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DEPARTMENT OUTLINE: CITY MANAGER

Kennedale operates under the Council-Manager form of government, which combines the
strength of an elected Mayor and Council with a professional manager and staff. The City
Manager's Department oversees the day-to-day management of the City, supervises all
departments and employees, reports information and makes recommendations to the City
Council, and fosters economic development. The City Manager is accountable to the City
Council for the proper administration of all the affairs of the City.

SHORT-TERM GOALS

 Continue to improve the City’s financial strength and integrity through efficient
budget, financial, and debt management practices
 Texas Water Development Board 80% match on the Valley Lane Project
 Identify events as strengthening community base engagement with a home-town feel
 Completing roadway improvements as identified in existing engineering studies
 Updating City Employee Policy
 Update the Kennedale Comprehension and UDC Study

LONG-TERM GOALS

 Develop plan for extended development at Kennedale Parkway and I-20 to address
crime and security issues
 Develop plan for redevelopment along southeast portion of Kennedale Parkway
 Develop tools and policies that reduce flood damage and flood risk to residents and
buildings along Village Creek and its tributaries
 Determine financing and grant strategies to fund Village Creek restoration project
 Enable/facilitate residential development on New Hope Road (within TIRZ)
 Secure options for transportation funding
 Installation of medians along Kennedale Parkway
 Facilitate the inclusion of the extension of Little School Road in the 2021 Tarrant
County Transportation Bond Program (at 50% funding)

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