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City of Bedford
Program Summary
FY 2020-2021

Fund: General
Department: Community Services Division: Aquatics

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Aquatics Division oversees the management and operation of the Bedford Splash Aquatic Center and Roy Savage Pool at Central
Park. Operations include admission ticket sales, concessions, swim team management, aquatic program management, pool rentals, pool
safety, and accident prevention. The Aquatics Division also ensures that the aquatic facilities meet standards set forth by the Tarrant
County Health Department, American Red Cross, Texas Municipal League, Texas Amateur Athletics Federation, and National Swimming
Pool Foundation. The Aquatics Division works in conjunction with the Parks Division to make certain that preventative maintenance
items are done on an ongoing basis during the operational season.

FY 2019-2020 HIGHLIGHTS

∗ Season canceled due to COVID-19 Pandemic.

FY 2020-2021 DIVISIONAL GOALS
(AS RELATED TO COUNCIL STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS)

Revitalization
∗ Focus on improvements of Roy Savage Pool in 20/21 due to increased usage.
Economic Vitality
∗ Continue to position the Aquatics facilities as a regional attraction to attract new people and businesses to the City of Bedford.

Transformation
∗ Collaborate with various community organizations to cross-promote events and programs.
∗ Expand partnership with Hurst-Euless-Bedford (HEB) ISD and other area organizations to offer events and
programs to participants with special needs.

Organizational Excellence
∗ Work with the Recreation Division to enhance brand awareness of the Parks, Recreation, Senior Center and Aquatics Divisions.
Communicate & Engage with Citizens
∗ Continue commitment to safety by maintaining a high level of training for the Aquatics staff.
∗ Provide a fun, safe, family-friendly environment with excellent customer service.

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