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General Fund

PARKS AND RECREATION: Lemuel Randolph, Director

Department Narrative Goals and Objectives

The Parks and Recreation Department is  Goal: Expand and Enhance the City’s Image
responsible for most of the City’s recreation o Objective: Develop a Sense of Place
programs and resources. The mission of  Goal: Explore Creative, Alternative Transportation
the department is to provide quality Opportunities
facilities and services that are responsive to o Objective: Promote Regional Connectivity
a diverse community and sustained with a  Goal: Enhance Economic Impact Through Development and
focus on partnerships, innovation and Redevelopment Efforts, Partnerships, and Investment
environmental leadership.
Opportunities
o Objective: Foster Development and Redevelopment in
At A Glance Targeted Areas

 109 Authorized Positions  Goal: Ensure Availability of Information, Programs, and City
 Budget Break Down Services
Personnel Services $8,131,145 o Objective: Implement New Technology
Operating Expenses 9,141,334  Goal: Provide Activities, Educational Opportunities, and
Capital Outlay 111,000 Services that Meet the Needs of the Community
Total $17,383,479 o Objective: Develop and Implement Programming Based
on the Needs of the Community
Revenue Highlights
Budget Highlights
 Park Bond Fund $75,000
Reimbursements  New Field Technician $42,002
 Increased recurring funding for New Park Development O&M
$45,893
 Increased recurring funding for Mowing Contracts CPI
Increase $19,789
 Increased recurring funding for Janitorial Contract Increase
$46,709
 Increased recurring funding for Arlington Commons Median
Park Maintenance $9,900
 Increased recurring funding for Interstate Mowing $100,200
 One-time funding for New Park Development O&M $35,000

City‐wide Budget Impacts
FY 2019 expenditures are impacted by a targeted 2.5% - 5.7% compensation adjustment depending on their job classification
effective February 2019. Additionally, the city’s contribution to employee health coverage will increase by 4% in FY 2019.

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