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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: Utilize Targeted Initiatives and Industry Best Practices and Policies
department is centered on three key areas – to Foster a Safe Environment
Land Development, Building Inspections, o Objective: Protect Public Well-being
and the One Start Development
Center. The department also oversees long
range planning studies and corridor Budget Highlights
plans. Planners and engineers in the Land  Department Budget Reductions Totaling: $82,277
Development division help realize the  New Environmental Health Specialist $70,107
developer’s vision through zoning, platting,
and site plan approval. Plans examiners,  Decreased recurring funding for Health Services ($195,547)
environmental health specialists, the  One-time funding for Health Services $32,399
streetscape inspector and building
inspectors ensure the structures are Revenue Highlights
constructed to current codes for the safety of
its occupants. The Gas Well team is  Permits $3,502,763
responsible for the permitting and  Certificates of Occupancy 123,000
inspections of gas well drilling and  Short Term Rental Revenue 49,000
production in the City. The Health Services  Plan Review Fees 1,157,000
team also manages the mosquito mitigation  Gas Well Inspections & Fees 938,100
program. The One Start Development  Plat Reviews & Inspections 620,000
Center assists homeowners, business  Business Registration Fees 200,000
owners, and the development community  Child Care Licenses & Permits 57,800
with the permitting process including  Food Handlers Permits 5,500
business registrations and permit issuance.  Food Establishment Permits 655,605
 Total $7,308,768
At A Glance

 62 Authorized Positions
 Budget Break Down
Personnel Services $5,426,239
Operating Expenses 896,007
Capital Outlay 23,500
Total $6,345,746

City‐wide Budget Impacts

FY 2021 expenditures are impacted by city-wide savings in employee insurance as well as funding pension UAAL costs in the
Debt Service Fund.

2021 Adopted Budget and Business Plan 170 City of Arlington, Texas