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Home My WebLink AboutComp Plan 2018 Update Approved VersionCity of LA PORTE Texas 2018 Comprehensive Plan Five-Year Update Adopted 2018 INTRODUCTION Acknowledgments Mayor and CouncilCity Staff Mayor, Louis R.RigbyCity Manager, CorbyAlexander At-Large A, John P.ZemanekAssistant City Manager, JasonWeeks At-Large B, DottieKaminskiDirector of Planning, RichardMancilla Council Person, District 1, DannyEarpCity Planner, IanClowes Council Person, District 2, ChuckEngelkenDirector of Public Works, DonPennell Council Person, District 3, DarylLeonardPolice Chief, KenithAdcox Council Person, District 4, KristinMartinDirector of Parks and Rec., RosalynEpting Council Person, District 5, JayMartinEmergency Mgmt. Coord., KristinGauthier Council Person, District 6, NancyOjedaGIS Manager, AbrinBrooks City Engineer, LorenzoWingate Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman, HalLawler PlanConsultantKendigKeast At-Large A, WyattSmith Collaborative At-Large B, NickBarrera Bret Keast, AICP,Owner/CEO District 1, TreyKendrick Gary Mitchell, AICP,President District 2, RichardWarren Luis Nunez, ProjectManager District 3, HelenLaCour Meredith Dang, AICP, District 4, MarkFollis SeniorAssociate District 5, Lou AnnMartin Janis Burall AICP, SeniorAssociate District 6, ChristinaTschappatt Hanna James, GraphicDesigner 2|LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlan5-YearUpdate INTRODUCTION Table of Contents Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 4 By the numbers ......................................................................................................................... 7 High Priority Implementation Action Status Summaries ......................................................14 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................39 LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlan5-YearUpdate|3 INTRODUCTION Executive Summary The 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update and Progress Report is a 5-year update to the City of La 2012 Comprehensive Plan. This update provides guidance on moving forward with high priority action items identified in the 2012 plan, confirms new planning and study efforts and capital improvements completed since 2012, and through the Progress Report, provides anim- plementation status summary as well as a new prioritization of the 2012 implementation actions. The 2018 Update and Progress Report were a City of La Porte Department led effort. City De- partment heads met in December 2017 to evaluate and prioritize the 2012 high priority implementation actions and provide feedback on the status of current and completed actions, projects, plans, and initiatives. The Plan Update process provided an opportunity for all depart- ments to meet together to discuss the importance of the Comprehensive Plan for the City of La Porte and to weigh-in on future priorities. As this interim Plan Update did not revise the 2012 Comprehensive text, data, or other underlying items, the planning process did not include a full-scale public engagement effort. A major Plan amendment, such as occurred in 2012, should be undertaken with the aim of an adopted updated Comprehensive Plan in 2022, ten years after the last major update. Such an update should include extensive public engage- ment to ensure the updated vision, goals, and priorities reflect the desires of the community. The results of the Comprehensive Plan Progress Report show that significant progress has been Photo: December 2017 City Department Head Meeting made by the City of La Porte toward implemen- tation of the 2012 high priority action items, with 12of the 16 items either completed or in progress. Of those items that have not yet been started the most common reason was staff vacancies in key positions. The Progress Report results include a re-prioritization of the high pri- ority action items, based on Department Head input as well as Planning and Zoning Commission and a Public Open House held in March 2018. 4|LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlan5-YearUpdate INTRODUCTION Highest Priority Actions2018 Rank Infrastructure Improvements1 (tie) Drainage Improvements1 (tie) Neighborhood Improvement Program2 (tie) Strategic Downtown Improvements2 (tie) Public Safety Improvements3 Business Retention and Expansion Program4 (tie) Business Incubator4 (tie) Safe Sidewalks Program5 Strategic Corridors Program6 Park and Trail System Improvements7 Increasing Sustainability8 Coordinated Tourism Strategy9 Market Retail Analysis10 Streamline Permitting11 Unified Development Code/ Modification of 12 Regulatory Provisions The La Porte 2030 Comprehensive Plan is a 20-year master plan intended to serve asan official public document, adopted by the City Council, to guide policy decisions relating to the physical and economic development of the community. In general, the plan indicates how the community desires to develop and redevelop over the course of the next twenty years. The original version of the comprehensive plan was adopted in 1984 after extensive community involvement. Since that time, City Council and staff have been implementing that plan as intended. Even good plan- ning, however, needs to be updated. To ensure the plan continued to represent the future of the community envisioned in 2001, the plan recommended updates at a minimum of five-year intervals. In 2005, City staff evaluated the plan to update the goals and objectives, reflect prog- ress and accomplishments, identify goals that required attention or deletion, and to recommend any additional goals that were needed to better achieve the 2001 community vision. In 2012, 10 years into the implementation of the plan, City Council approved a second revision to the plan. The 2012 revision is more comprehensive in nature and includes an updated community vision to ensure that the City is still moving towards a future that represents the desires, needs, and aspirations of the community. LaPorte TX2018Comprehensive Plan 5-Year Update | INTRODUCTION 2018 5-Year Comprehensive Plan Update This update to the 2012 Comprehensive Plan isan opportunity to revisit the 2012 Plan and pro- vide guidance on moving forward with high priority action items identified in the Plan. This up- date seeks to: confirm any new or revised goals, initiatives, policies, and strategic project priorities; confirm any planning or study efforts completed since the 2012 Plan, provide the status of initiatives since the 2012 Plan, with emphasis on those projects that still need tobe completed identify completed projects and items accomplished, summarizing plan implementation progress and success. This update is not intended tobe a full revision of the plan and as such does not include revisions to the data and inputs of the 2012 plan. The update is intended to be an opportunity to bring the 2012 Comprehensive Plan back to the forefront for City Departments and staff, making them aware of the Plan, its contents, and its progress. The five-year period from 2012-2017 did bring changes and significant happenings to the City of La Porte. The following pages present milestones, accomplishments, and highlight data for the five years (2012-2017) that have passed since the 2012 Comprehensive Plan. 6|LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlan5-YearUpdate BY THE NUMBERS 125 Birthday the City of La Porte celebrated in 2017highlightingtherichhistoryand heritage of the La Porte community. The 125th anniversary celebration events included a parade,aconcertseriesfeaturing ClayWalker, a rodeo, a gala, and more. The events garnered local and regional media coverage for theCity. 471 Number of homes estimated damaged by HurricaneHarveyinLaPorteinAugust2017. The resilience of the La Porte community shone through during the aftermath of Harvey. #LaPorteStrong. LaPorte TX2018Comprehensive Plan 5-Year Update BY THE NUMBERS 32 Number of dog runs at the new City of La Porte Animal shelter opened in 2014. 2 Number of new Splash Pads opened since 2012(NorthsideandFairmontSpray Parks). 8|LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlan5-YearUpdate BY THE NUMBERS $10,091,771 Fiscal Year 2017 budget increase over the previousyear,representinga12%increase. Alargeportionofthatincreaseisrelatedto capitalimprovements. 10 City wide geocaches hidden at the newest La Porte street festival that debuted in LaPorte TX2018Comprehensive Plan 5-Year Update | BY THE NUMBERS 50% Percent of the trail system envisioned in -Pedestrian Trail Mater Plan completed, including major east- west connector along Fairmont Parkway. 12 Numberoftopfinalistsinthe2016 of the Awards that the La Porte Water ToweronFairmontParkwaywas honoredin. The$875,000projectdepictsLa (Photo: Courtesy Of Tnemec Company, Inc.) 10|LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlan5-Year BY THE NUMBERS 130 490,387 Number of new commercial permits issued Square feet of estimated retail demand from 2013-2017, representing a valuation of documentedinthe2013RetailAnalysisand over $183.5 million. During the same time MerchandisingPlan. period 309 residential permits were issued, representing a valuation of over $55.5 million. LaPorte2018ComprehensivePlan5-YearUpdate|11 BY THE NUMBERS 12|LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlan5-YearUpdate BY THE NUMBERS 2018 Assessed Property Values The map shows the assessed property values of parcels within the City of La Porte, current asof January 2018. As can be seen on the map, there is a wide range of property values within the city, ranging from less than $10,000 up to $60,000,000. The City tracks these values as they change over time and this information can be used to inform planning and economic development efforts. LaPorte2018ComprehensivePlan5-YearUpdate|13 HIGH PRIORITY IMPLEMENTATION ACTION STATUS SUMMARIES ThefollowingactionitemswereidentifiedashighprioritiesfortheCityofLaPorteinthe2012Comprehensive PlanUpdate.Aspartofthe20185-yearComprehensivePlanProgressReport,CityDepartmentsmetinDecem- ber2017toevaluateprogresstowardsachievingthesehighpriorityactions.Therankingswerealsoevaluated bythePlanningandZoningCommissionandthroughaPublicOpenHouseheldinMarch2018. Highest Priority Actions2012 Rank2018 RankOverall Status Streamlined Permitting 111Complete Process Public Safety Improve- 23In progress ments Neighborhood Improve- 32 (tie)In progress ment Program Business Retention and 44 (tie)In progress Expansion Program Park and Trail System Im- 57In progress provements Market Retail Analysis610Complete Infrastructure Improve- 71 (tie)In progress ments Unified Development Code/ Modification of Regulatory 812Not started Provisions Downtown Master Plan92 (tie)Not started Drainage Improvements101 (tie)In progress Coordinated Tourism Strat- 119Not started egy Business Parks12RemoveComplete Business Incubator134 (tie)Not started Safe Sidewalks Program145In progress Increasing Sustainability158In progress Strategic Corridors Program166In progress For each high priority action departments answered the following: oHasthisactionbeenachieved(orportionsofthisaction)? oIf yes, whichcomponents? oIfno,whatdoyouseeasthemainreasonswhy?(mayincludebutnotlimitedto:funding, lackofauthority,politicalorpublicwill,lackoftime,knowhowtoachieve) oDoyouseethisactionbeingachievedinthenext5years?Ifno,whynot(mayincludebut notlimitedto:nolongerapriority,nofunding,lackofpoliticalorpublicwill)Ifyes,what is the timing forcompletion? The results of this exercise are summarized in the charts beginning on page 20. 14|LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlanProgressReport HIGH PRIORITY IMPLEMENTATION ACTION STATUS SUMMARIES Aspartoftheplanupdate,CityDepartmentsalsoidentifiedplansthathavebeencompletedbytheCityofLa Portesince2012,orthatareongoing.Thefollowingplans/studieswereidentified: LaPorteMunicipalAirportBusinessPlan,completed2017 HazMatCommodityFlowStudyandRMP Hazard MitigationPlan ParkandRecreationMasterPlan(tobeginin2018) DesignGuidelinesforGC,NC,andBIDistricts(2014) Northside Neighborhood Plan (2012Update) WestLomaxAreaSanitarySewerFeasibilityStudy Citywide Street ConditionAssessment Pine Bluff DrainagePER Coupland Drive DrainageAssessment N. 6th Street DrainageAssessment Update2009WaterMasterPlan(tobeginin2018) Airport DrainageAssessment F 101 DrainageAssessment Initiatives Capital Project Priorities Identified by City Departments: Expansion of fitnesscenter Renovation of wave pool(2018) Renovation of Northwest Pool(2018) Sidewalks WestLomaxAreaSanitarySewerReplacementandLiftStationElimination-Design AnnualContractsAsphaltStreetRepairsConcreteStreetRepairs-Construction PineBluff-Street,DrainageandUtilitiesDesignandConstruction CouplandDriveDrainage-DesignandConstruction SomertonPavementandWaterlineReplacement Hillridge Pump StationConstruction LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlanProgressReport|15 HIGH PRIORITY IMPLEMENTATION ACTION STATUS SUMMARIES Evaluating Existing Studies for Impacts and Overlap to Comprehensive Plan AsplansandstudiesarecompletedbyCityDepartmentsintheCityofLaPorte,suchasthoseidentifiedinDe- cember2017inthelistabove,theyshouldbeevaluatedforanypotentialimpactstoitemsintheComprehen- sivePlan.Asanexample,theLaPorteMunicipalAirportBusinessPlan,completedin2017,hasthefollowing relationship to Comprehensive Planelements: oRecommendsfuturemasterplansorairportlandusecompatibilitystudies. oIdentifiesareaforimprovementthatoverlapwithcomprehensiveplanactions/prior- ities,including: Drainage infrastructureimprovements Airport CapitalImprovements Economic Development: Analyzes the economic advantage the Airport pro- vides the City of LaPorte Landdevelopment:Acresavailablefordevelopmenttosupportaviationand other commercialuses. ThenewhighpriorityrankingsfortheCityofLaPortetofocusonintheupcomingyearsareas follows: Highest Priority Actions2018 Rank Infrastructure Improvements1 (tie) Draingage Improvements1 (tie) Neighborhood Improvement Program2 (tie) Strategic Downtown Improvements2 (tie) Public Safety Improvements3 Business Retention and Expansion Program4 (tie) Business Incubator4 (tie) Safe Sidewalks Program5 Strategic Corridors Program6 Park and Trail System Improvements7 Increasing Sustainability8 Coordinated Tourism Strategy9 Market Retail Analysis10 Streamline Permitting11 Unified Development Code/ Modification of Regulatory 12 Provisions 16|LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlanProgressReport HIGH PRIORITY IMPLEMENTATION ACTION STATUS SUMMARIES ThehighestpriorityactionitemchartsprovideproposedimplementationactionstepsfortheCityofLaPorteto undertaketoadvanceeachitem.Therearefiveplanimplementationmethods,withthecorrespondingmethod identified for each actionstep. LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlanProgressReport|17 HIGH PRIORITY IMPLEMENTATION ACTION STATUS SUMMARIES Capital Investments TheCityofLaPorteusesafive-yearCapitalImprovementProgram,orCIP,toidentifyandbudgetfortick- project,especiallythosethatmustbephasedand/orcoordinatedwithotherinitiatives.Thismayinclude streetinfrastructure,water,wastewater,anddrainageimprovements;parks,trails,andrecreationfacilitycon- structions, and upgrades; and, construction of public buildings. Anticipating and adequately budgeting for majorcapitalprojectswillbeessentialtoimplementingthehighpriorityactionsidentifiedintheComprehen- sivePlan.Likewise,decisionsregardingtheprioritizationofproposedcapitalimprovementsshouldreflectthe directionandprioritiesofthisplan. Programs and Initiatives ProgramsinvolvetheroutineactivitiesofCitydepartmentsandstaff,aswellasspecialprojectsandinitiatives theymayundertake.AspartofComprehensivePlanimplementation,thismethodmayincludeinitiatingnew oradjustingexistingCityprogramsandactivities,expandingcommunityoutreachefforts,orprovidingspecial- izedtrainingtoaccomplishapriorityobjectivemorepromptlyand/oreffectively. Regulations and Standards Giventhatprivateinvestmentdecisionsaccountforavastmajorityofaphysicalform,landdevelopment regulationsandengineeringstandardsarefundamentalforplanimplementation.Consequently,inLaPorte, regulationsanddevelopmentcriteriaandtechnicalengineeringstandardsarethebasickeystoensuringthat the form, character, and quality of development reflect the planning objectives. These codesshould advancethedesireforqualitydevelopmentoutcomeswhilerecognizingeconomicfactors.They shouldnotdelayorinterfereunnecessarilywithappropriatenewdevelopmentorredevelopmentthatiscon- sistentwithplanprinciplesanddirectives. 18|LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlanProgressReport HIGH PRIORITY IMPLEMENTATION ACTION STATUS SUMMARIES Partnerships and Coordination SomecommunityinitiativesidentifiedinthisplancannotbeaccomplishedbyLaPorteonitsown.Theymay requiredirectcoordination,intergovernmentalagreements,orfundingsupportfromotherpublicentitiesor levelsofgovernment.Additionally,theuniqueroleofpotentialprivateandnon-profitpartnerstoadvancethe actionagendashouldnotbeunderestimated.Thismayoccurthroughcooperativeefforts,vol- unteeractivities,andin-kindservices(whichcancounttowardthelocalmatchrequirementsforvariousgrant opportunities),andfrompublic/privatefinancingofcommunityimprovements. Targeted Planning/Studies VariousareaofCitygovernancerequiremoredetailedstudyandplanning,especiallyasrequiredtoqualifyfor externalfundingopportunities.Thesestudiesinvolvetargetedplanningworkatalevelofdetail thanisappropriateforcomprehensiveplanningpurposes.Assuch,somepartsofthisplanwillbeimplement- edonlyaftersomeadditionalplanningorspecialstudiesclarifynextstepsandassociatedcostsandconsider- ations. LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlanProgressReport|19 HIGH PRIORITY IMPLEMENTATION ACTION STATUS SUMMARIES PROGRESS ICON LEGEND (IMPLEMENTATION STATUS) Graphic IconMeaning 0% ƓƚƷ ǤĻƷ ƭƷğƩƷĻķ not yet started 25% ĬĻŭǒƓ begun 50% źƓ ƦƩƚŭƩĻƭƭ in progress 75% ğƌƒƚƭƷ ĭƚƒƦƌĻƷĻ almost complete 100% ğƌƒƚƭƷ ĭƚƒƦƌĻƷĻ complete 20|LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlanProgressReport HIGH PRIORITY IMPLEMENTATION ACTION STATUS SUMMARIES Streamlined Permitting ProcessStudyexistingdevelopmentprocessesandregulationstodetermineaplanof actiontoresolveissueswithoutcompromisingtheintegrityoftheprocessor enforcementofestablishedregulations.Thisalsocouldincludesuchthingsas fast-trackpermitting,assistancewithdemolitionofstructures,etc. Implementation Priority Ranking 2012Status SummaryFuture Actions Status Streamlined permitting Continue to review permitting pro- processestablished.cesstoensureitisresultingindesired Baseline comparison outcomes. #1 of La develop- ment review and per- mitting process with neighboringcommuni- tiescompleted. Priority Ranking 2018 ğƌƒƚƭƷ ĭƚƒƦƌĻƷĻ Review time for dif- ferent categories of permittingtracked. #11 Key implementation Department(s): Planning and Development Types offutureactions:Regulations andstandardsandPartnerships andcoordination Completed or in progress? Detailed components/action steps identified in 2012 Comprehensive Plan: (Y/N) Y DevelopabaselinecomparisonofLadevelopmentreviewandpermitting Y processwithneighboringcommunities(e.g.,DeerPark,Pasadena,etc.). If no such baseline comparison already exists, then the City should begin tracking Y the review time for different categories of permitting. Developashort-andlong-termactionplantoresolveissuesthatdonotcompro- misetheintegrityoftheprocessorconformitywithestablishedregulations.Rele- N vantfeedbackfromthisanalysisshouldbepresentedtothePlanningandZoning Commission and CityCouncil. LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlanProgressReport|21 HIGH PRIORITY IMPLEMENTATION ACTION STATUS SUMMARIES Public Safety ImprovementsContinue to support an excellent system of public safety services. Priority Implementation Ranking Status SummaryFuture Actions Status 2012 Continuetoreviewpersonnelneeds 3 new full-time officers addedto Police Department in 2017.including an additional DOT officer #2 Policevehiclesbeingrotated to address increased commercial every 5years. motor vehicletraffic Training being conductedvia ConductmanpowerstudyforFire Priority ğƌƒƚƭƷ ĭƚƒƦƌĻƷĻ emergency servicesdistrict. Department. Ranking NewLaPorteAnimalShelterand Continue to provide high quality 2018 AdoptionCenterfacilitycomplet- trainingopportunitiesforpersonnel. ed.Updateactionstepsbasedonnew departmentpriorities. #3 Key implementation Department(s): Police, Fire, EMS, OEM Types offutureactions:Programs/InitiativesandTargetedplanning/studies Completed or in progress? (Y/N) Detailed components/action steps identified in 2012 Comprehensive Plan: PeriodicallyreviewthePolicepersonnelneedsandhireaddition- alstafftoaccommodateincreasedcallsforserviceconcurrentwithpopulation growth. This could include: a. Full-time law enforcement officers concurrent Y withpopulationgrowth;b.Oneadditionalcrimeanalyst;c.Oneadditionaljailer per shift; and d. One additional dispatcher per shift so that Fire/EMS Depart- mentshaveadedicatedpersontakinganddispatchingtheircalls. PeriodicallyreviewtheFirepersonnelneedsandhireadditional stafftoaccommodateincreasedcallsforserviceconcurrentwithpopulation growth. This could include conducting a manpower study specifically to de-Manpower study not yet conducted. terminewhetherornotasecondfull-timefirefighteriswarrantedateachfire station. Provide adequate funding to expand the amount and quality of more cost-ef- Y fective in-house training for patrol officers and other staff. Adequatelyfundtrainingopportunitiesforfirepersonneltoimproveperson- alskillsanddepartmentalcapabilities.UtilizethenewFireTrainingOfficerto Y expandcost-effectivein-housetrainingcapabilities. Constructanewjoint6,000squarefootanimalshelterthatissufficientto Y achieve certificationrequirements. 22|LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlanProgressReport HIGH PRIORITY IMPLEMENTATION ACTION STATUS SUMMARIES Completed or in progress? (Y/N) Detailed components/action steps identified in 2012 Comprehensive Plan: Establishaformalizedreplacementandprocurementprogramforvehiclesand equipmenttokeeppacewithstate-of-the-artfirerescuetechnologyandcapa- Y bilities.Ataminimum,thisshouldincludeareplacementscheduleasfollows: Engines:20years;Laddertrucks:25years;Commandvehicles:10years. Establishaformalizedreplacementandprocurementprogramforvehiclesand equipmenttokeeppacewithstate-of-the-artlawenforcementtechnology Y and capabilities. This could include: Rotating cars every three years; Replacing laptops and software in patrol cars in a timely manner. LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlanProgressReport|23 HIGH PRIORITY IMPLEMENTATION ACTION STATUS SUMMARIES Neighborhood Improvement Developaformalizedneighborhoodimprovementprogramthatensuresthequality Programofexistingneighborhoodsaremaintainedorimprovedovertime. Priority Implementation Status SummaryFuture Actions Ranking Status 2012 Northside Neighborhood Plan Explorefunding/grantopportunitiesto developedbutnotimplemented.implement Northside Neighborhood #3 Targetedinvestmentprogram Plan. notdeveloped.Examineifotheroldercommunities Codeenforcementprogramnot should have a neighborhood plan Priority ĬĻŭǒƓ changed.developed. Ranking Examinepotentialfundingresources 2018 for communityinvestments. #2 Key implementation Department(s): Planning and Development Types offutureActions:TargetedPlanning/Studies,Programs andInitiatives Completed or in progress? Detailed components/action steps identified in 2012 Comprehensive Plan: Help older communities develop neighborhood plans, which may include elements that would normally be required for a housing grant submittal. Such a plan would highlightpotentialdevelopment/redevelopmentsites,infrastructureimprovements, Y increasedbuffering(tomitigatesuchthingsasnoisefromincreasedtrucktraffic),links to important off-site amenities,etc. A targeted program has Develop a target-area community investment program focused on all infrastructure notbeendevelopeddueto improvements(e.g.,sidewalkinstallationinadditiontorepair,drivewayculvertclean- ingandreplacement,alleyimprovements,treetrimming,parkingrestrictions,shielded lack of funding. Projects are completed as opportunities street lighting or other improved pedestrian lighting, added greenspace, improved publicstreetscape/landscapeareas,newsignage,etc.)withinat-riskneighborhoods. arisesuchaswhenastreetis This would be an expansion of the current program that provides dedicated funding re-donesidewalksareputin for sidewalk repair andmaintenance. Developaresults-basedcodeenforcementprogramtoaidincodecompliance(e.g., violationssuchasweeds,debris,andjunkvehicles)ratherthancitingnoncompliant propertyowners.Akeyelementmaybethecross-trainingofenforcementadvocacy N officersinconflictmanagement/resolutionorthecreationofusefulinformationpack- etslistingsourcesofhelpforhomeownerswhoareinviolationofCitycodes. 24|LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlanProgressReport HIGH PRIORITY IMPLEMENTATION ACTION STATUS SUMMARIES Business Retention and Ex-Improve efforts to maintain relationships with existing businesses in order to deter- pansion Programminepublic/privatestrategiestoovercomechallengesorfacilitateplansofexpansion. Priority Implementation Ranking Status SummaryFuture Actions Status 2012 Shop,eat,stay,playlocalcampaign Uponfillingofstaffvacancy,examine isactive.potentialforre-establishingbusiness Visitlaportetx.com website provides retentionandexpansionprogram. #4 uptodateshopping/tourismguide.Determine,throughsurveysorinter- New local programs have been views,howtheCitycanbestsupport rolled out such as The Search for existing businesses andestablish Priority GoldandTheAiringofthe an action plan to address identified ĬĻŭǒƓ Ranking Quilts.needs and challenges 2018 Continue to support local event Façadegrantprogramisactive. programming and marketing and strengthen relationship between marketingeffortsandeconomicde- #4 velopmentefforts. Key implementation Department(s): Economic Development/EDC Types offutureactions:Programs/Initiatives,Partnerships andCoordination Completed or in progress? Detailed components/action steps identified in 2012 Comprehensive Plan: Consider expanding the business retention and expansion program. A strong busi- ness retention and expansion program should include regular visits with local em- ployers.Thesevisitscanincludeformalsurveysorbeinformalinterviews.However, theyshouldestablisharelationshipwiththeemployerandserveasamechanismby N which the Economic Development Coordinator can ascertain any major challenges orplansforexpansion,andhelptoidentifysuppliersorcustomerswhocouldbenefit from relocating to LaPorte. Inadditiontositevisits,thebusinessretentionandexpansionprogramcouldbeex- pandedtoincludesuchinitiativesasshoplocalprograms,advertisingcooperatives, Y shoppingguides,frequentshopperprograms,smallbusinessseminars,etc. LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlanProgressReport|25 HIGH PRIORITY IMPLEMENTATION ACTION STATUS SUMMARIES Park and Trail System Im-Improve the quality of existing parks and recreation areas. provements Priority Implementation Ranking Status SummaryFuture Actions Status 2012 Parksstandardsinprogressaswellas Update Parks and Recreation inventoryandreplacementschedule.Master Plan (in the works for Allparkshavematchingentrysigns 2018).Consideralsoincorporat- #5 (2013completion).ingTrailsintoMasterPlan. FairmontandLomaxparkinglotshave Integrateparkplanningintoany beenresurfaced.neighborhoodplans. Playgroundreplacements(suchas Continuetoevaluatepotential Priority ğƌƒƚƭƷ ĭƚƒƦƌĻƷĻ Seabreeze)havedesignthemes.funding sources for park im- Ranking Newamenitiesinclude2newsplash provements. 2018 parks.Continue to market high quality Expansionofthefitnesscenter,poolup-of parks and consider applying gradesandfrisbeegolfareplanned.forH-GACParksandNaturalArea Onlineregistrationsystem(RecTrac)is awards. #7 active. SensTrailandParkSt.Trailinprogress. Key implementation Department(s): Parks and Recreation Types ofFutureActions:CapitalInvestments,TargetedPlanning/studies Completed or in progress? Detailed components/action steps identified in 2012 Comprehensive Plan: Establishaformalizedparks-to-standardsprogramtoensureallparksarebrought upto,andmaintainedin,anequivalentqualitystandard.Thisprogramshouldin- Y cludeageneralmaintenanceandrepairschedule. Establish a policy of master planning new/revitalized parks to develop a unique designthemeforeachparktobroadenthetypesoffacilitiesandactivitiesthatare Y availableacrossthecommunityandtobettertietheiridentitytoadjacentneighbor- hoods Evaluateopportunitiestoaddnewtypesofamenitiesthatappealtointergenera- Y tionalandnon-traditionalusersinexistingandfutureparks Improveon-siteandoff-siteaccessibilitytoeachparkbydevelopingasidewalkim- Y provementprogramtorepair,replace,orinstallnewsidewalks,crosswalks,andcurb repairs are made as needed cuts (no set schedule) Considerprovidingon-lineregistrationforanycamps,lessons,workshops,orclasses Y available through theCity 26|LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlanProgressReport HIGH PRIORITY IMPLEMENTATION ACTION STATUS SUMMARIES Completed or in progress? Detailed components/action steps identified in 2012 Comprehensive Plan: Continuetobudget,orpursueadditionaloutsidefunding,toconstructtheremain- ingtrailsegmentsasidentifiedintheBicycleandPedestrianTrailImplementation Y Plan. Continuetoproactivelypursueadditionalparkandrecreationacquisitionofproper- N tyand/orprotectionofadditionalgreenspacewithintheCitylimits. LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlanProgressReport|27 HIGH PRIORITY IMPLEMENTATION ACTION STATUS SUMMARIES Market Retail AnalysisUndertakeamarketretailanalysisseparatelyorincoordinationwithanupdatetothe Economic Development StrategicPlan Priority Implementation Status SummaryFuture Actions Ranking Status 2012 RetailAnalysisandMerchandisingPlan Utilizethecompletedmarketanal- completed in 2013. The plan includes ysistodevelopacoordinatedeco- #6 demographic analysis, retail analysis, nomic developmentstrategy. andanalysisofcompetition.Utilizepsychographicswithinanal- VisitLaPorteproactivelymarketsLa ysis to further market La Porte to Priority Porteviaavarietyofmediums.identified marketsegments. źƓ ƦƩƚŭƩĻƭƭ Ranking Revise implementation action to 2018 reflectmarketretailanalysiscomple- tion. #10 Key implementation Department(s): Economic Development/EDC Types offutureactions:Programs andInitiatives Detailed components/action steps identified in 2012 Comprehensive Plan:Completed or in progress? Undertakearetailmarketanalysistohelpidentifyopportunitiesforfutureexpan- sionoftheretailspace.Theanalysisshouldincludeademographicanalysisof Y La - nomic composition andcompetition. Theoutcomeofthisanalysisshouldbetodevelopacoordinatedeconomicdevel- opmentstrategycomprisedoffourmainelements:retaildevelopment,tourism, N aconventioncenter(consistentwiththeavailablespaceattherenovatedSylvan BeachPavilion),andsupportforindustry. Proactively market La Porte to identified market segments identified in the report. Y 28|LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlanProgressReport HIGH PRIORITY IMPLEMENTATION ACTION STATUS SUMMARIES Infrastructure ImprovementsContinuetoimplementtherecommendationsintheWaterMasterPlan,Water ConservationPlan,andDroughtContingencyPlan. Priority Implementation Ranking Status SummaryFuture Actions Status 2012 GIS-based Utility Mapping CompleteUtilityMappingProgramandutilize #7 Programisinprogressbutnot as a prioritization tool to identify areas with yetcomplete.the greatest infrastructureneeds. Dead-endwatermainshave Continuetoeliminatedead-endwatermains beeneliminatedinmostin-asadditionalfundingbecomesavailable. Priority źƓ ƦƩƚŭƩĻƭƭ stances.Conduct WWTP feasibilitystudy. Ranking Consideraddingexaminingsecurityforpublic The golf course and park use 2018 utilitiesandinfrastructureasapriorityaction nearly95%ofdischargeduring item. summermonths. #1 Key implementation Department(s): Public Works Types of future actions: Capitalinvestments,Programs andinitiatives, Targeted planning/studies Completed or in progress? Detailed components/action steps identified in 2012 Comprehensive Plan: Complete the geographic information system (GIS) mapping database, i.e., Utility Mapping Program, by providing additional resources to capture and input the neces- sarydataforacompleteassetmanagementprogram.Thissystemshouldbeutilizedto Y maintainrecordsoninflowandinfiltrationproblemsandmainbreaks,typesandsizes in progress ofpiping,datesofimprovementsandrepairs,andotherinformationrelevanttoanas- setmanagementsystem.Datashouldbeusedasaprioritizationtoolinthepreparation ofannualbudgetsandcapitalimprovementprograms. Conductasystem-wideconditionanalysisofallutilityinfrastructure,i.e.,stormsewer, water,andwastewater,todetermineanappropriateshort-andlong-termplanofaction Y to repair, rehabilitate, or replace existing utility infrastructure. Information should be in progress enteredintotheUtilityMappingProgramtoidentifytargetedgeographicareaswith the greatest needs. Identify and eliminate any dead-end water mains Y Conductafeasibilitystudytodetermineifthewastewatertreatmentplant(WWTP)can beimprovedtoincreasethetotalavailablequantityofreusewaterandtodetermine N whereadditionalpublicorprivatereuseopportunitiesintheCitymightbelocated. LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlanProgressReport|29 HIGH PRIORITY IMPLEMENTATION ACTION STATUS SUMMARIES Unified Development CodePrepare a Unified Development Code (UDC) to ensure an effective transition from / Modification of Regulatory comprehensive plan to the implementing regulations. Provisions Priority Implementation RankingStatus SummaryFuture Actions Status 2012 Thedevelopmentcodewasupdat-Assesspotentialadvantagestogoingfor- edin2015andthezoningcodewas wardwithaUDC.IfaUDCisnotdesired, updated in 2014. Although these examine whether existing codes ade- #8 codeswereupdatedtheywerenot quately address all provisions and if not combined into a Unified Develop-develop supplementalprovisions. ment Code(UDC).ReviewlegalprecedentssuchasReedv. Priority ƓƚƷ ǤĻƷ ƭƷğƩƷĻķ Gilbert that may necesitate updates to Ranking ordinances (in this instance, sign ordi- 2018 nance). Updated2015developmentcodeshould bemadeavailableonline,replacing1985 #12 versioncurrentlyonCitywebsite. Key implementation Department(s): Planning and Development Types offutureactions:Regulations andstandards Completed or in progress? Detailed components/action steps identified in 2012 Comprehensive Plan: PrepareaUnifiedDevelopmentCode(UDC)toensureaneffectivetransitionfrom comprehensiveplantotheimplementingregulations.Modifiedprovisionsshould include,butnotbelimitedto: o building placement, design, andmaterials; o parkinglot,streetscape,andfoundationlandscaping; N o screening, lighting, andbuffering; o lot design and openspace; o streetandpedestrianconnectivityandaccessmanagement;and, o sidewalk design, placement, andamenities. 30|LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlanProgressReport HIGH PRIORITY IMPLEMENTATION ACTION STATUS SUMMARIES Downtown Master PlanPrepare a master plan for the Downtown area Priority Implementation Ranking Status SummaryFuture Actions Status 2012 The Downtown Master Prior to launching a Downtown Master Plan Planhasnotprogressed.effort,pre-engagementworkwithexistingprop- #9 ertyandbusinessownersinthepotentialstudy areaneedstooccur.Thiscouldincludevisioning sessionsandworkingtoaddressconcerns. ExaminepotentialforparticipatinginTexasMain ƓƚƷ ǤĻƷ ƭƷğƩƷĻķ Priority Streetprogramandre-startingMainStreetCoor- Ranking dinatorPosition. 2018 Seekfundingforrevitalizationandpursuegrant opportunities. ParticipateinH-GACBringingBackMainStreet RoundtableProgram. #2 Key implementation Department(s): Planning and Development, Economic Development Types offutureactions:PartnershipsandCoordination,Targetedplanning/studies Completed or in progress? Detailed components/action steps identified in 2012 Comprehensive Plan: PrepareamasterplanfortheDowntownarea,includingMainStreetandSylvanBeach, theconnectionsbetween,andthetransitiontoadjacentareas.Thisincludes: o settingaclearandcollectivelysupportedvision; N o determinationofimplementationframeworktoguidenew/reinvestment;and, o coordinatingwithpreviousworkcompletedonmarketingandbranding. LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlanProgressReport|31 HIGH PRIORITY IMPLEMENTATION ACTION STATUS SUMMARIES Drainage ImprovementsContinue to implement the recommendations identified in the Citywide Drainage Study. Priority Implementation RankingStatus SummaryFuture Actions Status 2012 Theareasforimprovementidenti-Evaluate how drainage infrastructure fiedintheDrainageStudyarecon-performed during Hurricane Harvey and #10 tinuallyevaluatedandupdated.updateDrainageStudybasedonimpacts. Drainage projects and improve- Continuetodevelopfloodcontrolprojects Priority źƓ ƦƩƚŭƩĻƭƭ mentsareongoingthroughoutthe as community enhancements. Ranking Continue to explore additional potential City. 2018 fundingsourcessuchasPre-DisasterMiti- gation,HazardMitigationGrantProgram, #1 and FEMAgrants. Key implementation Department(s): Public Works Types offutureactions:Capitalinvestments Completed or in progress? Detailed components/action steps identified in 2012 Comprehensive Plan: Continue to implement the recommendations identified in the Citywide Drainage Y Study. Designandconstructallfuture/redevelopedfloodcontrolandon-sitedrainageproj- ectsascommunityenhancementsand/orrecreationalamenities; Encourage vegetative buffers along stream and other drainageways 32|LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlanProgressReport HIGH PRIORITY IMPLEMENTATION ACTION STATUS SUMMARIES Coordinated Tourism StrategyDevelop a coordinated tourism strategy that goes beyond trying to attract visitors. Priority Implementation Ranking Status SummaryFuture Actions Status 2012 LaPorteisactivelyinvolvedwiththe UtilizetheRetailAnalysisandMerchan- Heritage society, supporting their disingPlanasastartingpointtodevel- #11 monthlyevents,fundinganyrepairs opacoordinatedtourismplan. and funding theirdocent. Worktomorecloselytiemarketingand TheCityrecentlyaddedanother economic development efforts. smallbuildingnexttothedepot.Trackimpactofmarketingefforts. ƓƚƷ ǤĻƷ ƭƷğƩƷĻķ Priority ConsiderdevelopingTask- Multipletourismadsareusedin Ranking composedoflocalbusinesses different mediums. 2018 Multiple events are held to try to get and other areapartners. #9 Key implementation Department(s): Economic Development/EDC Types offutureactions:Targetedplanning/studies,Partnerships andcoordination Completed or in progress? Detailed components/action steps identified in 2012 Comprehensive Plan: Developacoordinatedtourismstrategythatgoesbeyondtryingtoattractvisitors. Rather,thetourismstrategyshouldbefocusedoncapturingdollarsbylocal N businesses, so that the full economic benefit can be realized by the City and area businesses. Incoordinationwithareapartners(e.g.,theLaPorteBayAreaHeritageSociety),the Cityshouldcreateatourismplanthatfocusesondevelopingtourismthat attractvisitors,aretailstrategythatprovidesoutletsforvisitorstospendmoney,and N a marketing plan that effectively targets those groups who are likely to come to La Porte. LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlanProgressReport|33 HIGH PRIORITY IMPLEMENTATION ACTION STATUS SUMMARIES Business ParksProactively zone and market areas for higher quality business parks for those areas identified on Map 2.6, Future Land Use Plan Implementation Priority Status SummaryFuture Actions StatusRanking 2012 Designguidelinesdeveloped Coordinate planning and development forBusinessIndustrialalong effortswitheconomicdevelopmentand #12 majorcorridors.marketingeffortstoensurehigherquali- ty standards areachieved. Priority ğƌƒƚƭƷ ĭƚƒƦƌĻƷĻ Continue to evaluate developments to Ranking 2018 determineifmodificationstonewguide- Remove from lines need to bemade. high priority Key implementation Department(s): Planning and Development and Economic Development/EDC Types offutureactions:Partnershipsandcoordination,Regulation andstandards Completed or in progress? Detailed components/action steps identified in 2012 Comprehensive Plan: Updatethezoninganddevelopmentcodestoensurehigherqualitystandards areachievedforthoseusesthatwouldbeallowedinBusinessParkandAu- to-Urban Industrial areas. Additionally, provisions need to be strengthened Y to improve compatibility between areas of differing character and to achieve bettercommunitylivability(see/ŷğƦƷĻƩЋͲ\[ğƓķ ƭĻğƓķ5ĻǝĻƌƚƦƒĻƓƷ,foraddi- tionalinformationonneededregulatoryimprovements). 34|LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlanProgressReport HIGH PRIORITY IMPLEMENTATION ACTION STATUS SUMMARIES Business IncubatorEstablish a small business incubator site within the City in coordination with San JacintoCollegeSmallBusinessDevelopmentCenter(SJCSBDC).Priorityconsideration shouldbegiventolocatingthe site in Downtown or near San Jacinto College. Priority Implementation Ranking Status SummaryFuture Actions Status 2012 Not yetstarted.New economic development staff should evalu- atepotentialformovingforwardwiththispriority #13 and begin discussions with SJCSBDC. Considerre-startingsmallbusinessworkshops. Priority ƓƚƷ ǤĻƷ ƭƷğƩƷĻķ Ranking 2018 #4 Key implementation Department(s): Economic Development/EDC Types offutureactions:Partnershipsandcoordination,Programs andinitiatives Completed or in progress? Detailed components/action steps identified in 2012 Comprehensive Plan: ConsiderbecomingamemberoftheNationalBusinessIncubatorAssociation(NBIA) andestablishingasmallbusinessincubatorsitewithintheCityincoordinationwith the San Jacinto College Small Business Development Center (SJC SBDC). Priority consideration should be given to already-owned property located in the Down- town area or in an area near San Jacinto College. The jointly sponsored incubator couldincludefullyequippedofficespaceatlowcost(Cityprovided)withinitialand N follow-along counseling at no cost (SJC SBDC provided) for entrepreneurs of small andemergingcompanies.Criteriawouldneedtobedevelopedforadmissiontothe business incubator for start-up companies. In addition, the site could be cross-uti- lized as a temporary headquarters on a short term, temporary basis (i.e., one to three months) for new arrivals of established, major companies relocating to La Porte. LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlanProgressReport|35 HIGH PRIORITY IMPLEMENTATION ACTION STATUS SUMMARIES Safe Sidewalks ProgramPrepareasafesidewalksprogramtoidentifyandcorrectunsafeandpoorlymain- tainedsidewalksegmentsatkeylocationsthroughoutthecommunity. Priority Implementation Ranking Status SummaryFuture Actions Status 2012 Although not formalized in a Safe UtilizeGISmappingtomappriority Sidewalks Program, annualsidewalk sidewalk investmentareas. repairs areperformed.WorkwithGISDept.tocreateanAppto #14 AnewsidewalkonParkSt.isunder track sidewalkrepairs. construction in coordination with Considerformalizingsidewalkrepairs/ HarrisCounty(partialfundingfrom construction into a formal Safe Side- Harris County Safe Sidewalks Pro-walksProgram. ğƌƒƚƭƷ ĭƚƒƦƌĻƷĻ gram).Continuetopursuepotentialfunding Priority Sidewalksthatareconstructedun-forsidewalks. Ranking dergoinspections.Evaluatethepotentialforutilizing 2018 H-freePedestrianEvaluationTool toengagecitizensinperformingassess- ments of sidewalk conditions and edu- cating about sidewalkmaintenance. #5 Key implementation Department(s): Planning and Development and Public Works Types offutureactions:Capitalinvestments,Programs andinitiatives Completed or in progress? Detailed components/action steps identified in 2012 Comprehensive Plan: PrepareaSafeSidewalksProgramtoidentifythoselocationswhereunsafeconditions and/orpoorlymaintainedsidewalksexistparticularlyaround,adjacentto,andleading to/away from schools; near and adjacent to public buildings and spaces; and other areaspronetoheavyutilizationofthesidewalks.Duetothesignificantcostsofinitial Y construction, maintenance of the existing sidewalk system should be a priority and shouldbeadequatelyfundedintheannualoperatingbudget.Additionalgrantfund- ingshouldalsobepursuedfromsuchsourcesasFederal,State,privateentities. Inthesepriorityareas,conductregularinspectionsofsafetyconditionstoensurethe Y walkingsurfaceisfreefromhazardsanddangerousobstructions. OrganizeapubliceducationprogramtonotifythecommunityoftheSafeSidewalks Program,theprioritypedestrianareas,andtheindividualresponsibilitiesforcareand N maintenance. 36|LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlanProgressReport HIGH PRIORITY IMPLEMENTATION ACTION STATUS SUMMARIES Increasing Sustainability Priority Implementation Ranking Status SummaryFuture Actions Status 2012 The City is working toward water Designate a City Sustainability point reductiontargetswitheffortssuch person who will work across depart- asutilizinggreywateronParksand mentstotrackandevaluatethe GolfCourse.sustainabilityefforts. #15 Anewwaterreductiontargetwillbe Track metrics annually so the City can establishedintheupdatedWCP.evaluateprogressoncomponentssuch Newmunicipalprojectssuchasthe asenergyusageandwaterreduction. ğƌƒƚƭƷ ĭƚƒƦƌĻƷĻ RFQfornewfitnesscenterhighlight Evaluate potential for increasing desireformoresustainablemunici-recycling options. Survey neighboring Priority palfacilities.citieswithcurbsiderecyclingandeval- Ranking The City utilizes drought resistant uatecostsandpotentialgrantfunding 2018 landscapingforpublicimprovement sources such as H-Solid Waste projects.Grantsprogram. #8 Key implementation Department(s): Economic Development/EDC, Parks and Recreation, Planning and Development, Public Works Types offutureactions:Programsandinitiatives,Partnerships andcoordination Complete or In Progress? Detailed components/action steps identified in 2012 Comprehensive Plan: N Reach the identified per capita water reduction targets Y Offer tax abatement incentives for private-sector development registered with LEED or Y other similar sustainable design and construction programs; through Harris County Pursue third-party certification (e.g., LEED-NC®) for design and construction of all new Y municipal projects; Utilizedroughtresistantlandscapingforpublicimprovementprojectsandprovideincen- Y tives for private sectorprojects; Establish community drop-off recycling locations in each park in the short-term and N curbside recycling in the long-term. LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlanProgressReport|37 HIGH PRIORITY IMPLEMENTATION ACTION STATUS SUMMARIES Strategic Corridors ProgramCreate a Strategic Corridors Program Priority Implementation Ranking Status SummaryFuture Actions Status 2012 Although not formalized in a Strategic Consider developing a corridor CorridorsProgram,corridorinvestments streetscapeplanorcorridordesign and improvements have been made, standards to identify priority im- #16 such as new Wharton Weems entry provements forcorridors. landscaping, design for sound wall and Evaluatepotentialfordeveloping sidewalkonSpencerHighwayandtheS. corridoroverlaysaspartofzoning źƓ ƦƩƚŭƩĻƭƭ Priority Broadway MasterPlan.code. Ranking CoordinatewithTxDOTtodevelopan 2018 Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) for TxDOT roadways which will es- tablishstandardsforfutureimprove- #6 ments on TxDOTroadways. Key implementation Department(s): Planning and Development, Public Works Types offutureactions:Targetedplanning/studies,Regulation andstandards. Complete or In Progress? Detailed components/action steps identified in 2012 Comprehensive Plan: Create a Strategic Corridors Program by identifying strategic corridors within the community and direct aesthetic and infrastructure improvements along those cor- ridorsasapriority.Coordinatewiththestateandcounty,asnecessary,fornon-City roadways.AsidentifiedinChapter2,Map2.2,BeautificationPlan,primarycorridors Y should include S.H. 225, Fairmont Parkway (in conjunction with the Harris County wideningproject),UnderwoodRoad,andS.H.146frontageroads.Secondarycorridor enhancements should be completed on Spencer Highway, Sens Road, San Jacinto Drive, and BroadwayStreet. A corridor streetscape plan should be prepared for these strategic corridors. The plansshouldincludeadetailedinventoryandassessmentofexistingconditions,in- cludinglanduseandzoning,buildingfootprints,numbersandlocationsofdriveways andparkinglots,numbersandlocationsofsigns,trees,andvegetation,powerpoles andoverheadlines,streetcrosssectionsandrights-of-way,sidewalksandpedestrian N improvements,perviousandimpervioussurfaces,andgeneralvisualcharacteristics. Theenhancementanddesignplansshouldincludeanyregulatoryrecommendations and identified improvements and estimated costs. An implementation plan should identifypriorities,fundingoptionsandsources,andatimeline. 38|LaPorteTX2018ComprehensivePlanProgressReport CONCLUSION Next Steps Another major amendment such as occurred in 2012 should be undertaken in the 2020-2021 timeframe,withtheaimofanadoptedupdatedComprehensivePlanby2022,tenyearsafterthe lastsignificantupdate.Suchanupdateshouldincludesignificantpublicengagementtoensure theupdatedvision,goals,andprioritiesreflectthedesiresofthecommunity. Utilizing the framework established by this Comprehensive Plan Progress Report, an annual evaluationofprogressshouldbeconducted,ledbythePlanningandDevelopmentDepartment. The Annual Progress Report should include: 1)Significant actions and accomplishments during the past year, including thestatusofimplementationforeachprogrammedtask.Aleaddepartment shouldbeidentifiedforeachimplementationactions.Eachidentifiedlead departmentshouldcoordinatewiththePlanningandDevelopmentDepart- ment to provide a single City-point of contact for the Annual Progress Re- port. 2)Implementationconstraints,includingthoseencounteredinadministering the plan and itspolicies. 3)Proposedamendmentsthathavecomeforwardduringthecourseofthe year,whichmayincluderevisionstotheplanmaps,orotherrecommenda- tions, policies, or textchanges. 4)Recommendations for needed actions, programs, and procedures to be developed and implemented in the forthcoming year, including a recom- mendationofprojectstobeincludedintheCIP,programsandinitiativesto befunded,andprioritycoordinationneedswithpublicandprivateimple- mentationpartners. 5)Mid-toLongRangeactionlistshouldbeevaluatedtodetermineifanyofthe actionsshouldbemovedtothehighprioritylistforprogramming. 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