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CITY OF HURST

0770 COMM SVCS
GENERAL FUND COMMUNITY SERVICES ADMINSTRATION

MISSION STATEMENT

The Administration Division is committed to providing effective and innovative management and
leadership, which supports and improves technological, recreational, cultural, and educational
programs at the highest possible levels of service to the citizens of our community.

DIVISION DESCRIPTION

Community Services Administration is the administrative arm of the Parks, Recreation, Aquatics,
Library, Project & Facility Services, and Senior Services Divisions. Community Services is
primarily responsible for managing, planning, coordinating, and directing the activities of the six
Divisions. In addition, Community Services administers the Park Donation Fund, the Half-Cent
Sales Tax Fund, responds to citizen concerns and requests, and manages citywide construction
projects.

PRIOR YEAR RESULTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 Provided oversight for the Recreation Divisions’ special events and annual programming
including two Aquatics Centers, the Tennis Center, Recreation Center and three
competitive athletic complexes.
 Directed the activities of the Parks Division, including ongoing maintenance and projects
including the Smith Barfield Playground Replacement, Chisholm Ball Field improvements,
Vivagene Copeland “Dream Court” project, Pipeline Median landscape improvements,
and the TXDOT HWY 10 Medians.
 Oversaw the completion of the Recreation Center Concept Study, City Hall Council
Chambers Renovation, and Preliminary Animal Shelter and Adoption Center design.
 Oversaw the planning and execution of the Planning & Community Development
Department’s Energov Software Project, Second Annual Fall Festival in Hurst, and the
Annual Cyber Security Conference.
 Directed the Library Division which provides three Summer Reading Clubs, operates a full
media and learning center, and circulates over 400,000 items a year to 32,000 citizens.
 Provided oversight for the continued success of the Hurst Senior Citizens Activities Center
in its tenth year of operation with over 1,800 members.
 Continued to work closely with the Parks and Recreation Board, Library Board, Senior
Citizens Advisory Board, and the Historical Landmark Preservation Committee.
 Continued the successful Heritage Village Presents event series.

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