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City Council

Top Goals and Objectives

Goal 1
QUALITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & REVITALIZATION ‐ Strive to plan for the development of remaining vacant
property and improve the quality of older areas and infrastructure.

Objective 1: Revitalize residential neighborhoods
Objective 2: Ensure compliance with quality housing standards
Objective 3: Develop City Point Area
Objective 4: Identify and implement potential incentives for developers to redevelop residential
housing and commercial properties in specific areas of the community.

Goal 2
EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM ‐ Strive to provide improved traffic flow and mass transit
opportunities for our growing community.

Objective 1: Maintain leadership role on regional transportation issues
Objective 2: Continue to address street conditions
Objective 3: Continue to address congestion as it relates to local traffic flow
Objective 4: Develop transportation options around local rail stations

Goal 3
SAFETY & SECURITY ‐ Strive to be the safest community in Tarrant County and to be prepared for potential natural
and manmade disasters.

Objective 1: Maintain a low response time
Objective 2: Maintain low crime rate
Objective 3: Provide effective and efficient police, fire and EMS
Objective 4: Engage community in public safety programs and initiatives
Objective 5: Maintain the City’s ability to respond to all large‐scale emergencies
Objective 6: Partner with the community to support modern law enforcement efforts that value the sanctity of
all human life

Goal 4
FINANCIAL STABILITY ‐ Strive to get the best value for taxpayer dollars and to ensure that the city has the financial
resources available to invest in community priorities.

Objective 1: Continue pay‐as‐you go where possible
Objective 2: Maintain a stable and predictable income stream
Objective 3: Update the long‐range financial plan annually
Objective 4: Maintain cash reserve policies
Objective 5: Maximize targeted grant funding
Objective 6: Identify and evaluate funding alternatives and innovative financing tools for achieving our strategic
vision

Goal 5
POSITIVE CITY IMAGE ‐ Strive to maintain a positive City image and reputation for being a great community.

Objective 1: Continue and enhance communication flow with citizens
Objective 2: Focus on and recognize city successes
Objective 3: Promote and initiate environmentally responsible programs
Objective 4: Increase regional branding and marketing activities that promote our positive city image
Objective 5: Expand efforts to provide a welcoming experience and connect new and existing residents to the
NRH values.

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