Strategic Planning Consultant Services

Lebanon's next Strategic Plan will establish a focused set of priorities for a three-year period. It should translate community input and City Council policy direction into achievable goals, measurable outcomes, and clear implementation responsibilities. The plan should guide annual operating budgets, the Capital Improvements Program (CIP), departmental work plans, and resource allocation while recognizing the City's financial and staffing capacity. It should also align with the City's Master Plan and its anticipated update, while preserving the distinct purpose of each document. The City seeks a practical framework that improves services, supports responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources, and allows residents to understand the City's progress. Public engagement should include residents who regularly participate in City affairs and those whose perspectives are less often heard, using accessible methods that address barriers to participation. The resulting Strategic Plan should: 1. Reflect meaningful community input and translate City Council policy direction into a focused set of priorities for Council consideration and adoption. 2. Establish achievable goals, measurable outcomes, implementation responsibilities, and milestones. 3. Guide operating budgets, capital planning, departmental work plans, and resource allocation. 4. Provide understandable public reporting on progress. 5. Establish an annual review process that keeps the plan useful throughout its 1- 3 year horizon. The City seeks an ongoing strategic management process that supports implementation, accountability, and adjustment as conditions change.