City Goals and Objectives
Sugar Land 2007 and Beyond: Our Goals
The City of Sugar Land City Council identified and developed six goals to direct the City's growth and define the responsibilities of its staff. This "picture" identifies goals and the challenges that the City will face in the near future. Find out more information on these goals listed below.
Well Planned Community
Objective 1: Predictable, Compatible Land Uses Through Zoning and Comprehensive Planning
Objective 2: Adequate Infrastructure and Services to Support Growth and to Sustain Our Existing Community
Objective 3: Consistent Development Standards and Processes
Objective 4: Creating an Environment to Encourage Citizens to Live, Work, Play and Shop in Sugar Land
Objective 5: Annexation Agreements to Establish Critical Paths and Trigger for Action
Safest City in Area
Objective 1: Rapid Response to an Emergency: Police, Fire, EMS, Public Works
Objective 2: Improved Emergency Preparedness Through Better Coordination and Intergovernmental Cooperation
Objective 3: Lowest Crime Rate in Houston Area
Objective 4: Work With Community Through Partnerships in Safety for Education and Prevention
Objective 5: Work Highly Visible With People Feeling Safe and Confident in the Response
Strong Local Economy
Objective 1: Diverse Economy With The Ability to be Sustaining During Economic Changes
Objective 2: Development of the Texas Energy Center and University of Houston
Objective 3: Development as a Regional Employment Center
Objective 4: Balanced Tax Base: Commercial Development, Sales Tax Generators
Objective 5: Adequate Funding For Economic Development Activities
Responsible City Government
Objective 1: Cost-effective Delivery of City Services: Value For Tax Dollars
Objective 2: Championship Workforce: Professional, Well Trained, Appropriately Compensated
Objective 3: City Operating as a Service Business
Objective 4: A Leader in Customer Service - Superior Service
Objective 5: Easy Access to City Government: Information and Services
Objective 6: Consistent Financial Policies
Mobility for the People
Objective 1: Predictable Travel Times – Get Around City with Minimum Congestion, Maximum Safety
Objective 2: Well Designed and Maintained Streets, Lights and Streetscapes
Objective 3: Quick Response to Traffic Problems and Issues
Objective 4: Development of Multi Modal Operations for Sugar Land - Beyond Your Car
Objective 5: Easier North-South Movement Within The City
Objective 6: Easier Movement In, Out And Through The City
Livable Neighborhoods
Objective 1: Protecting the Identity and Integrity of Neighborhoods
Objective 2: Older Commercial Areas Redeveloped and Reused
Objective 3: Development of Public-Private Partnerships for Redevelopment
Objective 4: Emphasis on Homeownership
Objective 5: Maintained Homes by Homeowners