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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-seventh 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 Calendar. There 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,
ambulance billing and the management of franchise utilities.

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