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                                                City Council



          Top Goals and Objectives

            Goal 1
            QUALITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & REVITALIZATION ‐ Strive to plan for the development of remaining vacant
            property and improve the quality of older areas and infrastructure.

              Objective 1:   Revitalize residential neighborhoods
              Objective 2:   Ensure compliance with quality housing standards
              Objective 3:   Develop City Point Area
              Objective 4:   Identify and implement potential incentives for developers to redevelop residential
                         housing and commercial properties in specific areas of the community.

            Goal 2
            EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM ‐ Strive to provide improved traffic flow and mass transit
            opportunities for our growing community.

              Objective 1:   Maintain leadership role on regional transportation issues
              Objective 2:   Continue to address street conditions
              Objective 3:   Continue to address congestion as it relates to local traffic flow
              Objective 4:   Develop transportation options around local rail stations

            Goal 3
            SAFETY & SECURITY ‐ Strive to be the safest community in Tarrant County and to be prepared for potential natural
            and manmade disasters.

              Objective 1:   Maintain a low response time                                                 Goals & Measures
              Objective 2:   Maintain low crime rate
              Objective 3:   Provide effective and efficient police, fire and EMS
              Objective 4:   Engage community in public safety programs and initiatives
              Objective 5:   Maintain the City’s ability to respond to all large‐scale emergencies
              Objective 6:   Partner with the community to support modern law enforcement efforts that value the sanctity of
                         all human life

            Goal 4
            FINANCIAL STABILITY ‐ Strive to get the best value for taxpayer dollars and to ensure that the city has the financial
            resources available to invest in community priorities.

              Objective 1:   Continue pay‐as‐you go where possible
              Objective 2:   Maintain a stable and predictable income stream
              Objective 3:   Update the long‐range financial plan annually
              Objective 4:   Maintain cash reserve policies
              Objective 5:   Maximize targeted grant funding
              Objective 6:   Identify and evaluate funding alternatives and innovative financing tools for achieving our strategic
                         vision

            Goal 5
            POSITIVE CITY IMAGE ‐ Strive to maintain a positive City image and reputation for being a great community.


              Objective 1:   Continue and enhance communication flow with citizens
              Objective 2:   Focus on and recognize city successes
              Objective 3:   Promote and initiate environmentally responsible programs
              Objective 4:   Increase regional branding and marketing activities that promote our positive city image
              Objective 5:   Expand efforts to provide a welcoming experience and connect new and existing residents to the
                         NRH values.



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