2014 National Citizen Survey Results

2014 Citizen Survey results Implementing Our Vision Background Areas of Significant Change Trends over Time Special Topics What’s Next?

Implementing Our Vision Tool for monitoring citizen feedback, trends Part of Annual Progress Report and Budget Report Identifies strengths and weaknesses Helps City staff plan, allocate resources – for improved services, enhanced civic engagement, greater quality of life and stronger public trust Utilized for Strategic Action Plan – Budget Process

Background 12 th year – National Citizen Survey Customized for City, developed with staff Successful delivery to 1,106 randomly selected households 361 responses – 33% response rate 5% margin of error – plus or minus

Respondents 1: 32% 2: 36% 3: 32% 4: 30%

Approaching the Data Eight Focus Areas into three pillars of a livable community: Community Characteristics, Governance and Participation Significant statistical changes (>7 %) from year-to-year Report design and results modified from previous years Benchmarks the City to communities across in U.S. 22% are located in the South 28 cities and counties in Florida Education and EnrichmentBuilt Environment Natural EnvironmentSafety Recreation and WellnessMobility Community EngagementEconomy

2014 Most Favorable (>80% excellent / good) : Paths and walking trails Safe downtown/commercial area Safe in neighborhood Overall natural environment Cleanliness Air Quality Fire services Ambulance / EMS services Garbage and recycling services Yard waste pick-up City parks 2014 Least (<20% excellent / good): Employment opportunities Place to work

2014 Statistically Significant Changes Areas considered within Governance influence Areas considered outside Governance influence Storm drainage 8% Sewer services 8% Special events* 8% Land use, planning and zoning 9% Economy will have positive impact on income 8% Did not observe a code violation* 10% * = Only 2013 and 2014 data available Vibrant downtown/commercial area* 7% Employment opportunities 7% Cultural/arts/music activities 8% Value of services for taxes paid 8% Traffic flow on major streets 9% Fire prevention 9% Welcoming citizen involvement 10% Animal control 10% Used Palm Coast recreation centers 10% Open space*11% Business and services12% Stocked supplies for an emergency* 7% Cost of living* 8% Adult education* 10% Availability of affordable quality food13% Availability of affordable quality mental health care*13% Watched a local public meeting 18% Child care/preschool 19%

A Closer Look 70% BM 93%91%

A Closer Look 57% BM 89% 92%

A Closer Look 47% BM 81%

A Closer Look BM 51% 50% 73%

A Closer Look 87% BM 85%

A Closer Look 87% BM 87% 86%

A Closer Look 38% BM 46%

A Closer Look 50% BM 83% 41%

A Closer Look 44% BM 6% 18%

How important, if at all, do you think it is for the Palm Coast community to focus on each of the following in the upcoming two years?:

Special Topics – Customer Service

Council Priorities

Custom Questions Citizens were asked if they had contact with City employee(s) by phone, in person, via or online within the last 12 months. Although you may not have had any recent contact, we would like to know your impression of how City employees treat Palm Coast residents. Please rate City employees on each of the items below: Perception Question: 36% Responding

Custom Questions 64 % of the respondents had contact with City employee(s) by phone, in person, via or online within the last 12 months. Thinking about your most recent contact, please rate City employee(s) on each off the items below: Reality Question: 29% 55% 84% 28% 39% 68% 24% 40% 64%

Next Steps Team recommendations for 2015 survey:  Press release in October 2015  Social media push  Enhance text on survey envelope What’s Next?