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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-030
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING STRATEGIC PLAN 2020
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Council of North Richland Hills believe it
essential to look forward and plan for quality of life; and
WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Council further believe that to move forward and
address future needs of citizens and the community it is important to establish a
"roadmap," or goals; and
WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Council created the Strategic Plan 2010 on
February 14, 2005; and
WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Council understand that with a changing
environment it is necessary to annually review the goals to assure that they remain
current and address the needs and desires of the community and the City as an
organization; and
WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Council set forth to plan for the future by
participating in a Strategic Visioning/Goals Workshop on November 14 and 15, 2006;
and
WHEREAS, The purpose of the workshop was to revisit the vision and goals of
Strategic Plan 2010 to assure they remain current and address the needs and desires
of community and the City as an organization; and
WHEREAS, The workshop restated principles to ensure an open and effective
level of communication and professionalism between the Mayor, City Council, City Staff,
and the Citizens of North Richland Hills; and
WHEREAS, The Mayor, City Council and City Staff determined the Mission
Statement of the City of North Richland Hills should read, "To ensure an exceptional
quality of life and long-term viability for North Richland Hills through local leadership and
regional cooperation;" and,
WHEREAS, The Mayor, City Council and City Staff worked collectively to
develop Strategic Plan 2020; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of North Richland
Hills that Strategic Plan 2020 shall be established for the City of North Richland Hills,
which includes that:
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I. The following goals shall be established for the City of North Richland Hills:
Quality Community Development and Revitalization
· Complete build out strategy
· Expedite re-development of Calloway Creek Retail Area
· Implement Loop 820 study objectives
· Implement Blvd 26 Study
· Revitalize residential neighborhoods
· Create rail station land use development plan
· Ensure compliance with quality housing standards
Efficient Effective Transportation System
· Maintain leadership role on Regional Transportation Council
· Continue to address congestion and street conditions as it relates to local
traffic flow
· Maintain lead on regional rail issues
· Address future local rail stations
Safety and Security
· Maintain low response time
· Maintain low crime rate
· Provide state-of-art public safety communications
· Provide effective and efficient police, fire and EMS
· Engage community in public safety programs and initiatives
· Improve property protection classification
· Improve the City's ability to respond to all large scale emergencies
Financial Stability
· Continue pay-as-you go where possible
· Maintain a stable tax rate and predictable income stream
· Update the long-range financial plan annually
· Maintain cash reserve policies
· Maximize grant funding
Preserve Positive City Image
· Enhance public information initiatives
· Increase communication flow with citizens
· Maintain quality public facilities
· Focus on and recognize City successes
· Promote and initiate environmentally responsible programs
· Enhance the Public Art Program
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A Sense of Community
· Complete, implement trails plan
· Provide parks and recreation program at current high level
· Encourage volunteerism and community wide involvement
· Maintain cultural arts program
· Promote life long learning through Library services
Targeted Economic Development
· Define the types of businesses we attract to our community - Market
Study
· Promote diversity in economic development
· Maximize use of existing real estate and locations (e.g. Loop 820,
Boulevard 26, existing buildings and real estate)
· Communicate where we are going and what we are looking for on
economic development
Local and Regional Leadership
· Continue to be involved on committees setting direction for the region
· Build relationships that influence decisions in areas where we have an
interest
· Lend support on issues that do not impact us, but will help build support
for our issues later
· Promote services and involvement that bring prominence as leaders that
influence the direction in key issues
· Be proactive as leaders that influence the direction of key issues
· Lead by example, do it better
· Maintain leadership role on legislative issues
II. The following house rules are established for the City of North Richland Hills:
· Do your homework and be prepared for each meeting.
· Support council decisions regardless of individual opinions.
· Consider issues based on what is best for the City of North Richland Hills
rather than personal considerations.
· Be truthful.
· Focus on vision, goals, and targets in making our decisions.
· Be open with communications.
· Agree to disagree.
· Debate pending issues in the council environment.
· Treat others as you would like to be treated (Treat others with respect).
· Allow each other to discuss items fully.
· Don't blindside staff, council, and others.
· Respect confidentiality of executive sessions.
· When proactively communicating with citizens, ask everyone rather than a
specific/limited group. Use technology and focus groups to ensure
communication and representation with citizens.
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· Be cautious about responding to emails from individual/citizens. Only
respond to sender. Send a generic response; refer to staff (CMO) for
background information; ask for mailing address.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 23rd day of April, 2007.
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