Volusia County Council’s Goals

Goal #1: Create a More Efficient Regulatory Framework

Operational Strategies

1. Continue to examine and propose alternative regulatory approaches.
2. Minimize regulatory hurdles and costs for businesses and residents where appropriate.
3. Articulate and publish the business impact/cost of new or revised ordinances.
4. Provide resources to citizens to help them navigate regulatory processes.  
5. Conduct presentations or round-table discussions with business and industry leaders/associations.
6. Explore the delegation of decision-making authority to streamline decision making for residents and businesses.
7. Provide a supportive regulatory environment for the private development of workforce housing.

Goal #2: Increase the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Government Operations, Particularly Public Safety and Economic Development Related Functions

Operational Strategies

1. Continue to explore and implement cost recovery operational model where appropriate.
2. Review fees for service on a rotating schedule to ensure they are updated routinely to cover the cost of service.
3. Continue to explore, purchase, and implement technology that increases efficiency or transparency.
4. Explore alternative revenue streams to off-set costs associated with public safety, economic development, and other government functions.
5. Continue to evaluate emergency medical response strategies to improve medical outcomes.
6. Continue to identify where county services or practices are duplicating those of another agency and then determine the need to continue the service or practice.
7. Continue to study the operational efficiency of internal support functions (e.g., fleet, facilities, etc.).
8. Focus on staff retention to improve efficiency and continuity of operations.

Goal #3: Develop and Implement a Plan for Expanded Recreation and Sports Tourism Services

Operational Strategies

1. Support the completion of the Fairgrounds and Trails Master Plans.
2. Preserve and manage environmental lands, beaches, parks, and historical assets to high standards.
3. Improve and expand trails, water access, and recreational amenities through the ECHO Direct County Expenditure Plan.
4. Develop sports facilities that can serve as economic impact drivers by serving local, state, and national tournaments.
5. Continue to expand and promote new programs for county residents at the Ocean Center.
6. Protect, promote, and enhance the tree cover and native landscapes on both public and private lands including scenic highways.
7. Explore sponsorship opportunities to offset operational costs of recreational assets.

Goal #4: Continue and Enhance Fiscal Stewardship

Operational Strategies

1. Develop public-private and governmental partnerships to offset capital improvement and operational costs.
2. Continue to explore and implement consolidation, outsourcing or reorganization of services where and when appropriate.
3. Proactively cure and prevent deferred capital maintenance through the allocation of resources, sound financial policies, and forward-looking budget practices.
4. Utilize a five-year budgeting process using realistic forecasts and growth assumptions.
5. Continue to use accountability and transparency dashboards to demonstrate efficiency to the public.
6. Seek out state and federal appropriations and funding.
7. Continue strategic investments in the infrastructure and lands owned by the airport to facilitate increased business activity.

Goal #5: Foster and Support a Solution-Oriented Culture

Operational Strategies

1. Continue to improve customer service experience through employee training and web-based services.
2. Recognize and reward employee service and accomplishments.
3. Inform and engage citizens through multiple outreach platforms to ensure consistent, high-value, transparent communication on the most important issues.
4. Continue to make government nimbler and more adaptive to change without sacrificing protections that safeguard the public trust.
5. Support professional development and training opportunities to expand the knowledge and expertise of staff.