FY 2009 Popular Annual Financial Report FY 2009 Popular Annual Financial Report | Page 2

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 . Strategic Performance Plan................................................5 A Look Back.......................................................................6 Strategic Planning Cycle.....................................................7 Neighborhood Services......................................................8 . 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 . 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 Popular Annual Financial Report for 2009 2