File #: 18-0358    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 6/25/2018 In control: City Council
On agenda: 7/10/2018 Final action: 7/10/2018
Title: Consider and take action on a resolution adopting the League City, Texas - Strategic Plan, 2018 (Assistant City Manager)
Attachments: 1. Data Sheet, 2. Proposed Resolution, 3. Exhibit A - Strategic Planning Action Plan, 4. Strategic Planning Framework Presentation, 5. Citizen Survey
Title
Consider and take action on a resolution adopting the League City, Texas - Strategic Plan, 2018 (Assistant City Manager)

Background:
Approval of this resolution will adopt the League City, Texas - Strategic Plan, 2018.

Planning Timeline:

August 24, 2017 - Strategic Plan Discussed with Staff

October 8, 2017 - CM Directive to Develop RFP for Strategic Plan

November 6, 2017 - RFP 18-010 for Strategic Planning Services sent out to consultants

December 21, 2017 - Recommendation Letter selecting Novak Consulting

January 22 & 23, 2018 - Novak Consulting on site for Strategic Planning Meeting & One-on-One Interviews with Mayor, Council & Administration

March 26, 2018 - Staff Workshop with Novak

April 7, 2018 - Council Retreat with Novak

April 23 & 24, 2018 - Novak on site for Initiative Meetings with Staff on Action Plan

May 21, 2018 - Action Plan Draft Sent to Council

June 11, 2018 - Special Council Meeting to discuss Strategic Planning Action Plan

June 18, 2018 - Citizen Survey Posted

June 20, 2018 - Town Hall Meeting - Strategic Plan

July 1, 2018 - Citizen Survey Closed

July 10, 2018 - Proposed Strategic Plan on Council Agenda for Action

In August 2017, one of the goals set by Council for the City Manager was to conduct an envisioning (strategic planning) workshop. In an effort to achieve this goal effectively and productively, the City Manager discussed with staff the need for a more intensive process to shape the future of the community and provide employees a sense of ownership in guiding the direction of the organization. Staff retained the services of Novak Consulting Group, following an RFP, to facilitate the entire strategic planning process.

Novak Consulting Group conducted a preliminary planning meeting with City Administration and Directors, along with one-on-one interviews with Mayor and Council. An employee survey was also distributed in-house to help identify what the employees value most, how they view the organization, a...

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