PUBLIC WORKS-STREETS

Mission Statement

The mission of the Public Works Department is to improve, maintain, and preserve the infrastructure and environment of the City of Richland Hills. We strive to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its residents, business community, and visitors by providing quality services in a reliable, responsible, and effective manner that enhances public trust and pride within the community.

The Street department falls under the supervision of the Director of Public Works and includes all public works staff.

FY 2021-2022 Accomplishments

 Reconstruction of 3100-3200 blocks of Rufe Snow

 Reconstruction (including underground) of 6900 block Magnolia Park

 Engineering/design for reconstruction of Dover Lane

 241 Potholes filled/repaired

FY 2022-2023 Objectives

 Actual reconstruction of the 3200 block of Dover Lane

 Re-pave 3700 block of Norton Drive (partnership with Tarrant County)

 Engineer/design 6800 block of Magnolia Park

 Increase Pothole Program

 Street sweeping

 New street signage

Public Works Director Streets Water Productioon/Distribution (Enterprise Fund)

WW Collection/Treatment (Enterprise Fund)

Drainage Fund

*In FY2023, the position of Director of Neighborhood Services will be changed to Public Works Director

Mission Statement

Enriching our community through information, ideas, and inspiration.

FY 2021-2022 Accomplishments

 Provided 105 library events and programs that educate, inform, and entertain

 Implemented new programming for ages 55+

 Partnered with Birdville ISD and 4 other cities for the 8th Annual Birdville Reads Summer Initiative and hosted the event in our City

 Partnered with 5 other cities to create the Metroshare Community of Libraries

 Library Director Chantele Hancock served as Local Arrangements Co-Chair for the Texas Library Association Annual Conference

 Partnered with AARP to provide Income Tax Filing assistance to 172, saving clients over $25,000

 The Annual Report to the State Library was submitted a requirement for accreditation with the Texas State Library & Archives Commission

 The Library was awarded accreditation with the Texas State Library & Archives Commission for 2023

FY 2022-2023 Objectives

 Complete migration to new print management software allowing the implementation of mobile printing

 Increase the number of circulating hotspots to meet community needs

 Continue to offer a wide variety of programs for all ages

 Collaborate with the City of Richland Hills Parks Department to install and maintain a “Trail Tale” along the Oncor easement Hike & Bike Trail

 Collaborate with the City of Richland Hills Recreation Department on a City 75th Anniversary Oral History Project

 Continue to collaborate with other City departments on large signature events