Author: Carolyn Brown

TOWN OF LONGBOAT KEY
LONG-TERM ISSUES 2023—2026

Issue	2023	2024	2025	2026 - 2031
Market and Economic Conditions	Assess economic conditions. Evaluate and adjust CIP and Operating Budget for future years. Assess real estate market conditions and tourist and resort related activity every 2-3 years
Beach Management		Hot Spot Nourishment- as needed. consider inclusion of structural solution to Gulfside Rd area	Update and Adopt Beach Management Plan. Begin Comprehensive Beach Management Plan Update.	Implement next nourishment cycle and structure tightening, as needed (Referendum, Design, Const).
Sea Level Rise		Based on available funding, begin any lower cost, early implementation of adaptation strategies within upcoming projects, as applicable (ex., resurfacing, utility projects). Initiate. Initiate potential revisions to seawall regulations (Resilience Plan Action Item #2).	Initiate. Initiate potential revisions to stormwater LOS (Resilience Plan Action Item #7). Improve Community Rating System Grade (Resilience Plan Action Item #20).	Continue to implement low- cost strategies consistent with Phase 4 adaptation plan recommendations and baseline reassessment conditions, preferably within existing, funded projects and programs.
Subaqueous Force Main	Pursue outside funding opportunities. Complete mainland lining project.	Final Design & Permitting; additional Easement Acquisition, as needed.	Construction/CEI
GMD Complete Streets	Pursue funding for Broadway Roundabout. Finalize Corridor Plan recommendations and establish a priority list. Pursue funding for Complete Streets Design elements. Pursue funding options/strategies for multi-purpose trail repair/replacement.	Pursue PD&E.	Begin to implement lower cost, early portions of Complete Streets Corridor Plan program where physically and financially feasible. Pursue funding for Broadway Roundabout. Pursue funding for Complete Streets Design elements. FDOT complete PHB and enhance RRFB project.	Continue projects in partnership with FDOT and MPO where possible. See MPO Long Range Transportation Plan (“LRTP”) year 2030: Broadway Roundabout, Longboat Club Road Roundabout, full multi-purpose trail widening and replacement. Long-range funding for other complete streets elements.
Canal Dredging		Finalize special assessment program approach and begin collecting assessments. Hire program /assessment manager to help organize initial program. Prioritize first year area, and begin design and update permits as needed.	1st Year Assessments complete; finalize design/permitting and begin first year of three-year Geographic Area Navigational Dredge program.	2nd Year Assessments complete; design/permit then initiate dredge second year of three- year Geographic Area Navigational Dredge program. 3rd Year Assessments complete; design/permit third year dredge and continue with maintenance dredging.
Town Center Phase 3	Town work with Sarasota County and other partner(s) on economically viable, plan for construction, development and programming of County Library with potential enhancements. Draft and finalize Preliminary Agreements with Sarasota County as applicable. LBK Foundation begin donor effort.	Sarasota County lead architect design effort with Town involvement. Community charettes to take place in winter. LBK Foundation continues donor efforts for enhancement elements.	Design and permitting completion. Begin construction as applicable.	Complete construction approx. 9/20/26.
Barrier Island Traffic Study		Coordinate with FDOT on evaluation of U.S. 41 @ Gulfstream RA effectiveness. Depending on effectiveness, advocate for John Ringling Counter-Flow and/or other solutions. Continue to advocate for and pursue improvements to peak season congestion.		Continue to advocate for and pursue improvements to peak season congestion. Bridge construction as applicable.
Smart City Opportunities	Town has a signed contract for a pilot implementation of Smart City Solutions with Dell Technologies and VtechIO. Begin implementation of smart sensors that include beach and bay cameras, pedestrian cross walk safety sensors, and vehicle tracking/identification.	The Town can plan a gradual implementation of additional components to its suite of Smart City solutions based on the needs of the Town and results of the pilot study.	Technology adjustments based on emerging technology, needs or conditions.	Technology adjustments based on emerging technology, needs or conditions.
Rec Center- Bayfront Park		Initiate concept planning for the ultimate replacement of the Rec Center.		Upon construction completion Town Center Phase 3, repurpose Bayfront Park rec center location.
Evaluation of Commercial and Tourism balance		Start an analysis/study of issues including Commercial/Jobs/Tourism Housing Balance	Consider Comprehensive Plan/Town Code Updates/Revisions
Evaluation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure & Transportation/Delivery Alternatives (e.g. Drone/Autonomous Vehicle Delivery Systems. Evaluation to include use of battery and electric equipment as well		Research grant programs specific to Public EV Charging Stations related to private installations on the island.	Continue the analysis/study of market, infrastructure and regulatory controls to ready the Town for potential opportunities/challenges in these areas. Develop recommendations for a future Commission workshop	Consider Comprehensive Plan/Town Code Updates/Revisions if needed.
Environmental Matrix	Finalize Environmental Matrix	Focus on …. XYZ….
Employee Retention and Benefits	Employee Engagement Survey