Case Study Irving Texas

In Irving, Texas, the minutes of 16 February 2017 were divided into 33 different segments. The first two segments were updates for prior operations in the city for environmental and economic growth. The third to sixth segments were approving and reviewing prior meeting minutes. The seventh to the twenty-seventh were resolutions on costs for the development and maintenance of the city of Irving. The twenty-eighth segment was to adjust the budget for this year. An individual hearing followed for a fee/charge would be placed on Atmos Energy if they used streets, alleys, and public ways in the area of Irving. Next was two zoning cases and one companion item of the ability to create a fence. Finally, the mayor adjourned the meeting to an end. For the majority of the meeting, the cases heard would impact the life as a resident on a daily basis indirectly since they would be affiliated with the development of the city. Only a few of the cases would have little to no impact on the livelihood a majority of the population in the community versus a single individual.
The city of Irving is home ruled since the city exercises their power to administer laws in the city’s area.
Some of the demographics of the city of Irving includes population, ethnicity, and revenue collection. The population of is approximately 232,786 people with a median age of 32.3 years. Racial demographics can be read as White 24.1%, Black 11.4%, Asian 19.6%, Other 3.5%, Hispanic 41.4%. The city receives 45 percent of their revenue from property taxes, 31 percent through sales tax, and the other percent is not described in details. The city of Irving total budget is approximately 632 million dollars, the total being slightly less than last years. Primarily the city of Irving, Texas serves the population especially the middle
class.