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CITY OF HURST

ENTERPRISE FUND FISCAL SERVICES 0334 SUPPORT SERVICES

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide support for all City services through the administration of purchasing
procedures, and to minimize the City’s exposure to financial loss through the development
and administration of risk management.

DIVISION DESCRIPTION

The Support Services Division consists of the city’s risk management and purchasing functions.
The primary goal of risk management is to protect the city’s assets while assisting city
departments in identifying analyzing, and evaluating the risk of loss associated with the city
projects and programs. Risk/purchasing is also responsible for obtaining insurance coverage
when it is necessary for the city to provide services required by the public. Risk/purchasing assists
all city departments in developing bid specifications and ensuring that the city’s procurements are
cost effective, meet the city’s needs, and comply with all required statutes and regulations.

PRIOR YEAR RESULTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 Earned the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award.
 Maintained high level of service with 50% reduction in division.
 Increased the number of inter-local agreements available to the City of Hurst.
 Developed new p-card database to increase service efficiency and records
management.
 Created Hazard Communication Program for use at City facilities to ensure compliance
of Texas Department of State Health Services regulations.
 Passed Texas Department of State Health Services Audit.

FUTURE INITIATIVES

 Roll out Public Purchase online quote solicitation program for use by city departments to
modernize the way quotes are obtained for informal purchases.
 Introduce new Purchasing Manual before day one of Fiscal Year 2021 to be effective
day one of the Fiscal Year.
 Work with Utility Billing to help implement radio read water meter capability.
 Work with Utility Billing to complete and implement new water refund procedure.
 Look for opportunities to develop efficiencies and work to implement efficiencies where
appropriate.

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