Page 19 - Microsoft Word - Budget FY 19
P. 19
CITY OF FOREST HILL
Summary
As a result of efficient planning methods, the outcome of our budget process will satisfy our mission
statement, which states: “In our on‐going commitment to the citizens and businesses in the City of
Forest Hill, we endeavor each day to be fiscally responsible, knowing that we are held accountable for
our actions, to move the city in a forward progression of economic development, to provide the best
customer service to those who live, work and play within our city limits, and to be fair and honest in
all that we do. With passion, integrity and professionalism, from within City Hall to our elected
officials, we will be the leaders of Community Driven spirit that will guide the success of Forest Hill
into the Future. The Fiscal Year 2018‐2019 offers much promise for improving the overall financial
condition of the City.
Forest Hill is poised to benefit from the location of our City Hall as it brings needed visibility and
creates opportunities for business expansion for commercial and retail growth on the vacant 82 acre
site across I‐20 on Forest Hill Circle. This will lessen our dependability on ad valorem taxes as the
primary means of supporting maintenance and operations of the City now and in the future.
Finally, the City of Forest Hill continues to improve its financial position and has developed a budget
that focuses on both long and short‐range concerns. To this end, the improvement in this community
is a direct result of the leadership and involvement of its people and those responsible are to be
commended.
It has been a great pleasure working with excellent staff. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the
Mayor and Council members and the citizens of Forest Hill and for supporting and adopting the new
fiscal approach designed to increase our overall fiscal accountability here in the City Forest Hill, Texas.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sheyi I. Ipaye, CPM
City Manager
13