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City Of Haltom City Annual Budget, Fy2024 Introduction

CONCLUSION STRATEGIC GOALS

Mayor and Council Members, each of you have been instrumental in creating the two main factors that
have placed Haltom City on the right course for the future. Those factors are fiscal responsibility and Goal 1: Continue to Cultivate the Commercial and Residential Development Plan for a successful Economic Development
significant economic growth. Environment

Strategic Goals Outcome:
Revitalize Major Corridors within City
Utilize the newly created TIRZ 2 Zone along HWY 377 and Belknap areas for needed
As always, we strive to strike the balance between fiscal responsibility to our citizenry, taking care of our improvements
employees, and providing the highest level of municipal services to our community by maximizing the City Trendz The new clothing store is now open in Haltom Plaza
effectiveness and efficiencies of our resources. We are confident this budget will strike that balance. 3951 Old Denton Road Clothing distribution center Certificate of Occupancy has been issued
New HMART grocery and restaurants Civil plans are being processed and construction will begin for the clothing distribution
center in 2024
Journey Dome Indoor Theatre Located in new 817Air facility on Hwy 377 will open in November 2023
This year we have accomplished the milestone of proposing the lowest tax rate since the 2007 budget, JPI's Apartment Complex The multi‐family development will begin next year on Baker Blvd
shaving thirteen cents off the city’s highest property tax rate in 2017. The budget includes: Heritage Place Subdivision 412 homes located across the street from the library are under construction with DR
• Increase compensation for employees by 7% to remain competitive and attract and retain Hoffbrau Steakhouse Horton has joined the remaining development
Will construct a new restaurant near Hwy 377 and 820
competent staff. Hibbits Sports The new sports store will be open in Haltom Plaza in the spring of 2024

• Completion of two major city facilities with a combined budget of $52 million for a Law Enforcement Alexis Event Center Located at 4211 Glenview is now open
Center and City Hall. The Stream Luxury Apartments This Multi‐family apartment complex will house 1100 units. Construction is scheduled to
start next year.
• Continued progress on $98 million in future Streets, Drainage, and Water/ Sewer improvement Jefferson Fossil Creek Apartments The new Multi‐family apartment complex is now open.
and maintenance projects. Holiday Inn Hotel The hotel project along the 820 Corridor is currently dried in and doing interior work and
scheduled to open in 2024.
• Replacement of inoperable and outdated vehicles and equipment. Marriott Hotels The hotel project along the 820 Corridor is currently in the dried in phase and
progressing with interior work and scheduled to open in 2024.
Parmore Fossil Creek Senior Living Is currently under construction and will be completed in 2024.
Scannell Properties Large warehouse distribution center located on Hwy 377, has completed the shell and
Our future goal will be to continue broadening the tax base utilizing the 3-pronged approach of attracting working toward the finish out.
job-creating businesses, increasing new residential housing, and holding to development and code Dd's Discount Dd's Discounts clothing store soon will be moving into Big Lot's Space and Open in 2024.
standards that is showing results. The right kind of economic growth will be the answer to sustain our Total Point Urgent Care Center Total Point Urgent Care Center is set to open in the former CVS Building and will
current path. provide 24/7 service.
Goal 2: Maintain Competitive Employee Compensation to Retain and Attract High Quality Staff while maintaining a
Relationships‐Driven Culture
Once again, I want to convey my heartfelt gratitude to you (Mayor and Council Members) for your Strategic Goals Outcome:
dedication, commitment, support, direction, and leadership. Together, we will continually create a Salary Increases Budgeted a 7% salary increase for all employees in the 2023‐2024 Budget Year.
Added an increase in year two on Police and Fire Step Plan to become more competitive
Expanded Police and Fire's Step Plan
community environment where families flourish, and business prospers. with surrounding cities.
Increase Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Raised the incentive for employees to obtain a CDL, addressing the high demand in Public
Incentive Pay Work, Fleet, and Parks departments.
Also, I would like to express appreciation and recognition to our staff for the many months of hard and tedious Maintain insurance coverage Maintained coverage with no additional out‐of‐pocket expenses to employees's portion of
coverage.
work preparing this adopted budget. We have continued our focus on conservative fiscal management and Goal 3: Promote and Support Safety and Security within Our Community while providing Quality Services
commitment to the Council’s Value Statements of dependability, integrity, responsiveness, respectfulness, Strategic Goals Outcome:
and accountability. Fiscal responsibility and significant economic growth are the two overall factors that Response Time Compliant to NFPA 1710 for Fire Response time.
have been key to our success over the last few years. Replace Fire Engine As part of the City's strategic apparatus replacement plan, critical fire engines are
evaluated and replaced as needed. The replacement engine in reserve inventory.
Respectfully and sincerely, Emergency Management Specialist Enhancing the emergency management division by creating community training and
engagement programs, and supporting additional funding sources through grants.
Upgrade School Flashers Upgrade critical school flashers for children's safety within the community.
Rex Phelps, City Manager SCBA Masks Masks replacement for current inventory meeting NFPA and OSHA regulations.