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Section 2 Financial Analysis
Funds and Departments

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.

Dept 20 - Information Technology(IT) works with the Town
Manager to establish IT policy, evaluate and recommend technology solutions for specific
departmental needs and provide administrative support to network infrastructure, systems, and
staff.

Dept 21 - The Human Resources Department (HR) provides a diverse array of services to internal and
external customers, as well as providing support to the organization’s general operations. These
services include all HR functions, including General Administrative Services, Recruiting & Hiring,
Payroll Processing, Benefits Administration, Organizational Training & Development, Policy
Compliance, and Risk Management. Support is offered in partnership with other departments for
bidding & purchasing, strategic planning, policy development, general administration, and finance.

Dept 22 - The department of Communications & Community Affairs is responsible for leadership and
representation on matters related to Town (both municipal and academic) services’
communications, promotion, and citizen/parent engagement. The position coordinates facilitation
of neighborhood and WA parent meetings, publication of our email blasts, advertising, web site
development, various community events and gatherings, social media, serves/supports our local
chambers of commerce at meetings and events, and supports
the Westlake Historical Preservation Society as Town liaison.

Dept 23 - The Keller Police Department has provided law
enforcement services for the Town of Westlake since June of
2002. The communities entered an interlocal agreement,
which benefits both organizations through the provision of
police related services for the Westlake citizens and brings
additional staff resources via the contract commitments for
the City of Keller. Jail, Emergency Communications, and Animal Services are provided through a
regional configuration – serving the communities, of Westlake, Keller, Roanoke, Southlake and
Colleyville.

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