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Cit y of Oshkosh Strategic Plan
2019-2020
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 retain ing a diverse mix of employees
& employment opportunities, and revitalizing the downtown/central city area and the greater Oshkosh area.
September, 2018
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): Mike Stanley & 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 the greater Oshkosh area.
A.Attract, Expand and Retain Businesses and Workforce
B.Support Redevelopment Opportunities for Central City, Waterfront, Underutilized Properties in the City, and Busy Corridors
C.Continue to Develop Infrastructure Needed to Support Business and Residential Development
D.Promote and Market the City of Oshkosh
E.Develop an Effective Economic Development Incentive Program
PROVIDE A SAFE, SECURE, AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY-Mike Stanley & 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.Implement Strategies and Solutions for Community Risk Reduction
D.Provide An Appropriate Level of Response to Emergencies
E.Improve the Community’s Ability to Withstand and Recover from Disruptive Events
F.Continue to Improve Strategies to Address Substance Abuse in the Community
G.Improve Transportation Safety within Community
H.Strengthen our 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.Recruit, Retain, Engage, Recognize, Diversify and Develop Employees, Future Leaders and Volunteers
B.Increase Varied Programming to Support Organizational Development
C.Maximize Our Financial Position Based On Our Capabilities and Limitations
D.Improve Our Internal and External Communication Systems
E.Align Internal Department Action Plans to Strategic Plan
F.Align Employee Performance to Department Plans
G.Implement/ Improve Our Performance and Outcome Measures
H.Enhance Local Engagement with State Legislators to Increase Local Control
I.Strengthen Partnerships and Collaboration in Diverse Community Groups (Public / Private)
2019-2020
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, 2018
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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.Implement Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP)
B.Implement 2018-2020 Parks Strategic Plan
C.Continue to Develop River Walk –“Focus On the Water”
D.Enhance the Museum’s Capacity to Recognize, Preserve, and Interpret the History of Our Community
E.Make Progress Toward the Library’s Vision of “A Library in Every Life”
F.Establish a Long-Term Funding Strategy to Support and Improve Arts and Culture
STRENGTHEN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS –Allen Davis, James Rabe
Future State: Neighborhoods throughout the community are attractive, well maintained, and desirable places to live that inspi re positive social
interactions among residents
A.Enhance and Promote a Culture of Neighborhood
B.Leverage City Resources and Incentives to Encourage Private Investment in Neighborhoods
C.Build Awareness for Neighborhood Development
D.Increase 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
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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 Equipment2019-2020
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 2018
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 and
Greater Oshkosh Area.
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 the
Aviation Business Park and other properties along I-41
Partner with Greater Oshkosh EDC to offer three educational opportunities per year for Elected Officials
Continue to streamline the approval and permitting process by providing one process improvement per
year for developers while preserving health & safety
Create and continuously update a database of municipally-related data necessary for business
expansion or attraction
Complete 50 account management contacts with businesses per year
Ensure that 90% of commercial building plans are completed in 5 business days
Ensure that 90% of commercial building inspections are completed in one business day
Measure dollar amount public/private funding into GO-EDC
Update the Airport Zoning Code to encourage development
B. Support
Redevelopment
Opportunities for
Central City,
Waterfront, and
Underutilized
Properties in the City
Staff Owner: Allen Davis
Implement one recommendation from the Imagine Oshkosh Plan per year
Adopt the Sawdust District Master Plan
Target redevelopment areas for reuse and development in the Sawdust District & sites identified in
Imagines Oshkosh Plan
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 by issuing 1 Request for Proposal (RFP) per year
C. Continue to Develop
infrastructure needed to
support business and
residential development
Staff Owner: Allen Davis
Create a Jackson/Oregon Corridor plan and begin implementation
Implement one project per year for each corridor plan (Oshkosh Ave, South Park, 9th)
Create a Planned Development Zoning overlay and average one user per year of the city-owned rail
transload facility in the Southwest Industrial Park
Develop and Implement plans to improve the city’s corridors
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)
Complete the feasibility of a city-owned wetland bank
Research potential of a residential subdivision development program
Complete Lakeshore site public infrastructure improvements
2019-2020
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 2018
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D.Promote and Market the
City of Oshkosh
Staff Owner: Allen Davis
Market our transportation connections, i.e.: rail, airport and I-41 connections
Market the city-owned available lots in the industrial and business park, redevelopment areas, and
scattered residential sites
Support joint efforts to implement a quality of life marketing campaign with community partner to
attract and retain businesses and workers
Support GO-EDC in implementing an aggressive marketing plan
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 and
Greater Oshkosh Area.
Staff Owner:
Allen Davis
2019-2020
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 2018
E.Develop an Effective
Economic Development
Incentive Program
Staff Owner: Allen Davis
Continue to promote and enhance the city’s Revolving Loan Fund, Capital Catalyst and other capital
sources and measure private funds leveraged
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
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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):
Mike Stanley & Dean
Smith
A.Enhance Community
Trust in Public Safety
Staff Owner(s):
Mike Stanley& Dean Smith
E.Improve the
Communities Ability to
Withstand and Recover
from Disruptive Events
Staff Owner(s):
Mike Stanley & 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
Publish an OPD Annual report to the community
Enact Internal Affairs (IA) reporting system
Fire Department
Produce Annual Oshkosh Fire Department (OFD) 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
Collaborate with internal and external agencies and departments to identify the needs of system super-utilizers
and provide education and resources to reduce their impact on the 911 system.
C. Implement Strategies
and Solutions for
Community Risk
Reduction
Staff Owner(s):
Mike Stanley & Dean Smith
B.Strengthen
Relationships with
Neighborhood
Organizations and
Diverse Community
Groups
Staff Owner(s):
Mike Stanley & 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 at least one event per year with neighborhood groups in their response district
D.Provide an appropriate
level of Response to
Emergencies
Staff Owner(s):
Mike Stanley & Dean Smith
Police Department
Improve training related to Incident Command Structure (ICS)
Fire Department
Have a staffing study and station usage study completed by an external evaluator
Police Department & Fire Department
Conduct Civilian training for disruptive events
Upgrade and test the Emergency Operations Center for the City of Oshkosh
Strategic Goal
2019-2020
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 2018
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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):
Mike Stanley & Dean
Smith
Strategic Goal
G.Improve
Transportation
Safety within
Community
Staff Owner(s):
Mike Stanley & Dean Smith
Police Department
Continue to educate citizens & visitors on traffic safety through education and enforcement efforts
Increase motorcycle unit deployments by 5%. Focus on traffic enforcement, particularly in roundabouts
Fire Department
Continue to provide car seat installation checks
H.Strengthen our
Professional and
Diverse Workforce
within Public Safety
Staff Owner(s):
Mike Stanley & Dean Smith
Police Department
Complete the annual standard compliance for Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies
(CALEA) reaccreditation.
Strengthen our recruitment process for diversity
Fire Department
Develop and implement a Strategic Plan for Recruiting for OFD
Develop and implement a Yearly Training Plan for OFD
I Enhance Crime
Prevention and
Community Policing
Strategies
Staff Owner: Dean Smith
Police Department
Improve outreach efforts to the Community
F.Continue to Improve
Strategies to Address
Substance Abuse in
the Community
Staff Owner(s):
Mike Stanley & 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
2019-2020
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 2018
8
ENHANCE THE
EFFECTIVENESS
OF OUR CITY
GOVERNMENT
Future State:
Organizational efficiency has
been maximized by
successfully achieving City
initiatives
Staff Owner:
John Fitzpatrick
C. Maximize Our
Financial Position
Based On Our
Capabilities and
Limitations
Staff Owner(s): Trena Larson
and John Fitzpatrick
Execute the plan to reduce city' s general obligation debt to approximately 70% of equalized value
Research and analyze multi year budget option
Objectives -WHAT Strategies / Tactics -HOWStrategic Goal
D.Improve Our Internal
and External
Communication
Systems (Citizens, Council,
Manager, Department Heads,
Supervisors, Employees)
Staff Owner(s): John
Fitzpatrick
Facilitate communications with, and feedback from, employees
Encourage Annual Departmental Council Member Tour/Orientation
Encourage at least one departmentally hosted open house annually
Facilitate Public Awareness of City Services and Value
A.Recruit, Retain,
Engage, Recognize,
Diversify and
Develop Employees,
Future Leaders and
Volunteers
Staff Owner: John Fitzpatrick
Analyze compensation issues to maximize staffing opportunities
Implement Employee Education Program
Develop and implement our diversity and inclusion program
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Assess Departmental plans and plans for future development & or integration
E.Align Internal
Department Action
Plans to Strategic
Plan
Staff Owner: John Fitzpatrick
2019-2020
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 2018
B.Increase Varied
Programming to
Support
Organizational
Development
Staff Owner: John Fitzpatrick
Provide training for advancement within the city
Conduct supervisory training quarterly
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
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
Build Management Skills to Evaluate and Utilize Performance Measures
Deliver performance measure/metrics training to department heads and supervisors
Evaluate benchmark opportunities functionally and geographically
G.Implement/ Improve
Our Performance and
Outcome Measures
Staff Owner:
John Fitzpatrick
H.Enhance Local
Engagement with
State Legislators to
Increase Local
Control
Staff Owner:
John Fitzpatrick
Conduct regular meetings between Council, staff and state legislators regarding issues of mutual interest
Participate with the League of Wisconsin Municipalities & similar groups to impact public policy at the State
level
I.Strengthen
Partnerships and
Collaboration in
Diverse Community
Groups
(Public / Private)
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
Incorporate Diversity and Inclusion into our decision-making processes
2019-2020
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 2018
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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: 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
Incorporate complete streets principles when and where its feasible
Annually update and implement 5 year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects
Develop plans for additional unstudied watersheds
Implement recommendations of watershed plans as policy, time and budget allows
Complete planning study to develop plan to comply with requirements of Total Maximum Daily Load
(TMDL)
Objectives -WHAT Strategies / Tactics -HOWStrategic Goal
C.Execute Our Clear
Water Initiatives
Staff Owner: James Rabe
Identify range of policies to address private clear water inflow and infiltration into the sanitary sewer
system
Educate community leaders and public about sources of clear water in the sanitary sewer system
Reduce cross connections to the sanitary sewer system
Continue to address clear water inflow and infiltration whenever it is discovered
F. 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
2019-2020
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 2018
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E. Update and Maintain
Our City Technology
Staff Owner: John Fitzpatrick
Implement a single time and attendance scheduling system for all departments
Continue implementation of Enterprise Resource Program (ERP) (2016-2020)
Optimize, standardize and expand Geographic Information System (GIS) functionality
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
E.Make Progress
Toward the Library’s
Vision of “A Library
in Every Life”
Staff Owner:
Jeff Gilderson-Duwe
D.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 (CORP)
Staff Owner: Ray Maurer
F.Establish a Long-
Term Funding
Strategy to Support
and Improve Arts
and Culture
Staff Owner: Mark Rohloff
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
Work with community leaders on the Image Campaign to increase community pride and market Oshkosh’s
quality of life
Support Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) efforts to market community as “Wisconsin’s Event City”
Implement top priority projects in CORP and individual park master plans
Objectives -WHAT Strategies / Tactics -HOWStrategic Goal
C.Continue to Develop
River Walk-“Focus
on the Water”
Staff Owner: Allen Davis
Complete a Riverwalk segment every year until the Fox River Corridor Plan is complete.
2019-2020
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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B.Implement 2018-2020
Parks Strategic Plan
Staff Owner: Ray Maurer
Improve planning processes and assessment
Improve use of technology and online services
Improve Communications, collaborations and community partnerships
Enhance, improve and expand special events and programs
Improve our volunteer systems and processes
STRENGTHEN
OUR
NEIGHBORHOODS
Future State:
Neighborhoods throughout the
community are attractive, well
maintained, and desirable places to
live inspiring positive social
interactions among residents
Staff Owner(s): Allen Davis,
James Rabe
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 and track dollars leveraged
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” by completing four to six projects
per year and track dollars leveraged
D.Increase Owner
Investment and
Maintenance in
Property
Staff Owner: Allen Davis
A.Enhance and Promote
a Culture of
Neighborhood
Staff Owner: 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
Collaborate with the Oshkosh Health Neighborhood Alliance (OHNA) 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
Conduct POLCO surveys to determine resident confidence with in neighborhoods
Educate real estate community and community members on available neighborhood programs and activities
Promote implementation activities of existing neighborhood plans. One project per year per Neighborhood
Plan.
Identify successes in neighborhood revitalization and apply those in more areas of the city
Research the feasibility of developing a code compliance loan or grant program to work with property
owners that can't secure traditional rehabilitation financing.
Develop education campaign to increase awareness of existing municipal codes
Continue to conduct proactive property maintenance and zoning inspections city-wide
Develop and administer targeted Micro-Grant Program
Continue private side lead service replacement program utilizing the DNR Safe Drinking Water Loan
Program money
Develop a long term private side lead service line replacement program to continue beyond the funding
availability within the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program
B.Leverage City
Resources and
Incentives to
Encourage Private
Investment in
Neighborhoods
Staff Owner: Allen Davis
Objectives -WHAT Strategies / Tactics -HOWStrategic Goal
2019-2020
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 inspiring positive social
interactions among residents
Staff Owner(s): Allen Davis,
James Rabe
E.Establish City Inter-
Departmental Teams
for Planning and
Completing
Neighborhood
Projects
Staff Owner: Allen Davis
Develop one neighborhood plan annually with resident leaders
Support implementation of approved neighborhood plans by accomplishing one project per year per
neighborhood association
Ongoing update of a neighborhood report card program
Promote available resources and services at neighborhood meetings and events
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 identify areas of appropriate residential density city-wide
Update targeted blight elimination process and program
Continue to provide architectural services program to enhance improvements to residential properties
Promote available residential city-owned properties for (re)development
Objectives -WHAT Strategies / Tactics -HOWStrategic Goal
2019-2020
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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