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BUDGET OVERVIEW

Our Mission is to establish and maintain an environment wherein Watauga provides
the highest quality municipal services within established fiscal constraints.

The City of Watauga Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget document continues a focus that
represents service and goals the City Council wishes to achieve for the City. The Fiscal
Year 2020-2021 budget preparation focused on services provided by the City and
building a foundation of sustainability that will last. This presentation of those efforts is
divided into groupings by funds for a clear description of services, accomplishments,
objectives, assumptions, highlights, staffing levels, organization, and resources. This
section will provide assistance with understanding this organization by explaining the
different fund types and a matrix to help show the relationship from each fund to
department.

Our Vision is to be A Community that meets the needs of Citizens by offering a high

quality of life through transparent governance.

City Council Goals

In September, 2019, the City Council evaluated and affirmed the long term vision and
goals for preparation of the City’s forward advancement of addressing the many
challenges facing the City in the future. The City’s Strategic Plan is provided in the
Multi-Year Planning Document section of this document. The Council’s established top
priority goals for the City are:

Goal #1: Establish an environment conducive to strong and sustainable
economic development.

Goal #2: Enhance a secure and safe City.

Goal #3: Enhance quality of life through recreational, cultural, and educational
services.

Goal #4: Establish responsible fiscal management and excellent governance.

Goal#5: Sustain and enhance infrastructure network.

Goal #6: Commitment to maintain a highly skilled, well-trained, fairly
compensated, customer service oriented workforce.

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