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Message from the Mayor
Dear Reader,
On behalf of the City of Arlington and the Arlington City
Council, I am honored to present the 2009 Popular Annual
Financial Report: Excellence in Action. Arlington is a community
moving forward with an outstanding quality of life and efficient
and effective service delivery. As we move forward, we believe
that transparency in accountability is paramount to responsible
government.
Auditing and reporting the financial status of an organization
as large as the City of Arlington is more difficult than one would
assume. The ability to develop and balance a $300 million
budget every year is a daunting challenge. Staff at all levels of the
organization work closely with the budget and finance offices to
ensure that every transaction is correctly calculated and posted.
Routinely throughout the year, the Council and I are briefed on
the status of the budget. We are given opportunities to make
adjustments as needed to meet community priorities.
However, 2009 had more than it’s fair share of challenges.
Many difficult choices had to be made throughout the year,
inclusive of revenue decreases, staff reductions and shifted
priorities. Change was discussed and documented. The detailed
accounting of our funds is fully recorded in the Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report which is also available for your review.
In this report
Message From the Mayor...................................................2
In 2009, the City of Arlington celebrated some of its finest
achievements. The expansion of The Highlands along I-20,
the Viridian development in North Arlington, the completion
and opening of Cowboys Stadium, and the installation of the
environmental artwork Caelum Moor are just a few of our 2009
endeavors. Along the way, we won numerous state and national
awards for service excellence.
City Council.......................................................................3
Message From the City Manager........................................3
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Strategic Performance Plan................................................5
A Look Back.......................................................................6
Strategic Planning Cycle.....................................................7
Neighborhood Services......................................................8
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Two thousand and nine was indeed a year of excellence
in action. It is my honor to offer you this review of the City of
Arlington’s financial position.
Economic Development.................................................... 10
Capital Investment...........................................................12
Strategic Services. ........................................................... 14
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Sincerely,
Community Excellence..................................................... 16
Robert N. Cluck, M.D.
Financial Highlights..........................................................19
Arlington Mayor
[email protected]
817.459.6121
Community Profile...........................................................22
A Look Forward................................................................23
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