Author: Carolyn Brown

TOWN OF LONGBOAT KEY
FY25 - FY26 STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES

Premiere Community, Exceptional Service

GOALS

INITIATIVES

COMMUNITY CHARACTER
Protect the premiere quality and character of LBK through proactive planning and enforcement of the Town codes.

FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY
Maintain a healthy financial environment by balancing needs and project initiatives with affordability.

 Coordinate with Sarasota County to design and construct a public library on the south parcel at Town Center. Evaluate Parking. (FY26)
 Ensure MPO and FDOT funding for PD&E for Complete Streets Corridor Plan (FY26)
Complete 3D Modeling of all structures within the town and market as built certification program (FY25)
Initiate phased implementation of Comprehensive Plan identified Land Development Code changes and initiatives (FY25)
Work with Manatee County to establish a water ferry landing site concurrent with improvments/replacement of the Town dock (FY25-FY26)
 Finalize funding methodology and begin assessments of canals maintenance program, including advancement of sea grass mitigation area (FY25)
 With Grants Coordinator, continue to seek grants, State and Federal appropriations to offset costs for a 1300 sq ft addition to PD, subaqueous wastewater line and flood mitigation/resiliency improvements as part of the Comprehensive Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan (FY25)
 Increase funding for Town roadway resurfacing
 Seek additional financial partnership opportunities with both Manatee and Sarasota County (ongoing)
Seek GFOA Budget for FY25 and ACFR Financial Excellence Awards(FY24)
Meet or exceed Fund Balance Policy Guidelines (FY25)
Be fiscally responsible and data driven in tax rate and budget recommendations (ongoing)
Long-term financing of major utility projects (FY25/FY26)

 Denotes Top Commission Priority

ENVIRONMENTAL / RESILIENCY
Adopt strategies, reduce exposure and mitigate impacts to our natural resources. Reduce risk and retain or improve physical and environmental assets.

 Advance flood mitigation resiliency design(s) (FY25)
 Complete final design and begin construction of the subaqueous wastewater forcemain project (FY25)
 Progress design & permitting of structural solution to Gulfside Road Beach Front (FY25)
Respond to and comply with FDEP Consent Order requirements (FY24)
Enhance resiliency of Town Hall through Town Hall Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (Roof & Window Hardening + Permanent Generator)(FY25)
Pursue partnership with the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program for an environmental project on the island (FY24)
Identify existing vehicles in fleet for hybrid replacement (short-term). Continue to evaluate possible EV replacement including chargers (long-term) (FY24)
Perform an energy audit of Town facilities (FY25)
Evaluate Fertilizer Management Ordinance for potential updates (FY 25).
Incorporate Environmental Action Plan (Maxtrix) tasks (FY25)
Aerial Mapping of Mangroves (FY25)
 Final closeout of underground project (FY24)
 Complete Broadway roundabout complete street re-design (FY24). Secure additional funding for construction (FY25)
Complete construction of Country Club Shores AC pipe replacement Phases 1 & 2. Begin construction Phases 3 & 4 (FY25)
Initiate construction project for Country Club Shores turn lane (FY24)
Recommend priorities associated with Barrier Island Traffic Study (BITS) implementation and off island traffic congestion reduction (Ongoing)
Expand smart City solutions (iOT) that add value to the Town and enhance self-service to the community (FY25)
Design and replace Town entrance signs on N and S ends with digital (FY25)
Implement backlit street name signs and additional GMD light poles (FY25)
Advocate for post-construction monitoring of the US41 Gulfstream round-about (and other roundabouts FY25)

INFRASTRUCTURE
Provide functional, sustainable and aesthetically pleasing infrastructure through quality maintenance and enhancement of physical and technological infrastructure and services in a fiscally prudent manner.

SERVICES
Balance services to both available resources and public expectation while embracing a culture of outstanding service to an engaged community.

 Implementation of new online-oriented Building Permitting/Code Enforcement software program (FY25)
 2025 Revised Annual Citizen Survey (FY25)
Annual recognition of Advisory Boards and Volunteers— (FY25)
Code Enforcement Accreditation (FY25)
Implement Sarasota County CAD System for Fire and Police (ongoing, as County finalizes) (FY25)
Police RE-Accreditation (FY27)
Submit application for the Florida Governor’s Sterling Award (FY26)
Finalize Communications Plan and budget (FY25)
Finalize Fee Schedule for Town Center (FY25)
Town Performance Indicators/ Public Facing Dashboard (FY25)
Website Re-Design (FY25)
Evaluation of future space needs (FY25)
Implement a public facing GIS tool (FY25)

GOALS

INITIATIVES

WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE

Revised: April 16, 2024