Annual Report Published February 2024

ANNUAL REPORT

COMMUNITY BUILT ON CONNECTION

FISCALYEAR2022-2023

COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC VITALITY

PUBLIC SAFETY

LEADERSHIP

INNOVATION INFRASTRUCTURE

CLAYCARUTHERS

CityManager

I ampleasedtopresent thisreport ontheCity'soperationsand servicesprovidedtothecommunityduringFiscal Year 2023. Through diligent effort fromeverydepartment,our staff has ensured that our operationsand servicesalignwithandsupport the Council'sfivestrategicpriorities TheCouncil reviewsand discusses theseprioritieseachyear,consideringfeedbackfromthecitizen survey, townhall forum,and theCity'smissionand vision Thispast year,theCityCouncil adjustedtheir prioritiesbycombining redevelopment and economicvitalityintoonemoreencompassing priority: communityand economicvitality Council createdthisnew prioritytoensurethat wefocusoncommunitydevelopment tohelp encourageeconomicdevelopment and redevelopment.

TheCouncil remainscommittedtofocusingonpublicsafety, infrastructure, leadership,andinnovation, alongwiththeir new priorityof communityandeconomicdevelopment Inthisreport, you will findaselection of highlightsand accomplishmentsbased oneachof thefivepriorities. Thisformat illustrateshow our operationsandservicesalignwiththestrategicplan Wehavecontinued tobuild uponrecent effortstopartner withtheprivatesector,focusontargetedredevelopment projects, expandour Art inPublicPlacesprogram,fund technological improvements, andreplacecritical police andfireequipment.Wehavealsocontinuedour historyof conservativebudget practicesandstrong financial management

Wehaveknowledgeableandexperienced teammemberswhoarepassionateabout providingcritical publicandcustomer servicetoour community. Despitefacingsomechallengesover thepast year,such asinflation,weremain committedtofinancial planningand practicesthat allow ustomanagevarious economicchallenges

I hopeyoufeel encouragedafter readingthroughthisreport and learninghow your taxdollarsare reinvestedin our communityto support theservicesand operationsthat helpensureaqualityof life community Wewill continuetobuilduponour successesandimproveour processeswhereneeded If youwant tolearnmoreabout theFiscal Year 2024budget,pleasevisit hursttxgov/budget Weare honoredtoserveyouandour community.

Best regards,

ClayCaruthers CityManager

CITYSTAFF

CLAYCARUTHERS,CITYMANAGER

CLAYTONFULTON,ASSISTANTCITYMANAGER

MALAIKAFARMER,ASSISTANTCITYMANAGER

GREGDICKENS,EXECUTIVEDIRECTOROFPUBLICWORKS

RITAFRICK,CITYSECRETARY/SPECIALASSISTANTTOTHECITYMANAGER

STEVENIEKAMP,POLICECHIEF

BRENTCRAFT,FIRECHIEF

CHRISCONNOLLY,EXECUTIVEDIRECTOROFECONOMICDEVELOPMENT

KYLEGORDON,EXECUTIVEDIRECTOROFCOMMUNITYSERVICES

MICHELLELAZO,EXECUTIVEDIRECTOROFPLANNING&COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

STEPHANIEJENKINS,EXECUTIVEDIRECTOROFHUMANRESOURCES

Hurst Conference Center Ballroom

2023

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

InMayof 2023,Hurst City Council membersandstaff attendedtheannual Strategic Planningsessiontoreconfirm prioritiesanddivisional goals. Thisyear,theCouncil madea changetoour priorities, combiningRedevelopment and EconomicVitalityintoone encompassingpriorityof Community and Economic Vitality

Theseprioritiesserveasa guidefor success.

Hurst CityCouncil StrategicPlanningMeeting

PRIORITIESIN ACTION

STRATEGICPRIORITIES

Whenitall comestogether

ThomasEdisononcesaid,?Goodfortuneis what happenswhenopportunitymeets planning.?TheCityCouncil setstheir strategicprioritieseachyear,guidedby theprinciplesof theHurst Way These prioritieshelpstaff indevelopingthe annual budget andfinancial plan. The annual budget iscreatedusingthebest availableinformationandservesasagoal for theendof thefiscal year However, unforeseencircumstancescanpresent opportunitiesandthreats,whichare addressedthroughtheCouncil?sstrategic plan Thisplanallowsfor adaptability throughout theyear

Theimportanceof havingbroadguiding principles,alongwithwell-executedplans bystaff,isemphasizedinthemulti-year visioningandplanningfor ?catalytic?areas identifiedinaredevelopment study conductedin2017. Thisstudyinvolveda thoroughanalysisof datafromtheCityof Hurst andidentifiedkeyareasthat could serveascatalystsfor futuredevelopment Successful redevelopment oftenrequire partnershipswiththeprivatesector, which mayinvolveincentivestoachievethe Council?svision Theseincentivesaretied totheCity?sstrategicplan, whichstresses theimportanceof financial sustainability.

WiththeCouncil?sstrategicprioritiesand theredevelopment planasaresource, staff researchedopportunitiesfor the privatesector to participate,suchasthe MissionTownSquaredevelopment now leasingnear theintersectionof Precinct LineRoadandBedford-EulessRoad In

THEMISSIONOFTHECITYOFHURSTISTO PROVIDERESPONSIVESERVICESAND EFFECTIVEPROGRAMSTOENSURETHAT HURSTREMAINSAVIBRANTCOMMUNITY BUILTONCONNECTION

other areas,staff sought opportunitiesto acquirepropertyandestablishavision theycouldpursuewithafutureprivate partner

In2023, theCityacquiredtwoproperties near our RecCenter alongPipelineRoad, theMasonicLodge,andtheVal Oaks ShoppingCenter TheCityacquiredthem withplansfor futureimprovementsand partnershipwiththeprivatesector under theCouncil?sstrategicleadership.Both propertieswerepoorlymaintained and createdaroadblockfor future redevelopment Additionally,therewere publicsafetyconcernsasthevacant shoppingcentersandneglected propertiescausedissues Theacquisition of bothpropertiessupportsfuture infrastructureastheCitycanuseland adjacent totheRecCenter for expanded elevatedwater storage Without the purchaseof theMasonicLodge,the groundnear theRecCenter wasnot considered for possiblefuturerecreational use.Now,withtheadded citypropertyin front of thereccenter,wecanenvision usingthat propertyinconjunctionwith our RecCenter andCentral Aquatics Centers.

TheCityCouncil hastakenaboldstepto acquirepotential propertiesthat align withtheir futurevision, showcasingtheir leadershipandinnovativeapproachto catalyticproperties. Thisstrategy prioritizesinnovation, linkage,and alignment withtheCouncil?sstrategic prioritiesandwill bedemonstrated throughpublic-privatepartnerships, expandinginfrastructure,andinvestingin communityandeconomicvitality

MARYDRIVEWATER TOWER PublicWorks

Plansareunderway for anew water tower Theplans includerenovation of theareaand infrastructure updates

Althoughnot all cityprojectswill touchevery aspect of thestrategicplan,thisexample illustratesthealignment of theCouncil?s prioritieswiththeexecutionof plansbycity staff All projectswill alignwithoneor more prioritiesandwill beplannedandexecuted under theguidanceof theHurst Way,focusing onpublicservice,customer service,and financial sustainability Weareexcitedabout thedevelopment of thesepropertiesand futureprojectsthat alignwithour strategic plan.

WATERSUPPLY

Residential growth requiresadequate water supply

INFRASTRUCTURE

Adding infrastructure ensuresreliability

FINANCIAL UPDATES

$42.67Million

GENERALFUND

TheGeneral Fundistheprimaryoperatingfund of theCity.TheGeneral Fundisusedto account for all revenuesandexpendituresnot accounted for inother designatedfunds.It receivesa greater varietyandamount of revenuesand financesawider rangeof governmental activitiesthananyother fund. TheGeneral Fund isprimarilysupportedbytheadvaloremtax, general salestax,franchisetaxes,licensesand permit fees,finesandmiscellaneousrevenue sources. General Fundexpendituressupport thesemajor functions: legislativeandjudicial services,administration,general services, humanresources,fiscal services,police, fire, publicworks,andcommunityservices.

hursttx.gov/ budget

WHERETHE MONEY COMESFROM

WHERETHE MONEYGOES

COMMUNITY& ECONOMIC VITALITY

Committedtosustaining andimprovingthe communitythrough partnershipsandstrategies toaddresschallenges includingrevitalization.

UTILITYBOXARTPROJECT

CommunityServices

Leave your HeARTon Hurst

InSeptember 2022,CityCouncil andtheHurst CommunityArtsandHistoricLandmarkPreservation Committeeselectednineteenlocal artistsand communitymembersto transformHurst utilityboxes intoart. TheCommunityServicesDepartment completedPhaseIIof theUtilityBoxArt Project in 2023,whichincludestenuniqueutilityboxwrapsfrom local artists Thewinningartistschosetoshowcasethe theme"TheBuildingBlockof Hurst: byhighlighting Hurst history,industries,educational institutions,and muchmore

COMMUNITYPARTNERSHIP CommunityServices

Under our strategicpartnershipwithHurst United Soccer Association(HUSA)at Hurst AthleticComplex, citystaff workedincoordinationwithBedford,NorthRichlandHills, Colleyville,Keller,andHUSAtohost the30thanniversary of theTurkeyShoot youthsoccer tournament. The tournament hostedover 200teamsandnearly190games wereplayedonHurst'ssoccer fields

AREAENHANCEMENTS

CommunityServices

- Benchesandentrywayflower bedsaddedto Post Oak-Parker Cemetery

- Replaced/upgradedhistorical markersfor the Hurst TrainDepot andWindmill Park

EVENTS

CommunityServices

- RefreshedtheRedbudParklandscape

- UpdatedtheRecreation Center andLibrary Christmasdecor

ARTISTSANDDESIGNSCANBEVIEWEDATHURSTTXGOV/UTILITYBOXARTPROJECT

HOUSEHOLDHAZARDOUSWASTECOLLECTION

PublicWorks- Environmental Services

GROWTHANDDEVELOPMENT EconomicDevelopment

145NEWBUSINESSOPENINGS

TheCityof Hurst offersresidentsafreeand convenient wayof disposingof their household hazardouswastematerials.TheHousehold HazardousWasteCollectioneventsareheldfour timesper year,quarterly.

Residentsareencouragedtodisposeof household hazardousmaterialsproperly At theseevents,you can disposeof:

- Automotivefluids(10gallonlimit)

- Batteries

- Cleaners& degreasers

- Cookingoil

- Lawn/garden/pool chemicals

- Light bulbs

- Paint *limitedto threefive-gallon containers

Additionally,document shreddingisoffered. Checkthecitycalendar for upcomingHousehold HazardousWastedatesat hursttx gov/cityevents

In2023,Hurst had145new businessopenings occupying326,214squarefeet. Wealso gainedthree'bigbox' stores; Aarons,Burlington, andOllies

130RESTAURANTS

Ninenew restaurantsopenedto compliment theexistingroster of 121restaurants New restaurantsincludeWingStop,Asahi Sushi,SaladandGo,TexasStar BBQ, Golden Chick(2ndlocation),andthreenew coffeestores.(ScootersCoffee,DutchBrosCoffee, andRapaloCoffeeRoasters)

142NEWRESIDENTIALPROPERTIES

Hurst welcomedthreenew apartment complexes Oneisapublic/privatepartnership that resultedinanew senior livingapartment complexnear theRecreationCenter Additionally,67David Weeklyhomesfor rent wereconstructedat thecorner of Precinct LineRoadandBedford-EulessRoad Anew subdivisioninnorthHurst will offer 75new homes

300 householdsutilized theEnvironmental CollectionCenter

17,710 poundsof shredded material from497 households

40,138 poundsof household hazardouswaste disposedof from 535households

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Hurst Environmental staff collecting hazardousmaterials

SITEPLANSAND PLATS

Hurst Planning& Community Development staff processed seventeensiteplansand elevenplats,supportingthe CityCouncil'svisionfor CommunityandEconomic Vitality

PROPERTYPRIDE

PlanningandCommunityDevelopment

TheCityof Hurst establishedthe"PropertyPride" programin 2021topromotecommunityrevitalizationinour neighborhoods. TheprogramrecognizesHurst residentsfor takingextracareof their properties,includingpainting,landscaping, andmore. TwelvehomeswererecognizedinFY2023!

HURSTGIVESBACK

PlanningandCommunityDevelopment/ Buildingand NeighborhoodServices

Cityof Hurst team memberspartneredwith6 StonesCPRevent tohelpa Hurst resident!

Workincludedscraping, painting,brushremoval, andgarbage/litter removal. Theprogramalsooffers curbaddresspainting, hangingof AmericanFlags andpottedplantsto other homesontheblock.

All of theinformation,includinganapplicationpacket,can be foundat hursttxgov/cpr

PROPERTY INSPECTIONS

Single-familyrental registrations exceed1,300 All arerequiredto register annually. Inspectionswere completed.

COMPLIANCETHROUGH EDUCATION

Hurst InterventionTeamoffers MHMRassistancewhere neededwhileenforcing propertymaintenancecode. Thisprogramhelpsmaintain theintegrityof neighborhoodsandsustain propertyvalues

PUBLICSAFETY

Continuetoprovide excellent and responsive servicestoensurepositive communityawarenessand well-being.

32,568

Police Calls for Service

5,330

Fire Calls for Service

COMMUNITYENGAGEMENT PoliceDepartment

TheHurst PoliceDepartment successfullyheldmany communityoutreachevents, several involvingchildrenof the Hurst-Euless-Bedfordschool district Activitiesincluded:

- Summer camp

- Basketball camp

- TwoCoffeewithaCop eventsat LD Bell High School

- National Night Out In2023,anew outreach programwasintroducedto elementarystudents The program,Hurst YouthandPolice Engagement (HYPE)hasproven tobeaneffectiveprogram wherestudentsandpolicestaff interact inphysical activities. Theinteractionpromotes positiverelationswithpolice staff.

AUGUST2023

INCREASED COMMUNITY ADVOCACY

TheHurst PoliceDepartment successfullycompletedthe annual Accreditation assessment inAugust 2023 andwasonceagain recognizedasanaccredited agency

Over30,000students reached

Accreditationembodiesthe preceptsof communityorientedpolicing It createsa foruminwhichlaw enforcement agenciesand citizensworktogether to prevent andcontrol challengesconfrontinglaw enforcement andprovides clear direction about communityexpectations.

*calea.org

THEGOLDSTANDARDINPUBLICSAFETY

LifeSafetyEquipment

Replacement of lifesafety equipment for theFire Department Items scheduledfor replacement include:

- Lucasdevices

- Lifepackmonitors

- Stretchers

- Power load

- Stair chairs

CitizensonPatrol Vehicle

ThePoliceDepartment successfullyinvestedin their volunteer program CitizensonPatrol (COPS) bysupplyinganew vehiclefor their neighborhoodpatrols.

MitigateVandalism

TheParksStaff continuedongoing effortstomitigate vandalismacrossall cityparks.

EnhancedTraining

Hurst Firefully transitionedto the new Beacon EmergencyServices Teamandcompleted innovativetraining.

EmergencyPreparednessPlan

TheTexasCommissionon Environmental Quality (TCEQ)approvedthe EmergencyPreparedness Plan(EPP)for theCityof Hurst in2023. TheEPP utilizesour existing equipment without the needfor purchaseof additional generators.

AmbulanceSubscription

TheHurst FireDepartment offersanambulance subscriptionserviceeachyear. Thefeeper familyis$75per year.Medical billsfor ambulancearecovered for the subscribingyear

PlaySafeDrowningPrevention

Hurst Aquaticsstaff hostedthe PlaySafeDrowningPrevention event,whichfeaturedCPR demonstrations,lifejacket fittings,andfreeeducational materials

CybersecurityTraining

Hurst InformationTechnology staff ensurethat each employeereceivesannual cybersecuritytrainingtohelp keepour networkanddata safefromattacks.

LEADERSHIP

TheCityof Hurst will linkall operationstotheStrategic PlanandtheHurst Way.

COMMUNITYBUILTONCONNECTION

03 Cit izen Academ ies each year

Multiple Aw ards and recognit ion

HURST101CITIZENSACADEMY

CityCouncil andAdministration

TheHurst 101citizensacademy,aCityCouncil initiative,wascreatedto provideresidentswitha better understandingof theworkingsof local government andto equipthemwiththe knowledgeneededtofullyparticipateinthe processof buildingHurst'sfuture.Todate,there havebeenover 150citizensof Hurst completethecourse

TheHurst 101Academycoversawiderangeof topicssuchasthestrategicplanningprocess, the development of theannual budget,how publicsafetyresourcesaredeployed, andwhat theCityof Hurst doestopromoteandsupport thelocal economy.

CITIZENSPOLICE&FIREACADEMIES PoliceandFireDepartment

TheCitizensPoliceAcademybeganin2006and wasdesignedwiththegoal of educating citizensof Hurst ontheoperationsof thePolice Department Theprogramwill beholdingthe 42ndclassin2024. Sinceitsinception, atotal of 481Hurst citizenshavecompletedtheclass withmanyof themgoingon tobevolunteers for theCitizensonPatrol program

TheCitizensFireAcademybeganin2004and wasdesignedwiththegoal of educating citizensof Hurst ontheoperationsof theFire Department Finishingout the18thclassin 2023,over 199residentshavegraduatedfrom thecourse.

AQUATICSEXCELLENCE CommunityServices/Aquatics

Aquaticsstaff receivedtheprestigiousEllis& AssociatesGoldenGuardAwardfor consistently exceedingEllis& Associatesscanningprotection standards,exhibitingrescuereadiness, and exemplifyingprofessionalismwhileonshift

GOVERNMENTFINANCEOFFICERSASSOC

TheCityof Hurst hasreceivedthisspecial recognitionfor 35 consecutiveyears TheGFOADistinguishedBudget Award representssignificant achievement inthecommitment of the governingbodyandstaff tomeetingthehighest principlesof governmental budgeting.

GOVERNMENTFINANCEOFFICERSASSOCIATION EXCELLENCEINFINANCIALREPORTING

Hurst Financestaff havereceivedthisspecial recognition for 48 consecutiveyears Thisawardrecognizesexcellenceinthespirit of transparencyandfull disclosureof financial health Only11 Texascitieshavereceivedthisawardfor at least forty-fiveyears

TEXASASSOCIATIONOFMUNICIPALINFORMATIONOFFICERS AWARDSOFHONOR

In2023,theCommunicationsdepartment receivedtheAwardof Honor fromtheTexasAssociationof Municipal Information OfficersAssociationinthecategoriesof Best Useof Photography andEducational PSAfor theBudget Video

ELLIS&ASSOCIATES- AQUATICSANDLIFEGUARDRECOGNITION GOLDDISTINCTION

Hurst AquaticsreceivedtheGolddistinctionfor excellingin lifeguardprofessionalism, operationsafetystandards, and aquaticsriskmanagement.

TEXASMUNICIPALLIBRARYDIRECTORSASSOCIATION EXCELLENCEINLIBRARIESAWARD

For the18thconsecutiveyear,theHurst PublicLibraryhas been honoredwiththeTexasMunicipal LibraryDirectorsAssociation?s ExcellenceinLibrariesAward In2022, of the552publiclibrary systemsinTexas,73librariesearnedthisyear'saward.

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CONSECUTIVE YEARS

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EDUCATIONINITIATIVE OF NATIONWIDE LIBRARIES

TheHurst PublicLibrarywasoneof just 49librariesnationwide selectedthroughacompetitiveprocesstoparticipateinNASA@ MyLibrary! Aneducationinitiativecreatedtoincreaseand enhanceSTEAM learning.

FIREDEPARTMENTEDUCATIONALOPPORTUNITIES STRATEGIESANDTACTICS

Tarrant CountyCollegeprovided aStrategiesandTacticscourse totwelveFireDepartment staff members.Thistrainingprovided aconsiderableamount of educationtonewlypromotedDriver EngineersandFirefighters

INNOVATION INNOVATION

TheCityof Hurst will commit toacultureof innovationandefficiencyby focusingoncontinuous processimprovement and customer serviceprograms.

NEW Program s

Recreat ion Cent er

Hurst Kidz at Hurst

HURSTPOLICEDEPARTMENT FOCUSESONALERRTTRAINING WHICHFOCUSESONHOWTO RESPONDANDNEUTRALIZEAN ACTIVESHOOTERTHREAT

HURSTSENIORACTIVITIES CENTERPARTNEREDWITH BEDFORDANDEULESSSENIOR CENTERSFORTHEFIRSTJOINT HEBSENIORGAMES

POLICINGENHANCEMENTS SUCHASIN-CARCAMERAS, BODYCAMERAS,ANDFLOCK LICENSEPLATEREADER HURST PDHASRECOVEREDSEVERAL STOLENVEHICLESUTILIZING THISNEWTECHNOLOGY .

HURSTLIBRARYSTAFF PARTNEREDWITHTHEFRIENDS OFTHEHURSTPUBLICLIBRARY TOREPLACETHEAUTOMATED MATERIALSSORTER

HURSTRECREATIONCENTER NOWOFFERSHURSTKIDZ- A CHILDWATCHPROGRAM THAT ALLOWSPARENTSTOWORK OUT

HURSTRECREATIONAND SENIORACTIVITIESCENTER INTRODUCEDDUAL MEMBERSHIPTIERTOALLOW ACCESSTOBOTHCENTERS

COMPUTERAIDEDDISPATCHSYSTEM

TheFireandPoliceDepartmentsbeganthe processof implementinganew computer aideddispatch(CAD) systemwhichshouldbe finalizedinApril 2024

MENTALWELLNESS

Mental healthwellnesscontinuestobeatop prioritytothefiredepartment Arealocal departmentshavecombined effortsamong different citiesandcreatedaPeer Support Team.Thisgroupwill receivetrainingthrough agrant that wasappliedfor byNorthEast Fire Department Association(NEFDA) Thegrant will providefor trainingaswell asaccessto mental healthprovidersthat firefighterscan consult withregardinganytypeof mental healthissue

Hurst Kidz- Hurst RecreationCenter

INFRASTRUCTURE

MONITORANDINCLUDENEWMETHODSTO ENSUREQUALITYINFRASTRUCTUREBY IMPROVINGSTRATEGICPARTNERSHIPSAND CONTINUALLYINVESTINGINAND REVITALIZINGAGINGINFRASTRUCTURE .

Monitor andincludenew methodstoensurequality infrastructurebyimproving strategicpartnershipsand continuallyinvestinginand revitalizingagining infrastructure.

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FACILITYINFRASTRUCTUREIMPROVEMENTS

CommunityServices

BrooksideCenterNewRoof

TheBrooksideCenter roof wasreplacedto ensurethebuildingcanremainaviable locationtohoselocal electionsandstaff training

HurstSeniorActivitiesCenterRepairs

TheCitycompletedplumbing, foundation, andcosmeticrepairsat theHurst Senior ActivitiesCenter kitchen,multipurpose, andfitnessareas.

FireStation1RepairsandUpgrades

TheProjectsandFacilitiesstaff completed plumbingrepairsandbagupgradesto Fire Station1.Thebayareaincludesmesh doors,allowingnatural air movement for Firefighter safety

RecreationCenter Updates

TheHurst RecreationCenter received cosmeticupdates,includingnew tinting, updatedpaint colors, andrefinishingthe racquetball andGymAwoodfloors.

STREETANDWATERUTILITYIMPROVEMENTS

PublicWorksStreetsDepartment

ThePublicWorksdepartment is alwaysbusyimprovingHurst's infrastructure,ensuringthat water continuestoflow,that sewersremain unclogged,that streetsareimproved anddrive-able.

Last fiscal year,thePublicWorks department milledandoverlaida total of 1 7lanemilesof asphalt

LIBRARYHVACREPLACEMENT

CommunityServices/ProjectsandFacilities

TheHurst ProjectsandFacilitiesstaff completed thereplacement of theHurst PublicLibrary's40+ year-oldHVACsystem.

Facilitiesstaff successfullyinstalledthesystem onceit wascranelifted tothetopof thebuilding. Coordinationwassuccessful largelyinpart toour StreetsDepartment,who helpedmanagetraffic control duringthelift of thenew ACunit tothe roof

streets Theyapplied HA5seal coat to another 6.0lane milesof asphalt, ensuringthat your streetsremain potholefreefor aslongaspossible.

Asoutlined onpage5of this document, anew water tower is plannedfor SouthHurst Thisnew

tower will helpmitigatepotential negativeimpactsto southHurst inthe event that oneof theother towers hastobeshut downfor maintenance.