GALLERY: Atlantic City State of the City Address

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The City released its list of department goals on Monday, Feb. 5, following the State of the City Address. The following is a list of goals by department:

2024 City of Atlantic City Department Goals

Atlantic City Police Department
 Add Officers in Schools, Patrolling Atlantic and Pacific Avenues
 Reestablish Motorcycle Unit
 More Vehicles Added to Fleet
 Create Desk Sergeant Position
 Public Safety Building Renovations

Atlantic City Fire Department
 Increased Staffing Levels
 Launch Multicultural Jr. Fire Academy
 Reoccupy Fire Station 3 (Indiana & Grant Avenues)
 Another Phase of Live Fire Training
 Fire Station 5 Relocation
 Hold Hazmat Competency Training on All Shifts
 Start Phase I Construction of Fire Station 2
 Outfit 2 New Engines
 Hold Auction for Used Apparatus and Old Equipment
 Hold Non-Life Hazard Inspections
 Design Engineering Study for Unoccupied Fire Station 7

Municipal Courts
 Increase Community Outreach Events
 Create a More Diverse Staff
 Homeless Court (Once Per Month w/Judge Blee)
 Partnership w/ Reentry Services
 Expand on E-ticketing to Include Some Criminal Complaints
 Upgrade Courtroom Sound Equipment
 Enhance Technology – Hybrid Capable
Licensing and Inspections
 Lead-Based Paint Inspection Training
 Legislation Recommended Amendments (Boardwalk Trams, Rolling Chairs, Rooming – Boarding Houses, Parking Meter Locations) for Revenue Generating Purposes
 Foreclosure Registration Program
 Continuation of SLCHIP Under NJDCA
 E-filing
 Prioritize Zero Tolerance for Landlords Who Fail to Secure Occupancy Permits
 Develop Ongoing Relationship w/Community Groups

Public Works
 Professional Training to Spray all City-Owned Lots
 Bring Back Recycling Program to Atlantic City Schools (Funded by Clean Communities Grants)
 Add signage to traffic lights to identify what street you’re on (Every Intersection)
 Clear and Repave Fenced in Section for Installation of Electric Charging Stations for New Electric Trash Trucks (Acquired through a Grant)
 Continue Upgrade and Replacement of Snow Removal and Specially Vehicle Fleet
 Work on Grant for Replacement of Nettings

Human Resources
 Offer More Supervisory Training
 Internal Desk Audit with Employees from Other Departments
 Updating Orientations and Holding Them Monthly
 Sexual Harassment and Workplace Harassment
 New Recruiting Techniques for Hard Positions to Fill
 Define "Essential Employee"
 W4, I9 and Chapter 57 Audit
 Yearly Civil Service Title Audit In & Out
 Detailed Title Audit (Complete Title, Class Codes and Salaries)

Information Technology
 Automate the Process for Creation of Council Packages
 Implement .GOV for ACPD
 Implement an Executive Dashboard for Financial Information for Each Department
 Automate System Data Feeds for the CITISTAT Dashboard and Identify New KPI’s
 Install Cameras Inside Key City Buildings (Carnegie, All Wars Building, Firehouses)
 Prepare Our Environment for Windows 11

Public Information
 Market Atlantic City Like Never Before (Marketing and Videographer Grant)
 Get More People Signed-Up to AC Alerts
 Get More Eyes on City News Conferences
 More Frequent Communication w/City Partners
 Give Social Media Pages a New Look and Feel

CDBG
 Economic Development Project to Help Struggling Businesses
 Sustainable Solutions Project (Gardening)
 Supportive Affordable Housing Development
 Fund Reentry Project
 Anti-Violence/Mental Health Awareness
 MLK Lighting - Basketball Courts

Planning and Development
 Restart Mayor’s Entrepreneurial Academy
 Create Framework and Support for Cooperatives in Community Gardens and Food Market
 Establish Framework for Micro-Loan Program to Include Workshop for Reentry and Private
Lender
 Contract Consultant for Small Business Assistance Program
 Redevelopment Plans for Belfield Avenue, 723/725 N. Indiana Avenue and Carson Point
 Partner w/CRDA and EDA on Developer Workshop
 Review/Amend Ordinances for Table and Chairs Plus Food Trucks
 Execute Maintenance Agreement for Columbia and Bartram Landscaping and Fisherman’s
Landscape Improvement
 Complete Community Forestry Management Plan
 Complete Zoning Assessment for Chelsea and Northside and Northside Historic Survey
 File Application for NJ DEP Brownfield Development Area

Health and Human Services
 Strategic Planning for Accreditation
 Health Education/Promotion (More Substance Abuse Awareness and Prevention Seminars)
 Workforce Development – Job Program for Homeless Population
 Collection of Relevant Data Regarding Health Needs
 Address Issues w/Physical and Behavioral Health and Social Detriments of Health
 Utility and Housing Assistance Seminars
 Develop Support Groups (Bereavement, Domestic Violence, substance Abuse)
 Creation of Adult Services Division

Revenue & Finance
 2024 Tax Decrease
 In Person Meetings w/Rating Agencies with a Goal of 2-Tier Upgrade
 Purchasing Department Cleanup
 Cleanup Payroll Process
 Monthly Financial Accountability Reports to Administration
 Train Employees on Requisitions

Solicitor’s Office
 Reduce Budget
 Use Data to Lessen Liability in Personal Injury Claims (Target Trip and Falls in Street and Boardwalk)
 Utilize Judge Blee’s Early Settlement Program
 Institute Response Training Program for Traffic Cops

Anti-Violence
 Enhance Neighborhood Engagement
 Foster Collaborations w/Local Organizations
 Control and Decrease Violence in Atlantic City
 Create Job Opportunities for At-risk Youth and Young Adults
 Enhance Staff Training for Operational Efficiency

Reentry Services
 Improve Quality of Life and Access to Resources for Formerly Incarcerated
 Reduce Over Recidivism Rate by 70% (7 out of 10 residents) to Remain Productive
 Have Reentry Participants Become Self–Supporting Productive Citizens
 Reduce Homelessness and Housing Instability Among Citizens Returning to Atlantic City

Youth Services
 Host Family Cook-Off Event
 Host Summer Bash
 Begin SAT Preparatory Workshop
 Host Autism Event
 Generate Citywide Youth Offerings Calendar
 New AC Ballet Project
 Equestrian Program
 Equine-Assisted Therapy

Recreation
 Create Youth Golf Program
 More Diverse Recreation Programing
 MLS Soccer Program
 Bring Back Midnight Basketball League
 New Skate Park ‘Uptown’
 Support AC PAL Wrestling
 Develop Activities/Events for Youth w/Disabilities.
 Take More Ownership of Community Parks and Playgrounds

Senior Services
 Organize Safety Seminars (Personal, Elder Fraud, After Life Planning)
 Introduce CPR Class
 Take Seniors on Monthly Market Trips
 Launch Book Club
 Improve Senior Gala

Multicultural Services
 New Ways to Spotlight Heritage and Cultural Celebrations
 Financial Literacy Workshops
 Immigration Education Seminars
 AtlantiCare Partnership for AAPI Diversity Summit
 Continued Success of Music Appreciation Series

Vital Statistics
 Group Wedding Day
 Kiosk Software Implementation
 Outreach Program
 Hire New Staff
 Acquire Translation Equipment
 Attend Trainings Offered by the State

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