TOWNSHIP OF RAMARA. Corporate Strategic Plan Update. November 21, Presented by:

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1 TOWNSHIP OF RAMARA Corporate Strategic Plan Update November 21, 2016 Presented by: 1

2 Agenda Introductions What is the purpose of a corporate strategic plan? Review of current strategic plan Vision for the updated plan Process and timeline Stakeholder engagement and public input process Summary of document review and environmental scan Next steps 2

3 What is the purpose of strategic planning? Strategic planning is more than good business. It s good practice. If done correctly, if has the power to transform today s vision into tomorrow s realities. Strategic Planning helps your local government realize its long-term vision by setting up goals and objectives in a systematic, incremental manner. Simply put, it makes you take a look at what s going on today, where you want to be tomorrow and which steps you will need to take it there. - Thomas DiNapoli, Local Government Management Guide 3

4 Why is a strong corporate strategic plan important for your community? Establishes priorities/goals for Council Identifies specific projects to enable Council to meet goals Prioritizes projects 4

5 Opportunities and Success What is special and unique about the Township of Ramara? What opportunities should the Township be exploring? What challenges is the Township facing? What does success look like from this process? 5

6 Current Strategic Plan Proud History Progressive Future Created in 2002; updated to include climate change in 2011 Questions to consider: What do you like about this strategic plan? How could this plan be improved? Are the 10 issues listed still relevant to this community? How can these issues be re-framed as priorities with clear outcomes? 6

7 Our Vision A community of people, permanent and seasonal, rural and urban living in harmony and contributing to keeping Ramara as a country setting. We shall have regard for: our natural heritage including our beaches, lakes, waterways, wetlands, and woodlands; our cultural heritage; our natural resources including aggregate, agricultural, recreation and water; and our lifestyle including rural, settlement and shoreline communities and employment areas, all of which are worthy of preservation and conservation. 7

8 Our Mission Ramara Council will provide guidance through its Official Plan, policies, budget process and service delivery to assist and help direct all stakeholders in a way that the community may achieve this Vision by working cooperatively. Our Vision will remain foremost in our minds as we provide services for our community and plan for growth. 8

9 Current Strategic Issues Agricultural Industry Climate Change Community Harmony Economic Development Municipal Services Quality of Air Quality of Life Safety and Security Sustainability Water Quality in our Lakes and Rivers 9

10 Priorities / Goals Agricultural Industry Climate Change Community Harmony Economic Development Municipal Services Quality of Air Quality of Life Lifestyle of Township Residents Safety and Security Sustainability Water Quality in our Lakes and Rivers Water Quality Protection of Natural Heritage Features 10

11 Discussion Questions What do you like about this strategic plan? How could this plan be improved? Are the vision and mission still relevant to this community? Are the 10 issues listed still relevant to this community? What needs to stay? What s missing? 11

12 Progress to date and stakeholder engagement A thorough review of relevant documents and resources has been conducted An environmental scan of issues relevant to the Township of Ramara has been conducted Draft versions of both of these documents will be shared with the Township for review and some of the key highlights will be shared today An online survey for ratepayers/business owners/community organizations is ready for approval and subsequent distribution Key informant interviews (10-15) will be conducted over the next two weeks 12

13 Next Steps and Timeline Month Mid Nov Mid Dec December Early January January Early February Mid February March / April Task Stakeholder Consultation Develop Projects / Action Items with Staff Council / Staff Workshop to review Projects and Action Items Draft Strategic Plan Review Strategic Plan with Staff and Council Release Draft Plan for Public Comment Adopt Strategic Plan 13

14 QUESTIONS? Presented by: 14