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City of Fair Oaks Ranch
We at the, City of Fair Oaks Ranch, strive to enhance the quality of life for all citizens who have chosen to call Fair Oaks Ranch home!
Purpose
CORE VALUES:
COMMUNITY:
We serve with purpose, placing the well being of those we serve above individual interests. This means showing up with a service mindset, acting with integrity.
COLLABORATION:
We work openly and inclusively, engaging stakeholders with humility, respect, and transparency. We listen well and ensure every voice is valued in the process. We recognized that shared leadership creates lasting impact.
OWNERSHIP
We lead with initiative and courage. We are accountable for our actions, outcomes and impact and support others to do the same. We value progress over perfection, embrace lessons from failure.
COMMUNITY:
We serve with purpose, placing the well being of those we serve above individual interests. This means showing up with a service mindset, acting with integrity.
COLLABORATION:
We work openly and inclusively, engaging stakeholders with humility, respect, and transparency. We listen well and ensure every voice is valued in the process. We recognized that shared leadership creates lasting impact.
OWNERSHIP
We lead with initiative and courage. We are accountable for our actions, outcomes and impact and support others to do the same. We value progress over perfection, embrace lessons from failure.
Vision
The ideal place to call home in the Hill Country.
Mission
We deliver exceptional public services with pride and responsiveness.
Additional Culture Details
Once a Ranch The City of Fair Oaks Ranch evolved from several parcels of land acquired by oil man Ralph Fair, Sr. during the 1930s. The working ranch, which had a dairy and granary, was first a center for Mr. Fairʼs racehorse operation. Later, Mr. Fair established a registered Hereford cattle operation including a cutting-edge artificial insemination program. Through The Years The ranch developed its own Hereford bloodline from a bull named Battle Intense and today the renowned bovine is given tribute at an annual golf tournament bearing his name. After the death of Mr. and Mrs. Fair, the family decided to develop a portion of the ranch as a residential community in 1975. In 1978 the 14,000 sq. ft. Fair home became a country club and to this day remains a focal point for social activity on The Ranch. In 1985 the very active Fair Oaks Ranch Homeowners Association (FORHA) considered incorporation as a Class A General Law municipality. Under the leadership of founding fathers: Boots Gaubatz, Bob Herring, and Don King, a complicated process ensued. City's Beginnings Since Fair Oaks Ranch had been established in Bexar, Kendall, and Comal counties, numerous legal proceedings and several elections were required. Ultimately, the City incorporated on January 21, 1988. Today the original 5,000 acres are blending well with the newly acquired ETJ from San Antonio. The City strives to preserve the beauty of the area, its quality of life, and the unique history surrounding the land.
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