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quality of life for Hurst residents by diligently and logically enforcing local, state and
federal regulations pertaining to the construction, use, or occupancy of buildings and
land. The department also reviews policies and regulations to enhance development
opportunities, broaden the tax base, and increase employment opportunities within
the community. The Community Development Division is responsible for developing
programs, policies and regulations to enhance development opportunities; coordinating
review of proposals by all City departments; working closely with developers on site
plans and subdivisions; preparing Planning and Zoning Commission agendas; and
processing subdivision plats. Through coordination with the Executive Director of
Community Development, and the Development Review Committee, P&CD helps with
developing programs to retain, expand, and attract business to Hurst.

Administration is the City Manager’s Office, which oversees the general operation of all
City departments and works closely with the City Council to ensure that the residents
of Hurst receive the highest quality of life possible. The Department administers the
General Services Department, the Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax Fund, the Sanitation
Contract and communications including media relations and content on the City’s
website. Administration also oversees the new Hurst Conference Center. The HCC is a
50,000 square foot venue designed to handle a wide range of events from corporate
meetings to intimate social gatherings. Additional HCC information can be found at
(www.hurstcc.com).

In addition to the above, the department administers the Volunteers in Action (VIA)
Program, which was the first municipal volunteer program in the State of Texas and is
known as one of the most successful. The program is celebrating its thirty-sixth year
anniversary and has saved Hurst citizens over $5 million in tax dollars.

The City’s website (www.hursttx.gov) allows citizens to access vital information and
services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Interactive functions include the City’s mapping
system, “Request for Action” form, subscription to Business/Residential e-mail alert
system, and subscription to the Library Monthly CalendarThere are many other features
that appeal to visitors, businesses and residents including on-line forms, databases,
financial information and events calendar.

The Economic Development Department is responsible for administering and
developing programs to retain, expand and attract business to Hurst and to coordinate
development activities in conjunction with civic and public groups

The General Services Department includes the Hurst Conference Center Division. The
remaining General Services duties include, general fleet management and repair, garage
operations, the printing of city materials, ambulance billing and the management of
franchise utilities.

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