CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Review the draft 2027-2031 Priorities Plan and direct staff to open a public comment period from November 6 - December 11, 2026
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DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
SUBMITTED BY: Marcie Schatz, Assistant to the City Manager
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:
The Municipal Code outlines the powers and functions of the City Council which include,
“Fulfill the City's vision by setting the strategic plan and developing annual goals.”
Establishing a Priorities Plan and associated goals sets the direction for the City for the next three to five years. Through regular meetings and the budget process, the City Council retains control over the approval of projects and initiatives associated with the priorities. The value of planning includes:
Established priorities and associated goals focus resources. If everything is a priority, or priorities constantly change, the City struggles to bring projects to completion.
Established priorities and goals strengthen alignment between the City Council, organization, and the community.
The City is accountable to the community to regularly share the status and progress on the priorities and goals.
Previous Plans
In 2021, the City created the Bridge to 2023 Priorities Plan to ensure that the organizational focus aligned with community priorities. Staff provided regular updates on the Plan and the priorities served as the foundation for annual budget discussions and helped guide the direction of organization.
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In 2023, the City used the community survey results to build upon previous efforts and create the 2024-2026 Priorities Plan, Naperville 2027: Investing in Our Community, which was approved by the City Council on June 18, 2024. The Plan prioritized future improvements in areas of highest value and importance to the residents and outlined five priority areas of focus for the City: Utilities, Safety, Economy, Mobility, and Natural Environment/Communi...
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