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General Fund

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: Gincy Thoppil, Director

Department Narrative Goals and Objectives

Our mission is to make Arlington a premier  Goal: Foster Healthy and Attractive Neighborhoods
City by engaging in visionary planning, o Objective: Gain Compliance of Property Maintenance, Health, and
building vibrant neighborhoods, and serving Animal Codes
our residents, businesses, and visitors. The  Goal: Expand and Enhance the City’s Image
department is centered on three key areas – o Objective: Develop a Sense of Place
Land Development, Building Inspections,  Goal: Ensure Availability of Information, Programs, and City Services
and the One Start Development o Objective: Provide for the Efficient Access and Appropriate
Center. The department also oversees long Management of the City’s Data
range planning studies and corridor o Objective: Increase Convenience for the Customer
plans. Planners and engineers in the Land  Goal: Improve Operational Efficiency
Development division help realize the o Objective: Organize to Improve Operational Efficiency
developer’s vision through zoning, platting,
and site plan approval. Plans examiners,  Goal: Utilize Targeted Initiatives and Industry Best Practices and Policies
environmental health specialists, the to Foster a Safe Environment
streetscape inspector and building o Objective: Protect Public Well-being
inspectors ensure the structures are
constructed to current codes for the safety of Budget Highlights
its occupants. The Gas Well team is
responsible for the permitting and  New Environmental Health Specialist $73,422
inspections of gas well drilling and  House Bill 3167 Implementation $259,434
production in the City. The Health Services o New Project Engineer
team also manages the mosquito mitigation o New Sr. Planner
program. The One Start Development  Part-time Planning Technician for Short Term Rental Program $44,075
Center assists homeowners, business  Increased recurring funding for Health Services $44,128
owners, and the development community  One-time funding for Health Services $27,500
with the permitting process including
business registrations and permit issuance. Revenue Highlights

At A Glance  Permits $4,037,763
 Certificates of Occupancy 123,000
 61 Authorized Positions  Short Term Rental Permits 150,000
 Budget Break Down  Plan Review Fees 1,400,000
Personnel Services $5,902,262
Operating Expenses 1,075,342  Gas Well Inspections & Fees 1,059,700
Capital Outlay 25,000  Plat Reviews & Inspections 775,000
Total $7,002,604  Business Registration Fees 225,000
 Child Care Licenses & Permits 57,800
 Food Handlers Permits 10,000
 Food Establishment Permits 728,450
 Total $8,566,713

City‐wide Budget Impacts

FY 2020 expenditures are impacted by a 2% across-the-board compensation adjustment effective April 2020.

2020 Adopted Budget and Business Plan 158 City of Arlington, Texas