Page 118 - Azle City Budget 2019

DEPARTMENT DIVISION ACCOUNT
Parks & Recreation Public Works 01-552

PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The City of Azle Parks and Recreation department strives to provide and maintain adequate parks and
recreation facilities with a safe and pleasant environment. The department is responsible for the maintenance of
community buildings, recreation programs, and park grounds.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

To continue the recreation programs being offered to the community.
To continue improving special events program.
To continue improving the amenities in the city parks to provide a better place for families to enjoy and relax.

KEY POINTS OF PROPOSED BUDGET:
Personnel Services: Increase due to step increases, 3% cost of living adjustment, and increased benefit costs.
Supplies and Maintenance: Increase requested for new picnic tables in Shady Grove Park
Capital Outlay: Increase requested for drainage improvements at Central Park.

KEY INDICATORS OF PERFORMANCE: FY 16-17 FY 17-18 FY 18-19
Actual Estimate Projection
Total hours spent mowing city parks. 1,300 1,400 1,300
Inspect playgrounds and exercise stations every 30 days. 75% 85% 90%
Inspect community buildings every 30 days. 80% 85% 90%
Inspect irrigation stations every 30 days. 90% 90% 90%
Trap and deliver mosquitoes to THD every week during testing season. 80% 90% 90%

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