Chris Brickey

The event featured remarks from the President and CEO of the Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce and the Assistant Chief Operating Officer of Ascension Seton Cedar Park, who discussed the hospital's transition to the Ascension Seton family and commitment to community care. The Mayor of Cedar Park delivered an update focusing on people-centric governance, remembering Lieutenant Bobbie Ringo, and recognizing members of the City Council, advisory boards, and city staff, including the City Manager. Key topics covered infrastructure and fiscal responsibility, including major water management projects like the deep water intake project and wastewater treatment revamping. Public safety was highlighted, noting Cedar Park's ranking as the safest suburb of Austin, and announcing funding for new firefighters and police officers. The Mayor also addressed fiscal discipline, noting the city's triple-A bond rating and second-lowest tax rate in the region. Finally, updates were given on the opening of a new recreation facility and progress on the parks master plan.

The budget focuses on preserving core services, maintaining financial sustainability, and supporting the City Council Strategic Goals: Distinctly Cedar Park, Open Here, Grow Here, Safety is Top of Mind, Operational & Fiscal Excellence, Link People, Places, and Things, Strong Community Connections, and Sustainable Future. The FY21 Budget continues advance the development of Bell District project. The FY21 Capital Program includes investments in enhancing and maintaining our parks system. Funding for the FY21 budget continues to provide support for our business attraction, expansion, and retention activities in our community. The FY21 Budget includes funding for a police officer to support a patrol platoon. The FY21 Budget includes additional funding for overtime requirements, software upgrades and additional physical examinations to add to our health and wellness program. The FY21 Budget includes funding to defease an additional $1 Million. The FY21 Budget provides funding for a variety of priority projects. The FY21 Budget includes funding for the cost sharing agreement the City has with Williamson County. The FY21 Budget also includes funding for Phase 5, slated to begin as early as November.

The strategic plan for the City of Cedar Park focuses on aligning services, programs, and initiatives with the city's vision. Key areas include enhancing livability and sense of place through community connections, advancing redevelopment projects like the Bell District, and strengthening recreation and cultural opportunities. It also prioritizes community safety, economic vitality through business recruitment and support, service and fiscal excellence, improved mobility and connectivity, and infrastructure and environmental stewardship.

The strategic plan for Cedar Park City Council focuses on aligning services, programs, and initiatives with the city's vision, emphasizing community expectations. Key areas include livability and sense of place, promoting strong community connections, advancing the Bell District redevelopment, enhancing recreation and cultural opportunities, and adhering to the Comprehensive Plan. It also prioritizes safe community initiatives, economic vitality through business recruitment and support, service and fiscal excellence, mobility and connectivity improvements, and infrastructure and environmental stewardship.