Description
The City of Huntsville is seeking a strategic planning consultant to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for the city. The plan will guide decision-making, resource allocation, and community partnerships for the next five years and beyond. The consultant will lead an extensive, inclusive, and innovative strategic planning process with the City Council, including a 1-2 day retreat to develop the city's strategic priorities. The resulting plan will provide a framework for policy and financial decision-making, guide alignment between City Council priorities and departmental objectives, and establish measurable goals and accountability tools to track progress.
• The consultant will be responsible for completing the project in a timely manner, consistent with the overall goal of presenting the Final Strategic Plan to City Council for adoption 30-60 days post the retreat.
• The consultant will develop a detailed agenda and facilitation plan for the City Council retreat, including meeting materials, data summaries, and discussion prompts.
• The consultant will conduct a SWOT or comparable analysis to evaluate the city's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, with recommendations for competitive positioning.
• The consultant will establish clear strategic priorities, measurable objectives, and implementation strategies with defined responsibilities and timelines, including budgetary considerations.
• The consultant will ensure alignment of the plan with the city's budget process, capital planning, and performance measurement systems.