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FY 2023-2024 Highlights

Development Administration
Continued implementation of OpenGov, an online platform that enables citizens, developers, and staff to ef ciently
process various types of permits, zoning applications, and code complaints.

Economic Development
Maintained close collaboration with developers and purchasers to negotiate sales terms for a proposed mixed-use
development on the City-owned 18.5-acre tract at SH-183 and FM-157, also known as “Campus West.” The visionary project
will encompass townhomes and approximately 60,000+ square feet of grocery, retail, and restaurant space.
Continued to drive forward the development efforts associated with Bedford Commons, situated south of Bedford Road
and north of L. Don Dodson Drive. This exciting project will feature townhomes, multiple mixed-use restaurant/retail sites,
an inviting amenity lake, and exible lawn space.
Engaged a private engineering rm to redesign Parkwood Drive, a critical component serving the Bedford
Commons development.
Facilitated ongoing coordination with an enlisted private engineering rm to conduct preliminary engineering
work on the site, including the creation of a new concept plan and addressing drainage-related aspects.
Secured City Council approval for the construction contract of Parkwood Drive between Bedford Road and L. Don
Dodson Drive, with construction now underway.
Continued collaborative efforts with the master developer to establish a mutually bene cial management
development agreement.

Planning
Continued collaboration with Hawes Hill & Associates to develop a new comprehensive plan for the City; joint work
sessions of the Bedford City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission, along with citizen participation resulted
in twelve (12) proposed policy items that were established based on the vision statement and guiding principles
presented to the public.

Neighborhood Ser vices
Following the implementation of the recently adopted Short-Term Rental Ordinance, setting forth standards and
processes for regulating short-term rental properties, ongoing monitoring and enforcement continue.
Following the limited implementation of the recently adopted Long-Term Rental Ordinance, establishing an of cial
policy for registering, inspecting, and monitoring long-term rentals (those exceeding 30 days).

Goals

Economic Development
Revitalization
Continue encourage reinvestment into the community by supporting private property owners during the redevelopment
process.
Restructure the façade grant program to ensure maximum bene t for the community.
Transformation
Market sites for appropriate uses as supported by the adopted Comprehensive Plan.

Planning
Economic Vitality
Guide the 18.5-acre property known as Gateway Village (Campus West) development through the entitlement and
permitting process.
Work with private development company to create a development plan for Bedford Commons and prepare
amendments as necessary.
Transformation
Begin the implementation process of the newly adopted Comprehensive Plan by evaluating existing development codes
in conjunction with strategies and goals of the Comprehensive Plan.

Neighborhood Ser vices
Revitalization
Continue to work with residents and property owners to ensure all properties are in general compliance with adopted
codes.
Continue to improve the Multi-Family Inspection program.
Update property maintenance and nuisance codes as needed to make sure the goals of the community are met.

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