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Haltom City continued to grow through the 1960’s and In 2006 the City engaged a firm to assist in the
the City’s population reached 28,000 by 1970. Growth creation of a redevelopment plan for the Belknap
during the 1970’s was more modest as developments Street Business Corridor. This community focused CURRENT BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
to the east around the Dallas-Fort Worth airport effort will include participation by businesses along
drew residential and commercial development. Belknap as well as nearby residents in order to Approximately 86 volunteers serve on 14 boards The Civil Service Commission consists of three
develop a vision for a revitalized business sector. and commissions. These committees were citizens who meet specific criteria in their years
Haltom City was rediscovered as a place to live in The master plan was completed during 2007 and created either by City Code, City Ordinance, or of residency, age, and prior elective office
the 1980’s. Despite the recession of the early 1980’s continued through review by Boards, Commissions Resolution. The responsibilities, powers, terms of service. The members are directed to administer
and the real estate bust of the late 1980’s Haltom City and the City Council during 2008. The plan is now office, membership size, qualifications and meeting the civil service ordinance and when sitting as a
grew from 29,000 in 1980 to nearly 33,000 in 1990. a component of the City’s 2009 Comprehensive schedules vary for each board and commission. board of appeals for a suspended or aggrieved
The north end of town, north of Loop 820 became Land Use Plan (CLUP). In FY2013 the realignment employee, they are to conduct such hearing
a focal point of real development in the 1990’s and of the intersection of Belknap and Denton Highway The City Council seeks nominations of fairly and impartially and are to render a fair
the population in the City climbed to 39,000 in 2000. will enhance the traffic patterns in the corridor citizens interested in serving as vacancies and just decision, considering only the evidence
and create new redevelopment opportunities. arise. Information regarding the duties presented before them in such hearing. Members
Today the City is home to an estimated 43,168 and responsibilities of the boards and are considered to be officers of the City of Haltom
residents and some 3,468 businesses. Estimates by The long-awaited expansion of Loop 820 presents commissions and how to apply for a City, are appointed by the Mayor for three-year
demographic experts are that the City is 88% developed for Haltom City a unique opportunity for new position on a board or commission can be terms, and the Commission meets as needed.
and should achieve build-out prior to 2030. The development in the last large open space in the City obtained through the City Secretary’s Office.
population at build out is estimated to reach 44,000. has completed in FY2017. Improved access from CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION

the widening project will make the property on both ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE DISTRICT
The composition of the population has changed the north and side sides of the highway attractive for
markedly over the years. For much of its early development. Business campuses are envisioned The purpose is to assist the city in complying with The major purpose of the Crime Control and
history Haltom City was primarily white. Since the for the area along with a possible town center. New the requirements of V.T.C.A., Health and Safety Prevention District Board is to combat, reduce,
more recent growth spurt of the past 25 years the exciting additions to the Loop 820 corridor include Code Ch. 823, which regulates the operation of and prevent crime within Haltom City. The CCPD
demographics have changed. The 2010 Census High Pointe Development, Grand on Beach, Haltom local government animal shelters. The Animal administers the expenditures of the ¼ cent crime
indicates Hispanics make up 39% of the population City Business Park and two Marriott Flag Hotels. Advisory Committee consists of five members tax that was approved by the voters in 1995.
and Asians another 8%. African-Americans nominated and appointed by the city council at The board is also responsible for assembling
comprised 4% of the population and whites 47%. large. One member is a licensed veterinarian, a budget for each fiscal year. Resolution No.
one member a municipal official, one member R-2006-002-01 removed the membership of
City is the Sara Lee (Hillshire Brands) plant responsible represents an animal welfare organization, the City Council as the Board of Directors and
for the State Fair Corndogs and Medtronics, a major one member has duties that include the daily allows citizens of Haltom City to be appointed
medical supplier. Today, Haltom City is the location operation of an animal shelter, and the fifth by the City Council. Members are considered
of a rapidly growing Asian community and a vibrant member is a citizen of the city. The committee to be officers of the City of Haltom City.
Asian commercial district, which is redeveloping holds meetings at least three times a year.
Belknap Street on the south side of Haltom City. CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ADVISORY BEAUTIFICATION AND
Haltom City, by virtue of its strategic location in REVITALIZATION BOARD The Committee serves in an advisory capacity
Tarrant County, is attractive for new development to assist the City Council in determining what
and redevelopment. The City created the Haltom The purpose of this board is to confer with council specific projects serve in the best interest of the
City Economic Development Corporation in 1995 and staff and to assist in the development and community for the spending of bond election
in order to provide for cultural, recreational and execution of beautification, cleanliness, and funds. The committee is not a standing board or
economic opportunities. The City was also a founding revitalization programs within the city and to commission and is active when activated by the
member of the Northeast Tarrant County Chamber of encourage participation in an ongoing effort. The Council for a potential bond program. The board
Commerce in 1968. The Chamber, located in Haltom responsibility of the board is to communicate with consists of eight members and is appointed by the
City, works for business development in Haltom City, the residents of the city various means in which Council members for an individual bond program.
North Richland Hills, Richland Hills and Watauga. to improve the city’s image through methods and
projects presented and developed by the board.
There are 8 members and the board meets on the
third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in City Hall.