- November 29, 2024
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City staff recently gave the City Commission an update on the strategic plan the officials developed at a workshop last May. The commissioners used input from citizens, provided during “Community Conversations,” where citizens shared their ideas and hopes for the city.
The strategic plan was adopted in a formal vote in July. Following is a partial list of the goals and status. For a complete report, see the agenda packet for the Dec. 1 City Commission workshop.
Continue Economic Development Strategic Plan. The city is seeking a consultant to update the economic plan, which was written in 2012 for a three year period. A specific economic accomplishment in the past year was providing an assistance plan for Concentrated Aloe, keeping the company in the city.
Provide Parking for Lincoln Avenue and New Britain Avenue. City staff has met with Ormond Mainstreet with ideas for increasing parking in the area.
Airport Master Plan. A master plan has been approved by the commission and sent to FAA and FDOT for approval. Among other things, the plan calls for a runway to be extended to allow airplanes to take off with full loads, encouraging business travel.
Develop alternatives for infrastructure plans for Ormond Crossings. Currently vacant, this area is the planned site for new residential and commercial growth in the city. City staff is meeting with the owner, Tomoka Holdings, to find a way to get infrastructure started.
Continue North U.S. 1 Development Efforts. A groundbreaking was held recently to start a landscaping project mostly paid with FDOT funds.
Explore Annexations. Several properties have been annexed, including Destination Daytona, which has a taxable value of $33 million.
Develop Historic Preservation Plan City staff plans to send out a request for proposals to have a plan developed.
Explore West Side Recreation/Civic Center Complex A feasibility study will be done in the next fiscal year.
Develop a City-Wide Pedestrian/Bicycle Path Plan City staff has developed a bike plan that is currently being reviewed by advisory boards. The city is also having neighborhood meetings to determine amount of interest. Post cards are mailed advertising the meetings.
