We understand the need to provide efficient and timely customer service and to ensure comprehensive, reliable and sustainable supporting infrastructure in order to help tackle the challenges facing the Town and ensure we are best prepared for future challenges.
GOAL D: Operate the Town efficiently and effectively
Objective: To take a leadership role in supporting strategic and collaborative community development and ensure fiscal responsibility in maintaining the Town’s assets
Survey respondents identified the following priorities for action:
- Difficult road system
- Lack of wayfinding
- Lack of funds
- Need to plan for climate change/sea level rise
- Limited available land for development
- Historic Building listings presents constraints
- Badly maintained sidewalk
- Delivery parking needs addressing
- Ad hoc street parking needs addressing
- TCD-related constraints e.g. for minibuses
- Flooding
- More public restrooms are needed
Key opportunities identified:
- New water/wastewater infrastructure being installed
- Access to technology/wifi about town
- Participate fully in current review of World Heritage Plan and ensure integration with Strategic Action Plan for Town
- UNESCO World Heritage Status
KEY ACTIONS:
D1. Develop a sustainable Asset Management Program
D2. Enhance and put to highest and best uses, existing public spaces
D3. Enhance and put to highest and best uses, existing CStG buildings
D4. Develop/update/enforce Town bylaws, policies and plans
D5. Maintain a positive work environment for Council and Corporation staff
D6. Develop and strengthen partnerships with Government and NGO community
D7. Identify and meet the needs of the Town's citizens in a manner compatible with the Town's ability to pay
D8. Examine existing and establish fiscal policies that promote the financial health of the town
