HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2013-015 RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -015
WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Council of North Richland Hills believe it is 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 adopted the Strategic Plan 2020 in March,
2009; and
WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Council understand that with a changing environment
it is necessary to 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 City Council Goals Work Session on February 8 th and 9 2013; and
WHEREAS, The purpose of the Work Session was to revisit the vision and goals of
Strategic Plan 2020 to assure they remain current and address the needs
and desires of community and the City as an organization; and
WHEREAS, The Work Session 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 continue to 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
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
Texas:
SECTION 1. THAT 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
• Re- develop Calloway Creek (City Point) Commercial Area
• Implement Loop 820 study objectives
• Implement Blvd 26 Study
• Revitalize residential neighborhoods
• Ensure compliance with quality housing standards
Efficient, Effective Transportation System
• Maintain leadership role on regional transportation issues
• Continue to address congestion as it relates to local traffic flow
• Continue to address street conditions
• Ensure future local rail stations
• Establish effective communication and cooperation with our regional
transportation partners
Safety and Security
• Maintain low response time
• Maintain low crime rate
• Provide effective and efficient police, fire and EMS
• Engage community in public safety programs and initiatives
• Maintain the City's ability to respond to all large -scale emergencies
• Implement shared regional core public safety services where possible
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 targeted grant funding
• Identify and evaluate funding alternatives for achieving our strategic vision
Positive City Image
• Enhance public information initiatives
• Continue and enhance communication flow with citizens
• Focus on and recognize city successes
• Promote and initiate environmentally responsible programs
• Continue Public Art Program
• Increase regional awareness of our positive city image
A Sense of Community
• Complete and implement trails plan
• Maintain parks and recreation facilities and programs at current high level
• Encourage volunteerism and community wide involvement
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• Maintain cultural arts program
• Promote life -long learning through library services
• Prepare for demographic changes to maintain our sense of community
• Solidify and move forward on the future TCC performing arts facility in
Town Center
• Cultivate the next generation of community leaders
• Encourage community support of local businesses
Targeted Economic Development
• Attract the types of businesses and primary jobs we want to our
community
• Promote diversity in economic development
• Proactive strategic land acquisition and management
• Maximize use of under - utilized real estate and business locations
• Retain and grow our current businesses
Local and Regional Leadership
• Continue to be involved in setting direction for the region
• Build and maintain relationships that influence decisions in areas where
we have an interest
• Promote service and involvement that brings prominence as leaders that
influence the direction in key issues
• Lead by example, do it better
• Maintain leadership role on legislative issues
Efficient, Effective Delivery of City Services
• Maintain quality public facilities
• Address critical present and future municipal facility needs
• Maintain an effective workforce and infrastructure that can meet current
and future needs
• Explore improved efficiency, cost savings, and effectiveness through
shared services
II. The following house rules are established for the City of North Richland Hills:
• Do your homework and be prepared for each meeting.
• Support final council decisions regardless of individual opinions.
• Consider issues based on what's 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. Be transparent about your thoughts and
actions. Share information that others would benefit from knowing. Tell
others if you disagree with them.
• Agree to disagree.
• Debate pending issues in the council environment.
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• Treat others as you would like to be treated (Treat others with respect).
• Allow each other to discuss items fully.
• Share questions and concerns in advance whenever possible. Don't
blindside staff, council and others to sabotage
• 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.
• Be responsive. Follow practice and procedure regarding communication;
be aware of open meetings law. Be cautious about responding to
electronic communication.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 13th day of May, 2013.
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