1400 SCHERTZ PKWY SCHERTZ, TX 78154 Get Directions
1400 SCHERTZ PKWY SCHERTZ, TX 78154 Get Directions
MissionMISSION(Why do we exist?)To be a community where all aspire to live.VISION(Where do we want to go?)Our vision is to be the premier city in the region in quality of life and sustainable economic prosperity.Goals(How are we going to get there?)1. Quality of Life2. Sustainable Economic Prosperity3. Effective Land Use4. Regional Collaboration and Intergovernmental CooperationGoalsGoal 1 - Quality of Life: Enhance and protect the quality of life that Schertz embodies by maintaining a safe, affordable, civically engaged and economically viable community.Exercise prudent use of current resources Develop and provide arts, cultural, and recreational amenities reflecting the demographic size and make-up of the City Develop and promote a brand representative of Schertz Goal 2 - Sustainable Economic Prosperity: Create a diverse, sustainable economic model which fosters a balanced and interdependent commercial and residential tax base while proactively engaging in new business attraction.Identify and attract desirable quality jobs Develop compatible land use policies to enhance economic development Support creation of a fund for new business attraction Strategize for an investment in underdeveloped areas of the City Plan for aggressive, sustainable, and broad-based annexation Goal 3 - Effective Land Use: Provide viable and appropriate green space equitably distributed throughout the City and preserve the separation of residential and commercial activity.Separation of commercial from residential through zoning Not becoming land locked (Clear annexation plan) Sustainable Growth (Revenues outpace expenses) Balanced tax base: commercial vs. residential Strategy for undeveloped/underdeveloped areas Economic DevelopmentBalanced tax base Fund for new business attraction Type of growth identified Brand identity for City of Schertz Postal designation of Schertz, Texas City ServicesContinued investment in best equipment Continued attraction of regional subscribers services to help cover fixed cost of providing service to Schertz residents Continued investment and coordination of recreational initiatives Continued partnerships in the community which energizes volunteerism and identifies champions for special initiatives Special events and community celebrations Special arts and cultural niches Regional cooperation and collaboration with "sister" cities Tool Box:Zoning Transportation Planning/Thoroughfare Plan Unified Development Code Annexation Plan Fund for Economic Development POSSIBLE FUTURE CONSIDERATIONSDevelopment of an institution of higher learning such as a specialized technical college Hospital Research facility Convention Center/Resort/Quality RV park development More recreational infrastructure Plan for Northcliffe Golf Course Hike & Bike network Transportation circulator system Main Street revitalization Arts and entertainment district Lone Oak Subdivision: Traffic control device needed on FM 78 Lone Oak Subdivision: Emergency Exit across Cibolo Creek National Cemetery Short Term ActionCreation of Development District beginning with rezoning of Main Street Rezoning of select properties from GB to PUD Build out one artificial turf soccer field with concessions/bathroom/bleachers Feasibility study of indoor soccer facility Design for expanded animal care facility Development of comprehensive Annexation Plan Next Steps:Refine goal statements. Present Mission/Vision/Goals to all boards, commissions, committees and other stakeholder groups at a City Council meeting to establish a guidepost for actions and recommendations on behalf of the City. Roll-out plan to staff to establish Mission/Vision/Goal statements to inspire organizational culture. Development of a tactical plan by staff leadership for their respective areas of responsibility that are representative of the new Mission/Vision/Goals. "Schertz: Where all aspire to live."
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