Government City Offices
City of Burleson Government Overview: The town of Burleson was founded in 1881. The official incorporation as a town came in 1912. Burleson was made a city in 1938, and adopted a Home Rule Charter as a council-manager government in 1969. As established in 1969, the Mayor and Council comprise the legislative branch of the city government. The Council acts on ordinances and resolutions, approves the annual tax rate and operating budget, and generally makes policy for the overall operation of the City.
Since 1969, the position of City Manager has served as the chief administrative official of the City and is responsible for the overall operation of the City Administration.
City Manager/City Council: The City of Burleson operates under the Council-Manager form of government. The City Council appoints the city manager, who is the chief executive officer and head of the administrative branch of the city government. (S)he is responsible to the city council for the proper administration of all city affairs. The city manager and deputy city managers work closely with the City Council and the department directors to ensure the highest quality of life to the residents and businesses of Burleson.
The Burleson City Council meets every first and third Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located in the City Hall at 141 W. Renfro Street. Citizens and interested persons are also able to view archived City Council meetings online at www.burlesontx.com. Citizens wishing to address the council during a city council meeting may do so by appearing at a council meeting and completing a card requesting time to speak during the “Citizens' Input" portion of every regular council meeting.
To reach the city manager, call: 817-426-9680 or e-mail:
citymanager@burlesontx.com
City Secretary: The City Secretary's office records, certifies, preserves, manages and makes accessible sufficient information to ensure continuity in government and the documented accountability of City of Burleson policies, functions, and transactions in order to protect both the legal and financial rights of its citizens. The City Secretary's office also provides information to the public and helps the public locate government information maintained by and for the City in accordance with requirements established by law and by City Charter.
To reach the city secretary, call: 817-426-9660 or e-mail: amccrory@burlesontx.com
Economic Development Department: The City of Burleson is committed to being a helpful and enthusiastic partner in the private development process. The recent creation of this new department is meant to improve the way development-related services are provided in Burleson. The Economic Development Department is designed to be more responsive to customers and more effective and efficient in internal communications. The Community and Economic Development Department is structured so a person wanting to build in Burleson can conduct business under the leadership of an energetic staff and the city manager’s office. The goal of this department is to provide high-quality customer service and ensure the long-term economic success of the city.
To reach the Economic Development Department
call 817-426-9623 or e-mail bford@burlesontx.com
For more information and a complete listing of the City of Burleson phone numbers, departments, boards and commissions visit www.burlesontx.com.
For detailed information on county, state and federal government offices relating to Burleson visit:
Johnson County — www.johnsoncountytx.org
Tarrant County — www.tarrantcounty.com
State of Texas — www.texasonline.com
Texas Legislature — www.capitol.state.tx.us
U.S. Government — www.usa.gov
To find your representative — www.legis.state.tx.us
Quick Reference
Phone Numbers: Mayor Kenneth Shetter — 817-426-9660
City Manager Curtis Hawk — 817-426-9680
City Secretary Amanda McCrory — 817-426-9660
City Hall — 817-426-9600
City Department Contact List 24-Hour Information Lines Animal Services — 817-426-9280 City Hall — 817-426-9600 Fire Department (nonemergency) — 817-426-9170 Library — 817-426-9210 Municipal Court — 817-426-9220 Parks & Recreation Department Information — 817-295-8168 817-447-DUNK (3865) Police Department (nonemergency) — 817-426-9910 Service Center/Public Works/Environmental Services — 817-426-9830
City Hall Departments
Building Official — 817-426-9630
Building Permits/Inspections — 817-426-9630
City Manager’s Office — 817-426-9680
City Secretary’s Office — 817-426-9680
Code Compliance — 817-426-9872 — 817-426-9875
Economic Development — 817-426-9623
Engineering — 817-426-9615
Finance Department — 817-426-9650
Fire Marshal — 817-426-9174
Human Resources — 817-426-9640
Informational Services/Public Information Officer — 817-426-9622
Information Technology — 817-426-9672
Mayor and City Council Office — 817-426-9690
Planning — 817-426-9611
Records — 817-426-9660
Utility Customer Service — 817-426-9601
City Facilities Animal Shelter
1695 John Jones Dr. — 817-426-9280
Bartlett Park
550 NW Summercrest — 817-295-8168
Burleson Memorial Cemetery
500 Memorial Plaza — 817-426-9600
Cedar Ridge Park
716 Cumberland Dr. — 817-295-8168
Chisenhall Park
500 Chisenhall Park Ln. — 817-295-8168
Cindy Park
205 NE Cindy — 817-295-8168
City Annex One
224 W. Eldred St. — 817-4266-9290
City Annex Two
130 E. Renfro St. — 817-426-9600
City Hall
141 W. Renfro St. — 817-426-9600
City Service Center
1675 John Jones Dr. — 817-426-9830
Clark Park
128 N. Clark St. — 817-295-8168
Community Center
500 Chisenhall Park Ln. — 817-295-8168
Compost/Mulch Center
620 Memorial Dr. — 817-426-9830
Fire Station One
828 SW Alsbury Blvd. — 817-426-9170
Fire Station Two
650 Memorial Plaza — 817-426-9170
Fire Station Three
245 Lakewood Dr. — 817-426-9170
Heberle Park
812 Tyler Ct. — 817-295-8168
Heritage Visitors Center
124 W. Ellison St. — 817-447-1575
Hidden Creek Golf Course
555 E. Hidden Creek Pkwy. — 817-447-4444
Hidden Creek Sports Complex
295 E. Hidden Creek Pkwy. — 817-295-8168
Library
248 SW Johnson Ave. — 817-426-9210
Municipal Court
247 Elk Dr. — 817-426-9220
Oak Valley Park
North
804 Parkridge — 817-295-8168
Police Department
225 W. Renfro St. — 817-447-5300
Recycling Center
124 A & B SW Haskew St. — 817-426-9830
Senior Activity Center
216 SW Johnson Ave. — 817-295-6611
Warren Park
200 SW Johnson Ave. — 817-295-8168
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