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APPROVED BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023

LONG-TERM STRATEGIC PLAN

Overview:

The City Charter establishes the City Council as the governing body of the City and gives them the
responsibility to formulate the policies and plans of the City government. The Council meets with
City management and staff at several points in the year to assess the effectiveness of service
delivery and to develop plans for future service enhancements.

In March 2022 the Council met for their regular long-term strategic planning retreat to discuss
their long-term goals for the city and expectations for the FY 2023 budget. This meeting also
incorporates a report on community feedback obtained through our annual citizen survey and
Town Hall Forum where citizens are able to voice their opinions on city services. Reviewing and
discussing the public’s feedback helps to guide Council’s thinking in discussing long-term
strategies.

In addition to affirming the vision, mission, and strategic priorities included in the Council’s
strategic plan, Council also discussed Hurst’s history of continued investment in public spaces
and expressed the need to continue to focus on our maintenance of parks, streets, and other
public spaces. Council also highlighted the importance of maintain “who we are” through
maintaining our culture and following the Hurst Way and the Code of Ideals. The outline below
highlights the long-term strategic planning process that occurs in a typical year. The following
timeline outlines the integration of the strategic planning process into the budget cycle.

• January/February – Citizen Survey.
• February – Town Hall Forum and Report to the Community.
• March – Annual Council Strategic Retreat and review of Long-term strategic priorities.
• April – City Staff reviews and defines objectives for each identified City Council priority.
• March through June – Departmental budget preparation and review.
• July/August – Multi-year financial planning and Council Budget Workshop.
• August/September – Council finalizes and adopts budget.
• October through December – Financial audit and budget review.

Vision:
The City of Hurst is a sustainable, safe, and dynamic place for all individuals to live, work and
play.
:
The mission of the City of Hurst is to provide responsive services and effective programs to
ensure that Hurst remains a vibrant community.

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