Marcia Bentley-German

This document outlines strategic public safety investments, emphasizing a leadership commitment to prioritizing public safety. It details key investment areas including compensation modernization, equipment, and technology, and highlights measurable results, noting that public safety investment outpaced property tax growth. The overall mission is to deliver exceptional services and foster a high quality of life for all citizens.

This document provides a review of Fiscal Year 2025 for the City of Midland, highlighting significant successes achieved through a clear strategic plan and thoughtful execution. Key areas of accomplishment include bolstering the economy through growth and smart investments such as downtown redevelopment and airport expansion; advancing major infrastructure projects for roadways and water management; strengthening public safety with enhanced police and fire departments; and improving the quality of life through park improvements and community events. The year also reinforced the city's commitment to sound governance, transparency, and accountability, resulting in a stronger economy, safer neighborhoods, a higher quality of life, and robust infrastructure.

This document provides an update on drainage fees, connecting the proposed changes to the city's strategic goals of sound governance, fiscal management, and infrastructure development. It identifies significant current and long-term drainage infrastructure needs, totaling $13.6 million for the immediate three-year period and an estimated $200 million over twenty years due to rapid growth. The plan proposes new rate tiers to ensure financial stability, increase revenue for flood-related repairs and reconstruction, replenish depleted reserves, and enable the execution of the stormwater Capital Improvement Program, ultimately aiming to deliver exceptional services and promote a high quality of life for all citizens.

The FY 2025 Budget Presentation covers strategic alignment, priorities, major variances, and expenses. Key topics include recruitment and retention, enhancing citizen experience, promoting customer service, delivering efficient services, ensuring financial stability, and delivering effective processes. The presentation also highlights FY 2024 key accomplishments and FY 2025 key deliverables across various city departments, focusing on continuous improvement and strategic initiatives.

This document outlines the strategic alignment for achieving a safe and secure city. Key focus areas include enhancing public safety programs, improving pedestrian and motorist safety, implementing effective code enforcement strategies, revitalizing neighborhoods, enhancing animal services, and growing and retaining public safety resources. The overarching goal is to deliver exceptional services and promote a high quality of life for all citizens.