrant
community
Guiding Principles –We Will…
1.Can Do Spirit: Serve the public with a
confident can-do spirit
2.Accountable:Hold ourselves to the
highest standards with a dedication to
preserving the public trust
3.Transparent: Provide the public with
information on our actions and decisions
4.Engaging: Actively pursue citizen
involvement throughout the decision
making process
5.Economical:Act in a fiscally responsible
manner on behalf of our citizens
6.Responsive:Respond to citizens’ requests
equitably and fairly in a timely,
informative and thorough manner
7.Innovative:Take a prudent and creative
approach to problem solving
8.Equitable:Strive to achieve equity in the
allocation of community resources
Target / Lead Stakeholders
•Resident Owners –Businesses and
Homeowners
•Potential Owners –Business and
Homeowners
•Frontline Employees
•City Leadership
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STRENGTHEN
OUR
NEIGHBORHOODS
Future State:
Neighborhoods throughout the
community are attractive, well
maintained, and desirable places to
live that inspire positive social
interactions among residents
Staff Owner(s): Allen Davis
C.Build Awareness for
Neighborhood
Development
Staff Owner(s): Allen Davis
Collaborate with GO-HNI, ADVOCAP, Habitat for Humanity, Housing Authority to implement
neighborhood projects
Track resident volunteer hours with the goal of increasing social capital within neighborhoods
Explore the development of a Residential Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Policy to promote (re)development
within neighborhoods
Continue to promote and administer the “Great Neighborhoods Program”
D.Increase & Encourage
Investment and
Maintenance of
Properties
Staff Owner: Allen Davis
A.Create a Culture of
Neighborhood
Staff Owner(s): Allen Davis
Provide technical assistance to Greater Oshkosh-Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative (GO-HNI) to support the
creation and maintenance of resident-led neighborhood associations
Support resident training opportunities to enhance leadership development
Promote neighborhood identities through marketing and strategic improvements within neighborhoods
Form a “Neighborhood Advisory Commission” to support and advocate for neighborhood based service
delivery and policy development
Work with GO-HNI to educate municipal staff and community members/agencies on the importance of
neighborhoods
Promote “Our Neighborhoods Engage (ONE)” Oshkosh city-wide through community outreach & marketing
Participate with Oshkosh Healthy Neighborhoods Alliance to ensure an open line of communication with
neighborhood associations
Complete a “Confidence in the Community” Survey to benchmark resident confidence with neighborhood
development
Educate real estate community and community members of available neighborhood programs and activities
Market and promote implementation activities of existing neighborhood plans
Identify successes in neighborhood revitalization and apply those in more areas of the city
E.Establish City Inter-
Departmental Team
to support ONE
Oshkosh
Staff Owner(s): Allen Davis
Continue to provide flexible housing programs within recognized neighborhood associations and through out
the city
Develop education campaign to increase awareness of existing municipal codes
Continue to conduct proactive property maintenance inspections city-wide
Develop and administer targeted Micro-Grant Program
Identify purpose and mission and identify staff to serve on team
Develop one neighborhood plan annually with resident leaders
Support implementation of approved neighborhood plans
Oversee development & ongoing maintenance of a neighborhood report card program
Promote available resources and services at neighborhood meetings and events
B.Leverage City
Resources and
Incentives to
Encourage Private
Investment in
Neighborhoods
Staff Owner: Allen Davis
F. Increase Quality and
Diversity of Housing
Stock
Staff Owner: Allen Davis
Collaborate with ONE Oshkosh partners to originate housing projects
Update Comprehensive Plan to indentify areas of appropriate residential density city-wide
Develop a targeted blight elimination process and program
Create an architectural services program to enhance improvements to residential properties
Promote available residential city-owned properties for (re)development
Objectives -WHAT Strategies / Tactics -HOWStrategic Goal
G.Encourage Diversity
and Inclusion
Staff Owner(s): Allen Davis
Work with community partners to survey residents and business owners to better understand cultural climate
and assets
Encourage Community Events that Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion
Add a Diversity and Inclusion Element within Neighborhood Plans
2017-2018
STRATEGIC PLAN
Vision
A thriving and sustainable community
offering abundant opportunities for work
and life
Mission
The City of Oshkosh provides goods and
services in pursuit of a safe and vibrant
community
Guiding Principles –We Will…
1.Can Do Spirit: Serve the public with a
confident can-do spirit
2.Accountable:Hold ourselves to the
highest standards with a dedication to
preserving the public trust
3.Transparent: Provide the public with
information on our actions and decisions
4.Engaging: Actively pursue citizen
involvement throughout the decision
making process
5.Economical:Act in a fiscally responsible
manner on behalf of our citizens
6.Responsive:Respond to citizens’ requests
equitably and fairly in a timely,
informative and thorough manner
7.Innovative:Take a prudent and creative
approach to problem solving
8.Equitable:Strive to achieve equity in the
allocation of community resources
Target / Lead Stakeholders
•Resident Owners –Businesses and
Homeowners
•Potential Owners –Business and
Homeowners
•Frontline Employees
•City Leadership
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