City Goals and Objectives
City Council Mid-Term Goals
In addition to adopting the Vision 2025 document and guiding principles, the City of Sugar Land City Council has identified and developed six mid-term 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.
Safest City in America
Objective 1: Rapid, Effective and Coordinated Response to an Emergency – Police, Fire, EMS, Public Works
Objective 2: People Feeling Safe, Secure and Comfortable throughout the Community
Objective 3: Police Highly Visible with People Feeling Safe and Confident in the Response
Objective 4: Lowest Crime Rate in Houston Region
Objective 5: Highest Possible and Timely Clearance Rate
Objective 6: Safe Infrastructure
Objective 7: Improved All-Hazards and Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery through Better Coordination and Intergovernmental Cooperation
Objective 8: Work with Community through Partnerships in Safety for Education and Prevention
Objective 9: Safe Buildings and Facilities
Objective 10: Safe Drinking Water
Responsible City Government
Objective 1: High Level of Citizen Satisfaction and Cost-Effective Delivery of City Services: Value for Tax Dollars
Objective 2: Championship Workforce: Professional, Well-Trained, Appropriately Compensated
Objective 3: Easy Access to City Government: Information and Services
Objective 4: Financially Responsible Government Consistent with City’s Mission
Objective 5: City of Sugar Land – a Leader in Customer Service and Superior Service
Objective 6: City and Partners Operating Efficiently and as a Service Business
Objective 7: Maintain or Enhance Outsourcing of Service Delivery
Strong Local Economy
Objective 1: Attraction of Targeted Businesses: National and International
Objective 2: Balanced Tax Base: Commercial Development and Sales Tax Generators
Objective 3: Full Service Convention and Conference Center Targeting the Best Second Tier Market
Objective 4: Development of Four Destination Activity Centers – Major Community Focal Points and Regional Destinations: Town Center, Brazos River Park, Entertainment District, Imperial Area
Objective 5: Tract II and Prison Property/Newland (300 acres) Developed as Major Business Parks with Class A Office Environment
Objective 6: Diverse Economy with Ability to be Sustaining During Economic Changes
Objective 7: Development of Degree Granting, Full Service and Four Year Higher Education Institution
Objective 8: Development as a Regional Business Center of Excellence
Objective 9: State of the Art, World-Class Infrastructure and Technology to Support Local Businesses
Objective 10: Multiple, High Quality, Full and Limited Service Hotels for Business Travelers and Visitors
Objective 11: Quality Jobs at or Above the Average Income in the Community
Objective 12: Unique, “Upscale” Retail with Upgraded Products
Objective 13: Major, Regional, State-of-the-Art Medical and Health Center Serving Southwest Area
Objective 14: Business-Friendly Environment and Reputation
Livable Neighborhoods
Objective 1: Strong, Effective Home Owner and Neighborhood Associations Maintaining and Investing in Common Areas, Streetscapes and Public Spaces
Objective 2: Older Commercial Areas Redeveloped and Reused
Objective 3: Emphasis on Home-Ownership and Home Maintenance
Objective 4: Renovated, Modernized and Well-Maintained Older Housing Stock
Objective 5: Well-Maintained, Replaced and Up-to-Date Neighborhood Infrastructure
Objective 6: Protecting the Identity and Integrity of Neighborhoods
Objective 7: Infill Consistent with Neighborhood Character
Objective 8: Residents Involved in and Taking Responsibility for Making the Neighborhood a Great Place to Live and Call Home
Objective 9: Top Quality Community and Neighborhood Parks with Active and Passive Areas
Mobility for the People
Objective 1: Ease in Mobility – Getting Around the City with Minimal Congestion and Maximum Safety
Objective 2: Pedestrian-Friendly Community with Multi-Use Trails Network for Bikes and Pedestrians Connecting Neighborhoods and Community
Objective 3: Well-Built and Maintained Streets, Lights, Streetscapes, Sidewalks
Objective 4: Development of Multi-Modal Options for Sugar Land Beyond your Car
Objective 5: Facilitate Movement Crossing the Railroad Tracks
Objective 6: Quick Response to Traffic Problems and Issues
Objective 7: Major Corporate Airport for Business and General Aviation
Objective 8: Easier North – South Movement within the City
Objective 9: Effective Intra-City Public Transportation System Linking Activity Centers
Objective 10: Commuter Rail Serving to Link Sugar Land to Greater Houston Metro Area and Fort Bend County
Well Planned Community
Objective 1: Predictable, Compatible Land Uses through Zoning, Comprehensive Planning and Vision
Objective 2: Reasonable Approach to Environmental Sustainability and Balance with Return on Investments - Economic and/or Community Benefit
Objective 3: Creating an Environment to Encourage Citizens to Live, to Work, to Play and to Shop in Sugar Land
Objective 4: Beautiful Community that is Attractive, Well Designed and Well Maintained
Objective 5: Expansion of Arts and Cultural Opportunities and Venues
Objective 6: Redevelopment Uses that are Appropriate for Different Locations and Proactive City Policies to Assist
Objective 7: Consistent Development Standards and Efficient Processes
Objective 8: Open, Green Spaces throughout the City
Objective 9: Balanced Land Use within the City (70% Residential / 30% Commercial)
Objective 10: New Developments and Redevelopments Consistent with City Vision, Comprehensive Plans, Policies and Standards
Objective 11: Adequate Infrastructure and Services to Support Growth and to Sustain our Existing Community
Objective 12: Annexation Agreements to Establish Critical Paths and Trigger Mechanisms for Action
Objective 13: Brazos River Park as a Regional Destination
Objective 14: Developments, Redevelopments and Buildings Incorporating the Concepts of Environmental Sustainability
Objective 15: City as a Leader – Environmental Responsible Community: Model for Standards, Processes and Operations
Objective 16: Innovative Designs Meeting City’s Development Standards and Adding Value to the Surrounding Neighborhood