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PARKS AND RECREATION: Mike Hunter, Interim Director
Department Narrative Business Plan Goals and Objectives

The Parks and Recreation Department is  Goal: Expand and Enhance the City’s Image
responsible for most of the City’s recreation o Objective: Develop a Sense of Place
programs and resources. The mission of  Goal: Partner with Local Organizations to Educate and Mentor
the department is to provide quality o Objective: Strengthen Education and Enrichment Programs
facilities and services that are responsive to  Goal: Provide Activities, Educational Opportunities, and Services that
a diverse community and sustained with a Meet the Needs of the Community
focus on partnerships, innovation and o Objective: Develop and Implement Programming Based on the
environmental leadership. A Gold Medal Needs of the Community
winning, and nationally accredited parks  Goal: Improve Operational Efficiency
and recreation system improves the quality o Objective: Seek New or Alternative Funding Sources
of life for Arlington citizens.  Goal: Support and Expand Programs to Reduce Environmental Impacts
o Objective: Protect and Preserve the Natural Environment
At A Glance

 116 Authorized Positions Budget Highlights
 Budget Break Down  New Marketing Aide $56,398 (Partially Offset)
Personnel Services $7,669,395  One-time Funding for Centralized Irrigation System Expansion $66,000
Operating Expenses 9,989,827  One-time Funding for Green Screens Program $70,000
Capital Outlay 3,614,563  One-time Parks ATF Funding for:
Total $21,273,785 o Maintenance Equipment Replacement $494,563

o Parking Lot Renovations $750,000
Revenue Highlights o Playground Replacement Program $1,220,000
 Park Bond Fund $70,000 o Erosion Control $330,000
Reimbursements o Pond Dredging $1,150,000
 Increased Recurring Funding for Mowing Contracts CPI Increase
$31,411
 Increased Recurring Funding for Parks Janitorial Contract $35,332
 Increased Recurring Funding for New Park Development O&M $68,589
 Increased Recurring Funding for Parks Security $50,000
 Increased Recurring Funding for Urban Forestry Renewal Program
$50,000

FY 2022 Adopted Budget and Business Plan 197 City of Arlington, Texas