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City of Bedford
Program Summary
FY 2019-2020

Fund: General
Department: Community Services Division: Parks

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Parks Division is dedicated to providing Bedford citizens with a well maintained parks system. The Parks Division is responsible for
the maintenance and operation of 139.5 acres of park land, including the facilities and infrastructure on those properties, such as the
municipal aquatic centers, athletic fields, lighting, irrigation, and restrooms. In addition, the Parks Division manages the City-wide
mowing and chemical application contracts which service medians, right-of-ways, grounds at City facilities, well sites, and drainage
ways.

FY 2018-2019 HIGHLIGHTS

∗ Completed refurbishment of the Roy Savage pool building.

FY 2019-2020 DIVISIONAL GOALS
(AS RELATED TO COUNCIL STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS)

Revitalization
∗ Reinvest and maintain the parks system to encourage and support similar reinvestment in neighborhoods.
Organizational Excellence
∗ Continue to provide safe and friendly parks, playgrounds, and athletic facilities.
∗ Support training and development of employees to improve skills, efficiency, and safety.

Communicate & Engage with Citizens
∗ Be proactive in meeting cultural, educational, recreational, and historical needs through assisting with the events of the
Beautification Commission, Cultural Commission, and other City activities.
∗ Support Beautification Commission events to help foster citizen involvement.
∗ Efficiently maintain the parks system to encourage participation in outdoor recreation.
∗ Continue to be responsive to requests, suggestions, and needs of the community.

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