City of Newport, OR

Vision 2040

2024-25

Preserving and Enjoying Our Environment ( 2024-25)

B1 (1)

Sewer and Stormwater Management

Maintain, upgrade, and modernize stormwater and sewer infrastructure to reduce overflows, keep our waterways and beaches clean, and minimize flooding in a manner that is both fiscally responsible and environmentally friendly.

Department	Goal Number	Goal
CDD	61	Facilitate Acquisition of Additional Land in Big Creek Watershed

B2 (1)

Integrated Shared-Use Trail System

Develop an integrated trail system, accommodating multiple uses, that connects neighborhoods, visitor destinations, open spaces, and natural areas.

Department	Goal Number	Goal
CDD	60	Assist BLM and FHWA on Lighthouse Drive Transportation Study

B3 (13)

Parks and Recreation Needs and Upgrades

Engage the community in identifying priorities and future needs related to open space, trail, and park and recreation assets. Make recommendations for future park upgrades, planning, and development, paying particular attention to funding maintenance.

Department	Goal Number	Goal
PAR	44	Set Recreation Division standards and continually review progress to address the divisions structural deficit
PAR	45	Focus on direct cost recovery at the recreation facility level
PAR	46	Deliver recreation programs, facilities, and promotion to Newports tourist market
PAR	47	Work toward a more efficient organizational structure for the Department
PAR	48	Address challenges related to recruitment and retention of part-time/casual labor
PAR	50	Ensure affordable access to all community members
PAR	52	Promote, utilize, implement a volunteer program in the Parks System
PAR	53	Continue to implement the current Park System Plan
PAR	54	Complete the funded capital projects from FY 2023-2024
PAR	55	Continue to support and promote the Bee City and Tree City Program

Committee	Goal Number	Goal
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee	44	Monitor and support implementation of major planning documents for the Department of Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee	45	Work with the Parks and Recreation Foundation to secure funding for priority projects.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee	48	Ensure the committee is prepared in its role as the City�s Tree Board and evaluate other potential Tree Board models.

B4 (0)

Trail-Building Program

Establish a City trail-building program that provides opportunities for volunteer involvement.

B5 (0)

Green Building and Development

Promote and incentivize environmentally responsible, resource-efficient building and development techniques, including onsite stormwater management, permeable pavement, energy-efficient buildings, ecological landscaping, and native plantings.

B6 (4)

Environmental Conservation Partnerships

Prioritize conservation of significant open spaces and natural resource areas, including beaches and headlands, midcoast watersheds, the Yaquina Bay Estuary, rivers, streams, forests, and fish and wildlife habitat. Partner with local environmental organiz

Department	Goal Number	Goal
CDD	61	Facilitate Acquisition of Additional Land in Big Creek Watershed
CDD	62	Yaquina Bay Estuary Management Plan Update
LIB	9	Library Strategic Plan 2024-2029
LIB	6	Customize programs and services for our Latinx population

B7 (0)

Comprehensive Recycling and Reduced Waste

Target the greater Newport area to achieve the highest rate of recycling of any city in Oregon through source reduction, reuse, recycling, composting of food waste, and curbside glass recycling.

B8 (0)

Renewable Energy

Increase the use of renewable energy to achieve energy independence in the Greater Newport Area, harnessing a combination of renewable energy sources and technologies.

B9 (0)

Climate Action Plan

Develop a comprehensive public-private climate action plan to lessen the greater Newport area's contribution to climate change, as well as to mitigate the impacts of climate change on the community itself.

City of Newport, OR

Strategic Goals & Objectives

Vision 2040

Preserving and Enjoying Our Environment ( 2024-25)