Administration

The District will continue to provide effective, efficient support services to all programs, including security, community planning, urban design, public relations and business development, at the least possible cost to the commercial property owners of the District. Members of the District’s staff will continue to respond to the day-to-day needs of the District by initiating plans for long-term stability and growth. The District will continue to utilize human and financial resources in an efficient manner to accomplish the programs outlined in the 15-year Service Plan adopted in 2010.

Objectives

• Respond to the day-to-day needs of the District while initiating plans for long-term stability and growth
• Utilize human and financial resources in an efficient manner to accomplish this Service Plan
• Maximize the services and improvements provided by the City, Harris County and the State to areas commercial property owners
• Provide oversight and management that is responsive to the needs of area commercial property owners
• Open and maintain dialogues with other management district to establish productive partnerships and collaborations in order to provide a higher level of service to the District constituents
• Actively seek participation from all sectors of the property owners who make up the District
• Continue to administer the projects of the District in a way that will serve as an example for other areas and management districts to follow

Programs

• Develop staff members to their full potential through technical training and challenging assignments
• Continue to provide annual financial audits that protect the financial integrity of the District and help ensure the most efficient use of monetary resources
• Continue to accurately reflect the costs of providing services in each program area through a carefully monitored cost allocation system
• Continue to insure compliance with the Texas Public Information Act and the Texas Open Meetings Act
• Secure bids through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for major purchases, ensuring that competitive bidding is utilized in all appropriate situations
• Continue to maintain adequate insurance protection for the District, its directors and staff
• Continue to maintain an efficient level of technology to ensure the fullest utilization of all available resources, monitor and evaluate administrative systems, to maximize the property owners contributions to the District
• Engage stakeholders in Committee decisions regarding the redevelopment, marketing and operations of the District
• Develop databases and maintain and update the District's assessment roll and property owners
• Develop proactive responses to potential legal issues
• Monitor and evaluate administrative systems and procedures to maximize the property owner contributions to the District
• Manage District personnel, consultants and finances to implement District programs in an effective and cost-efficient manner