Contract Awarded to Capital Park Consulting

Cobourg, ON (May 25, 2023) – At the Tuesday, May 23, Regular Council Meeting, Cobourg Municipal Council awarded the Council Strategic Planning contract to Capital Park Consulting who will facilitate the 2022 – 2026 strategic plan process.

Every newly elected Council has the opportunity to come together to create a guiding document for senior staff and Council which clearly articulates the community’s vision and key priorities over the Council term. During the strategic planning process, Council will host detailed discussions regarding the issues that are relevant to our community as well as anticipate future needs and potential gaps in services. The Council Strategic Plan in its final form should include realistic, attainable key activities to achieve Council’s strategic vision and goals which will inform operational actions and incremental milestones that need to be reached.

During the election Council members met with residents who expressed their anticipations and concerns for our community. The strategic planning process will provide the opportunity for each member of Council to report on the issues they have heard individually and realize a plan of action collectively.

After the first draft of the strategic plan action items, there will be an opportunity for the community to assist Council focus their strategic priorities for the 2022 – 2026 term through a community engagement project.

The Council Strategic planning process will begin this summer with an estimated draft plan presented in September.

Your Tax Dollars at Work
The Strategic Plan project was brought before Council, and the public during the 2023 Budget Process. Council approved $20,000 from the 2023 Council Operating budget to be put towards the Council Strategic planning process.

The Capital Park Consulting facilitation costs will total $26,000, with $20,000 coming from the Council Operating budget and the additional $6,000 taken from the 2023 transfer to the Election Reserve account as approved at the May 23, 2023, Regular Council Meeting.

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