Strategic Plan

April thru November 2011 Strategic Planning Cmmte/Staff Emerging Issues Document Trustee/Staff Meeting Community Listening Campaign SPC/Staff Meeting Draft Report for SPC Draft Trustee Report Final Report Prep Presentation and Approval

Why ? Direction and Support Trustees Community New Vision and Mission Businesses

Next Set budget: No more than $20,000 for consultant Meeting expenses $3,800, notices, rentals, food Issued Requests for Proposals Selected a consultant – Round River Consulting

The Process Vision Mission Goals Objectives Operational Strategies Specific actions Strategic Plan

Emerging Issues Document Based upon fifteen 45 minute one-on-one interviews with a representative, sample of Board members Authority staff Created a brief document that captures a collective perspective on the Authority and its work, priorities for moving forward, key challenges over the next five years opportunities that present the most potential. Recommendations from community leaders and stakeholders to invite to participate in the planning This document served as a framework for launching the strategic planning process

Relevance to Community Financial Stability and Sustainability Priorities Trustee engagement Monitoring/ accurate information Most Significant Challenges Leverage recycling markets that continue to grow Repurpose HHWRC Most Significant Opportunities Emerging Issues Document

Community shift in attitude from recycling is “a good thing to do” to one that is “it’s what we do” Greatest Hope Strong visionary trustee leadership Generate additional revenue Build staff capacity Facilitate collaboration Bottom Line for Success Emerging Issues Document

Community Listening Campaign Based upon the content of the Emerging Issues Document and the Board/Staff meeting Four (4) Stakeholder Listening Sessions (10-15 participants each/1.5 hr sessions) Chambers & Local organizations (Keep Akron Beautiful etc.) Large Generators Elected Officials Waste Hauler/Processors Two (2) Community Meetings (50 participants each/1.5 hour meetings) Metro Parks/Cuyahoga Valley National Park Local businesses Faith communities Farmers/community gardeners Listening Campaign Report RRC prepared a final report to include documentation from each Stakeholder Listening Session and each Community Meeting.

Strategic Planning Committee/Staff Mission and Vision Statement Strategic Goals and Objectives Specific Recommendations for Action Critical Issues that Affect Implementation Draft Strategic Plan

Operational Plan Components Strategies and actions to achieve goals and objectives Outline actions to be completed during the 5-year period Identify necessary capacity building and support to ensure staff success Identify resources to resolve key strategic and operational issues

Adopted Strategic Plan Vision Statement Summit County will be a “zero waste” community through leadership, education and engagement. Mission Statement The Summit/Akron Solid Waste Management Authority provides solutions and leadership to empower our community, institutions and businesses to develop and utilize environmentally sound, cost-effective recycling and waste management strategies.

Goal # 1 Empower community stakeholders to innovate and adopt best practices to achieve zero waste OBJECTIVES: 1.1 Define and demonstrate the environmental, economic and social impact of reuse, waste reduction and recycling 1.2 Provide high quality information, programs, services and technical assistance 1.3 Utilize funding opportunities to leverage/encourage significant waste reduction, reuse and recycling strategies 1.4 Create metrics to measure success

Goal # 2 Develop partnerships and strategies to achieve zero waste Objectives: 2.1 Identify and develop relationships with key community constituents to engage in collaboration opportunities 2.2 Explore the potential opportunities of having an area wide solid waste/trash collection plan 2.3 Strengthen public policy (state and local) to support the Authority’s vision

Goal # 3 Become a “Household Name” OBJECTIVES: 3.1 Develop and implement a marketing plan 3.2 Build community awareness

Goal # 4 Create a comprehensive plan to ensure long-term organizational sustainability OBJECTIVES: 4.1 Increase board capacity to be more reflective of the community and stakeholders 4.2 Determine adequate staff necessary to accomplish agency goals and ensure staff are well trained and fairly compensated 4.3 Develop diversified solutions for managing solid waste 4.4 Create a plan for financial stability

Challenge Effective and Sustainable Organization Review and monitoring Solid Waste Plan Strategic Plan

Lessons Learned It’s worth the trouble Be open to all opinions Be patient when no opinions are offered Find out what other entities experienced Keep staff informed and involved

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