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City of Sugar Land, Texas Table of Contents 2011 Sugar Land ANNUAL REPORT CITY OF SUGAR LAND, TEXAS TABLE OF CONTENTS City Council and Management Team �����1 Letter to Our Residents �������������������������2 Honors ����������������������������������������������������3 Introduction ������������������������������������������5 Financial Overview �������������������������������6 Community ���������������������������������������������8 Economic Development ����������������������10 Public Safety ����������������������������������������16 Infrastructure ��������������������������������������20 Recreation and Culture �����������������������24 Administration ������������������������������������26 II 2011 City Council (from left to right) BRIDGET YEUNG THOMAS ABRAHAM JACQUELINE DONALD L. SMITHERS Single Member At-Large Position One BALY CHAUMETTE Single Member District Two Mayor Pro Tem, District One At-Large Position Two JAMES A. THOMPSON AMY MITCHELL HARISH JAJOO Mayor Single Member District Three Single Member District Four The City’s Management Team (from left to right) KAREN GLYNN ALLEN BOGARD KAREN DALY STEVE GRIFFITH Assistant City Manager, City Manager Assistant City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Administrative Services Public Services Public Safety 11 LETTER TO OUR RESIDENTS James A. Thompson Allen Bogard Mayor City Manager ne of the most interesting aspects of serving in Plan in May 2011 and the construction / reconstruction of local government is the fact that, while so many University Boulevard South and Dulles Avenue are well of our successes are extremely visible, there are underway and well under budget. so many that go unnoticed. For instance, you For Livable Neighborhoods, we passed a comprehensive can view the progress of street construction as and robust Streetscape Policy that further encourages the you drive, but you cannot see the hours of planning that O City and homeowners associations to partner together in go into maintaining the financial strength of the City from providing beautiful public spaces throughout our community. your car window. We also made progress on several important objectives 2011 was a year of visible accomplishments in Sugar Land – related to being a Well-Planned Community. First, we none of which would have been possible, however, without opened the City’s first recreation center, a 17,000-square-foot the subtle successes of a purposeful strategic planning facility that is home to a wide range of activities from senior process. Without this process, we would merely mark the karaoke to youth fencing programs. Second, Fire Station accomplishment of individual tasks; instead, we celebrate No. 7 was the first municipal building built to Leadership the exponential success that comes when our achievements in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards, are aligned with the community’s most important goals. reflecting our commitment to environmental stewardship. For instance, related to our goal of Safest City in America, Lastly, we continue to make progress on our goal of Strong we saw a significant reduction in our most serious crimes Local Economy. In 2011, we completed the Economic and opened the City’s seventh fire station. We also took Development Plan Update and worked with the state to several important steps to ensure the quality of the City’s close the Central Prison Unit, with the goal of transforming water supply – awarding a construction contract for a the property into a world-class business park. As part of surface water treatment plant and working with the state one of the largest economic development projects in the legislature to pass two water-related bills as part of our City’s history, the Sugar Land Skeeters will play ball for the most proactive legislative agenda to date. first time on April 26, 2012, at the City’s new minor league We celebrated major achievements as part of our baseball stadium. commitment to being a Responsible City Government. We have certainly accomplished a lot over the past 12 In 2011, Sugar Land earned its second AAA bond rating, months – “tying the bow” around some major projects recognition of the City’s continued commitment to strong even as we enter the final stages of some of the biggest financial management – even in times of a recession. projects ever undertaken by the City. Looking back, we Additionally, we were able to save millions by being would agree that groundbreakings are often more exciting intentionally aggressive with capital projects as a result of the than planning sessions, but our 2011 accomplishments extremely competitive market in the economic downturn. show us that both are well worth celebrating. Further, as part of our commitment to provide Mobility for Congratulations to our community on a successful 2011! People, we adopted the City’s first Comprehensive Mobility 2 Sugar Land Honored in FY 2011 THE CITY received a “AAA” BOND RATING FROM STANDARD & Poor’s with a financial management assessment of “Strong.” FITCH RATINGS AFFIRMED THE CITY’s “AAA” BOND RATING. THE HIGH BOND RATING MEANS THE CITY AND ITS TAXPAYERS WILL BENEFIT FROM THE LOWEST AVAILABLE INTEREST RATES AND WILL PAY LESS IN INTEREST AND INSURANCE COSTS WHEN ISSUING DEBT FOR MAJOR CAPITAL PROJECTS. The City of Sugar Land’s innovative programs, services and initiatives drew the attention of regional, state and national organizations in 2011. Sugar Land was again named among America’s safest The Sugar Land Development Corporation (SLDC) cities and the safest city in Texas, a distinction based and the Sugar Land 4B Corporation (SL4B) were each on an analysis of FBI crime statistics published by awarded a Certificate for Achievement of Economic Congressional Quarterly. Excellence at the Texas Economic Development Council’s spring 2011 conference. Aviation International News again rated Global Select at Sugar Land Regional Airport as one of the top Fixed The Anti-Defamation League recognized Sugar Based Operators (FBO) in the Western Hemisphere. Land for the fourth straight year as a Community of Respect™ for its ongoing commitment to foster an The City’s multicultural awareness program was inclusive and respectful community. awarded a City Livability Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors and a Community Sustainability The Parks and Recreation Department was awarded Program Excellence Award from the International City/ an Arts and Humanitarian Award for the New County Management Association. Year’s Eve on the Square celebration by the Texas Recreation and Parks Society. The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada awarded a Certificate of The City received a Parks and Natural Areas Award from Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) in the the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report as planning category for the Gannoway Park Master Plan. well as a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its FY11 budget. 33 SUGAR LAND FY 2011 Population: 84,511* Area: 35 square miles Median household income: $100,632 Average household income: $125,340 Industrial space: 7.4 million square feet Office space: 7.4 million square feet Retail space: 7.6 million square feet Employment: 50,757 Multi-family units: 2,019 Single-family homes: 24,737 Assisted living units: 673 Townhomes: 781 *projected city estimate 44 INTRODUCTION iscal Year 2011 was a year of great of Sugar Land as a destination location. Our Economic accomplishments and accolades for Sugar Land. Development department launched a new tourism F Sugar Land is blessed with an enterprising, marketing pilot program to establish the City as involved citizenry that is committed to a quality a destination for more conventions, meetings, community that is safe and family-oriented with a events and leisure travel, to attract visitors not only strong economy that has grown, providing new jobs from our own Texas backyard, but nationally and and attracting both regional and international firms. internationally. In recent years, Sugar Land has seen the arts and entertainment venues thrive and grow. City Sugar Land’s success is shaped, in part, by the values our partnerships with organizations such as the Museum community holds dear, values prominently displayed and of Natural Science at Sugar Land and the University etched into the City’s public plaza for all to see: Commerce, of Houston Sugar Land campus provide world class Community, Family, Education, Charity, Faith and Hope. cultural and educational opportunities benefitting We have much to be thankful for this year. Sugar Land’s residents and introducing visitors to the many strong economy and outstanding quality of life resulted wonderful amenities the City has to offer. in a number of prestigious recognitions last year. We This annual report lays out the facts and figures, are enriched by being a culturally diverse city. The highlighting each department’s successes during the past City’s multicultural outreach and education efforts were year, while spotlighting ongoing and upcoming projects. recognized as one of the best in the nation, and three years after being named the nation’s first “Community A great deal was accomplished in 2011, but a look ahead of Respect,” the Anti-Defamation League again at 2012 promises even more exciting developments, recognized Sugar Land for its ongoing commitment to including the opening of our new professional minor foster an inclusive and respectful community. league baseball stadium, work toward a new indoor concert venue and efforts to capitalize on the long- We are a city
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