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City of Haltom City Annual Budget, FY 2020
Supplemental Information

ADVISORY BEAUTIFICATION AND REVITALIZATION BOARD

The purpose of this board is to confer with council and staff and to assist in the development and
execution of beautification, cleanliness, and revitalization programs within the city and to
encourage participation in an ongoing effort. The responsibility of the board is to communicate
with the residents of the city various means in which to improve the city’s image through methods
and projects presented and developed by the board. There are 8 members and the board meets
on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in City Hall.

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

The Civil Service Commission consists of three citizens who meet specific criteria in their years
of residency, age, and prior elective office service. The members are directed to administer the
civil service ordinance and when sitting as a board of appeals for a suspended or aggrieved
employee, they are to conduct such hearing fairly and impartially and are to render a fair and just
decision, considering only the evidence presented before them in such hearing. Members are
considered to be officers of the City of Haltom City, are appointed by the Mayor for three-year
terms, and the Commission meets as needed.

CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT

The major purpose of the Crime Control and Prevention District Board is to combat, reduce, and
prevent crime within Haltom City. The CCPD administers the expenditures of the ¼ cent crime
tax that was approved by the voters in 1995. The board is also responsible for assembling a
budget for each fiscal year. Resolution No. R-2006-002-01 removed the membership of the City
Council as the Board of Directors and allows citizens of Haltom City to be appointed by the City
Council. Members are considered to be officers of the City of Haltom City.

CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Committee serves in an advisory capacity to assist the City Council in determining what
specific projects serve in the best interest of the community for the spending of bond election
funds. The committee is not a standing board or commission and is active when activated by the
Council for a potential bond program. The board consists of eight members and is appointed by
the Council members for an individual bond program.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

The corporation was organized for the purpose of benefiting and accomplishing the promotion of
industrial and manufacturing enterprises, to promote and encourage employment, and preserve
the public welfare of the city. There are seven members and four must be members of the city
council. The board meets in every month and as needed.

FIRE SERVICES BOARD

The purpose is to improve fire safety by providing information and giving direction to the
community through fire safety programs and education. The board consists of eight citizens of

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