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Special Revenue Funds

CONVENTION & EVENT SERVICES: Mike Hunter, Director

Department Narrative At A Glance

The Arlington Expo Center drives  31 Authorized Positions
economic development and enhances  Budget Break Down
the quality of life in the community by Personnel Services $2,357,998
providing facilities, equipment, and Operating Expenses 7,826,614
support services to the organizers of Capital Outlay 150,000
expositions, trade shows, consumer Total $10,334,612
shows, esports events, and local
events and celebrations. These Goals and Objectives
activities generate economic impact to
the City’s hospitality, entertainment,  Goal: Ensure Availability of Information, Programs, and City Services
and retail sectors. Direct revenue o Objective: Implement New Technology
generated by the Center is a  Goal: Plan, Manage, and Maintain Public Assets
component of the Convention and o Objective: Maintain City Standards for all Municipal Buildings
Event Services Fund.
Budget Highlights
The staff is organized into three
program areas: Business  Increased recurring funding for ACVB Support $350,000
Administration, Event Coordination,  One-time funding for HVAC VAV Unit Replacement $150,000
and Facility Operations and  One-time funding for Exhibit Hall Painting $30,000
Maintenance. The primary mission is
to operate and maintain outstanding
facilities and provide support services
to the users and attendees of events in
a manner that sets us apart from our
competitors and enhances the City's
reputation for excellence.

City‐wide Budget Impacts

FY 2020 expenditures are impacted by a 2% across-the-board compensation adjustment effective April 2020.

Scorecard
Convention and Event Services Fund FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020
Key Measures Actual Actual Estimate Target
Cost Recovery 86% 81% 60% 75%
Event (Client) Satisfaction Rating (Overall) 4.71 4.73 4.8 4.8
Square Foot Occupancy Percentage 53% 51% 55% 52%
New Events Held during year (booked by Center) 31 22 5 12
Return Events Held during year (booked by Center) 75 72 54 55

2020 Adopted Budget and Business Plan 186 City of Arlington, Texas