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DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT
Economic Development 01-610

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
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 (ICSC Red River and Retail Live!)
7. Exhibit at trade shows in DFW area (ICSC Red River)
8. Continue to monitor and make updates to economic development website 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
12. Continue to promote and support Façade and Signage Improvements Program to businesses

13. Continue to support the FeedLot Food Truck Park and new Azle Farmers Market
14. Provide funding and support on development of the new Azle MDD Action Plan

KEY POINTS OF PROPOSED BUDGET:
Personnel: Increase due to impact of FY 24 step increases, pay plan market adjustment, and increased
benefits costs.
Services: Increase requested for additional planning consulting services for a new MDD Action Plan, ED branding
and website, and zoning ordinance updates as a result of new Comprehensive Master Plan.
Increase for subscription to ZacTax sales tax data website.

KEY INDICATORS OF PERFORMANCE: FY 22-23 FY 23-24 FY 24-25
Actual Estimate Projection
BRE Visits 12 10 20
Site Selector/Developer Outreach 10 8 20
Site Visits 15 12 30

City of Azle FY 2024-2025 Budget 90