Onto Decatur Strategic Plan goals 10 & 11.  Most of Goal 10 is a “continuation” of things the city is already doing.  However, there’s a task in here that calls for the evaluation of the homestead exemption and another under Goal 11 that calls for integrating more art into public spaces, which sounds interesting.

Goal 10: Continue to provide quality services within fiscal limits acceptable to the community

Task 10A Pursue energy saving options and long-term sustainability policies to reduce the cost of providing services.

Task 10B Continue to access grant funding opportunities to pay for capital projects, support strategic goals, and improve quality of life.

Task 10C Use the budget process to assure the most cost effective use of city resources.

Task 10D Evaluate homestead exemptions, including their effect on residential tax burden and city’s ability to provide services.

Goal 11: Assure the efficient use and coordination of all community facilities by strengthening public-private partnerships

Task 11A Create facility committees as needed to work with community institutions to identify opportunities for shared use of public facilities, to allow for more efficient use of these facilities, and to make certain that existing partnerships like the athletic facilities partnership meet regularly to accomplish this goal.

Task 11B Incorporate multi-use rooms into as many city-owned buildings as possible to provide for flexible community use opportunities.

Task 11C Convene an annual forum for non-profit, public, religious, and institutional organizations to share ideas, resources, and strategies to meet the strategic goals of the community.

Task 11D Integrate art into public facilities, such as sidewalks or new buildings, in partnership with local schools, the Arts Alliance and local artists.