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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Bruce Payne, Director
Department Narrative Business Plan Goals and Objectives

The Office of Economic Development strives  Goal: Enhance Economic Impact Through Development and
to grow and diversify the economy, maintain Redevelopment Efforts, Partnerships, and Investment Opportunities
a competitive workforce, redevelop existing o Objective: Foster Development and Redevelopment in Targeted
areas, enhance Arlington’s quality of life, Areas
and promote cooperation and inclusiveness o Objective: Build a Strong and Diverse Business Community
in community initiatives. The Office is  Goal: Ensure Availability of Information, Programs, and City Services
divided into two functional groups, Economic o Objective: Implement New Technology
Development and Land Banking. The
Economic Development group aims to Revenue Highlights
attract and retain businesses and  Real Estate Transfer $225,000
developments that create job opportunities  Cell Tower Leases 236,500
and add value to the City’s tax base. It  Small Cell Fees 145,000
negotiates and manages agreements  Pipeline License Agreements 60,000
between the City and private developments;  Total $660,500
provides information, assistance, and
resources to businesses; and markets the
City as a destination for investment. The
Land Banking group works to acquire
property rights for public projects, administer
activities related to the management of the
City’s mineral interests, and conduct right of
way permitting review and inspections.
Additionally, Land Banking purchases and
manages public land for future economic
development projects.

At A Glance
 10 Authorized Positions
 Budget Break Down
Personnel Services $1,060,894
Operating Expenses 311,444
Total $1,372,338

Department Diversity
By Race and Gender

Native
Black or American Some Other or
Hispanic or Hawaiian and
White African Asian Indian and Two or More Female Male
Latino Other Pac.
American Alaska Native Races
Islander
City of Arlington Population 38.6% 29.6% 22.3% 6.5% 0.3% 0.2% 2.6% 50.8% 49.2%
City Organization 55.8% 20.1% 16.9% 3.5% 0.7% 0.2% 2.7% 38.7% 61.3%
Economic Development 75.0% 12.5% 12.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 50.0% 50.0%

FY 2022 Adopted Budget and Business Plan 180 City of Arlington, Texas