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To: Town of Belleair Residents
From: Cathy DeKarz, Management Analyst
Date: 11/28/2018
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Strategic Planning Community Forum I
Summary:
In order to complete Phase 1.5 of their project outline, the Florida Institute of Governments (FIOG) at USF and UCF will be holding Community Forum I at the Dimmitt Community Center on Wednesday, November 28 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm.
This free event is open to all Belleair residents and community partners and no RSVP is required. Light refreshments will be provided by the Town, but all event activities and discussions will be facilitated by Ms. Mari Rains and Mr. Rafael Montalvo from the FIOG at UCF.
Staff and Town Commission will be on hand to listen but will not be active participants.
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Previous Commission Action: In August of 2018, the Commission authorized the hiring of the FIOG to complete the Town’s first strategic plan. The FIOG also presented to the Commission at a public meeting on Tuesday, October 16 in order to formally kick off the project.
Background/Problem Discussion: Community Forum I is the start of a conversation among residents about the future of Belleair. Discussion at the event will focus on identifying those things about Belleair that residents treasure and want to preserve, as well as the community’s hopes for the future.
Residents and the FIOG will also use this event to work together to identify activities and opportunities for input over the coming months, including facilitated discussion groups and a resident survey.
Expenditure Challenges N/A
Financial Implications: N/A
Recommendation: N/A
Proposed Motion N/A