Agenda 03/24/2026 Item #16F 2 (Adopt updates to the 2026 Strategic Plan and Strategic Prioritiesresented at the Budget and Strategic Planning Workshop held on February 17,2026)3/24/2026
Item # 16.F.2
ID# 2026-596
Executive Summary
Recommendation to adopt updates to the 2026 Strategic Plan and Strategic Priorities presented at the Budget and
Strategic Planning Workshop held on February 17, 2026.
OBJECTIVE: To adopt updates to the 2026 Collier County Strategic Plan and list of Strategic Priorities.
CONSIDERATIONS:
On February 17, 2026, the Board of County Commissioners held a workshop to review the Strategic Plan and discuss
progress on the County’s Strategic Priorities. Following that workshop, staff, under the direction of the County
Manager, completed a review of the Strategic Plan and current priorities.
The Strategic Plan serves as the County’s framework for setting direction, aligning resources, and evaluating
performance. It includes the Values, Vision, Mission, Strategic Focus Areas, and Objectives that guide decision-making
and service delivery.
The 2026 Strategic Plan framework and Strategic Priorities continue to reflect the Board’s vision through clear,
measurable priorities. No material changes have been made to the core elements of the Strategic Plan other than minor
formatting updates.
Updates were made to the Strategic Priorities. Five priorities were completed in 2025 and will be removed. Ten new
priorities are proposed, as shown below. The Strategic Planning Lifecycle graphic has been removed, and the America
250 logo has been added.
The Strategic Priorities will continue to be organized into two categories. Category A priorities will be reviewed and
updated quarterly, and Category B priorities will be updated annually. These priorities represent key initiatives that will
be tracked throughout the year and aligned with the County’s Priority Based Budgeting approach to support resource
allocation decisions.
Strategic Priorities Status
Caxambas New Fuel System Completed - 11/2025
Tiger Grant — Immokalee Improvements Completed - 6/2025
Emergency Berm Truck Haul & Construction Completed - 4/2025
Dune Restoration Planting Completed - 3/2025
Immokalee Road I-75 Interchange
Improvements
FDOT Project
Proposed Strategic Priorities Proposed Category
Collier Senior Center Hardening &
Expansion
A
Community Redevelopment Area
Planning
B
Everglades Boulevard B
Facilities Management Master &
Space Allocation Plan
A
Integrated Solid Waste Management B
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3/24/2026
Item # 16.F.2
ID# 2026-596
Strategy
Parks & Recreation Master Plan &
Fee Schedule Update
A
South County Reclamation Facility A
Stormwater Projects B
Tigertail Beach Concession Repair
& Enhancements
A
Veterans’ Community Center A
This item is consistent with the Collier County Strategic Plan Objectives to promote data-driven decision-making
through performance management, continuous improvement, and measurable results, and to foster a high-performing
work culture with transparency and accountability.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of the Strategic Plan update.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed for form and legality and requires a majority vote of the
Board for approval. – CLD
RECOMMENDATION(S): Recommendation to adopt updates to the 2026 Strategic Plan and Strategic Priorities
presented at the Budget and Strategic Planning Workshop held on February 17, 2026.
PREPARED BY: Julie Chardon, Management Analyst I, Strategic Initiatives Division, Michael Nieman, Director,
Strategic Initiatives Division.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Collier County Strategic Plan 2026
2. Collier County Priorities 2026
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VALUES
Leadership
Ethics
Accountability
Dedication
Service
VISION
To be the best community in America to live, work, and play
MISSION
To deliver high-quality and best-value public services, programs, and facilities to meet the needs of our residents, visitors, and businesses today and tomorrow
STRATEGIC PLAN 2026
STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS
Responsible
Governance
Objectives
Lead by example with positive and purpose-driven actions
Promote data-driven decision-making through performance management, continuous improvement, and measurable results
Safeguard taxpayer money by promoting fiscal stewardship and sound budget oversight
Encourage active community engagement and participation
Foster a high-performing work culture with transparency and accountability
Recruit, develop, assess, and retain a high-quality workforce
Support the Collier County Constitutional Officers in the execution of their responsibilities
Community
Development
Objectives
Implement prudent and inclusive policy development through effective planning for transportation, land use, and growth management
Design and maintain an effective transportation system to reduce traffic congestion and improve the mobility of our residents and visitors
Encourage diverse economic opportunities by fostering a business-friendly environment
Support comprehensive affordable housing opportunities
Operate an efficient and customer-focused permitting process
Develop integrated and sustainable plans to protect and manage water resources
Provide services and programs that sustainably manage the County’s waste
Infrastructure and Asset
Management
Objectives
Plan and build public infrastructure and
facilities to effectively, efficiently, and
sustainably meet the needs of our
community
Optimize the useful life of all public
infrastructure and resources through
proper planning and preventative
maintenance
Prepare for the impacts of natural
disasters on our critical infrastructure and
natural resources
Use the Annual Update and Inventory
Report (AUIR) and other planning tools to
establish and implement plans that
concurrently provide public infrastructure
Develop and utilize partnerships to ensure
that government facilities meet public
expectations
Quality of
Place
Objectives
Support and enhance our commitment to
robust public safety services
Support access to health, wellness, and
human services
Preserve and enhance the character of
our community
Protect our natural resources
Provide quality public amenities and
recreational opportunities
Promote Collier County as an exceptional
tourism destination
Maintain a fully responsive, best-in-class
emergency management capability
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CATEGORY A CATEGORY B
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 2026
Affordable and Workforce Housing
Workforce Housing Land Trust Fund
Parks, Recreation, Marinas & Beaches
Aquatics Capital Program
Boat Ramp Additions
Golden Gate 9-12 Hole Golf Course
Immokalee Sports Complex
Parks Master Plan & Fee Schedule Update
Tigertail Beach Facilities Repairs, Renovations &
Enhancements
Planning and County Operations
Facilities Master & Space Allocation Plan
Public Health and Safety
CCSO Forensics Building
Collier County Mental Health Facility
Collier Senior Center Hardening & Expansion
EMS Station 74
State Veterans’ Nursing Home
Veterans’ Community Center
800 MHz Radio Hardening – Analysis For Upgrade
800 MHz Radio Hardening – Carnestown Radio Site
Stormwater/Utility Partnership Projects
TMS and PUD Stormwater Utility Partnership
Transportation
Collier Boulevard Widening
Pine Ridge Road Improvements
Roadside Swale Program
Roadway Resurfacing Program
Underground Stormwater Clean, View, and
Repair Program
Vanderbilt Beach Road Extension
Water Resources
Golden Gate City Infrastructure and Economic
Development Master Plan
Golden Gate City Transmission Water Main
Improvements
Northeast Regional Utility Program
North Collier Water Reclamation Facility
Septic To Sewer Conversion
South County Reclamation Facility
Affordable and Workforce Housing
Affordable Housing
Asset Management Plans
Facilities Management
Public Utilities
Transportation Management
Hurricane and Multi-Hazard Preparedness
Hurricane and Multi-Hazard Preparedness
Hurricane Ian Permanent Repairs
Parks, Recreation, Marinas & Beaches
Beach Parking Additions
Beach Renourishment
Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park
Planning and County Operations
Camp Keais/Rock Springs Master
Planning/Environmental Testing
Community Redevelopment Area Planning
Cybersecurity Initiatives
DAS Animal Services Renovation
HR Recruitment and Retention
Hussey Property Site Prep – Master Planning
Integrated Solid Waste Management Strategy
Strategic Real Estate Acquisitions
Strategic Plan Budget Integration
Transportation
Everglades Boulevard
Goodlette-Frank Road Widening
Golden Gate City Water Resource
Protection/Restoration Master Plan
Stormwater Projects
Water Resources
Utility Master Planning – Master Plan Library
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