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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.

PRIOR YEAR RESULTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 Grew General Fund Reserve over 30%.
 Road and bridge improvements on Valley Lane and Averett Road.
 Continued growth in attendance for the Hometown Christmas event.

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-based engagement with a hometown feel
 Completing roadway improvements as identified in existing engineering studies
 Send leadership team to TML Leadership Academy
 Secure business for Kennedale Parkway near Interstate 20 and Oak Crest addition
 Residential Development on New Hope Road
 Secure legislative options for transportation funding
 Increase pedestrian traffic in the TownCenter development complex by 10% and
complete final phase of the TownCenter Development
 Partner with YMCA for sports complex and office space in TownCenter complex

FUTURE INITIATIVES

 Development plan for Oakcrest development at Kennedale Parkway and I-20 to
increase retail and mix use development

 Secure a commuter rail stop in I-20/820 corridor
 Develop plan for redevelopment along southeast portion of Kennedale Parkway for
industrial and mix use.
 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
 Increase residential development on New Hope Road (within TIRZ)
 Secure options for transportation funding
 Installation of medians along Kennedale Parkway in TownCenter
 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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