Community Health & Safety

Priority: To provide for public safety and health of the citizens and visitors to the county through both our first responders and our County-led health and safety service programs.

CHS1 - Reduce risks that would cause the loss of life and property by improving Fire Rescue services.

CHS2 - Continue to enhance law enforcement best practices through accreditation and staffing. Continue to meet best practice standards demonstrated by maintaining law enforcement accreditation.

CHS3 - Provide resources to respond to citizens who are experiencing substance abuse issues and to provide assistance through the recovery process.

CHS4 - Coordinate public and private resources to provide access to basic healthcare, mental health resources, affordable housing, universal basic needs, and homeless prevention for citizens in an effort to reduce mortality and morbidity.

CHS5 - Continue to provide and improve the efforts to ensure proper management of household garbage, yard trash, and recycling.

CHS6 - Maintain a plan to support our citizens and visitors during times of disaster. Ensure that the County is responsive to needs during disasters.

CHS7 - Provide proactive and comprehensive Animal Services to the citizens.

Bold Goal

Increase the number of engagements through the County care referral system to 1,000.

5-Year Targets

CHS1.T1 - Decrease the Fire Rescue response response time to emergency calls by 15%

CHS1.T2 - Inspect 100% of all High-Risk Occupancy Buildings

CHS2.T3 - Increase law enforcement staffing to 1.26 deputies per 1000residents

CHS2.T4 - Maintain current law enforcement accreditation standards

CHS3.T5 - Increase access to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and Narcan around the county to 250 locations

CHS4.T6 - Register 100 private and non-profit agencies in the County care referral system

CHS5.T7 - Increase solid waste processing capacity to 1,500 average tons per day

CHS6.T8 - Increase the number of participants in PulsePoint by 20%

CHS7.T9 - Maintain a 90% live release rate(i.e., no-kill animal shelter)

Economic & Community Development

Priority: Advance community development by making Clay County more attractive, economically stronger, socially diverse, and resilient while maintaining the character of the county and protecting the natural environment.

ECD1 - Support job and economic growth with a focus on bringing opportunities to the county that support higher-paying jobs.

ECD2 - Enhance our tourism economy to attract a variety of cultural, dining, and entertainment opportunities.

ECD3 - Clarify and streamline the residential and commercial development process to ensure that citizens, businesses, and future opportunities can quickly and efficiently operate in the county while maintaining our standards, expectations, and outcomes.

ECD4 - Enhance ratings that allow the county to excel in all areas of local government, including housing, Public Safety, water resources, and mitigation.

ECD5 – Promote the preservation of agricultural lands to support our local food production.

Bold Goal

Achieve a Class 3 ISO Public Protection Classification.

5-Year Targets

ECD1.T1 - Attract 5 new businesses that are Targeted Economic Opportunities

ECD2.T2 - Attract 20 new multi-day tourism events within the county generating overnight stays

ECD3.T3 - Reduce average permit review time for residential review to 7days and commercial review to 30days

ECD4.T4 - Reduce county classification Community Rating System (CRS) program to a 5

ECD4.T5 - Improve Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) score to 4 for commercial and residential buildings

ECD5.T6 - Encourage at least one agricultural land owner to participate in the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Rural and Family Lands Protection Program

Good Governance

Priority: To create a governmental environment that is accountable, responsible, and transparent for the citizens of Clay County; engages in fair and thoughtful decision-making; is forward-thinking and innovative; fosters opportunities for citizen engagement; and ensures good financial stewardship.

GG1 - Inform Clay County citizens through multiple platforms to engage in consistent communication about important issues.

GG2 - Work to ensure a financially responsible plan for both budget and purchasing of goods and services which includes looking for ways to diversify revenue to become less dependent on ad-valorem tax revenue.

GG3 - Keep and attract a highly skilled Clay County employee workforce to provide the highest level of service to county residents and visitors. Ensure that the workforce is trained to perform their jobs at a high level.

GG4 - Continue and build relationships with outside partner organization leadership (i.e., constitutionals, other elected bodies, economic development partners, and developers) to provide a connected approach to the issues facing the county.

Bold Goal

Generate $100 million in grant revenues.

5-Year Targets

GG1.T1 - Increase overall communication participation (i.e.,social media, website, newsletter) by50%

GG1.T2 - Increase the participation in the county emergency alerting systems (i.e., AlertClay, SaferWatch) by 30%

GG2.T3 - Achieve 100% of procurement's over $20,000 being sourced through the County’s procurement portal for fair bidding

GG3.T4 - Ensure that 95% of the staff receive at least 24 hours of training per year

GG3.T5 - Maintain a 90% county employee retention rate yearly

GG4.T6 - Host and facilitate 10meetings with partner organizations

Infrastructure

Priority: Ensuring the County is maintaining its structures, facilities, and roads at the highest level while looking to grow and provide satisfactory resources and promote resiliency.

IN1 - Promote different forms of transportation to provide options to citizens. Examine ways to grow the existing transportation services that are offered in the county.

IN2 - Maintain and grow our current road system, ensuring that the road system supports the changing needs of the county.

IN3 - Develop community connectivity through the sidewalks and trails in the county to increase walkability and bikeability and create additional recreational opportunities.

IN4 - Improve systems to prevent flooding, protect water bodies, and prevent damage to property and wildlife habitat. Taking into account the impacts of hurricanes and sea water rise on stormwater systems and promoting county resiliency.

IN5 - Maintain County facilities and technology systems to provide the highest level of service to the citizens of the county.

Bold Goal

Improve the overall county road rating for critical and deficient roads by 5%.

5-Year Targets

IN1.T1 - Increase ridership for public transportation (i.e., Jacksonville Transit Authority) by 20%

IN2.T2 - Resurface 100 miles of roadways

IN3.T3 - Improve or add 20 miles of sidewalks and/or trails

IN4.T4 - Maintain and improve 10,000feet of pipes and ditches to improve stormwater system

IN5.T5 - Update IT infrastructure to not allow IT equipment to be more than 12months past end of life

IN5.T6 - Reduce electric and water consumption by 5%

Quality and Balance of Life

Priority: To provide services that improve citizens’ comfort, health, and happiness while continuing to make the county an enjoyable place to live, work, and play.

QBL1 - Provide and promote opportunities for youth and adults to engage in educational programs and cultural experiences.

QBL2 - Provide access to various types of water-based activities (e.g., boating, kayaking, skiing, fishing).

QBL3 - Build and enhance the opportunities for recreational activities in the county by providing access to a wide range of recreational spaces. Facilities should include opportunities for exercise, access to nature, sports facilities and leagues, recreational programs, and health education programs.

QBL4 - Promote and provide access to conservation land through partnerships and donations to ensure that the county maintains a desired rural feel.

Bold Goal

Increase the number of participants in our educational, recreational, and cultural programs by 35%.

QBL1.T1 - Increase the number of overall county-hosted programs by 20%

QBL2.T2 - Increase the number of recreational water access points (e.g.,boat ramps, kayak launches) by 3

QBL3.T3 - Increase recreation space by 10%

QBL4.T4 - Increase the amount of conservation land by 10%