Page 39 - City of Kennedale Adopted Budget FY22

DEPARTMENT OUTLINE: CITY MANAGER

Kennedale operates under the Council-Manager form of government, which combines the strength of an
elected Mayor and Council with a professional manager and staff. The City Manager's Department oversees
the day-to-day management of the City, supervises all departments and employees, reports information and

makes recommendations to the City Council, and fosters economic development. The City Manager is
accountable to the City Council for the proper administration of all the affairs of the City.

H I G H L I G H T S A N D G O A L S A C C O M P L I S H E D
▪ Continued providing many municipal services virtually as a result of COVID-19 while also
reopening City facilities in a manner that ensured the safety of both employees and the
community we serve

▪ Continued improving water meter location, repair, and technology and completed the
successful transition of customer service and billing to the City of Arlington

▪ Facilitated the inclusion of the extension of Little School Road in the 2021 Tarrant County
Transportation Bond Program (at 50% funding)
▪ Secured a 20% grant via the Tarrant Water District Board (TWDB) for the streambank
stabilization of Valley Lane
S H O R T - T E R M G O A L S
▪ Maintain and improve virtual services to citizens, developers, and visitors as appropriate

▪ Continue to improve the City’s financial strength and integrity through efficient budget,
financial, and debt management practices

L O N G - T E R M G O A L S
▪ Develop plan for extended development at Kennedale Parkway and I-20 to address crime
and security issues

▪ Develop plan for redevelopment along southeast portion of Kennedale Parkway

▪ Develop tools and policies that reduce flood damage and flood risk to residents and
buildings along Village Creek and its tributaries

▪ Determine financing and grant strategies to fund Village Creek restoration project
▪ Enable/facilitate residential development on New Hope Road (within TIRZ)

▪ Secure options for transportation funding
▪ Installation of medians along Kennedale Parkway

S T A F F I N G R E S O U R C E S
▪ City Manager – 1.0 FTE

▪ Administrative Assistant – 1.0 FTE

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