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17 <br /> partake of the services offered, and we do continue to pay the '/2 cent transit tax. We assume if <br /> we pay that tax, we would all be able to see the benefit! <br /> We urge you to make this transit tax equitable for all seniors no matter their location, but <br /> specifically, outside the Chapel Hill Transit area!" <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Fowler, to <br /> close the public hearing. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 6. Regular Agenda <br /> a. Approval of a Countywide Strategic Plan for FY 2024-25 through FY 2028-29 <br /> The Board approved a Countywide Strategic Plan for FY 2024-25 through FY 2028-29. <br /> BACKGROUND: During the Board of Commissioners 2022 Retreat, the Board authorized staff <br /> to solicit proposals from vendors to assist in the creation of a comprehensive, Countywide <br /> Strategic Plan. In 2023, the Board approved a contract with Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC <br /> to create a Countywide Strategic Plan. The planning process was intended to produce a plan <br /> that prioritizes, focuses, and aligns County programs and services. <br /> During the first half of 2023, the consulting team worked with staff and the Board of <br /> Commissioners to conduct an environmental scan that included stakeholder interviews and focus <br /> groups, an online engagement portal, Countywide community surveys, and visioning sessions. <br /> The first draft was released for public comment in December 2023, and the Board of <br /> Commissioners finalized the mission, vision, guiding principles, and strategic goals during its <br /> retreat in January 2024. During this same time, department directors have worked together to <br /> create an implementation plan and performance measures. <br /> The Plan includes six specific strategic goals: <br /> • Environmental Protection and Climate Action, <br /> • Healthy Community, <br /> • Housing for All, <br /> • Multi-modal Transportation, <br /> • Public Education/Learning Community, and <br /> • Diverse and Vibrant Economy <br /> Once the Plan is adopted, important documents such as the annual operating budget, Capital <br /> Investment Plan, and agenda abstracts will be updated to assure alignment of resources with the <br /> Countywide Strategic Plan. <br /> Progress will also be tracked regularly. Staff teams will evaluate and discuss progress on <br /> achieving the Board's Strategic Goals monthly. Those teams will report quarterly on progress to <br /> the County Manager's Office. Twice each year, the County Manager's Office will prepare an <br /> update to the Board for each Strategic Goal including specific milestones and challenges. On an <br /> annual basis, the County Manager's Office will prepare a year-end update detailing progress on <br /> each Strategic Goal. <br /> Charline Kirongozi, Manager with BerryDunn, reviewed the background information for the <br /> item and reviewed the Strategic Plan, Attachment 1. <br />