City of Covington Comprehensive Plan | 2023-2027
Short Term Work Program, 2023-2027 *Entries with an asterisk represent carryover or revised items from the previous STWP. TIMELINE
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
COST ESTIMATE
FUNDING SOURCE
REFERENCE
1
*Develop service delivery plan to address the city’s growing senior population.
2027
City Manager, Newton Senior Center, Public Health
Staff Time
Local, SPLOST, Grants
PCG: Goal Two, Four, Six
2
Create a social media campaign to raise awareness of community events in Covington.
2023
Social Media and Outreach
Staff Time
Local, SPLOST, Grants
PCG: Goal One, Two, Three, Four
3
Develop branding that is specific to Covington that highlights the city’s historic charm, small town feel, and role in the film industry.
2024
Mayor and City Council, Community Development
$25,000
Local, SPLOST, Grants
PCG: Goal Two, Four, Five
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ACTIVITY
POPULATION, COMMUNITY, AND GOVERNANCE
PLANNING AND LAND USE 4
Develop design guidelines for future mixed-use developments that locate within the overlay district.
2025
Planning and Zoning
$25,000
5
Evaluate zoning ordinances and determine the feasibility of incorporating middle housing into more zoning categories.
2026
Planning and Zoning
Staff Time
6
Create a dedicated web-page outlining the main points in the comprehensive plan.
2023
Planning and Zoning
$10,000
Local, SPLOST, Grants Local, SPLOST, Grants Local, SPLOST, Grants
PLU: Goal One, Five
Local, SPLOST, Grants
PR: Goal One, Two, Three, Four
PLU: Goal One, Two, Three, Five
PLU: Goal Three, Four
PARKS AND RECREATION 7
*Implement and develop the short-term goals from the Central Park Master Plan.
2027
Mayor and City Council, Parks and Recreation
$250,000
8
*Identify potential funding sources and grants to implement Central Park.
2023
Parks and Recreation, City Manager
Staff Time
9
Establish multiple trailheads for the Cricket Frog Trail by applying for the Department of Natural Resources, Recreation Trail Program grant.
2025-2027
Parks and Recreation
$165,000
10
Upgrade the playground equipment in the pocket parks throughout the city.
2026
Parks and Recreation, Public Works
$45,000
75
Local, SPLOST, Grants Local, SPLOST, Grants Local, SPLOST, Grants
PR: Goal One, Two, Three, Four PR: Goal Two, Three, Five PR: Goal Two, Three