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Long Term Planning
Long term planning is essential to the stability and sustainability of every organization. The City of Fair Oaks Ranch currently has several long-range plans that inform the budget and the policy decisions of the City Council and staff. These are all living documents, meaning they will be frequently updated and revised to reflect changing needs and priorities. A well-planned city is built through smart, forward-thinking investments and financial policies that serve residents today and in the future.
A strategic plan articulates an organization's vision for the future and sets clear goals and objectives that help the organization move closer toward that vision. An effective strategic plan connects the stated priorities of the City to the annual budget, ensuring that spending reflects what matters most to the City’s residents and other stakeholders. Strategic planning promotes collaboration, communication, and accountability while focusing work on a common goal.
A long-term financial plan is crucial for the fiscal sustainability and financial health of an organization. It identifies long-term economic patterns to help the City make informed decisions about growth, investments and priorities. A financial plan also reveals financial risks — like economic downturns or unexpected expenses — and facilitates proactive planning to reduce their impact. Long-term financial planning promotes resilience, transparency and accountability in how funds are managed.
A capital improvement plan (CIP) is a roadmap for maintaining and improving essential infrastructure and outlining future capital needs. A CIP identifies projects along with their timelines, cost estimates, funding sources and prioritization. Approved CIPs are crucial pieces of long-term planning and work in conjunction with the strategic and long-term financial plans to ensure responsible budgeting and thoughtful growth. Capital improvement plans align major projects with the City’s priorities and vision, provide transparency and accountability, promote effective resource management and aid in debt planning.
| Roadways CIP (approved 11.04.21) | Drainage CIP (approved 01.20.22) |
| Water and Wastewater CIP (approved 10.21.21) |