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CITY OF HURST

0770 COMM SVCS
GENERAL FUND COMMUNITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

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

 The Community Services team managed the operational and budget impacts of COVID-
19.
 Transitioned the Hurst Tennis Center operations to be a 100% cost recovery business
model.
 Finalized the purchase of the Animal Shelter & Adoption Center land from Tarrant County
College, finalized the building and site design, and began construction on the $7.5 million
project.
 Oversaw the completion the dog park design by Dunaway and Associates.
 Completed the $1.2 million City Hall roof replacement.
 Oversaw completion of the Recreation Center renovation concept design by Brinkley
Sargent.
 Created and implemented the dog park donation campaign.
 Expanded the Historical Landmark Preservation Committee from five members to nine,
and added a “community arts” initiative to their scope.
 Post-Oak Parker Cemetery designated as a Historical Cemetery by the Texas Historical
Commission.
 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.

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