Table 3 compares our FY2000 work force to those of our two neighbors, Southlake and Keller, who are closest in population and growth rate. We believe that attempting to deliver quality services with a lean work force contributes to our higher than normal turnover rates, particularly in management personnel. We expect a lot from our employees in our high growth environment. Although becoming an Employer of Choice is a worthy objective, we must not lose sight of why such an objective is so important. Employees deliver services to citizens.
Motivated employees deliver better service.
We offer a range of services to citizens. The basic services take the lead once again in the program side of the General Fund. In order to balance the FY2001 General Fund budget, two special measures were taken. Second, the amount received in the settlement of the Murray Construction lawsuit was used to fund one-time expenditures. This in no way reflects a lowering of street improvements as a high priority.