2023-2028-2038 Strategic Plan

STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR CAMDEN COUNTY

Strategic Planning Model for Camden County

Value-based principles that describe the preferred future in 15 years

Strategic goals that focus outcome-based objectives and potential actions for 5 years

Focus for one year – a work program: policy agenda for the County Board Annual Action Plan, management agenda for staff; major projects

Principles that define the responsibility of County government and frame the primary services – core service businesses

Personal values that define performance standards and expectations for employees

CORE BELIEFS

“You Have Arrived”

“The Right Route”

“The Right Direction”

Vehicle

“The Right Bus”

Fuel

“The Right People”

CAMDEN COUNTY VISION 2038

Camden County Vision 2038

CAMDEN COUNTY 2038 is the PREMIER COASTAL COMMUNITY OF GEORGIA –BEAUTIFUL (A), SAFE (B) .

CAMDEN COUNTY 2038 has a STRONG REGIONAL ECONOMY AND DIVERSE JOB OPPORTUNITIES with four major pillars: an ACTIVE NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE (C) , a SUCCESSFUL REGIONAL AIRPORT (D), SPORTS TOURISM (E) AND a TECHNOLOGY CORRIDOR (F) .

CAMDEN COUNTY 2038 has RELAXED LIVING with QUALITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS (G) , ABUNDANT LEISURE CHOICES FOR ALL (H) .

Camden County Vision 2038

PRINCIPLE A BEAUTIFUL

PRINCIPLE B

SAFE

 Means

1. Attractive gateways and entrances to Camden County especially from I-95

2. Appropriate County signage at exit 1 and exit 26

3. Well-maintained and beautiful parks and open spaces

4. Updated, well-maintained, attractive County buildings and facilities

5. Lighting Improvements for I-95 Interchanges

 Means

1. Residents feeling safe and secure at home and in the community

2. Timely and appropriate response for emergency medical calls with a high survival rate

3. Low crime rate

4. If crimes occur, the criminals are arrested and prosecuted in a timely manner

5. Residents and businesses working in partnership with law enforcement agencies to create a safe Camden County community

6. Camden County prepared for, able to respond, and to restore service, and recover from a major disaster

PRINCIPLE C

ACTIVE NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE

 Means

1. Maintained the number of submarines at the Naval Submarine Base

2. Impact payment to education/schools

3. Diversification of commands at the Naval Submarine Base

4. Potential use of excess land on the base

5. Upcoming Columbia-class submarines

PRINCIPLE D

SUCCESSFUL REGIONAL AIRPORT

 Means

1.

Development of a regional airport to support local economic development efforts

Quicker access to surrounding communities and businesses

Increased opportunities for commercial, industrial, and retail growth

Access to airline fueling depot along Atlantic corridor Supports mission critical needs for local, state, and federal agencies.

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PRINCIPLE E

SPORTS TOURISM

PRINCIPLE F

TECHNOLOGY CORRIDOR

 Means

1. Reputation as the "Amateur Sports Center of Georgia and North Florida"

2. Top quality outdoor sports complexes for regional and national tournaments

3. Indoor sports facility for basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, cheerleading, etc.

4. Intercollegiate tournaments bringing in teams from the north

5. Developing tournaments for emerging sports: lacrosse, quidditch, disk golf etc.

 Means

1. Higher Education campus offering degrees and diversified educational programs

2. Competitive technology infrastructure in place to support businesses and business development

3. Growing reputation as a technology hub in Georgia and north Florida

4. Land available in state-of-the-art business/technology park(s)

PRINCIPLE G

QUALITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS

 Means

1. Future developments following Camden County plans and meeting the development standards and regulations

2. Reliable delivery of utility services

3. Incorporation of smart growth principles into future development in Camden County: cluster units, water and sewer service

4. Opportunities for homeownership – high percentage of homeownership

5. Quality infrastructure for water and sewer: well-designed and well-maintained

PRINCIPLE H

ABUNDANT LEISURE CHOICES FOR ALL

 Means

1. Well-designed, well-maintained sports complexes for local, recreational, and tournament use

2. State-of-the-art library facilities and services

3. Performing Arts Center for local and regional performances and uses

CAMDEN COUNTY GOVERNMENT MISSION

Camden County Government Mission

The mission of CAMDEN COUNTY GOVERNMENT is to deliver DEFINED COUNTY SERVICES (1) with EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE(2) and in a FINANCIALLY SUSTAINABLE(3) and TRANSPARENT MANNER(4) .

PRINCIPLE 1

DEFINED COUNTY SERVICES

 Means

1. Services defined by State of Georgia as the responsibility of county government

2. Basic county services as defined by the County Commission

3. Services that expand the local economy and county tax base

4. Services that preserve the natural environment

5. Services that make the county a desirable place to live

6. Annually review County services and define services/service levels

PRINCIPLE 2

EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE

 Means

1. Listening to and knowing the needs of residents and businesses

2. Providing a timely response to a service request

3. Acting in a respectful and courteous manner with County customers

4. Providing easy access to County information and services

5. Knowing who is the customer

6. Taking time to explain decisions or actions, especially when the answer is "no"

7. Solving the customer’s problem; or refer the customer to the person who can help them

PRINCIPLE 3

FINANCIALLY SUSTAINABLE GOVERNMENT

 Means

1. Delivering defined County services in the most efficient and cost-effective manner

2. Providing service value to the taxpayers of Camden County

3. Developing a fiscally responsible annual budget

4. Working with other governments on shared services

5. Having effective financial systems, reporting and controls

6. Developing and annually updating a long-range (5 year) financial plan and financial policies

PRINCIPLE 4

TRANSPARENT GOVERNMENT

 Means

1. County Commission working together as a team

2. Respectfully listening to ideas and suggestions from the community

3. Developing working and collaborative relationships with other governments: State of Georgia, Cities – Kingsland, St. Marys, and Woodbine; other governmental organizations/agencies

4. Developing effective public – private partnerships

5. Taking the time to celebrate Camden County successes with the community

Camden County Goals 2028

FINANCIALLY SOUND COUNTY PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND VALUE

GROW THE LOCAL ECONOMY

GREAT PLACE TO LIVE

MANAGED GROWTH AND PLAN FOR RESILIENCY

Goal

1 Financially Sound County Providing Exceptional Service and Value

Goal 1

Financially Sound County Providing Exceptional Service and Value

OBJECTIVES

1. Provide financially responsible budget with appropriate tax level that supports exceptional County services

2. Hire, develop and retain a top-quality-County employees through competitive compensation and benefits

3. Leverage County resources through grants and other outside funding sources

4. Have a successful SPLOST election in 2024 or 2025

5. Invest in the preservation, maintenance and enhancement in County assets – facilities, buildings and infrastructure

6. Increase physical, cyber and information security

VALUE TO COMMUNITY

1. Service value for their taxes and fees

2. Reliable delivery of County services

3. Timely response for a service call: emergency and nonemergency

4. County prepared for the future growth and development

5. Top-quality, exceptional customer service from the County government

6. Responsible fiscal stewardship by County Commission and government

SHORT-TERM CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

1. Collaborating with the Sheriff’s Office to address multiple issues

2. Roads at end or beyond life cycle

3. Working with the cities to begin the preparation for SPLOST # 9

4. Working with other governments to expand shared services

5. Resolving litigation against Camden County and the funding the financial impacts

6. Rising costs of conducting County business: materials, contracts, healthcare, pensions, utilities, employee costs, insurance costs

7. SPLOST #8 priorities and project timing with increasing construction costs

8. Preparing for T-SPLOST which will fund road improvements

9. Growing distrust in governmental institutions

LONG-TERM CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

1. Tax Digest reliance on residential base (88%)

2. Funding for grant matching dollars

3. Funding for information technology upgrades, data storage and cyber security

4. Funding for emergency situations

5. Growing demands for County services

6. Funding for continued implementation of Compensation Study across all County departments

7. Funding for bridge maintenance, repairs and upgrade

8. Mitigating sound issues and equipment to better broadcast meetings on YouTube Live

9. Increased liability exposure and the rising number of lawsuits being filed

POLICY ACTIONS 2023

1. SPLOST #9 Preparation: Discussion with Top Priority Cities, Potential Projects and Direction

2. Litigation Resolution Top Priority

3. Proactive Communications Strategy and Top Priority Action Plan: Best Practices, Report with Recommendations, Direction, Funding and County Actions

4. Public Safety Complex/Jail Facility: Top Priority Direction and Actions

a. Short-Term Action Plan

b. New Complex

5. Fire Training Facility: Report, Direction and High Priority Funding

6. Comprehensive County Facilities Master Plan: Development, Direction and Funding Mechanism

MANAGEMENT ACTIONS 2023

1. County Employee Compensation Annual Top Priority Adjustment: Direction and Funding

2. Grants Matching Funds: Direction and Top Priority Funding

3. County Financial Policies: Review and Top Priority Revision

4. County Reorganization and Efficiency Plan: Top Priority Report, Direction and Funding

5. ROW Mowing: Implementation Top Priority

6. Local Emergency Plans (6): Development High Priority and Implementation

7. Property/Casualty Insurance: Direction and High Priority Funding

8. GIS Department: Report, Direction and High Priority Funding

9. State of Georgia Advocacy and Legislative Agenda: Direction and Actions

10. County-Owned Property: Direction on Use or Sale

11. APRA Dollars and Projects: Update Report, Direction and County Actions

MANAGEMENT IN PROGRESS 2023

MANAGEMENT IN PROGRESS 2023

25. GFOA Annual Consolidated Financial Reporting Award: Preparation: FY 22

26. GIS Data Inventory and County Map Gallery

27. Animal Control Interactive Link: CCSO, KPD, and SMPD (BUDGET FY 24)

28. 2022 Annual Report

29. Countywide Time Keeping System: Funding (BUDGET FY 24)

30. Nurse Practitioner: Funding (BUDGET FY 24)

31. Firefighter Certification: EMT-B

32. Silent Alarm and Emergency Procedures

33. Timber Harvesting Website Testing

34. CE and ACO Body Cameras: Direction and Funding (BUDGET FY 24)

35. Windows 11 Adaption

36. Employee Use of Camden Clinic Free Policy: Development (BOCC DECISION)

37. Tuition Assistance Program: Development (BUDGET FY 24)

38. Fleet Replacement Schedule: Update

39. EMA Mobile Command Vehicle: Delivery

40. Open Records Management Software: Funding (BUDGET FY 24)

41. Agenda Management Software: Funding (BUDGET FY 24)

42. Bryan Lang Digitalization of Loose Records and African American Funeral Programs

43. 2023 Property Digest

MANAGEMENT IN PROGRESS 2023

MANAGEMENT IN PROGRESS 2023

65. Firehouse 11 Owned by the City of Woodbine: Direction Purchase or New Facility

66. Fire Equipment Order Tankers (2) Completion

67. Knox Boxes Installation on County Buildings: Completion

68. CCFR Website Update: Completion

69. Fire Prevention Trailer Update: Funding (BUDGET FY 24)

70. Community Paramedicine Program: Report and Direction

71. High School EMT-B: Implementation

72. Fleet Work Order Improvements: Completion

53. Preservica Starter (Digital Preservation System): Additional Records

54. Improved Storage of Digitized Materials: Vendor Identification (BUDGET FY 24)

55.

73. Emergency Management Plan and Alternate Shop (in case of disaster): Development

74. Tire Machine and Alignment: Completion

75. Asset Replacement Schedule: Development

76. Department Tools Update: Completion

77. Closeout 319h Septic Tank Grant – CRS

78. Recreational Trails Program Grant for Browntown Boardwalk Trail – Facilities: Submittal

79. Tabby Trail Construction (Pending Grant Award) – St. Marys

80. Inclement Weather Policy: Completion

81. Employee Wellness Programs: Launch

82. County for More than 20 Continuous Years to Continue to Use the County Clinic at No Charge until Medicare

Eligibility: Direction

83. Employee Referral Incentive Program: Creation

84. Leave Accrual for CCFR Employees: Update

85.

MANAGEMENT IN PROGRESS 2023

MANAGEMENT IN PROGRESS 2023

99. Preparations for Password-Less Solution Implementation

100. Network Port Mapping: Completion

101. Migration All Email Accounts to Camdencountyga.gov

Domain from co.camden.ga.us Domain

102. HIPAA Compliant Texting App: Identification

103. Virtual Server: Direction and Funding

104. Add UPS’ to All Network Closets: Direction and Funding

105. Treadmill Replacement: Completion

106. Patient Portal – Patient Participation

107. Printed Citation Software: Direction and Funding

108. Georgia LTAP Training

109. Inventory County Owned, or Leased, Vehicles and Property for Insurance

110. Open Claims: Review Completion

111. Old Still Site Operations, Closure and Cleanup

112. New C&D Landfill Customers

MAJOR PROJECT 2023

1. Public Works/Fleet/Fuel Facility Architectural Design, RFP for Construction and Construction

2. Resiliency Operations Center (ROC) Phase 1 (Former Georgia Power Building): Design, RFP for Construction and State Funding for Phase 2

3. Communications/EOC Facility: Engineering Design and Construction

4. New Public Health Building: Architectural Design, RFP for Construction and Construction

5. Public Safety Radio System Equipment: RFP for Procurement, Award Contract and Completion

6. Landfill Expansion/Cell #8 Construction

7. MainPoint Facility Improvements

a. ADA Compliance

b. Drainage

c. Parking Lot

d. Sick Patient Entrance

e. Office Expansion

MAJOR PROJECT 2023

8. Bryan-Lang Building Improvements

9. Fuel Station: Update

10. Library Interior Renovations

11. A/C Units Replacement

12. Fire Station 12: City Sewer Service

13. Fire Station 10 Tower site Build: Completion

14. Historic Courthouse Roof Replacement: Completion

15. New Generators for Courthouse, Facilities Maintenance, and Landfills

16. Sheriff’s Substation New Gate, Motor, and Fencing: Completion

17. Parking Structure for Facilities Maintenance Building: Completion

18. Cross Pipe Culvert Inspection and Replacements

19. Horse Stamp Church Road Widen/ Resurface for Engineer Firm

20. Asset Inventory: Update

ON THE HORIZON 2023 – 2028

1. Internal Auditor Position: Direction and Funding

2. Fire Staffing/Equipment for Growth: Report, Direction and Funding

3. County New Revenue Options: Report with Options, Direction and County Actions

4. Fire Overtime: Analysis, Report with Findings and Recommendations, Direction and County Actions

5. Fire Revenue Study: Legislative Priority, Completion and Direction

6. Annex Building Phase 1 – Election Space/Locations/ Staffing: Funding, Renovation Completion and Move-In

7. County Government Cost Reduction Plan: Services Review, Plan Development and Direction for Budget

8. Sheriff’s Office Collaboration – Purchasing and Human Resource Management: Direction and Actions

ON THE HORIZON 2023 – 2028

9. Timber Tax Collection: Proactive Monitoring and Report System

10. Vehicle and Equipment Replacement: Schedule and Funding

11. Health Insurance Cost Containment: Analysis, Report with Options and Direction

12. Court Room Space: Direction and Funding

13. Community Think Tank: Scope, Direction and Creation

14. Emergency Generators for Shelters and County Buildings: Direction and Funding

15. IT to the Cloud: Direction and Funding

16. County Buildings and Facilities Security Phase 2: Assessment Report, Direction and Funding

Goal 2

Grow the Local Economy

OBJECTIVES

1. Expand commercial tax base (25%) less reliance on residential tax base

2. Develop local airport

3. Improve County infrastructure to support business investments and the local economy

4. Have businesses supporting the Naval Base to locate in Camden County

5. Have a private entity successfully operating Spaceport Camden under the County license

6. Develop programs to support innovators and entrepreneurs in the County

7. Expand logistics and supply chain management businesses throughout the County

8. Develop a large commerce park

VALUE TO COMMUNITY

1. More job opportunities and specifically quality jobs for our children

2. Opportunities to start and grow a business in Camden County

3. Expanded commercial tax base reducing the tax burden on property owners

4. Ability to work near home – more leisure and family time

5. Businesses investing in Camden County

SHORT-TERM CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

1. Lack of an airport to support economic development

2. JDA delivering results – new businesses and job opportunities

3. Tapping the growth in neighboring ports – Jacksonville and Brunswick

4. Securing a private operator for Spaceport Camden

5. Lack of public utilities to potential sites

6. Creating more job opportunities for County residents

7. Funding sewer for north County to support economic development

8. Defining the County government role in economic development

9. Creating a positive environment for entrepreneurs and innovators

LONG-TERM CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

1. Keeping the public engaged and managing expectations

2. Anti-growth and anti-economic development among some residents

3. Becoming a major retirement destination

4. Businesses serving the Naval Base located on the Base –no advantage or benefit to Camden County

5. Lack of workforce for businesses

6. Expanding the Technical College as an economic engine

7. Promoting the transportation network: ports, I-95 and airport

8. Funding future economic development activities

9. Expanding sports facilities for more tournaments

10. Closing the “deal” and delivering tangible results

11. Dependence on the Navy

12. Uncertain future economy and looming recession

13. Having County residents seek job within Camden County

14. Lack of business diversifications

15. Impacts of the State of Florida increase in the minimum wage

16. Lack of sports facilities in Camden County

POLICY ACTIONS 2023

1. Airport Development: Direction and County Top Priority Actions

2. Large Commerce Park Development: High Priority Next Steps

3. Spaceport Camden Development: Private High Priority Operator and Next Steps

4. JDA: Goals and Performance Report

MANAGEMENT ACTIONS

2023

1. Pass Freeport Exemption Level IV: High Priority e-Commerce Distribution Centers

MANAGEMENT IN PROGRESS

2023

1. St. Marys Commerce Park Management with Reimbursement from the City of St. Marys

2. Camden Industrial Park Marketing and Sale of Lots

3. Spec Flex Space Warehouse Space: Partnership and Development

4. SG Block Development

5. Plug Power Site Development

6. Kingsland Tax Allocation District #2 Establishment

7. New Logistic and Distribution Park Exit 7: Agreement and Bond for Tax Abatement

8. Hydrogen Hub/Logistic Corridor Development: Monitoring

9. King’s Bay Research Park: Monitoring Private Development and Marketing

ON THE HORIZON 2023 – 2028

1. Higher Education Strategy: Direction

2. Business Retention/Growth Strategy: Report, Direction, and Actions

3. Center of Excellence (with a Focus on the Commercial Space Industry): Development Agreements, Direction, and County Action

4. Logistics Management and Supply Chain Business Development Strategy: Outcomes, Opportunities, Marketing and Business Attraction Action Plan

5. DoD/Contractor Strategy and Support Business Attraction: Direction and Actions

6. Overall Tourism Development Strategy: Direction

7. Sports Tourism Development Strategy: Report, Direction, and Actions

8. Great Place to Retire Strategy: Outcomes, Report and Directions

9. Water Park Development at Exit 3: Next Steps

10. Retail Business Development Strategy: Report, Direction and County Actions

11. Entertainment Business Development Strategy: Report, Direction and County Actions

12. High Tech Business Recruitment Attraction Strategy: Goals/Outcomes, Market Analysis, Roles – JDA and County, Report with Options, Direction, and Actions

al 3 ace Live

Goal 3

Great Place to Live

OBJECTIVES

1. Maintain safe community

2. Have retail and entertainment options for County residents – no need to leave Camden County

3. Improve access to the County waterways

4. Enhance recreational programs for all (through the PSA)

5. Develop locations for community events and festivals

6. Have diverse activities for all family generations

7. Have top-quality park and park venues

VALUE TO COMMUNITY

1. More beautiful and thriving community

2. Increasing choices for your leisure time

3. Protection/enhancement of property values

4. Facilities, programs and activities for all family generations

5. More reason to live in Camden County

SHORT-TERM CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

1. Lack of mental health services or options

2. Enhance the image of PSA – overcoming the past negative image

3. Vacant and deteriorating structures and lots

4. Expanding community use of the gun range

5. Increasing problems with drug addiction/overdose

6. Enhancing access to water

7. Unattractive entrances and I-95 interchanges

8. Unhealthy living conditions and structures, especially deteriorating mobile home parks

9. Illegal dumping

LONG-TERM CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

1. Community acceptance of junk, litter and code violations

2. Reducing litter and trash

3. Financial accountability of the PSA

4. Lack of recreational and leisure activities for all family members – youth, adults and seniors

5. Lack of coordinated Veterans’ Affairs office and services within the County

6. Resolving the problems associated with heirs’ properties

7. Addressing code enforcement violators – “frequent offenders”

8. Affordable housing for workforce

9. Poor landscape maintenance throughout the County, especially ROW maintenance

10. Limited educational opportunities for County residents

11. Growing homeless population within the County

POLICY ACTIONS 2023

1. Mental Health Strategy: Needs/Problem Top Priority Assessment, Report, Direction, and Actions

2. Blue Bridge Boat Ramp: Property Top Priority Acquisition and Next Steps

3. Veterans Services Strategy: Needs High Priority Assessment, Partners Report, Direction, and Actions

4. Park Upgrades: Completion and Transfer to High Priority PSA

5. Camden County Cleanup Program – “Keep Georgia Beautiful”: Direction and Funding –Baseline Study and Litter Survey

6. Woodbine School Lease Agreement: Negotiations and Direction

MANAGEMENT ACTIONS 2023

1. Storm Ready: Report and Direction High Priority

2. Abandoned/Vacant Properties/Structures: High Priority Strategy, Direction and County Actions

3. Trash Trucks Enforcement: Direction

MANAGEMENT IN PROGRESS 2023

1. Active Shooter Program Development

2. Internet Crimes Against Children: Expansion: FBI Training and Funding

3. Two Rivers Gun Range Member Expansion (Goal: 350400)

4. Taser Program: Funding and Acquisition

5. Sheriff Vehicles Replacement Program: Direction and Funding

6. Swimming Program Sponsorship/Management

7. Digital Kongsberg System Targets

MAJOR PROJECTS 2023

1. 4-Stage Steel Challenge Range: Construction

2. Shotgun Range: Construction

ON THE HORIZON 2023 – 2028

1. Internet Service Upgrade/Expansion

2. Abandoned/Vacant Properties/Structures: Strategy, Direction, and County Actions (including Heirs Issues)

3. Code Offenders Strategy: Problem Analysis, Best Practices, Report with Options, Direction and County Actions

4. Homeless Strategy: Problem Analysis, Best Practices, Report with Options, Direction and County Actions

5. Community Events and Festivals: County Role and Expectations, Report with Options, Direction and Funding

6. Vandalism in Park: Problem Analysis, Report, Direction and Funding

7. Opioids Reduction Strategy: Litigation

8. Criminal Justice Council: Re-Establishment

9. Temple Landing Ramp: Completion

10. Crime Reduction Action Plan: Outcomes, Best Practices, Report/Plan, Direction and Funding

11. County Funding for Non-Profit Organizations: Requests, Deliverables and Direction on Funding

12. Noise at Gun Range: Problem Analysis, Report with Findings and Options, Directions and County Actions

13. Heroes Park: Goals, Update Report, Direction, and County Actions

Goal 4 aged Growth and Plan for Resiliency

Goal 4

Managed Growth and Plan for Resiliency

OBJECTIVES

1. Maintain/upgrade condition of County roads

2. Develop an effective stormwater management and drainage system

3. Maintain and upgrade County infrastructure

4. Develop and operate the Community Resiliency Center

5. Expand and enhance collaboration with the cities

6. Fund County services and staffing to support population growth

7. Have attainable housing opportunities for County residents

VALUE TO COMMUNITY

1. Protection/enhancement of property values

2. More attractive and beautiful community

3. Quality housing choices and options

4. Less traffic congestion and predictable travel times

5. Better quality County road with a "smoother" drive

SHORT-TERM CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

1. Replacing the airport

2. Inadequate funding for infrastructure maintenance and upgrade

3. Lack of infrastructure in northern Camden County

4. Lack of utility infrastructure in the County

5. Coordinating growth and development with cities

6. Implementing SPLOST #8 projects and educating/informing the community

7. Increasing costs of housing and lack of attainable housing within the County

8. Rate of growth and the impact on County services and service delivery

9. Increasing amounts of land being placed into conservation – by landowners, but also by GA Department of Natural Resources placing tracts into WMAs

LONG-TERM CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

1. Road expansions and upgrades

2. Increasing costs of construction and County service delivery

3. Major annexations by the cities in Camden County

4. Lack of collaborative planning with the cities and the Naval Base

5. Defining the County’s role in protecting natural resources and environmental assets

6. Shrinking amounts of land without wetlands/wetland mitigation

7. Determining who should pay for growth: current or new residents or growing our commercial tax base

8. Understanding changing and aging demographics and the impacts on County services

9. Defining government’s role in regulating and planning for growth

10. Addressing wetlands and stormwater issues

11. Increasing costs of land

12. Young residents’ preference to rent – less desire for homeownership

2038/Board of County Commissioners/Camden County, Georgia

POLICY ACTIONS 2023

1. Public Utilities Extension to North County High Priority for Economic Development

2. 9-1-1 Addressing Ordinance Update: High Priority Direction and Completion

3. Paved/Unpaved Roads: Service Level, Direction and Funding

4. Community Broadband/Internet Service Infrastructure: Report, Direction and Funding

5. Kingsland Bypass Development: Phase 2: Final Design and ROW Acquisition

6. Public Safety Response to Population Growth: Facilities and Staffing

MANAGEMENT ACTIONS 2023

1. Impact Fees Update: Study, Direction and Top Priority Amendment Adoption

2. Comprehensive Capital Improvement Program (5-Year)Refinement: Direction and Funding Mechanism

3. Comprehensive Plan: Completion

4. GIS Data for Signs, Culverts and Easements Asset Inventory and Report

5. Hurricane Evacuation Study: Update

MANAGEMENT IN PROGRESS 2023

1. Community Rating System: Annual Public Information

2. Public Works Equipment Purchase/Lease Program

a. Front End Loader

b. Mini Excavator

3. GDOT Bridge Inspections and Complete Repairs

4. Heirs Properties Action Plan

MAJOR PROJECTS 2023

1. Pavement Preservation LMIG

a. 2021

b. 2022

c. SPLOST

2. Old Post Road Dig Out

3. Dirt Road Maintenance (15-20 miles)

1. Regional Stormwater Management Master Plan/Strategy: Funding for Development

2. Comprehensive Transportation/Mobility Master Plan: Funding for Development

3. Code Compliance: Evaluation, Report, Direction, and Actions

4. County Bridges Assessment and Replacement Plan

5. Cumberland Island Public Access: Report with Options, County Role, Direction, and County Actions

6. Interchange Development: Outcomes, Direction and County Actions

7. Sea Level Rise Assessment and Action Plan: Report and Directions

8. Highway 40 Properties Sale: Direction

9. Electric Vehicles Plan: Research, Best Practices, Report with Options, Direction and County Actions

10. Old Still Bridge Replacement (GDOT Funding)

11. Hardship Variance: Monitoring and Direction

12. Comprehensive Stormwater Master Plan Development: Review, Direction and Funding

13. Natural Resources Preservation Plan: Scope, Plan Development, Direction and County Actions

14. CRS Higher Rating: Action Plan

15. Future Land Use Plan: Development and Adoption

16. Tree and Home Repairs: Definition, Report with Options, Direction and Funding Mechanism

CAMDEN COUNTY ACTION AGENDA 2023

Camden County Board Agenda 2023

TOP PRIORITY

Airport Development: Direction and County Actions

SPLOST #9 Preparation: Discussion with Cities, Potential Projects, and Direction

Litigation Resolution

Proactive Communications Strategy and Action Plan: Best Practices, Report with Recommendations, Direction, Funding, and County Actions

Mental Health Strategy: Needs/Problem Assessment, Report, Direction, and Actions

Public Safety Complex/Jail Facility: Direction and Actions – Short Term Action Plan; New Complex

HIGH PRIORITY

Fire Training Facility: Report, Direction, and Funding

Blue Bridge Boat Ramp: Property Acquisition and Next Steps

Large Commerce Park Development: Location and Funding Mechanism

Spaceport Camden Development: Private Operator and Next Steps

Veterans Services Strategy: Needs Assessment, Partners Report, Direction, and Actions

Public Utilities: Extension to North Camden County for Economic Development

Park Upgrades: Completion and Transfer to PSA

9-1-1 Addressing Ordinance Update: Direction and Completion

Camden County Management Agenda 2023

TOP PRIORITY

County Employee Compensation Annual Adjustment: Direction and Funding

Grants Matching Funds: Direction and Funding

County Financial Policies: Review and Revision

Impact Fees Update: Study, Direction, and Amendment Adoption

County Reorganization and Efficiency Report

Right-of-Way (ROW) Mowing: Implementation

HIGH PRIORITY

Local Emergency Plans (6): Development and Implementation

Property/Casualty Insurance: Direction and Funding

Pass Freeport Exemption Level IV: e-Commerce Distribution Centers

Abandoned/Vacant Properties/Structures: Strategy, Direction, and County Actions

GIS Department: Report, Direction, and Funding

Storm Ready: Report and Direction

Camden County Management in Progress 2023

Cyber Security Plan: Implementation

Financial Internal Control: Update

Strategic Plan 2023 – 2028 – 2038: Update

Ambulance: Analysis and Funding

Assessor’s Office 2023 Re-Evaluation

MSW Landfill Expansion (30-Year Capacity): Presentation

Landfill Permit: C & D Renew

Fleet Capital Investment Program

PTO: Completion

Diversity Training Program: Implementation

Citizens’ Academy Program 2023: Completion

Camden County Employee Handbook: Update

Residential Drop Off Area: Development

MainPoint TV in Lobby

MainPoint Health DVDs

Public Outreach Training: Awareness/All Hazards Preparation for Community

Camden County Management in Progress 2023

CPA Annual Audit 2022: Completion

Budget Award: Preparation: 2023

HMGP – AM Stations (FEMA)

Lunch and Learn Program: Improvements

Life Cycle Cost Management: Development

Animal Control: In-House Training Program

Photo Contest 2023

Social Media Policy: Update

GFOA Annual Consolidated Financial Reporting Award: Preparation: FY 22

GIS Data Inventory and County Map Gallery

Animal Control Interactive Link: CCSO, KPD, and SMPD (BUDGET FY 24)

2022 Annual Report

Countywide Time Keeping System: Funding (BUDGET FY 24)

Nurse Practitioner: Funding (BUDGET FY 24)

Firefighter Certification: EMT-B

Silent Alarm and Emergency Procedures

Camden County Management in Progress 2023

Timber Harvesting Website Testing

CE and ACO Body Cameras: Direction and Funding (BUDGET FY 24)

Windows 11 Adaption

Employee Use of Camden Clinic Free Policy: Development (BOCC DECISION)

Tuition Assistance Program: Development (BUDGET FY 24)

Fleet Replacement Schedule: Update

EMA Mobile Command Vehicle: Delivery

Open Records Management Software: Funding (BUDGET FY 24)

Agenda Management Software: Funding (BUDGET FY 24)

Bryan Lang Digitalization of Loose Records and African American Funeral Programs

2023 Property Digest

Animal Control Education Program: Expansion

ArchivesSpace CMS Moving (BUDGET FY 24)

Dental Insurance Plan: Direction

NACA Training for Employees: Completion

Animal Control Vans Air Conditioning Units/Kennel Units: Completion

Camden County Management in Progress 2023

Best Friends TNR: Implementation

Homestead Exemption Audit

Assessor’s Office Staffing: Direction and Funding

FADGI-Compliant Workflow for Bound Records: Completion (BUDGET FY 24)

Preservica Starter (Digital Preservation System): Additional Records (BUDGET FY 24)

Improved Storage of Digitized Materials: Vendor Identification

Interactive Timeline of Historical Events in Camden County: Creation

BLA Website: Development

Annual Shredding Event for the 2023

Board of Elections and Registration Strategic Plan: Update

New Election Laws: Update

Incident Management Team Training

New Banking Services: Implementation

GASB 87 and GASB 96: Implementation

Annual DCA Financial Reports: Completion

Budget Process Improvements: Completion

Camden County Management in Progress 2023

Firehouse 11 Owned by the City of Woodbine Direction: Purchase or New Facility

Fire Equipment Order Tankers (2) Completion

Knox Boxes Installation on County Buildings: Completion

CCFR Website Update: Completion

Fire Prevention Trailer Update: Funding (BUDGET FY 24)

Community Paramedicine Program: Report and Direction

High School EMT-B: Implementation

Fleet Work Order Improvements: Completion

Emergency Management Plan and Alternate Shop (in case of disaster): Development

Tire Machine and Alignment: Completion

Asset Replacement Schedule: Development

Department Tools Update: Completion

Closeout 319h Septic Tank Grant – CRS

Recreational Trails Program Grant for Browntown Boardwalk Trail – Facilities: Submittal

Tabby Trail Construction (Pending Grant Award) – St. Marys

Inclement Weather Policy: Completion

Camden County Management in Progress 2023

Employee Wellness Programs: Launch

County for More than 20 Continuous Years to Continue to Use the County Clinic at No Charge until Medicare Eligibility.: Direction

Employee Referral Incentive Program: Creation

Leave Accrual for CCFR Employees: Update

Long-Time Employees Increasing the Retirement Match: Direction and Funding

Apple Business Essentials: Implementation and Standardization

Superior Court Network: Upgrades

Backups to Third Geographic Footprint (Wasabi)

Firewall Policy and Configuration: Reviews

Data Encryption at Rest and in Transit

Private

Edge Cellular Network Buildout (in Conjunction with Verizon)

Audio/Visual Upgrade Project for Multiple Meeting Rooms

Cameras and Door Controllers Project: Completion

Computer Refresh: Completion

Network Closet Cleanups: Completion

Permissions Audit of All Files and User Accounts

Camden County Management in Progress 2023

Cyber Security Framework

Network Equipment Audit for Hardware Refresh

Preparations for Password-Less Solution Implementation

Network Port Mapping: Completion

Migration All Email Accounts to Camdencountyga.gov domain from co.camden.ga.us domain

HIPAA Compliant Texting App: Identification

Virtual Server: Direction and Funding

Add UPS’ to All Network Closets: Direction and Funding

Treadmill Replacement: Completion

Patient Portal – Patient Participation

Printed Citation Software: Direction and Funding

Georgia LTAP Training

Inventory County Owned, or Leased, Vehicles and Property for Insurance

Open Claims: Review Completion

Old Still Site Operations, Closure and Cleanup

New C&D Landfill Customers

Management in Progress 2023

St. Marys Commerce Park Management with Reimbursement from the City of St. Marys

Camden Industrial Park Marketing and Sale of Lots

Spec Flex Space Warehouse Space: Partnership and Development

SG Block Development

Plug Power Site Development

Kingsland Tax Allocation District #2 Establishment

New Logistic and Distribution Park Exit 7: Agreement and Bond for Tax Abatement

Hydrogen Hub/Logistic Corridor Development: Monitoring

King’s Bay Research Park: Monitoring Private Development and Marketing

Active Shooter Program Development

Internet Crimes Against Children: Implementation

Two Rivers Gun Range Member Expansion (Goal: 350-400)

Taser Program: Funding and Acquisition

Sheriff Vehicles Replacement Program: Direction and Funding

Swimming Program Sponsorship/Management Transportation Access

Digital Kongsberg System Targets: Maintenance

Camden County Management in Progress 2023

Community Rating System: Annual Public Information

Public Works Equipment Purchase/Lease Program

GDOT Bridge Inspections and Complete Repairs

Heirs Properties Action Plan

Camden County Major Projects 2023

Public Works/Fleet/Fuel Facility Architectural Design, RFP for Construction and Construction

Resiliency Operations Center (ROC) Phase 1 (Former Georgia Power Building): Design, RFP for Construction and State Funding for Phase 2

Communications/EOC Facility: Engineering Design

New Public Health Building: Architectural Design, RFP for Construction and Construction

Public Safety Radio System Equipment: RFP for Procurement, Award Contract and Completion

Landfill Expansion/Cell #8 Construction

MainPoint Facility Improvements

Bryan-Lang Building Improvements

Fuel Station: Update

Library Interior Renovations: Completion

A/C Units Replacement

Fire Station 12 City Sewer Service

Fire Station 10 Tower Site Build: Completion

Historic Courthouse Roof Replacement: Completion

New Generators for Courthouse, Facilities Maintenance, and Landfills

Sheriff’s Substation New Gate, Motor, and Fencing: Completion

Parking Structure for Facilities Maintenance Building: Completion

Camden County Major Projects 2023

Cross Pipe Culvert Inspection and Replacements

Horse Stamp Church Road Widen/ Resurface for Engineer Firm

Asset Inventory: Update

4-Stage Steel Challenge Range: Construction

Shotgun Range: Construction

Pavement Preservation LMIG – 2021; 2022; SPLOST

Old Post Road Dig Out

Dirt Road Maintenance (15-20 miles)