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51. Council Committees
Committee Council Members
Fiscal Policy Lana Wolff, Robert Shepard, Jimmy Bennett, Michael Glaspie, Gilbert Perales
Regional Policy & Municipal Infrastructure Charlie Parker, Robert Rivera, Kathryn Wilemon, Robert Shepard, Jim Parajon
Charlie Parker, Kathryn Wilemon, Lana Wolff, Michael Glaspie, Theron
Community & Neighborhood Development Bowman
Economic Development Sheri Capehart, Robert Rivera, Kathryn Wilemon, Jimmy Bennett, Jim Parajon,
Municipal Policy Charlie Parker, Sheri Capehart, Robert Rivera, Michael Glaspie, Gilbert Perales
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones Robert Cluck, Sheri Capehart, Robert Rivera, Lana Wolff, Jim Parajon
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52. Boards and Commissions
Committee Purpose
State Law provides for the formation of an advisory committee to oversee the operations of
Animal Services Center Advisory Board
an animal shelter in towns with populations in excess of 75,000.
The committee shall serve in an advisory capacity concerning strategies and initiatives for
Building Code Board of Appeals
improving the quality of the natural environment in the City.
The committee shall serve in an advisory capacity concerning strategies and initiatives for
Citizens' Environmental Committee
improving the quality of the natural environment in the City.
The purpose of the Community Relations Commission is to help identify programs and
Community Relations Commission
opportunities that build positive relationships in the city.
The function of this board is to serve as an advisory, regulatory and fact-finding body for the
Emergency Physicians Advisory Board
City Council regarding medical control of the City’s ambulance system.
The Ethics Review Commission is responsible for hearing and ruling upon complaints alleging
Ethics Review Commission violations by a city official of specific enumerated standards of conduct as set forth in Section
12.02 of the City’s Ethic Code.
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53. Boards and Commissions Cont.
Committee Purpose
The Housing Authority Board of Commissioners oversees the operations of the Arlington
Housing Authority, a public entity established to administer federally funded housing and
rental assistance programs. In addition, through a management agreement with the City of
Housing Authority Arlington, the Housing Authority Board administers the City's Housing Rehabilitation
Program, which is a home repair program funded by the City's Community Development
Block Grant and other state and federally funding programs related to housing on behalf of
the City of Arlington.
This board will familiarize itself with buildings, structures, sies, districts, areas, places and
lands within the City which may be eligible for State and national historic landmark status.
Landmark Preservation Commission
To formulate plans and programs for public and private action for encouraging, promoting,
protecting and preserving historical landmarks within the City of Arlington.
This Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Director of Libraries and the City Council
Library Board concerning library services of the City. They also promote public interest and support for an
effective library program in the community.
This Board has the power to rule upon the appropriate disposition of applications for
License and Amortization Appeal Board
exemption from the location restrictions for Sexually Oriented Businesses.
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54. Boards and Commissions Cont.
Committee Purpose
The Board may vary the application of any provision of the Mechanical Code or modify an
Mechanical and Plumber Code Board of order of the Building Official when, in its opinion, enforcement would do manifest injustice
Appeals and would be contrary to the purpose of the Code. Recourse from decisions of this Board
must be made through the District Court.
This body was established as a nonprofit corporation for the purpose of furthering
North Texas Higher Education Authority educational opportunities of students by providing funds for the acquisition of student
loans.
This Board serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council concerning the acquisition,
Park and Recreation Board
maintenance, operation and use of parks, playgrounds and open spaces within the City.
The Planning and Zoning Commission is responsible for recommending to the Council the
creation and modification of zoning districts, as well as reviewing and approving all land
plats submitted for filing with Tarrant County. They also cooperate with the Park Board and
Planning and Zoning Commission other similar organizations regarding needs in the development and improvement of parks
and boulevards, the extension and opening of streets and avenues and other public places.
In addition, the Planning and Zoning Commission serves as the Capital Improvements
Program Advisory Committee and the Airport Zoning Commission.
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55. Boards and Commissions Cont.
Committee Purpose
This board is responsible for reviewing Handitran complaints and operations of the
transportation system for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. The Board makes
Special Transportation Advisory Board recommendations to the Council based on their review. They also serve as an Appeals
Board for those persons claiming eligibility to use the transportation system and for any
suspensions of service.
The Board will serve in an advisory role and make recommendations to the City Manager or
his/her designee regarding the policies regulating the Teen Court Program. Submit all
reports and/or recommendations related to the Teen Court Program requiring City Council
action to the Municipal Court clerk or his/her designee. Develop and provide community
Teen Court Advisory Board
support and community resources and develop financial resources for the Teen Court
Program in addition to the funding provided through the city budget process. Make
recommendations to the Teen Court Coordinator regarding the recruitment, selection and
training of adult and teen volunteers.
The Board hears Variances and Special Exceptions as listed in the Zoning Ordinance, makes
determination on appeals of decisions made by an administrative official and acts in a
Zoning Board of Adjustment
quasi-judicial capacity to ensure that the Zoning Ordinance is equitably and uniformly
enforced. Any recourse from decisions of this Board must be through District Court.
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56. Internal Teams
Committee Purpose
Board implements and administer a self-insurance and risk management fund for the City.
Arlington Property Finance Authority (APFA) Claim's board reviews liability cases, sets reserves and makes recommendations for
settlements
Employee Ambassadors To discuss various issues identified by CMO
Address City's fiduciary responsibility in sponsoring deferred compensation plans for
employees (457, 450K). Committee reviews investment status of approved funds and
Retirement Committee
various indicators, and takes action on any policy/design items related to plan
administration
Investment Committee Determine investment strategy and monitor results
Supports the Wellness Works incentive program and encourages a culture of wellness by
Wellness Liaison Committee being a departmental point of contact, reviewing information posted to the portal,
providing feedback to wellness program staff and supporting wellness activities
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57. Internal Teams …Continued
Committee Purpose
Collectively bargain over wages, salaries, rates of pay, hours of work or other "terms and
Meet and Confer - Fire
conditions" of employment
Collectively bargain over wages, salaries, rates of pay, hours of work or other "terms and
Meet and Confer - Police
conditions" of employment
Real Estate Committee To discuss non-routine property acquisitions or leases
Review skill based pay manual and program and make recommendations for
Skill Based Pay Design Committee
improvement. Ensures the program remains current.
Skill Based Pay Steering Committee Reviews/approves recommendations of the Skill Based Pay Design Committee
Approve strategic Information Technology (IT) direction including the creation and
Information Technology Executive Committee prioritization of a project portfolio
(ITEC) Approve City IT policies, procedures and standards based on proposals made by the Chief
Information Officer
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58. Internal Teams …Continued
Committee Purpose
Provides a forum where departments can share GIS knowledge and information on
related technologies.
GIS Technical Committee
The committee typically reviews new GIS trends and technologies, and requests feedback
from members on their GIS use, which assists in making enterprise GIS decisions.
Shares knowledge between departments and work towards COA solutions rather than
department solutions. This results in more systems that are shared between departments
and fewer systems and vendors overall within COA. In turn, this facilitates sharing of
Technology Resource Committee information and data within COA, less redundancy of data and systems, and less effort to
maintain integrity of data. Limited COA revenue is used more effectively, technology
support becomes easier (quicker, more effective) and less cost and time is needed to
integrate systems and data.
Capital Budget Executive Committee Formulates the capital budget each year
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59. Internal Teams …Continued
Committee Purpose
HAY Committee Responds to customer inquiries for position review, position creation and position design
Help the city lead the community and be an example of protecting public health,
preserving natural resources and planning for a sustainable community through
Green Policy Committee environmentally beneficial policies and operations. The committee analyzes internal
policies and procedures and makes recommendations for improvements and
implementing best practices for environmental stewardship.
To develop, monitor and report on performance measures, and to act as liaisons
Performance Planning Group
between departments and CMO/OMB on the performance measure process.
Align purchasing processes and prepare for vendor initiatives identified by Council and
Procurement Team CMO (e.g., Supplier Portal, MWBE). Team members convey unification/streamling task
assignments to their respective divisions.
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60. Stakeholder Teams
Committee Purpose
The Board of Directors shall be responsible for establishing operating policies for the
Experience Arlington Board of Directors (Formerly
Bureau and for evaluating the progress of the Bureau in the attainment of its goals. The
Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau)
Board of Directors shall have full and complete power to transact all business and
Contract
manage the affairs of the Bureau.
This body was established as a nonprofit corporation for the purpose of promoting higher
Arlington Higher Education Finance Corporation education and furthering educational opportunities of students through serving as a
conduit issuer for private and charter school financings in Texas.
This Board is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Arlington, Texas, today and for
Arlington Tomorrow Foundation
generations to come, the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation makes financial grants to
2010 Annual Report
projects and programs designed to have a positive impact on the people of our
Investment Policy
community.
Community Relations Commission
The purpose of the Community Relations Commission is to help identify programs and
Committee Roster
opportunities that build positive relationships in the city.
Establishing ordinance
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61. Stakeholder Teams… Continued
Committee Purpose
Downtown Arlington Management Corporation The Downtown Arlington Management Corporation is a private, non-profit community
Board of Directors development organization whose purpose is to forge alliances between property owners,
Contract business interests, residents and the City of Arlington to improve and enhance the
Business Improvement District economic vitality and overall environment of Downtown Arlington.
Sister Cities of Arlington, Texas
Arlington's Sister City Committee serves as a liaison to preserve and advance
Board of Directors
Certificate of Formation
Arlington's relationship with its sister city, Bad Koenigshofen, Germany.
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62. Regional Partners
Committee Purpose
The National League of Cities (NLC) is dedicated to helping city leaders build better
communities. Working in partnership with the 49 state municipal leagues, NLC serves as
National League of Cities
a resource to and an advocate for the more than 19,000 cities, villages and towns it
represents.
The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary association of,
by and for local governments, and was established to assist local governments in
North Central Texas Council of Governments - planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound
Board of Directors regional development. NCTCOG's purpose is to strengthen both the individual and
collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities,
eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions.
The North Texas Clean Air Steering Committee (NTCASC) is the regional air quality
advisory body for the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The NTCASC is comprised of 19 members,
including local city and county officials, environmental interest representatives, chamber
North Central Texas Council of Governments -
of commerce representatives, and public/citizen education representatives. The
North Texas Clean Air Steering Committee
committee’s main goal is to work collaboratively in making recommendations to the
State on what regional air quality control strategies should be implemented to reach
attainment of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
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63. Regional Partners … Continued
Committee Purpose
The Regional Transportation Council is the independent transportation policy
body of the Metropolitan Planning Organization. The RTC meets the second
North Central Texas Council of Governments - Thursday of each month, and the RTC's 43 members include local elected or
Regional Transportation Council appointed officials from the metropolitan area and representatives from each of
the area's transportation providers. The RTC oversees the metropolitan
transportation planning process.
The Trinity River Executive Committee guides the COMMON VISION Program to
ensure a SAFE, CLEAN, NATURAL, ENJOYABLE, and DIVERSE Trinity River. The
North Central Texas Council of Governments -
Committee, which provides policy-level guidance, consists of elected officials
Trinity River Steering Committee
from participating communities, as well as representatives from the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers.
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64. Regional Partners … Continued
Committee Purpose
This body was established as a nonprofit corporation for the purpose of furthering
North Texas Higher Education Authority educational opportunities of students by providing funds for the acquisition of
student loans.
The Tarrant County LEPC is made up of representatives from state and local
government, emergency management, fire, law enforcement, emergency medical
Tarrant County Local Emergency Planning - services, environmental groups, education, media, community groups,
Arlington Subcommittee transportation and facility owners and operators. This group supports emergency
planning for chemical hazards and provides local government and the public with
information about possible chemical hazards.
The goal of TRTC is to spur conversation amongst friends, neighbors, business
colleagues, local leaders and state government officials about our region’s urgent
mobility needs – roadways, commuter rail and freight rail. Through these
Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition
conversations, a unified voice can emerge, leading to increased investment in
transportation and more efficient movement of people and goods across the
western half of the Metroplex.
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65. Regional Partners … Continued
Committee Purpose
Led by a publicly elected five-member board, the Water District owns and
operates four major reservoirs including Lake Bridgeport, Eagle Mountain Lake
Tarrant Regional Water District - Wholesale and the Cedar Creek and Richland-Chambers Reservoirs. TRWD has also
Customer Quarterly Advisory Committee constructed more than 150 miles of water pipelines, 27 miles of floodway levees,
more than 40 miles of Trinity River Trails and a 260 acre wetland water reuse
project designed to increase future water supplies for the area.
The Texas Municipal League exists solely to provide services to Texas cities. Since
Texas Municipal League its formation in 1913, the League’s mission has remained the same: to serve the
needs and advocate the interests of its members.
The Trinity River Authority of Texas is a conservation and reclamation district
providing water and wastewater treatment, along with recreation and reservoir
Trinity River Authority Customer Advisory facilities, for municipalities within the nearly 18,000-square-mile Trinity River
Committee basin. TRA also maintains a master plan for basin-wide development, and
serves as a conduit for tax-exempt financing for municipal projects and as a local
sponsor for federal water projects.
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66. Regional Partners … Continued
Committee Purpose
The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) is the official nonpartisan organization of
cities with populations of 30,000 or more. There are 1,295 such cities in the
U.S. Conference of Mayors
country today. Each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected
official, the mayor.
Through Vision North Texas, leaders and experts around the region have worked
together to imagine a future that is better than ‘business as usual’. North Texas
Vision North Texas
2050 is a major new ‘gamebook’ for our region that was released at the Regional
Summit 2010.
This mission of Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County, as a partnership of
community resources, is to ensure the economic vitality of our community by
Workforce Solutions Governing Board building and maintaining a quality workforce development system that
strengthens and provides economic, educational and developmental
opportunities for all people including children and youth.
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67. Mike Bass Jim Parajon Mark Wisness April Nixon Dennis John David Preciado Pete Jamieson Cindy Bezaury
Code Compliance Community Convention Finance and Chief Information Municipal Court Director of Parks Director of
Services Development & Center Director Management Officer Services Director & Recreation Workforce
Assistant Director Planning Director Resources Services
Director, CFO
Karen Vanwinkle David Zappasodi Bruce Payne Don Crowson Cary Siegfried Dr. Theron Keith Melton
Arlington Arlington Housing Economic Arlington Fire Library Director Bowman Director of Public
Municipal Airport Authority Development Chief Police Chief Works &
Manager Executive Director Manager Transportation
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68. Mayor
Dr. Robert N. Cluck
DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 4
Charlie Parker Sheri Capehart Robert Rivera Kathryn Wilemon
Mayor Pro Tempore
DISTRICT 5 DISTRICT 6 DISTRICT 7 DISTRICT 8
Lana Wolff Robert Shepard Jimmy Bennett Michael Glaspie
At Large At Large At Large
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69. Economic Indicators:
Arlington Foreclosures
Foreclosures Listed vs. Actual
500
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
Dec 10 Feb 11 Apr 11 Jun 11 Aug 11 Oct 11 Dec 11 Feb 12 Apr 12 Jun 12
Listed Actual Poly. (Listed) Poly. (Actual)
* no actual foreclosure data provided for February 2011
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70. Economic Indicators:
Arlington Home Sales
Home Sales compared to Months on Market
500 8
7
400
6
300 5
4
200 3
2
100
1
0 0
Apr 10 Aug 10 Dec 10 Apr 11 Aug 11 Dec 11 Apr 12
Sales # Months in Inventory
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71. Economic Indicators: Arlington unemployment
compared to Texas, U.S.
Unemployment Rate
10
9
7.9
8
6.9
7
6
6.5
5
4
3
2
1
0
07/11 09/11 11/11 01/12 03/12 05/12
Arlington Texas United States
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75. Economic Indicators: Bankruptcy Filings
Fort Worth District Bankruptcy Filings
1,000
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2009 2010 2011 2012
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76. Economic Indicators: Hotel
Occupancy Tax
Hotel Occupancy Tax Quarterly Payment History
1,800
Thousands
1,600
1,400
1,200
1,000
800
600
400
200
0
1st Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr.
2009 2010 2011 2012
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77. Economic Indicators: Water
Shutoffs
City of Arlington Water Shutoffs
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2010 2011 2012
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78. Economic
Indicators: 2010
Annualized
Assessed Values
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