City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: FEBRUARY 19, 2020
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARK B. JINKS, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Discussion of the Draft FY 2021 Interdepartmental Long-Range Planning Work Program.
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ISSUE: What planning work priorities should be established for FY 2021 and beyond?
RECOMMENDATION: Provide guidance on planning priorities for FY 2021 and beyond.
BACKGROUND: Each year, the City departments and agencies engage in long-range planning and plan implementation jointly prepare an Interdepartmental Long-Range Planning Work Program for the upcoming fiscal year and beyond. The work program includes new plans scheduled to begin, the completion of plans and studies underway, and implementation of previously approved plans.
A draft work program is presented for preliminary Planning Commission and City Council feedback and guidance early in the calendar year to help inform development of the City Manager's Proposed Operating Budget. A final work program will be docketed for City Council adoption in May. This annual review process ensures coordination of work, staffing and financial resources, and the opportunity for Planning Commission and City Council to ensure alignment of proposed planning work across departments with the City's Strategic Plan, including the themes for Distinctive and Vibrant Neighborhoods, Inclusive City, Multimodal Transportation, Environmental Sustainability, Thriving Children and Youth, Strong Economy, Healthy Residents, Flourishing Arts, Culture and Recreation, and Safe and Resilient Community.
DISCUSSION: The FY 2020 work program was adopted by City Council in May 2019, with revisions adopted by City Council in October 2019. Given the limited time that has passed since the revisions were adopted, the draft FY 2021 Interdepartmental Long-Range Planning Work Program (Attachment...
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