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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 in regular sessions at 7:00 p.m. on the 1 and 3 Tuesday of each month.
MAJOR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES MEASURED BY WORKLOAD &
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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