City Goals
The North Richland Hills City Council is dedicated to making our community the City of Choice for all citizens to live, work, and play. To accomplish this mission, the Council has adopted a strategic plan for the future. The plan was first approved in February 1998 and has been reviewed and updated periodically to respond to changing needs in our community. The latest update was adopted in March 2009. The strategic plan provides a clear vision and goals for the City's future. It is the roadmap that directs our City toward positive change and serves as the policy direction for City government. It also serves as a guide for developing the City's budget. The strategic plan sets eight goals by which to govern: quality community development and revitalization, efficient and effective transportation system, safety and security, financial stability, positive city image, a sense of community, targeted economic development and local and regional leadership.
QUALITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & REVITALIZATION - The City of North Richland Hills has enjoyed significant growth in recent years including the addition of many quality neighborhoods, parks and retail/business areas. The City will further improve the quality of life in our community by completing strategy for developing the remaining vacant land. A focus will also be placed on: implementing the Boulevard 26 Study and Loop 820 Corridor Study; expediting the re-development of Calloway Creek Retail Area; and creating a rail station land use development plan. The City will also focus on revitalizing older residential neighborhoods and ensuring compliance with quality housing standards.
EFFICIENT EFFECTIVE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM - North Richland Hills strives to provide improved traffic flow and mass transit opportunities for our growing community. The City will continue to address congestion and street conditions as it relates to local traffic flow. We will coordinate with the Texas Department of Transportation on the Loop 820 widening and will work to ensure future rail stations in North Richland Hills. The City will also maintain a leadership role on regional transportation issues.
SAFETY & SECURITY - The City of North Richland Hills strives to be the safest community in Tarrant County and to be prepared for potential natural and man-made disasters. Priority is placed on providing effective and efficient Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services and maintaining quick response times for all emergencies. The City will maintain its ability to respond to large scale emergencies and will implement shared regional core public safety services were possible. We will also engage the community in public safety programs and initiatives.
FINANCIAL STABILITY - The City is committed to getting the best value for taxpayer dollars and to ensure that we have the financial resources available to invest in community priorities. To ensure long-term financial stability, efforts will be made to maximize grant funding, maintain General Fund cash reserves, continue to pay-as-you go where possible, and to update the City's long-range financial plan annually. The City strives to maintain a stable tax rate and predictable income stream and will identify and evaluate funding alternatives for achieving our strategic vision.
POSITIVE CITY IMAGE - North Richland Hills is the City of Choice for families to live, work and play. The City Council is committed to maintaining a positive City image and focusing on and recognizing the city’s successes. We will continue to enhance public information initiatives and communication flow with citizens, and will work to increase regional awareness of North Richland Hills’ positive image. The City will maintain quality public facilities and implement a facilities study to address future needs. The City will also continue its Public Art Program and initiate and promote environmentally responsible programs, which will further enhance the city’s positive image.
A SENSE OF COMMUNITY - The City of North Richland Hills has a strong sense of community and the City Council is committed to maintaining that. The City will continue to offer programs and events that support its residents and the community as a whole. This includes maintaining our Parks & Recreation Programs at the current high level, continuing the Cultural Arts Program and special events, and completing construction of the 19-mile hike and bike trail system. The City will also promote life long learning through Library services. The City will encourage volunteerism and community wide involvement among employees and residents and will prepare for demographic changes to help maintain our sense of community.
TARGETTED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - North Richland Hills has a vibrant and diverse economic base and the City Council wants to maintain and build upon that. We will continue to promote diversity in economic development and will work to attract the types of businesses that residents want to the community. We will encourage developers to maximize the use of existing real estate and locations such as the Loop 820 corridor, Boulevard 26 and the Cottonbelt corridor. The City will also focus on proactive strategic land acquisition and management.
LOCAL AND REGIONAL LEADERSHIP - The City of North Richland Hills is a local and regional leader and is committed to that leadership. The City will continue to build relationships among other cities and parties with similar interests, sit on committees that set the direction for our region and be proactive to influence the direction of key issues. The City will also continue to be involved in legislative issues that impact our local community and region.
In addition to these goals, the City Council has also established core values for the Council and Staff to adhere to in the delivery of services to our citizens. These values include:
Service
Productivity
Integrity
Responsibility
Innovation
Teamwork
Click here to learn more about the North Richland Hills R-SPIRIT Core Values Program.
