STRATEGIC PLANNING


Town of Northlake Strategy Map

MISSION

Our mission is to create and sustain a high quality of life for Northlake citizens by respecting our heritage and partnering with the community to provide exceptional services, responsive governance, and thoughtfully-managed growth.

VISION

Northlake Honors its rural legacy while thriving as a multi-generational, family-oriented, and highly-engaged community.

VALUES

Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Service
Excellence
Ethics
Stewardship

Town Goals

Town Goals are established by the Town Council to achieve the Town's Mission and Vision. Town Goals are displayed in dark blue.

Town Objectives

Council Objectives were set by Town Council when they adopted the Town's Strategic Plan. These objectives help the Town to achieve its goals. Town Objectives are displayed in green.

FY 2022 Budget Focus

The Budget Focus points are set each year during the Budget process to hone in on strategic objectives that aid in the accomplishment of Town goals. Budget Focus points are displayed in orange.

Council Goal Icon #1

CONTROL OUR OWN DESTINY

  • Plan and prepare for a future Home Rule Charter Election
  • Strategically manage ETJ annexations

DEFINE AND STRENGTHEN OUR IDENTITY

  • Secure a Northlake Post Office
  • Create a Northlake Town Center
  • Build an event/conference center
  • Develop an identifiable Northlake brand
Council Goal Icon #3

EFFECTIVELY MANAGE PUBLIC RESOURCES

  • Plan and budget for future community amenities
  • Ensure disciplined financial management
  • Maintain the Low Tax Rate of $0.295000

SYSTEMATICALLY INVEST IN INFRASTRUCTURE

  • Maintain a safe and reliable water system
  • Maintain and improve public roadways
  • Develop a hike and bike trail system
Council Goal Icon #4
Council Goal Icon #5

DIVERSIFY THE TAX BASE

  • Attract high-quality, compatible commercial growth
  • Secure grocery, restaurant, and other retail projects
  • Seek urgent care and senior living development
  • Invest in Infrastructure to Sustain Commercial Tax Base

OPERATE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY

  • Provide adequate Town facilities
  • Attract and retain top-quality staff
  • Provide needed technology and equipment
  • Maintain Employee Compensation at Regional Market Levels
Council Goal Icon #6
Council Goal Icon #7

PROMOTE PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

  • Create a Northlake Citizens Academy
  • Measure and track citizen satisfaction

RESPONSIBLY MANAGE GROWTH

  • Adhere to the Comprehensive Plan
  • Preserve public parks and open space
  • Support mixed-use development where appropriate
  • Limit high-density development
  • Maintain Current Service Levels
Council Goal Icon #8