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DEPARTMENT OUTLINE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

We have three main objectives: improve building safety where possible, promote property
maintenance and stewardship, and ensure development is consistent with adopted plans.

PRIOR YEAR RESULTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 Updated the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code
 Adoption of the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code
 Updates to parking, nuisance, and short-term rental ordinances
 Adoption of the Park Zone Map, allowing funds collected from park fees to be utilized
 Reduced costs for third-party services through improved training and development of
department staff

NEW FOR FY25

 One full-time position dedicated to code and environmental compliance. For year one, the
expected cost is $78,184, with an anticipated hire date of October 1, 2024.

SHORT-TERM (FY25) GOALS

 Successful implementation of a new software platform to improve permitting and service
requests
 All members of the department obtain at least (1) new ICC certification
 Increase department visibility and community involvement by participating in at least (3)
special events
 Host at least (2) community education workshops for property owners and businesses
 Update the city’s schedule of fees
 Establish a tool-sharing program in association with the Kennedale Public Library

FUTURE INITIATIVES

 Pursue agency accreditation with the American Association of Code Enforcement (AACE)
 Pursue grant opportunities for parks, hazard mitigation, and building code adoption
 Establish an annual rental registration and inspection program
 Establish a beautification program in association with Keep Kennedale Beautiful (KKB)

PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Measure Type FY23 Actual FY24 Target FY24 Projected FY25 Target
Permit Software Implementation Efficiency - Budget Amdmt August Started Date August End Date
ICC Certifications Obtained Effectiveness 0 0 1 4
Special Events Attended Output 0 1 1 3
Workshops Conducted Output 0 0 0 2
Fee Schedule Updates Efficiency - Research Research Completed Adoption
Establish tool sharing program Effectiveness - Research Research Completed Program Established

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