Item 4O
Item 4O: Confirm City Manager’s Appointment of Gregory Hendricks as Director of Information Technology
May 20, 2014
City of Southlake Strategy Map
Critical Business Outcomes
CBO1 - Continue to implement Southlake 2030 Plan by focusing on short-term initiatives.
CBO2 - Become an employer of choice by developing a plan to recruit, develop and retain employees committed to excellence.
CBO3 - Develop long-term strategies to address future financial uncertainties and challenges.
CBO4 - Improve mobility by proactively completing traffic analysis of key areas.
CBO5 -Optimize resources through collaboration and partnerships to reduce costs and add service value.
The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the highest quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors. We do this by being an exemplary model of balancing
efficiency, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and sustainability.
Deliver on Our Focus Areas
Performance
Management &
Service Delivery
C1 Achieve the highest standards of safety & security
C2 Provide travel convenience within City & region
C3 Provide attractive & unique spaces for enjoyment of personal interests
C4 Attract & keep top-tier businesses to drive a dynamic & sustainable economic environment
C5 Promote opportunities for partnerships & volunteer involvement
Serve our Customers
Manage the Business
B1 Achieve best-in-class status in all City disciplines
B2 Collaborate with select partners to implement service solutions
B3 Enhance resident quality of life & business vitality through tourism
B4 Provide high quality services through sustainable business practices
B5 Enhance service delivery through continual process improvement
B6 Optimize use of technology
Provide Financial Stewardship
Promote Learning and Growth
F1 Adhere to financial management principles & budget
F2 Invest to provide & maintain high quality public assets
F3 Achieve fiscal wellness standards
F4 Establish & maintain effective internal controls
L1 Ensure our people understand the strategy & how they contribute to it
L2 Enhance leadership capabilities to deliver results
L3 Attract, develop & retain a skilled workforce
L4 Recognize & reward high performers
L5 Empower informed decision-making at all levels in the organization
C6 Enhance the sense of
community by providing excellent customer service and citizen engagement opportunities
L6 Foster positive employee engagement
Purpose
Southlake’s City Charter:
The head of each department … shall be appointed by the City Manager subject to the approval of the Council...
About the Position
Full management responsibility.
Manages all Information Technology activities.
Manages development & implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities.
About the Department
FY14 Budget: $1,971,626 General Fund
FY14 Staffing: 6.75 FTEs employees
Gregory Hendricks
Experience:
3 Years Public Sector
28 Years Private Sector
Education:
Bachelor’s of Business Administration, Texas A&M University
This Appointment…
Provides experienced and effective IT leadership.
No negative budgetary impact.
Provides management continuity and stability for the organization.
Staff Recommends Council Confirm the City Manager’s Appointment of Gregory Hendricks as Director of Information Technology.
Questions? Shana Yelverton 817-748-8001