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Looking Forward Looking Forward - More Challenges Ahead in 2011 opportunities for possible future reductions. This reserve is funded Success is no small achievement. Nowhere is our success more The Business Continuity Reserve program allows us to identify evident than in our strategic initiatives that support neighborhoods, with one-time funds and pays for these programs for one year while development and investments in capital projects that improve how we departments look for alternative service delivery methods and new live, work, travel and play. revenue sources. Looking forward, our city staff will continue to be among With the economic challenges ahead, we will focus resources the most dedicated public servants, earning awards and special on our most vulnerable citizens - the elderly, disabled and homeless recognitions for innovation and leadership. populations within our city. As a governmental body, we will continue to set the bar higher Looking ahead, we’ll continue to make safety a priority as we as we remain focused on achieving the success that we demand of keep our focus on neighborhood stabilization, mobility and programs ourselves. that promote self-sufficiency. We will deploy new technology to improve how we deliver information and how we serve our customers. The challenges ahead serve to position our city for more opportunities to partner and collaborate. our ability to work together. During the tough economic times ahead, we will work We believe that the future prosperity of our city is dependent on strategically within the constraints of limited resources and leverage federal, state and local resources to serve and protect the safety of pennant race and Super Bowl XLV coming to the region in the new our residents and visitors. fiscal year, we have found a way to generate more revenue during a time when the tourism industry is typically dormant and out of Should the economy continue to remain stagnant, we have developed strategies to ensure the continuation of service delivery. Our future looks bright. With big events like the Texas Rangers season. With the success occurring in our Entertainment District, we have been granted the opportunity of a lifetime to showcase our communities. This is only the first step in an extraordinary journey that provides the city with a lasting foundation on which to plan and attract future events. Looking forward, our city will continue its dedication to serving the people of Arlington with the highest degree of integrity and professionalism. We remain in a position for continued success and we are prepared to meet the extraordinary challenges that lie ahead. 23 “Meeting the Challenge”