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CITY OF HURST

GENERAL FUND ADMINISTRATION 0112 NON DEPARTMENTAL

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide and account for cost-effective programs that fall outside the functional
responsibilities of other General Fund divisions.

DIVISION DESCRIPTION

The Non-Departmental Division falls under control of the City Manager’s Office and Fiscal
Services staff. Expenditures in this division span a broad range of needs associated with the
general operations of the City. The costs include bank fees, insurance fees, utility fees for the
municipal complex, payments to various regional groups and other sundry services that benefit
the City as a whole. Also included in Non-Departmental are fees for contractual services,
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including tax appraisal, tax collection and legal services. Fiscal year 2020-2021 is the 20 year
the City is participating in the Rail Tran service, also known as the Trinity Railway Express (TRE)
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and the 15 year the City has participated in the HEB Transit. TRE commuter rail links Dallas
and Fort Worth to surrounding cities. Each city’s contribution to the program funds a portion of
the operating expenses. The City is also an active partner in the Northeast Transportation Service
(NETS). NETS provides on-demand transportation service to senior and disabled residents of
several Northeast Tarrant County cities.

The largest programs included in the Non-Departmental Division are listed below:
 Other Post-Employment Benefits
 Legal Services
 Insurance Coverage
 Audit & Other Financial Consulting Services
 Public Transportation
 Staff & City Council Development
 Property Tax Administration
 Youth-in-Government & Other Community Programs

PRIOR YEAR RESULTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 Property tax collection equal to 99% of assessments.
 Full funding of Actuarially Determined Contribution (ADC) to Other Post-Employment
Benefit (OPEB) trust fund.
 Continuation of liability and property insurance protecting city assets.
 Continuation of public transportation programs.

FUTURE INITIATIVES

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