Page 20 - Haltom City Budget FY21

CITY OF HALTOM CITY annual BUDGET, FY2021 Introduction

Goal 2: Focus on Competitive Employee Compensation to Retain and Attract High
Quality Staff while maintaining a Relationships-Driven Culture

Priorities: Outcome:
Salary Increases Budgeted a 3% salary increase for all employees in January 2021.
Maintain insurance coverage Increased deductible and out of pocket costs to employees to maintain the
same insurance coverage.
Goal 3: Promote and Support Safety and Security within Our Community while
providing Quality Services
Priorities: Outcome:

Response Time Compliant to NFPA 1710 for Fire Response time
Provide Proactive Enforcement
Activities & Programs

Implement Enhanced Network &
User Security Policy
Covid-19 Response Will carry-out approved spending of Cares Act Funds for appropriate per-
sonnel protective equipment
Goal 4: Practice Fiscal Responsibility while Utilizing Performance Measures

Priorities: Outcome:
Shared Services Continue to partner with surrounding communities for savings on shared
services.
Automate City Newsletter & Calendar Automated City Newsletter in Spring of 2020 and the 2021 Calendar for
savings.

Goal 5: Build and Maintain Partnerships with Non-Profit Sector to Advance the
Revitalization and Beautification of the City

Priorities: Outcome:
The Mended Network In late 2020 will pair volunteers with homeowners unable to complete
necessary repairs to their homes due to circumstances beyond their
control

Goal 6: Address Critical Facility & Infrastructure Needs
Priorities: Outcome:

Law Enforcement Center The City will go to the voters in May 2021 for the approval of a new Law
Enforcement Center to be built in the current location of Police Station
Northeast Center The Senior Center remodel at the North East Center has been placed on
hold due budget contraints caused by Covid during the 2019-20 Budget
City Hall The City will go to the voters with a bond proposition in the near future for
a new City Hall
North Park The City Council, Parks Board, & MHS Design has met to review concept
drawings and direction in October 2020 & will submit grant application to
TDPW
Street Repairs Certificate of Obligation issued in 2020 for additional funds, and a
replacement schedule was created
Fire Station #3 Ground Breaking and Construction starts in November 2020
Water & Sewer Rate Study 3-year contract with NewGen Strategies will address financial capacity/
rate needs for CIP projects

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