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DEPARTMENT DIVISION ACCOUNT
Economic Development Administration 01-517

PURPOSE STATEMENT:
To facilitate economic development within the City of Azle.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
1. Continue monitoring the BRE (Business Retention & Expansion) Program
2. Develop online Business Directory (in conjunction with BRE program)
3. Promote properties/buildings with the highest development potential via AzleSites website
4. Continue to engage in dialogue of introduction to opportunities in Azle and relationship development with
consultants, developers, and brokers
5. Continue with outreach plan to targeted consultants, commercial brokers, and retail developers in the Dallas/Fort
Worth market and set up meetings with six (6) representatives
6. Participate in two retail-related events in DFW area (contingent on COVID-19 restrictions removed or relaxed)
7. Exhibit at two trade shows in DFW area (contingent on COVID-19 restrictions removed or relaxed)
8. Continue economic development websites for Azle
9. Continue to work with City Staff to identify infrastructure goals for water/wastewater extensions to the most
developable properties
10. Partner with allies in marketing opportunities
11. Continue Servolution program participation

KEY POINTS OF PROPOSED BUDGET:
Personnel Services: Increase due to impact of FY 23 step increases and increased benefits costs.
Contractual Services: Increase for the completion of the Comprehensive Master Plan update.

KEY INDICATORS OF PERFORMANCE: FY 21-22 FY 22-23 FY 23-24
Actual Estimate Projection
BRE Visits 8 12 20
Site Selector/Developer Outreach 5 10 20
Site Visits 10 15 30

City of Azle FY 2023-2024 Budget 84