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DEPARTMENT DIVISION ACCOUNT
Parks & Recreation Public Works 01-552

PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The City of Azle Parks and Recreation department strives to provide and maintain adequate parks and recreation
facilities with a safe and pleasant environment. The department is responsible for the maintenance of community
buildings, recreation programs, and park grounds.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

To continue the recreation programs being offered to the community.
To continue improving special events program.
To continue improving the amenities in the city parks to provide a better place for families to enjoy and relax.

KEY POINTS OF PROPOSED BUDGET:
Personnel Services: Increase due to impact of FY 2019-20 step increases and increased benefit costs.
Contractual Services: Increase to cover contract landscape maintenance at the new municipal complex, the
Azle Memorial Library, and the fire station.
Capital Outlay: Increase for a replacment zero-turn mower.

KEY INDICATORS OF PERFORMANCE: FY 18-19 FY 19-20 FY 20-21
Actual Estimate Projection
Total hours spent mowing city parks. 1,350 1,300 1,300
Inspect playgrounds and exercise stations every 30 days. 85% 87% 90%
Inspect community buildings every 30 days. 85% 87% 90%
Inspect irrigation stations every 30 days. 88% 88% 90%
Trap and deliver mosquitoes to THD every week during testing season. 80% 82% 85%

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