Village of Folsom, LA

B. Implementation Matrix
The following Implementation Matrix details the strategic
recommendations found in the Master Plan. The following tables
prioritize this information; describe the tools, policies, and actions
required to implement these goals; and establish priorities and
implementation timing for each strategic recommendation.
Each matrix is organized as follows:
1. Strategic Issue
2. Policies and Actions
3. Major Implementation Tools
4. Priority
5. Implementation Timing
The Strategic Issues are organized by the following areas:
Transportation; Drainage, Water, and Sewer Systems; Community
Facility Needs; Housing; Agricultural and Natural Resources;
Economic Development; and Regional Growth and Cooperation.
Each issue is then broken down into a series of policies and actions.
The Implementation Tools describe the types of tools needed to
implement the recommended policies and actions. Major
Implementation Tools include:
Development Regulations: Updated regulations adopted to
ensure consistent and successful implementation such as
comprehensive zoning and subdivision regulations;
Development Tools: New or revised planning and
development tools that address specific issues or areas of
concern such as overlay zones, traditional neighborhood
developments (TNDs), urban design requirements, impact
fees, etc;
Village of Folsom, LA
Comprehensive Master Plan
Village Planning and Zoning Commission
Recommendations and Village Board of Aldermen Policies:
Village Planning and Zoning Commission needs to make
recommendation to the Board of Aldermen, which needs to
make policy decisions to enact existing or new ordinances,
programs, and/or services;
Capital Improvement Programs: Improvements need to be
included in a Capital Improvement Program;
Budget Process and Funding: Additional funding by the City
and/or other sources including grants is needed to
implement;
Program Development and Implementation: New
programs need to be developed and absorbed into the
City’s service structure;
Area Plans and Strategic Issue Plans: Geographic area
studies or studies of strategic issues are needed to be
develop specific recommendations that can then be
implemented through one of more of the Implementation
Tools;
Facility Plans: Plans for City facilities, such as parks or
libraries are required; and
Coordination: Recommendations that need to be
coordinated with Parish, Regional, and State departments
and responsible actors.
Enforcement: Enforcement of existing codes and
regulations by responsible Village actors.
Each matrix assigns a priority level to each policy and action from 1
(highest) to 3 (lowest). The criteria for selecting these priority levels
are:
Is the policy or action a precedent for further actions
Does the policy or action address critical Village needs
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