1. City of Cocoa Strategic Plan Economic Development Committee

2. Strategic Issues
Crime - How will the City continue to reduce crimes against persons and property to provide an environment where every citizen, business, and visitor feels safe?
Image- How will the City improve its image, physically and emotionally?
Economic Development - How will the City increase its economic position within the Space Coast region to be more competitive in retaining and attracting private capital investment, businesses and jobs?
Employees - How will the City work to retain a qualified workforce and prepare itself for the retirement of long-tenured employees, especially in organizationally critical positions?
Fiscal Sustainability - How will the City develop a financially sustainable revenue base and control expenses to support the delivery of high quality municipal services?
Community Development (Redevelopment of the City’s Core) - How will the City raise the quality of life for all its residents, especially those most vulnerable and disadvantaged?
Public Safety - How will the City ensure that public safety resources are strategically allocated to provide the most effective and efficient delivery of public services?
Civic Engagement- How will the City foster citizen engagement, especially for those underserved and disadvantaged?

3. Potential Issues/Topics
Economic Development
“How will the City increase its economic position within the Space Coast region to be more competitive in retaining and attracting private capital investment, businesses and jobs?”
Potential Issues/Topics
Addressing the Supply and Quality of Available Facilities for Commercial and Industrial
Assuring utilities are available to sites within City limits
Mitigating blight
Fostering partnerships with owners and developers
Code Enforcement, helping or hindering?
Collaboration with industry leaders to help identify and address barriers and challenges
Fostering a Skilled Workforce: From the School Board to the Board of Directors
Mitigating challenges to business start-ups and expansions
Innovative and Relevant Incentive and Grant Programs
Parking in Cocoa Village: Cocoa Waterfront Master Plan
Supply & Demand: Identifying & Growing Niche Markets

4. TOPIC: Thursday, February 19
Addressing the Supply and Quality of Available Facilities for Commercial and Industrial
Assuring utilities are available to sites within City limits
Mitigating blight
Fostering partnerships with owners and developers
Code Enforcement, helping or hindering?

5. Available Comm & Industrial Properties

6. Utilities Map (example)

7. Strategic Plan Timeline
Date
Process
December 2014 – January 2015
Committee Members Confirmed
Initial Committee Meeting
January – May 2015
Committee Meetings
May – July 2015
Committee Issue Drafting
City Council Update(s)
July – August 2015
Community Meeting(s)
Plan Adoption/Implementation
Questions/Discussion