FY18 Q2 Report FINAL

ADMINISTRATION |

COMMUNITY RELATIONS/PIO 24

STRATEGIC PLANNING

The Town embarked on a formal Strategic Planning process this quarter to help identify the most critical issues and guide the Town for the next five years. The theme “Connect Morrisville,” was selected for the plan, that will recognize a collec- tive vision for the communi- ty and align resources for the future.

Statistically valid resident input was gathered, and additional surveys were used to gather input from staff, advisory committee members and the business community. Council members participated by way of study and analysis interviews. Initial survey findings were present- ed to Council in November, as well as a preliminary draft of a revised mission statement, vision statement, and goals that aligned with the feed-

The Town’s new brand, “Live Connected. Live Well.” celebrated its first birthday in December. Staff continue to receive positive feedback on the brand and tag line.

back that had been received.

Community Workshops will be offered in person and online in Janu- ary 2018. The entire Strategic Planning process is expected to take about 10 months. After the Plan is com- plete, staff will spend several addi- tional months developing depart- mental work plans that align with the Strategic Plan.

TOP PLACE TO RAISE A FAMILY

Smart Asset named Morrisville the third best place in North Carolina to raise a family, behind nearby Holly Springs and Apex. The rankings took ten factors into consideration, including median home values, violent and prop- erty crime rates, unemployment rates, housing costs, percent of families in poverty, high school graduation rate, percent of residents under the age of 20, median household income and 5-year change in home values. Morrisville received especially high marks for average household income and unemployment. Evaluators stated, “Economic prospects are good here.”