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Special Revenue Funds

CONVENTION & EVENT SERVICES: Mike Hunter, Director

Department Narrative At A Glance

The Arlington Convention Center  31 Authorized Positions
drives economic development and  Budget Break Down
enhances the quality of life in the Personnel Services $2,401,687
community by providing facilities, Operating Expenses 8,719,845
equipment, and support services to the Capital Outlay 150,000
organizers of conventions, trade Total $11,271,532
shows, consumer shows, and local
events and celebrations. These Goals and Objectives
activities generate millions of dollars in
economic impact to the City’s  Goal: Plan, Manage, & Maintain Public Assets
hospitality, entertainment, and retail o Objective: Maintain City Standards for all Equipment
sectors. Direct revenue generated by o Objective: Maintain City Standards for all Municipal Buildings
the Center is a component of the
Convention and Event Services Fund. Budget Highlights

The staff is organized into three  Increased recurring funding for Technology Maintenance $50,000
program areas: Business  Increased recurring funding for Wi-Fi System Upgrade $75,000
Administration, Event Coordination,  Increased recurring funding for ACVB Support $400,000
and Facility Operations and  One-time funding for ACVB Support $470,000
Maintenance. The primary mission is
to operate and maintain outstanding  One-time funding for Commercial Dishwasher Replacement $175,000
facilities, and provide support services  One-time funding for Airwall Track Repair $200,000
to the users and attendees of events at  One-time funding for HVAC Control Valves $50,000
the Center in a manner that sets us  One-time funding for Carpet Install Labor & Equipment Rental
apart from our competitors and $150,000
enhances the City's reputation for  One-time funding for Concession Equipment $100,000
excellence.  One-time funding for Hotel & Convention Center Support $125,000

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.

Scorecard

Convention and Event Services Fund FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019
Key Measures Actual Actual Estimate Target
Event (Client) Satisfaction Rating (Overall) 4.67 4.71 4.8 4.8
Square Foot Occupancy Percentage 54% 53% 55% 55%
New Events Held during year (booked by Center) 33 31 20 20
Return Events Held during year (booked by Center) 89 75 75 80
Cost Recovery 82% 86% 80% 75%

2019 Adopted Budget and Business Plan 178 City of Arlington, Texas