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BUDGET OVERVIEW

COUNCIL GOAL 8:

LOCAL AND REGIONAL LEADERSHIP

Strive to continue to build relationships among other
cities and parties with similar interests, sit on
committees that set the direction for our region
and be proactive to influence the direction of key
issues.

Objectives:

 Continue to be involved in setting direction for the region

 Build and maintain relationships that influence decisions in areas where we have an
interest

 Promote service and involvement that brings prominence as leaders that
influence the direction in key issues

 Lead by example, do it right

 Maintain leadership role on legislative issues

Accomplishments:

 Throughout the year, several City Departments were recognized by regional, state and
national organizations, including:

 Budget Department (Distinguished Budget Presentation Award)

 Finance (Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting)

 Purchasing ( Excellence in Procurement Award)

 Economic Development (Certificate of Economic Excellence)

 Fire Department (Capt. Eric Cook, Texas Association of Fire Educators Training
Officer of the Year, Recognized for Texas Fire Chiefs Association Best Practices
Recognition Program)

 Fleet Services (DFW Clean Cities Coalition Bronze Fleet Award, 100 Best Fleets
in North America)

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