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CITY OF FOREST HILL

MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FUND/ DEPARTMENT/ PROGRAM: 01‐01‐00

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Forest Hill, a community incorporated on March 16, 1946, has a population of 13, 000. The City of Forest Hill is
primarily responsible for maintaining a safe, pleasant environment within the community by providing effective
governance and the efficient delivery of public service.

The City of Forest Hill is a “home‐rule” city operating under the City Charter originally adopted in 1946. The City is
operated by a Council‐Manager form of government with a Mayor, six Council Members and a City Manager. The
Mayor and the Council Members are elected at large.

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The City meets regular sessions at 7:00 p.m. on the 1 and 3 Tuesday of each month.

MAJOR DEPARTMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AS MEASURED BY WORKLOAD AND
PRODUCTIVITY MEASURES

Goal 1: Enhance the quality of life in Forest Hill, Texas.

Objective 1: Continue to pursue recreational, cultural and aesthetic improvements in the
community.

Objective 2: Provide funding of operational and capital expenditures for infrastructure
improvements.

Goal 2: Promote a positive environment for economic development in the community.

Objective 1: Develop and support policies to encourage housing development.

Objective 2: Develop and support policies to encourage commercial and industrial development.

Goal 3: Address organizational issues with City government.

Objective 1: Work to instill confidence in the integrity of City Government.

Objective 2: Support development of a professional City staff that can effectively and
efficiently meet the needs of the community.

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