The Town Council will endeavor to successfully implement the Knightdale Strategic Plan. The Council will use the plan to guide its decision-making to ensure that their decisions are aligned with the objectives laid out in the plan. A key component of the plan is the identification and adoption of strategic priorities.
These priorities represent all projects/programs/initiatives necessary to fully realize the Focus Areas of the Knightdale Strategic Plan. The Town Manager will work, in conjunction with the Department Directors, to recommend priorities that advance the Town’s strategic vision. These departmental recommendations will be formalized in a Strategic Goals & Priority calendar that identifies each item along with a target fiscal year for completion. These strategic goals will be adopted by the Council annually.
The Town Manager has the overall responsibility for implementing the plan and will work in conjunction with the town staff to achieve the results envisioned by Council and the community. The Manager will facilitate an annual planning retreat for the Council, to ensure that the Knightdale Strategic Plan is a living document, which continually evolves to fulfill the mission and vision of our organization.
SAFE
Knightdale is a safe community, where residents feel secure throughout the Town, the crime rate is low, and public safety personnel have a positive relationship with the community. |
| Implementation Items | Department(s) | CIP Approval Required | Funding Committed | Target Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relocate Fire Station #1 to Forestville Road | Administration Fire Public Works | Yes | Yes | FY2024 |
Deploy New Fire Apparatus into Service
| Administration Fire | Yes | Yes | FY2024 |
| Maintain CALEA Accreditation Status | Police | Yes | Yes | FY2024 |
| Construct New Public Safety Center | Administration Police Fire Public Works Finance Development Services | Yes | Yes | FY2025 |
| Identify Land for Mailman Road Fire Station | Administration Fire | Yes | Yes | FY2025 |
Construct Community Area Funding Grant Projects
| Development Services | Yes | Yes | FY2025 |
Adopt Knightdale Safety Action Plan
| Development Services | Yes | Yes | FY2025 |
CONNECTED & INCLUSIVE
Knightdale actively pursues balanced growth with exceptional design to maintain its small town feel and appearance. Through the creation of unique community spaces and a welcoming environment for entrepreneurs and small businesses, we are creating a connected and inclusive town. |
| Implementation Items | Department(s) | CIP Approval Required | Funding Committed | Target Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Implement Economic Development Plan
| Administration Development Services Community Relations | No | No | FY2024 |
Revise 4th of July Special Event
| Administration Parks & Recreation Police Fire Public Works | No | Yes | FY2024 |
Develop Plan for Missing Transportation Connections
| Development Services Finance Public Works | Yes | No | FY2024 |
Adopt Affordable Housing Plan
| Development Services Finance | Yes | Yes | FY2024 |
| Adopt Revised KnightdaleNext 2035 Comprehensive Plan | Development Services | Yes | No | FY2025 |
| Explore/Identify a Viable Workforce Housing Project | Development Services | No | N/A | FY2025 |
SUSTAINABLE
Knightdale promotes the stewardship of its environment, the resiliency of its resources, and the maintenance of a financially sustainable government. |
| Implementation Items | Department(s) | CIP Approval Required | Funding Committed | Target Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Expand Environmental Stewardship Commitments
| Administration | No | N/A | FY2024 |
| Explore Feasibility of a Land Banking Policy | Administration | No | No | FY2024 |
| Receive Unqualified Financial Audit Opinion for FY2023 | Finance | No | Yes | FY2024 |
Complete Comprehensive Budget Document
| Finance | No | Yes | FY2025 |
ACTIVE & HEALTHY
Knightdale brings people together and boasts happy residents by promoting and sustaining a high quality of life and providing recreation and leisure activities to meet diverse interests. |
| Implementation Items | Department(s) | CIP Approval Required | Funding Committed | Target Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construct Panther Rock Park | Administration Public Works Parks & Recreation | Yes | Yes | FY2024 |
| Construct Mingo Creek Greenway Extension | Development Services Public Works Finance | Yes | Yes | FY2024 |
Development of Major Passive Park – Hodge Road at I-87
| Development Services Parks & Recreation Finance | Yes | No | FY2024 |
| Develop a Public Art Program | Parks & Recreation Development Services Community Relations | No | No | FY2024 |
| Obtain CAPRA Accreditation | Parks & Recreation | No | No | FY2025 |
| Design KSP Playground Replacement | Parks & Recreation Public Works | Yes | No | FY2025 |
| Construction of East Neuse River Greenway (Langston Ridge Connector) | Development Services | Yes | No | FY2025 |
Construct Knightdale Community Center
| Administration Parks & Recreation Public Works | Yes | No | FY2025 |
ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Knightdale’s government is operated efficiently and transparently by outstanding employees who focus on excellent customer service and open communication. |
| Implementation Items | Department(s) | CIP Approval Required | Funding Committed | Target Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prepare Facility Strategy to Address Town Hall Limitations | Administration | No | N/A | FY2024 |
Develop Strategy for 2025 Tax Revaluation
| Administration Finance | No | N/A | FY2024 |
| Receive National GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (ACFR Program) | Finance | No | Yes | FY2024 |
Complete Citizens’ Financial Report (PAFR)
| Finance | No | Yes | FY2024 |
Implement Supervisory Training Program
| Human Resources | No | Yes | FY2024 |
Prepare Appropriate “Shovel-Ready” Project Portfolio
| Administration | Yes | No | FY2025 |
Renovate Town Council Chambers
| Administration Public Works | Yes | No | FY2025 |