City of Beaufort Strategic Plan 2021-2023OUR VISION ~ We will ensure that the City of Beaufort offers its citizens broad economic opportunities; housing they can afford; a well-run government; and confidence in the community’s preparedness for weather and climate-related impacts. The City seeks this future while maintaining the diversity, authenticity, history, tourism, and balance between the built and natural environment for which our city is renowned. City of BeaufortCB_0362dad2-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Beaufort City CouncilStephen MurrayMayorMitch MitchellCouncilman Phil CromerCouncilmanNeil LipsitzCouncilmanMike McFeeMayor Pro TemBeaufort: Where History, Charm and Business Thrive_0362dcb2-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00To ensure that the City of Beaufort honors its values in support of its citizens_0362ddca-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Economic OpportunityWe will ensure that the City of Beaufort offers its citizens broad economic opportunities; housing they can afford; a well-run government; and confidence in the community’s preparedness for weather and climate-related impacts.EfficiencyEffectivenessConfidencePreparednessDiversityThe City seeks this future while maintaining the diversity, authenticity, history, tourism, and balance between the built and natural environment for which our city is renowned. AuthenticityHistoryTourismNatureDevelopmentBalanceSafety & VibrancyContinue to build an authentic, safe, and equitable City_0362df1e-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00A Safe & Vibrant City ~ To continue to build an authentic, safe, and equitable City, the City will pursue affordable housing opportunities for all segments of the population, will provide responsive public safety, and will improve public spaces.HousingPursue opportunities for affordable and workforce housing_0362e02c-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea001_84482e2a-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_1[To be determined]Affordable HousingReview for implementation recommendations from the Affordable Housing Task Force._0362e144-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 1.1Affordable Housing Task ForceProgress Measure 1.1Development Code_844831cc-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_2Update Beaufort Development Code.StatusUpdated[To be determined]Multi-Family HousingWork with landowners on developing economically viable multi-family housing through permitting a wide range of housing types with engaged stakeholders._0362e270-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 1.2LandownersProgress Measure 1.2Housing UnitsNumber_84483320-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_3Increase number of multi-family housing units.StatusIncreasedUnspecifiedBaseline0[To be determined]Historic StructuresConserve and reuse historic structures._0362e3a6-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 1.3Progress Measure 1.3Structures Listing_84483474-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_4Update list of Contributing Structures.StatusUpdated[To be determined]Facilities & SpacesProvide accessible public facilities and spaces_0362e4fa-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea002_844835b4-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_5[To be determined]ParksComplete an inventory of needs of existing neighborhood parks, and foster partnerships with Beaufort County and Beaufort County School District._0362e8e2-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 2.1Beaufort CountyBeaufort County School DistrictProgress Measure 2.1Recreation Gaps_844836fe-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_6Work with Beaufort County to determine gaps in recreation opportunities.StatusIdentified[To be determined]Equipment & StructuresDetermine an update and replacement schedule for park equipment and structures._0362ea40-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 2.2_84483852-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_7[To be determined]Southside ParkReview for implementation the Southside Park plan._0362eb8a-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 2.3Progress Measure 2.3Master Plan_8448399c-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_8Develop Master Plan for Southside Park.StatusDeveloped[To be determined]Whitehall ParkComplete City assumption of maintenance at Whitehall Park._0362ecc0-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 2.4_84483afa-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_9[To be determined]Reconstruction Era ParkSupport expansion of the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park as Beaufort seeks to become the center for the exploration of Reconstruction history._0362ee00-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 2.5_84483c4e-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_10[To be determined]FacilitiesManage City facilities’ maintenance and master plan._0362eee6-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 2.6_84483dac-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_11[To be determined]Flood InfrastructureContinue to manage flood infrastructure projects, including Johnny Morrall, Allison Road, Broad Street, Hay Street, Lafayette Street, Kings Ridge, Calhoun Street, and The Point._0362efc2-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 2.7Progress Measure 2.7Preliminary Plan_84483f14-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_12Begin preliminary planning on next major flood project.StatusInitiated[To be determined]Shared ServicesCooperate with military on a shared services program._0362f210-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 2.8MilitaryProgress Measure 2.8Shared Services Program_8448407c-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_13Develop and publicize shared services program.StatusDeveloped & Publicized[To be determined]Public SafetyProvide strong public safety support_0362f300-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea003_844841ee-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_14[To be determined]Service LevelsMaintain service level provisions for the Police, Fire, and Public Works departments._0362f454-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 3.1Police DepartmentFire DepartmentPublic Works Department_844844a0-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_15[To be determined]DataContinue to publish law enforcement and firefighting data on website and social media._0362f5bc-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 3.2Progress Measure 3.2Data Reports_84484630-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_16Integrate data reports into performance dashboards.StatusIntegrated[To be determined]PoliceExpand Police Department efforts with Community Response Team._0362f710-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 3.3Police DepartmentCommunity Response Team_844847b6-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_17[To be determined]RecruitingDevelop strategies for diversity in recruiting._0362f8aa-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 3.4_8448493c-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_18[To be determined]TransportationFacilitate unified and coordinated transportation planning_0362f9cc-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea004_84484acc-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_19[To be determined]Lady’s IslandContinue to participate in the Lady’s Island planning process._0362fabc-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 4.1Lady’s Island_84484c5c-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_20[To be determined]StreetsUpdate street infrastructure plan._0362fba2-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 4.2Progress Measure 4.2Plan & Code_84484df6-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_21Update Comprehensive Plan and Beaufort Development Code.StatusUpdated[To be determined]Parking & ShuttlesEvaluate parking and shuttle service._0362fc88-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 4.3_84484f90-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_22[To be determined]PathwaysCreate a connectivity study of pedestrian/bicycle paths to enhance the pedestrian/bicycle access throughout the City, paying special attention to connecting schools, civic spaces, and places of employment._0362fd64-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 4.4_84485134-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_23[To be determined]VMTEnact land use polices and Beaufort Code changes with the goal of reducing VMT (vehicle miles traveled per capita)._0362fe4a-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 4.5_844852d8-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_24[To be determined]Business & DevelopmentPromote business prosperity and sustainable development_0362ff6c-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea005BusinessesDevelopers_84485486-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_25[To be determined]Collaboration & PartnershipsProvide a collaborative environment by engaging partners._036300c0-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 5.1City of Beaufort Economic Development PartnersBeaufort County Economic Development Corporation (BCECD)Greater Beaufort-Port Royal Convention & Visitors BureauBeaufort County Black Chamber of CommerceBeaufort Regional Chamber of CommerceBeaufort Digital CorridorBeaufort Area Hospitality AssociationSouth Coast Cyber CenterDowntown Beaufort Merchants AssociationLandownersContinue to work with landowners on business recruitment and ensure the balanced administration of the Beaufort Code.Provide a collaborative environment by engaging partners, including the Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation (BCECD), the Greater Beaufort-Port Royal Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce, the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Beaufort Digital Corridor, the Beaufort Area Hospitality Association, the South Coast Cyber Center, and the Downtown Beaufort Merchants Association as we work toward building a vibrant and sustainable economy. Continue to work with landowners on business recruitment and ensure the balanced administration of the Beaufort Code.Progress Measure 5.1.1Project_84485634-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_26Project starts.StatusInitiated[To be determined]Progress Measure 5.1.2PermitsNumber_844858dc-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_27Permit applications.StatusIncreasedUnspecifiedBaseline0[To be determined]Progress Measure 5.1.3Tax BaseMillion Dollars_84485aa8-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_28Growth in tax base. StatusIncreasedUnspecifiedBaseline0[To be determined]Progress Measure 5.1.4.1Business LicensesNumber_84485c74-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_29Growth in business licenses.StatusIncreasedUnspecifiedBaseline0[To be determined]Progress Measure 5.1.4.2License RevenueDollars_84485e4a-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_30Growth in business license revenue.StatusIncreasedUnspecifiedBaseline0[To be determined]ReportPublish a quarterly State of the Business Community report of business startups and closings._03630228-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 5.2Business StartupsProgress Measure 5.2Report_84486016-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_31Share report.StatusShared[To be determined]TourismCollaborate with the Convention & Visitors Bureau, Beaufort Area Hospitality Association, University of South Carolina-Beaufort (USCB), the Downtown Beaufort Merchants Association, and all stakeholders to enhance and diversify tourism._03630390-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 5.3Convention & Visitors BureauBeaufort Area Hospitality AssociationUniversity of South Carolina-Beaufort (USCB)Downtown Beaufort Merchants Association_84486282-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_32[To be determined]Beautification/ImprovementIncrease the awareness and use of Beaufort Pride of Place, an initiative to beautify and improve Beaufort through private donations._036304f8-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 5.4Beaufort Pride of PlaceCreate a campaign for holiday street decorations.Progress Measure 5.4Campaign_844864d0-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_33Launch holiday decorations campaign.StatusInitiated[To be determined]Career PathwaysLeverage partnerships with USCB, the Technical College of the Lowcountry, and the Beaufort County School District, charter and private schools, the military, and the Beaufort Digital Corridor to build out career pathways that will help diversify the City’s economic base._03630674-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 5.5USCBTechnical College of the LowcountryBeaufort County School DistrictCharter SchoolsPrivate SchoolsMilitaryBeaufort Digital CorridorThese include health care, digital commerce, and cybersecurity._844866ce-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_34[To be determined]PartnershipsProvide funding for the Beaufort Digital Corridor and South Coast Cyber Center through leveraging private partnerships._036307e6-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 5.6Beaufort Digital CorridorSouth Coast Cyber Center_844868c2-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_35[To be determined]Property InventoryCreate a citywide digital inventory of businesses and commercial property, and evaluate vacant or underutilized properties for development opportunities._03630958-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 5.7This will include type of use, financing, incentives, and other resources._84486ac0-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_36[To be determined]Businesses, Industry & IncomesIncrease median incomes as we recruit new businesses and industry that are a good fit for Beaufort_03630ade-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea006_84486cbe-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_37[To be determined]Commerce ParkPartner with the BCEDC on prospect development, land transactions, and construction of a spec building in Beaufort Commerce Park._03630c46-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 6.1BCEDCProgress Measure 6.1Tenants & OwnersNumber_84486ebc-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_38Additional tenants or property owners.StatusIncreasedUnspecifiedBaseline0[To be determined]CybersecuritySupport through partnerships and financial contributions the South Coast Cyber Center as we strive to become a City and region known for cybersecurity expertise._03630dc2-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 6.2South Coast Cyber CenterEducational PartnersMilitaryBeaufort CountyBeaufort Regional Chamber of CommerceWork with our educational partners, the military, Beaufort County, and the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce to develop career pathways, research, and jobs centered around cybersecurity._844870c4-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_39[To be determined]Landing PadIn advance of the completion of the second phase of the upfit of the Landing Pad at 500 Carteret Street, prepare an operations plan._03631114-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 6.3Performance Measure 6.3 Plan_844872d6-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_40Complete upfit and operations plan.StatusCompleted[To be determined]AuthenticityPreserve our authenticity_036312ae-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea007_844874f2-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_41[To be determined]Land UseApply the Beaufort Code to ensure a balanced land-use mix for fiscal sustainability._0363142a-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 7.1Performance Measure 7.1Plan & Code_84487704-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_42Approval by City Council of revised Comprehensive Plan and Beaufort Development Code.StatusApproved[To be determined]EducationLeverage Beaufort 2030 (community-based futurism exercise) to continue to influence the discussion about education and support the 1795 Scholarship Committee (stipend for student housing in Beaufort) and others as requested._036315ce-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 7.2_8448792a-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_43[To be determined]WayfindingCoordinate signage and information to make “wayfinding” easier throughout the entire downtown area and Historic District._0363175e-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 7.3 Performance Measure 7.3Signs_84487b50-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_44New informative signs throughout downtown.StatusInstalled[To be determined]History & HeritageCollaborate with the National Park Service, Beaufort History Museum, historical and perservation groups to promote the Beaufort story and its rich historical and architectural heritage._03631902-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 7.4National Park ServiceBeaufort History MuseumHistorical GroupsPerservation Groups_84487d8a-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_45[To be determined]Growth & Natural ResourcesManage Growth & Protect Natural Resources_03631aba-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea008To maintain the City’s authenticity and attractiveness, while accommodating future growth and preparing for climate related challenges, the City will evaluate environmental, municipal, and private constraints on growth; will identify commercial and residential areas requiring immediate attention; and will promote balanced growth through infill._844880c8-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_46[To be determined]Growth BoundariesManage Northern Regional Plan growth boundaries._03631c54-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 8.1_84488316-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_47[To be determined]InfillManage and encourage infill development_03631df8-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea009_84488550-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_48[To be determined]IncentivesPromote infill incentives._2d2be558-ee50-11ec-8017-98880e83ea00Initiative 9.1Progress Measure 9.1Inventory_8448879e-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_49Marketable inventory of potential infill assets.StatusMarketable[To be determined]Preservation ManualUpdate the Beaufort Preservation Manual from 1979, known as the Milner Report._2d2be7c4-ee50-11ec-8017-98880e83ea00Initiative 9.2Progress Measure 9.2Report_844889e2-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_50Report approved by Historic District Review Board and City Council and put on website in searchable form.StatusPublished & Searchable[To be determined]SurveyUpdate the survey of above-ground structures in the Historic District that are in the National Register._2d2be986-ee50-11ec-8017-98880e83ea00Initiative 9.3Progress Measure 9.3Survey_84488c30-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_51Survey approved by HRB and City Council.StatusApproved[To be determined]AnnexationManage annexation_03631fd8-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea0010_84488e7e-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_52[To be determined]ParcelsFocus annexation efforts on parcels surrounded by city limits and contingent properties in Tax District 100._2d2bebf2-ee50-11ec-8017-98880e83ea00Initiative 10.1Progress Measure 10.1PetitionsNumber_844890e0-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_53Number of successful annexation petitions.StatusSuccessful[To be determined]ServicesExpand delivery of services within the growth boundaries of the City._2d2bed96-ee50-11ec-8017-98880e83ea00Initiative 10.2Progress Measure 10.2Service_84489338-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_54Measuring service in growth areas.StatusMeasured[To be determined]Sea-Level RisePlan for sea-level rise_0363219a-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea0011_844895a4-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_55[To be determined]Disincentives & FundingDiscourage development in hazard zones and seek funding for resiliency planning with the Army Corps of Engineers and other partners._2d2bef26-ee50-11ec-8017-98880e83ea00Initiative 11.1Army Corps of EngineersProgress Measure 11.1Funding_84489806-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_56Begin funding process with Army Corps of Engineers.StatusInitiated[To be determined]EngagementEngage community and other stakeholders in discussion, plans and actions related to sea-level rise._2d2bf0d4-ee50-11ec-8017-98880e83ea00Initiative 11.2Progress Measure 11.2Engagement Strategy_84489a7c-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_57Develop communications strategy for engagement.StatusDeveloped[To be determined]MitigationDevelop mitigation and implementation strategies. _2d2bf26e-ee50-11ec-8017-98880e83ea00Initiative 11.3_84489cf2-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_58[To be determined]Organizational ExcellenceProvide a transparent, efficient organization_03632348-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00To provide a transparent, efficient organization, the City will engage its citizens and community and business stakeholders, will integrate technologies which enhance the execution of City functions, will staff the organization with highly qualified personnel, and will provide municipal education opportunities for boards, commissions and citizens.EngagementEngage community stakeholders_03632596-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea0012_84489f72-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_59[To be determined]Training & EducationEstablish separate training and education programs for board and commission members and citizens._0363273a-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 12.1Create recruiting programs to build diversity in membership.Progress Measure 2.1.1Board Members TrainedNumber_8448a1e8-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_60Number of board members who have completed training.StatusTrained[To be determined]Progress Measure 2.1.2Citizens Academy_8448a47c-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_61Establish Citizens Academy.StatusEstablished[To be determined]Social MediaContinue to build social media presence, increase distribution of monthly newletter, and increase subscriptions to Notify Me._036328e8-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 12.2Progress Measure 12.2SubscriptionsNumber_8448a7ec-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_62Increase number of newsletter subscriptions and Facebook engagements year over year.StatusIncreasedUnspecifiedBaseline0[To be determined]SurveysIncrease use of surveys to gather more input from community on important ssues._03632aaa-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 12.3_8448aa94-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_63[To be determined]OperationsTransparency in City operations_03632c4e-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea0013_8448ad32-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_64[To be determined]Live StreamingContinue live-streaming of all boards, commissions, and public meetings; encourage public comment through Zoom, Facebook, email, and traditional means._03632dfc-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 13.1_8448afd0-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_65[To be determined]Digital DashboardDevelop a digital dashboard to show progress on City initiatives._03632fd2-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 13.2Progress Measure 13.2 Dashboard_8448b278-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_66Develop a digital dashboard linked to strategic plan to show progress on initiatives.StatusDeveloped[To be determined]FinancesPromote availability of financial transparency tool._03633180-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 13.3_8448b520-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_67[To be determined]Project DashboardCreate a community and economic development dashboard for proposed and current projects._03633342-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 13.4_8448b7d2-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_68[To be determined]ServicesProvide responsive, efficient and innovative services_03633518-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea0014_8448ba84-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_69[To be determined]WorkforceRecruit and retain a diverse, educated, and high-performing workforce._036337ca-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 14.1Progress Measure 14.1.1Diversity Strategy_8448bdae-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_70Develop diversity strategy ...StatusDeveloped[To be determined]Progress Measure 14.1.2Employee Diversity_8448c092-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_71Measure results of the diversity strategy in employment.StatusMeasured[To be determined]Customer ServiceEstablish customer service training for new hires._03633996-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 14.2_8448c34e-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_72[To be determined]Regional ServicesContinue to find ways to make operations more efficient by sharing in regional services, such as fire, building inspections, code enforcement, etc._03633b80-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 14.3Progress Measure 14.3PartnershipsNumber_8448c61e-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_73New partnerships.StatusIncreasedUnspecifiedStatusBaseline0[To be determined]Finance, Infrastructure & PlanningSustainability in finance, infrastructure, and planning_03633d4c-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea0015_8448c8e4-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_74[To be determined]TaxationAdvocate for a change in state legislation concerning the local government fund, changes in Act 388 to allow for local autonomy in taxing, and support the addition of Local Option Sales Tax in Beaufort County._03633f0e-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 15.1Beaufort CountySouth Carolina LegislatureProgress Measure 15.1Local Options_8448cbf0-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_75Passage of Local Options Sales Tax.StatusEnacted[To be determined]BudgetInclude Strategic Plan in annual budget document._036340e4-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 15.2_8448cfa6-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_76[To be determined]Capital PurchasesTie all capital purchases to identified initiatives in Strategic Plan._036342b0-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 15.3_8448d29e-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_77[To be determined]PaymentsIncrease efficiency in online payment receipt and processing._03634472-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 15.4_8448d582-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_78[To be determined]Project DataCapture data connected to projects in one place._03634648-edf2-11ec-b549-4eb4fd82ea00Initiative 15.5Progress Measure 15.5Storyboarding_8448d870-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00PLACEHOLDER_79Explore use of OpenGov storyboarding to illustrate projectsStatusExplored[To be determined]_8448db54-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea002021-01-012023-12-312022-06-17https://www.cityofbeaufort.org/DocumentCenter/View/6506/Beaufort-Strategic-Plan_2021_LATEST_FINAL_8448de4c-ee6c-11ec-9a71-759f1383ea00OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net