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General Fund

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: Gincy Thoppil, Director

Department Narrative At A Glance

Our mission is to make Arlington a premier  58 Authorized Positions
City by engaging in visionary planning,  Budget Break Down
building vibrant neighborhoods, and Personnel Services $5,212,463
serving our residents, businesses, and Operating Expenses 1,067,787
visitors. The department is centered on Total $6,280,250
three key areas – Land Development,
Building Inspections, and the One Start Goals and Objectives
Development Center. The department also  Goal: Utilize Targeted Initiatives and Industry Best Practices and Policies
oversees long range planning studies and to Foster a Safe Environment
corridor plans. Planners and engineers in
the Land Development division help realize o Objective: Protect Public Well-being
the developer’s vision through zoning,
platting, and site plan approval. Plans Revenue Highlights
examiners, environmental health  Inspections $3,904,402
specialists, the streetscape inspector and  Certificates of Occupancy 135,000
building inspectors ensure the structures  Plan Review Fees 1,400,000
are constructed to current codes for the  Gas Well Inspections & Fees 1,059,700
safety of its occupants. The Gas Well team
is responsible for the permitting and  Plat Reviews & Inspections 850,000
inspections of gas well drilling and  Business Registration Fees 225,000
production in the City. The Health Services  Child Care Licenses & Permits 58,600
team also manages the mosquito mitigation  Food Handlers Permits 15,600
program. The One Start Development  Food Establishment Permits 710,300
Center assists homeowners, business  Total $8,358,602
owners, and the development community
with the permitting process including
business registrations and permit issuance.

City‐wide Budget Impacts

FY 2019 expenditures are impacted by a targeted 2.5% - 5.7% compensation adjustment depending on their job classification
effective February 2019. Additionally, the city’s contribution to employee health coverage will increase by 4% in FY 2019.

Scorecard

Planning & Development Services FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019
Key Measures Actual Actual Estimate Target
Turnaround time for commercial construction plans within 12
business days 92% 88% 98% 95%
Turnaround time for building inspections within 24 hours 100% 100% 100% 100%
% of gas well operation components in compliance 99% 100% 99% 99%
Improve customer satisfaction by maintaining 90% or higher
customer rating 95% 94% 95% 90%
% of monthly health routine inspections completed on time New Measure in FY 2019 95%

2019 Adopted Budget and Business Plan 152 City of Arlington, Texas