Alabama Communities of Excellence

The Alabama Communities of Excellence (ACE) program uses a comprehensive, three-phase approach to assist participating communities in planning and preparing for a more vibrant future.

Reporting Form

Annual Reporting Form

Success Indicators (Your Community Data)

SMALL BUSINESS AND REAL ESTATE

Grants Funding

Please provide information on the grants/funding your city received this year.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

This section should be a listing of companies and industries that have been recruited to your City during the year, as well as expansions that have taken place. This information is available from City licenses, the Chamber of Commerce or Merchant’s Association or MainStreet. Check box if it is a new business rather than expansion of existing business. Note: ATTACH NEWS ARTICLES (.pdf documents) OR OTHER COMMUNICATION ABOUT THESE PROJECTS WITH THIS REPORT.
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Your Community Leaders (established and in training, both Youth and Adult) can make significant contributions in assisting the community to implement programs or projects. For example: after school programs, youth mentoring, fundraising for a non-profit, etc. 1. List dates and titles of leadership development programs (Youth and Adult). 2. Briefly list progress within your City that involved or was led by your Leadership Class or your Leadership Alumni. Note: ATTACH LIST OF ATTENDEES, AGENDAS, NEWS ARTICLES HIGHLIGHTING ACTIVITIES, ANNOUNCEMENTS OF GRADUATES AND PROJECTS COMPLETED BY THE LEADERSHIP CLASS. (.pdf documents).
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Your Community Leaders (established and in training, both Youth and Adult) can make significant contributions in assisting the community to implement programs or projects. For example: after school programs, youth mentoring, fundraising for a non-profit, etc. Briefly list progress within your City that involved or was led by your Leadership Class or your Leadership Alumni.

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STRATEGIC PLANNING/COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING

Your current strategic plan should be reviewed annually by your local steering committee; updating the content as sections of the plan are implemented. A strategic plan should be thoroughly updated every three to five years, in order to reflect progress in your City. Briefly describe progress in implementing sections of the strategic plan. Examples: • Education/Workforce: Dual enrollment established with Wallace Community College. • Education/Workforce: Middle School achieved B+ ranking • Downtown: Sidewalks improved on Middle and Vine Streets, adding 5,000 feet of connectivity.
Examples: • Education/Workforce: Dual enrollment established with Wallace Community College. • Education/Workforce: Middle School achieved B+ ranking • Downtown: Sidewalks improved on Middle and Vine Streets, adding 5,000 feet of connectivity.

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ATTACH STRATEGIC PLAN, STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN, AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION SUCH AS AGENDAS, WORKPLANS, NEWS ARTICLES, LISTING OF RESPONSIBLE ORGANIZATIONS AND KEY PEOPLE WITH THIS REPORT (.pdf documents).
The comprehensive plan guides infrastructure improvements and investments in your community, and is typically updated every five years. Briefly describe projects in progress or completed that are part of the City’s Comprehensive plan, including name of organization or city division responsible for the work. Examples: • Expansion of Oak Street to connect the Middle School to the Library. (ALDOT) • Expanded utilities to industrial park (City Industrial Board and ABC Utility).

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Education and Workforce

The State of Alabama is focusing on improved education and workforce training and development. It is a local responsibility to ensure that your citizens have access to the best preparation and training available so that they can be competitive, and your community can be viable. PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

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DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION

A City’s downtown is the heart of the community. Historically this is where generations came for parades and events, and it was/is a commercial hub. Examples: • City has purchased three downtown buildings to rehabilitate for retail use. • We are undergoing a three-year renovation of sidewalks and lighting.

QUALITY OF LIFE/AESTHETICS/AMENITIES

What makes a City unique and LIVABLE, are the aesthetics and quality of life that the community offer its citizens. For the next generation(s) these design elements and amenities are essential. Cities that offer a variety of features and opportunities in these areas will be favored by young families and the important labor segment (persons 25-65 in age) moving to their community. • Arts Council established, elected board, scheduling events for 2019 • New park and walking trail installed. (City Parks & Rec)

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HEALTHCARE

Providing quality healthcare at the community level is becoming more challenging.

501(c)3 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

501(c) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS are an important tool in assisting development and improvements in your community.
Examples: • Renaissance Morgantown is applying for grants on behalf of the Girls and Boys Club for the renovation of the old warehouse donated to the City. • The High School Key Club and Kiwanis has raised $25,000 through our annual 5K to provide cancer screenings.

OTHER PROGRESS