Comprehensive Master Plan - City of Alvin

Table of ContentsSustainable provision of quality, reliable infrastructure facilities ............. 5‐8Sustaining the provision of quality municipal services..............................5‐11Goals and Objectives ............................................................................................5‐12Goal 5.1..............................................................................................................5‐12Goal 5.2..............................................................................................................5‐14Goal 5.3..............................................................................................................5‐17Goal 5.4..............................................................................................................5‐19Sensible Future Development .............................................................................5‐20Growth Policies................................................................................................5‐20Managing Growth.................................................................................................5‐22Infrastructure Provision .......................................................................................5‐23Annexation and Municipal Boundaries .............................................................5‐25Annexation Policies .........................................................................................5‐27Annexation Criteria .........................................................................................5‐28Municipal Boundaries.....................................................................................5‐28Public Services .......................................................................................................5‐29Police Department ...........................................................................................5‐29Fire Department...............................................................................................5‐30CHAPTER SIX: Implementation • • •Elements of Successful Implementation ............................................................. 6‐1Dedication of the City’s Leadership............................................................... 6‐1Public Involvement........................................................................................... 6‐1Integration ......................................................................................................... 6‐2Evaluation.......................................................................................................... 6‐2Success................................................................................................................ 6‐2Key Stakeholders in Plan Implementation ......................................................... 6‐2City Council....................................................................................................... 6‐2Planning Commission ...................................................................................... 6‐3Action Task Force ............................................................................................. 6‐3Governance .................................................................................................. 6‐4Current and Long Range Planning ........................................................... 6‐4Parks and Recreation .................................................................................. 6‐5Growth and Infrastructure Provision ....................................................... 6‐5Economic Development.............................................................................. 6‐5City Staff............................................................................................................. 6‐5Citizens............................................................................................................... 6‐6Evaluation of the Plan ........................................................................................... 6‐6Page v