Page 56 - Forest Hill FY22 Annual Budget

ForeJHill I GENERAL FUND

MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

FUND/DEPARTMENT/ PROGRAM: 01-01-00

I Program Description

Forest Hill, a community incorporated on March 16, 1946, has a population of 13,000. The City of Forest
Hill is primarily responsible for maintaining a safe, pleasant environment within the community by
providing effective governance and the efficient delivery of public service.
The City of Forest Hill is a "home-rule" city operating under the City Charter originally adopted in 1946.
The City is operated by a Council-Manager form of government with a Mayor, six Council Members and a
City Manager. The Mayor and the Council Members are elected at large.

The City meets in regular sessions at 7:00 p.m. on the I st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Major Goals and Objectives Measured by Workload & Productivity Measure

Goal I: Enhance the quality of life in Forest Hill, Texas.

Objective I: Continue to pursue recreational, cultural and aesthetic improvements in the
community.
Objective 2: Provide funding of operational and capital expenditures for infrastructure
improvements.

Goal 2: Promote a positive environment for economic development in the community
Objective I: Develop and support policies to encourage housing development
Objective 2: Develop and support policies to encourage commercial and industrial
development.

Goal 3: Address organizational issues with City government
Objective I: Work to instill confidence in the integrity of City Government
Objective I: Support development of a professional City Staff that can effectively and
efficiently meet the needs of the community'

Actual Budget Estimate Adopted
2019-20 2020-21 2020-21 2021-22
WORKLOAD MEASURE
Council Meetings 25 24 25 24
Work Sessions 6 2 6 2
Adopted Ordinances 27 24 27 24
PRODUCTIVITY MEASURES
I m prove Municipal Services Yes Yes Yes Yes
Improve Aesthetics of the City Yes Yes Yes Yes
New Business Added to Tax Roll Yes Yes Yes Yes
EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
Personnel $ $ 310 $ 500 $
Materials and Supplies 4,900 2,109 3,100 4,400
Other Services 156,050 123,321 160,850 174,350
Travel & Training 35,000 32,777 25,000 40,000
Total 195,950 158,517 188,950 218,750
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