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This budget was prepared in accordance with the City Council’s 2022-2023 Strategic Goals:

Ø Goal 1: Continue to Cultivate the Commercial and Residential Development Plan for a successful
Economic Development Environment and approval of the TIRZ 2 Zone

Ø Goal 2: Establish and maintain Competitive Employee Compensation to Retain and Attract High
Quality and Diverse Staff while maintaining a Relationships-Driven Culture along with other
incentives such as alternative work schedules, increased number of paid holidays, etc.

Ø Goal 3: Promote and Support Safety and Security within Our Community while providing Quality
Services and increase safety around schools

Ø Goal 4: Practice Fiscal Responsibility while Utilizing Performance Measures

Ø Goal 5: Build and Maintain Partnerships with Non-Profit Sector to Advance the Revitalization and
Beautification of the City

Ø Goal 6: Address Critical Facility & Infrastructure Needs

During our budget workshops, staff made presentations and gained your feedback to develop this
budget. On behalf of the staff, we want to thank you for your support, direction, and guidance. The
budget adoption and tax rate setting also includes public hearings to be conducted during Regular and
Special City Council Meetings. Some of the specific topics/concerns that formed this budget process are:

• Strategic Goals

• Tax Rate
• Fiscal Responsibility

• Economic Development and Revitalization

• Employee Compensation
• Debt Schedule and Capacity

• Replacement of Aging Municipal Buildings/Facilities

• Capital Projects - Water, Sewer, Drainage, and Roads