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CITY OF HALTOM CITY

November 10, 2020

To the Honorable Mayor An Truong and Members of the City Council

Re: The Approved Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021

First, let me start by expressing my appreciation to the Citizens, the Staff and to
each of you for allowing me the honor and privilege to serve as your City Manager.
I know that together we will continue to accomplish many great things.

It is now my privilege to present to you the FY 2020-2021 Approved Budget.
This budget represents months of meticulous work from your Staff. This budget
embodies conservative fiscal management and commitment to the Council’s Value
Statements of dependable, ethical, responsive, respectful, and accountable.

As you well know this has been a challenging time with unprecedented circumstances.
I am extremely proud of our Staff for their willingness to pull together taking on
extra responsibilities and duties during the recent hiring freeze. Our COVID-19
action plan was successful because of their dedication to the Citizens and because
of your support and leadership.
This budget was prepared in accordance with the City Council’s 2020-2021
Strategic Goals:

 Economic Development: Continue to Cultivate the Commercial and Retail Development
Plan for a Successful Economic Development Environment—concentrating efforts on the
820, Belknap, and 121 Corridors and continue efforts on Railroad Quiet Zones.

 Focus on Competitive Employee Compensation to Retain and Attract High Quality Staff
while Maintaining a Relationships-Driven Culture.
 Promote and Support Safety and Security within our Community while providing Quality
Services - Stay compliant with State and County Executive Orders regarding pandemic
response.
 Promote Fiscal Responsibility while Utilizing Performance Measures—along with Staff
Execution and Planning—to accomplish the City Council’s mission to provide quality services
to all members of the community.

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