Adopted Budget Book FY 23-24 Final with TOC links - Flipbook - Page 77
Strategic → CiTy of eusTis long - range finanCial Plan
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Streamlined Communication: Close proximity and shared facilities enhance communication and
information-sharing between police officers and firefighters. This can be invaluable during
emergencies when swift decision-making is critical.
Modern Infrastructure: Building a new complex provides an opportunity to incorporate stateof-the-art technology and infrastructure. This ensures that both departments have access to
the latest tools and resources needed for their operations.The incorporation of advanced technology and modern infrastructure ensures that residents receive the highest quality public
safety services, benefiting from the latest advancements in emergency response.
Community Engagement: The new complex can include community spaces for public engagement, meetings, and educational events. This fosters a sense of connection between residents
and public safety personnel, promoting community policing and fire safety education.
Resilience: A centralized complex with improved infrastructure can enhance the City’s resilience to natural disasters and emergencies, ensuring that residents are well-protected during
adverse events.
Space for Growth: The new complex can be designed to accommodate future expansion,
allowing the City to adapt to population growth and evolving public safety needs without the
expense of constructing additional facilities.
8. Downtown Development: The City represents a strategic approach to revitalize the urban
core, ensuring it remains vibrant, economically thriving, and culturally rich. The goal is to blend
historic preservation with modern enhancements, aiming to attract businesses, residents, and
enhance tourism. City plans to achieve it by infrastructural upgrades, enhancing recreational
spaces, and promoting arts and cultural events. The City focuses on transforming the downtown
area into bustling hubs of activity, which includes, new restaurants, parking spaces, hotel, apartment complex, and Ferran Park upgrades.
The Project will bring several significant benefits to both the City and its residents:
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Economic Revitalization: Attracting new businesses, supporting local entrepreneurs, and
creating a mixed-use space that promotes economic growth.
Historical Preservation: Maintaining and restoring historical buildings to preserve the City’s
heritage while blending in modern amenities.
Infrastructure Upgrades: Improving roads, public transportation options, and parking facilities
to make the downtown area more accessible.
Green Spaces and Recreational Areas: Improving Ferran Park, surrounding plazas, or pedestrian zones to increase the quality of life and attract residents and visitors.
Cultural Initiatives: Encouraging the development of arts, music, and cultural events or venues,
such as theaters, galleries, or festivals.
Safety and Cleanliness: Ensuring that downtown areas are safe, well-lit, and clean, making them
welcoming to all.
Housing Development: Promoting the creation of urban living spaces, like condos or apartments, making the downtown area more lively beyond business hours.
Community Engagement: Creating spaces and events that encourage community gatherings,
discussions, and interactions.
Streetscape Improvements: Beautifying the streets with landscaping
In summary, the long-range financial plan involves consolidating all components and ensuring
alignment with the City’s priorities. It serves as a roadmap for financial decision-making, resource
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