Strategic Plan

Strategic Planning is a systematic process for drawing a vision of a community’s future. In short, strategic planning helps communities control and prepare for the future. In 2024, the Oviedo City Council and senior management staff gathered to update, refine, and re-prioritize the goals and strategies to create the 2025 Strategic Plan.

Working Together for the 2025 Strategic Plan

The City was assisted in its efforts by the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, (ECFRPC) and professional facilitators with extensive experience in strategic planning, LeaderGov. The ECFRPC outlined three (3) phases of the planning process: Interviews and Surveys, the Facilitated Strategic Planning Retreat, and preparation of the Strategic Plan Update.

Phase 1: Interviews and Surveys: Phase 1 began on July 7, 2024, with an online survey provided to City Council and Department Directors. The online survey was completed on July 19, 2024 and provided the basis for in-person and virtual interviews with City Council, City Administration, and Department Directors. 

Phase 2: Facilitated Strategic Planning Retreat: Phase 2 took place September 17, 2024 through September 19, 2024. Facilitated by LeaderGov, the strategic planning retreat brought together City Council, Department Directors and members of the public. During the retreat, participants utilized the findings of the Phase 1 survey and developed Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely (SMART) goals that comprise the framework of the 2025 Oviedo Strategic Plan. 

Phase 3: Strategic Plan: Phase 3 Took Place November 5, 2024 and November 6, 2024. It consisted of the ECFRPC facilitating working groups to refine the SMART goals as well as objectives, and strategies into the final draft of the 2025 Strategic Plan.

At the December 2, 2024 City Council Meeting, the City Council Reviewed the Draft 2025 Strategic Plan and offered consensus to formally adopt the 2025 Strategic Plan at the December 16, 2024 City Council Meeting.