Folsom, CA

A strategic plan is a vital tool for local jurisdictions to ensure that the priorities set by the City Council are conveyed in the organization’s goals, that strategies are clearly developed to meet the goals, and that the overall city government is accountable to meeting community needs.

The Folsom City Council adopted the strategic plan on March 28, 2023. The plan articulates a vision, mission, and values and establishes a set of goals, strategies, and City Council priorities to guide the city's work over the next five years.

5-Year City of Folsom Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan Goals

Goal A: Financial Stability and Sustainability

Support fiscal health through long-term planning, cost control, heightened efficiency, increased revenue, and cost recovery.

Goal B: Public Safety and Infrastructure

Enhance provision of public safety resources, invest in technological solutions, and maintain, repair, and improve public facilities and infrastructure.

Goal C: Economic and Community Development

Promote effective use of existing amenities and resources to create future opportunities that enrich the community.

Goal D: Organization Effectiveness

Build strong connections and support for the community and employees through a commitment to local government best practices and employee development, support, and retention to meet community needs.

City Council Priorities, FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25

The following strategies address specific Council priorities in the first two years of the strategic plan.

• Identify a funding plan to expand police department facilities to meet department needs.
• Identify funding to increase police department staffing to meet community needs.
• Initiate technology solutions to streamline organization and improve efficiency.
• Complete the River District Master Plan to enhance the city’s waterfront and waterfront-adjacent recreation and development opportunities.
• Develop funding/sponsorship plan for the Johnny Cash Art Trail to increase tourism.

Implementation and Reporting

The city's implementation of the strategic plan will span over five years. Ensuring the strategic plan’s alignment with the city’s budget process, capital improvement plan, important policy decisions, economic development initiatives, and public safety priorities will all be key measures of success.

The plan will be updated periodically as we accomplish our priorities and as needs change.

Timelines may be adjusted based on changing priorities, budget, and personnel availability. Progress reports will be provided to the City Council on a regular basis.

Staff Reports

Presentation on the 5-Year City of Folsom Strategic Plan, Implementation Action Plan
April 9, 2024

Resolution Adopting the City of Folsom Strategic Plan, FY 2023-24 Through FY 2027-28
March 28, 2023

Council Workshop on Strategic Planning and Direction to Staff
February 16, 2023
Presentation
Staff Report

 

Implementation Action Plan for Strategic Plan