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expectations and building standards for developers, and minimizing conflicts regarding contradictory policies
and guidelines found in our previous UDC standards. Having clear and measurable development standards

benefits elected officials, city administrators, and citizens as the city continues to grow. Developers are also
provided the opportunity to evaluate proposed projects vis á vis our community standards when exploring

opportunities in Kennedale. A strong, clear, and concise UDC creates a benchmark for future development in
the city, in line with our needs and expectations. Working together, we can continue to attract families seeking

a safe and beautiful place to live with a quality-driven school district and a business-friendly environment.

Quality of Life and Infrastructure Improvements

Our continued commitment to enhance the quality of life for our residents, visitors, and property owners
included completing water and sewer line and street capital infrastructure projects. Quality of life

enhancements also included projects completed this year. We were able to replace over 1000 feet of sewer
lines, repaired three of our water wells, purchased and installed new playground equipment for our parks,

improved the splashpad play area at Sonora Park, and increased safety and security also at Sonora Park by

installing a security access gate at the entrance. We also made improvements to parking lot lighting at Sonora
Park and Rodgers Farm Park. As we move forward with the FY2024-2025 budget, we are planning

improvements to the Kennedale Ballfields located on Village Street, as well as adding additional sports-
oriented play and practice locations throughout the city to promote more outdoor activities for our citizens and

visitors.

The following street projects were completed during the FY 2023-2024 budget year with more road

improvements scheduled in the coming year. So far, we have not only striped over five miles of roadway to

help with traffic control, we have also made repairs to curbs, updated street signage throughout the city, and
filled over 500 pot holes. We were unable to complete two roads that were scheduled in the previous budget

due to a lack of funding. However, the two roads have been added to this year’s budget and are expected to be
completed by the end of 2025.

During FY 2023-2024, the city partnered with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

and received a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The HUD grant allocation was used to replace

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over one thousand feet of water and sewer lines on West 3 Street and North New Hope Road. We have been
approved for the same grant for North Road and the project is scheduled to be completed within the coming

fiscal year. To meet our continuing infrastructure needs, we plan to continue our partnership with HUD to

receive additional CDBG funding to replace additional water and sewer lines throughout the city. Additionally,
we are continuing to partner with Tarrant County Precinct 2 for assistance with stormwater drainage and culvert

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