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The Arlington Public Works and
Transportation Department achieved its
second re-accreditation from the American
Public Works Association in 2018. The
rigorous accreditation program recognizes
public works agencies that go beyond the
requirements of the nationally recognized
management practices established in the
public works industry.

In April 2018, the Dallas Business Journal
named the Texas Live! development as “Best
Real Estate Deal” overall in 2017 as well as “Best
Real Estate Deal” in the Sports and Entertainment
catergory. Additionally, the Business Journal
awarded the $278 million Arlington Automotive
Logistics Center projects with a “Best Industrial
Deal” award.
The FY17 PAFR was recognized by the
Government Finance Officers Association
with the
Award for
Outstanding
Achievement in
Popular Annual
Financial
Reporting.
For the ninth
time, the
document was
singled out for
its professional
design and understandability.

Arlington received the prestigious 2018 Our
Driving Concern Texas Employer Traffic Safety
Award, which was presented by the National
Safety Council for a proven commitment to
traffic safety. Through its efforts, the City has
proven a steward of its resources by protecting
its employees and finding cost-effective, efficient
methods to make driving safer within the city.
Arlington Officer Cody Adams was named the
AISD 2018 Volunteer of the Year for his regular
mentoring at Sam
Houston High. Adams
helps the kids during
workouts when they
are lifting and many
other team activities.
And the Arlington
Alliance for Youth
honored officers
Jeff Lee and Sharon
Jones for their work
with youth. Both received the First Rate Living
2018 Extra Mile Award.

The City of Arlington received the Insurance
Service Office’s highest Public Protection
Classification, an elite designation that may save
some homeowners and commercial property
owners across the city on insurance premium
costs.

The ISO’s Class 1 designation represents
exemplary fire protection. This classification is
held by only about 300 of 49,000-plus agencies
nationwide that have been evaluated.

The ISO’s Public Protection Classification
Program plays an important role in the
underwriting process at insurance companies.
Most U.S. insurers use the classification as part
of their decision making on types of coverage to
offer and calculating premiums for residential,
commercial and industrial properties, according to
the ISO.
City
Accreditations
Financial
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