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Section 2 Financial Analysis
Budget 101 Overview
Dept 16 - The Public Works Department is
responsible for: the operation, maintenance,
repair, and installation of the Town’ s traffic signs,
signals, roadway markings, and approximately 10
miles of street pavement and storm drainage;
maintaining public records and regulatory
requirements. Public Works also assists other
departments, the Academy, and volunteer groups
as needed: Setting up for community events,
providing traffic control devices for DPS use,
Supervision of community service workers, provide
back-up coordinating/ inspecting work for facility
maintenance
17 - The Facilities Department will plan for and
provide facilities to enhance present and future community and educational programs and
endeavors. Long- range plans include: maintenance, renovation, construction of facilities as
related to civic use and educational programs – efficient facilities meeting program needs.
Westlake Civic Campus facilities are generally available to the community. The Town will
continue to develop cooperative projects with the community and agencies.
Dept 18 - The Finance Department is responsible for collecting, recording, summarizing, and
reporting the results of all financial transactions of the following entities in a timely manner
and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles while ensuring
compliance with applicable state and federal statutes, bond covenants and grant
contracts by reviewing financial data and reporting such in a timely manner. The Finance
department is responsible for three entities; Town of Westlake, Westlake Academy, and
Westlake Academy Foundation. Duties include but are not limited to; payroll processing,
budgets, cash collections, audits, fraud, accounts payable and financial reporting.
Dept 19 - The Park and Recreation Department maintains a 39.5-acre park and open
spaces, which includes Glenwyck Farms, Terra
Bella sub-division and the Parchman property.
The trees along roadways and the cemetery are
also maintained to ensure the safety of drivers and
pedestrians. 10 miles Trails and two pedestrian
underpasses run throughout the community.
Westlake Academy, IOOF cemetery, and the
town owned park, located in Glenwyck Farms,
provide the facilities and space for recreational
use to the public. These locations also host
sporting events.
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