City Manager's Annual Report 2017 | A Year In Review | Page 6

6 | 1. STRATEGIC PLAN T R A N S P A R E N C Y The City Council’s adoption of its Strategic Plan provided the roadmap for City staff to follow throughout 2017. The Strategic Plan spells out the Council’s mission and vision for Port St. Lucie. Almost everything staff does relates in some way to the Plan’s seven goals. The City Manager this year took steps to keep not only Council but all City residents informed about how staff is working to meet these important goals. Action steps and timelines were identified for each objective in the plan, and a Strategic Plan Coordinator was hired. The Strategic Plan Coordinator position works with all departments and staff champions to ensure that objectives are measurable and achieved. MISSION is to provide Exceptional Municipal Services that are Responsive to our Community while Planning for Smart and Balanced Growth that is managed in a Financially Responsible Manner VISION Port St Lucie has Great Neighborhoods; excellent Educational Opportunities for lifelong learning; a Diverse Local Economy and Employment options; Convenient Transportation; unique Natural Resources including the St. Lucie River; and Leisure Opportunities for an Active Lifestyle. Port St. Lucie is a Safe, Beautiful, and Prosperous City for All People –Your Hometown.