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CommUNITY 2030
CommUNITY 2030 is a Ten Year Strategic Plan for the City of Frederick, Maryland.
The Board of Alderman approved a resolution to adopt chapters 2, 4, and 5 of CommUNITY 2030 at the Public Hearing on December 19, 2019.
Action Item FY Status
1.01.003.0001 Create a Department of Housing and Human Services that consolidates Community Development, FCAA, and all housing programs under one coordinated umbrella organization | FY21 | Completed |
1.01.003.0002 Hire a director to lead the Department of Housing and Human Services (HHS) | FY21 | Completed |
1.02.002.0001 Complete the 2020 Comprehensive Plan | FY21 | Active |
1.05.003.0001 Complete the Disparity Study and implement the recommendations | FY21 | Active |
2.04.001.0001 Secure outside funding of recreational amenities for Westside Regional Park | FY21 | Active |
2.05.001.0001 Incoming HHS Director to create and conduct a comprehensive annual assessment of housing and human service delivery | FY21 | Planning |
3.01.004.0001 Develop a vacant property registration ordinance (VPRO) | FY21 | Active |
3.01.005.0003 Develop a consolidated City security camera program for City Facilities | FY21 | Planning |
3.01.005.0004 Develop a City security camera priorities plan with expectation of annually adding or improving at least 10 cameras | FY21 | Planning |
3.01.005.0005 CIP for continuous improvements to City facilities safety and security | FY21 | Planning |
3.01.007.0001 Make a final determination on the scope and location for the future police headquarters | FY21 | Paused |
3.01.007.0002 Award design contracts for the future police headquarters | FY21 | Paused |
3.01.007.0003 Construct a new police headquarters | FY21 | Paused |
3.02.002.0003 Develop and release a Master Developer RFP for the redevelopment of surplus City owned property | FY21 | Planning |
3.02.002.0004 Finalize an amended MOU with PHP to move the design and construction of a downtown hotel and conference center forward | FY21 | Paused |
4.01.001.0001 Create system of flexible and alternative work schedules for City government employees | FY21 | Completed |
4.04.001.0001 Complete the Diversity and Inclusion Master Plan (D&I Plan) and implement recommendations | FY21 | Active |
4.05.002.0001 Develop a paid internship system for City government departments in conjunction with local colleges and universities | FY21 | Planning |
6.02.001.0012 Continue to develop the tools and techniques created during the COVID-19 emergency to foster greater public participation through social media and virtual participation in the public process | FY21 | Active |
6.02.001.0013 Complete the A/V improvements for the Municipal Office Annex Public Meeting Rooms | FY21 | Completed |
Green: SG1 - Sustainable Urban Planning
Yellow: SG2 – Social Well-being
Red: SG3 – Safe and Vibrant Community
Gray: SG4 – Competitive Employment
Purple: SG5 – Enhanced Mobility
Blue: SG6 – Civic Engagement
Status Key
Evaluating | Under consideration / no action taken at this time |
Advocating | Encouraging and supporting others to act / no direct City action planned |
Planning | Preliminary planning by City staff underway/no funding approved * |
Active | Dedicated City staff time towards action / funding approved * |
Paused | Primary efforts by City staff suspended due to changing circumstances |
Completed | Primary objective achieved / Project substantially complete |
Not Considered | Action item deemed no longer strategically relevant |
* If applicable – only applying to actions that have a fiscal impact to implement
Strategic Plan Update - December 2019
After a robust community engagement campaign and many workshops over the last twelve months, the City of Frederick invites the public to attend a Public Hearing where a resolution to adopt "CommUNITY 2030 - A Ten Year Strategic Plan" will be presented.
The meeting will begin at 7 p.m., December 19, at:
City Hall Boardroom
101 N Court Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Resolution Summary and Final Strategic Plan Draft
Strategic Plan Update - November 2019
A revised draft of the Strategic Plan will be presented to the Mayor and Board of Alderman on November 13, 2019. The revised Working Draft incorporates comments collected from the Board of Alderman since the last workshop on October 9. The public is invited to attend the meeting and provide public comment.
The meeting will begin at 3 p.m, November 13, at:
City Hall Boardroom
101 N Court Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Strategic Plan Workshop Executive Summary and Backup Information
Strategic Plan Update - October 2019
Guess what? We still want your feedback and input on the City of Frederick 2030 Strategic Plan! On Wednesday, October 9th at 3:00PM, we both welcome and encourage City residents and businesses to join us at City Hall for our Mayor & Board Workshop. Your elected officials will be reviewing the most up-to-date working draft of the 2030 Strategic Plan (PDF).
This is a great opportunity to be civically engaged, and for your public comments to be thoughtfully considered before the 2030 Strategic Plan is finalized.
For questions/comments/feedback, please contact Danielle Kellizy in the Mayor’s Office at 301.600.3834.
Strategic Plan Update - July 2019
Comments on the 2030 Strategic Plan draft objectives and action items will be accepted through August 2, 2019, by email. On July 16, from 12 to 8 p.m, the 2030 Strategic Plan draft objectives and action items were on public display at the Municipal Annex. See the Draft Objectives and Action Items (PDF).
Strategic Plan Update - June 2019
On July 16, from 12 to 8 p.m, during an open house style event at the Municipal Annex, the public is invited to review and comment on the draft 2030 Strategic Plan that has evolved based on community comments, and collaboration among City staff and Mayor Michael O’Connor. For more information, view the Community Engagement 2.0 News Release (PDF).
Strategic Plan Update - April 2019
Since the March 20 public unveiling of the draft Strategic Plan, City staff and Mayor Michael O’Connor are collaborating to develop specific objectives and action items to support the draft Strategic Plan goals. Additionally, proposed departmental budgets for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2020, and in the future, will reference specific Strategic Plan goals that their operations meet.
Strategic Plan Update - March 2019
A draft of the Strategic Plan’s Vision Statement, Mission and Goals that will guide the City of Frederick’s future will be presented March 20 for public consideration and review by the Board of Aldermen.
The meeting will begin at 3 p.m, March 20, at:
City Hall Boardroom
101 N Court Street
Frederick, MD 21701
In conjunction with staff and the community, Mayor Michael O’Connor has been developing the vision, mission and goals, following a thorough evaluation of public comments made during community engagement events and submitted online. See the Community Engagement Events Video.
Related Documents & Links
- Community Engagement Events Video
- March 20 Workshop Agenda
- Public Participation in Community Engagement Events: How It Works (PDF)
- Strategic Plan Community Engagement Data (XLSX)
- Strategic Plan Framework (PDF)
- Strategic Plan March Progress Report (PDF)