City of Palm Coast
The City of Palm Coast has a Council-Manager form of government and is composed of the Mayor and four-member City Council who are responsible for setting policy, approving the budget, determining the tax rate, and formulating broad, long-term policies that outline the City’s public function. The Mayor and Council Members are elected at-large for a term of four years and may not serve more than two consecutive four-year terms in the same seat. The City Manager is appointed by the Mayor and Council and implements the policies of the Council, in addition to directing day-to-day operations, preparing the annual budget, overseeing personnel matters, and keeping the Council advised of financial and operational conditions of the City.
Each year, the City Council conducts a comprehensive strategic action plan review. During the review, which includes results of the annual Citizen Survey, City Council priorities are identified and strategies are developed to ensure that priorities are addressed. In June 2020, City Council reaffirmed direction provided in previous years and adopted by resolution eight focus areas with supporting priorities that include: Innovation District; Business Friendly Initiative; Community Engagement; Smart City, Service Delivery and Efficiency; Street Maintenance; Streetlights and Safety; and Fiber. The City continues to focus on public-private partnerships to assist in the efforts of expansion and maintenance.
The City provides a full-range of municipal services supported by approximately 450 full-time, 5 part-time, and 70 seasonal/temporary employees. The FY 2021 annual budget is approximately $240 million.
The City of Palm Coast has a Council-Manager form of government and is composed of the Mayor and four-member City Council who are responsible for setting policy, approving the budget, determining the tax rate, and formulating broad, long-term policies that outline the City’s public function. The Mayor and Council Members are elected at-large for a term of four years and may not serve more than two consecutive four-year terms in the same seat. The City Manager is appointed by the Mayor and Council and implements the policies of the Council, in addition to directing day-to-day operations, preparing the annual budget, overseeing personnel matters, and keeping the Council advised of financial and operational conditions of the City.
Each year, the City Council conducts a comprehensive strategic action plan review. During the review, which includes results of the annual Citizen Survey, City Council priorities are identified and strategies are developed to ensure that priorities are addressed. In June 2020, City Council reaffirmed direction provided in previous years and adopted by resolution eight focus areas with supporting priorities that include: Innovation District; Business Friendly Initiative; Community Engagement; Smart City, Service Delivery and Efficiency; Street Maintenance; Streetlights and Safety; and Fiber. The City continues to focus on public-private partnerships to assist in the efforts of expansion and maintenance.
The City provides a full-range of municipal services supported by approximately 450 full-time, 5 part-time, and 70 seasonal/temporary employees. The FY 2021 annual budget is approximately $240 million.