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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 22 step increases, increased benefit costs, and increase
related to salary plan market adjustment.
Supplies: Increase for additional chemicals for new splash pad at Central Park.
Maintenance: Increase for repairs to the solar-powered trash compactors in City parks and the replacement
of the lighted bollards around the Azle Memorial Library.
Contractual Services: Increase for additional cell phones for staff, WiFi service for splash pad equipment, and
additional funding for the various special events hosted by the Parks Department.
Capital Outlay: Increase for the purchase of a new utility vehicle, umbrellas for the sitting area around the
new splash pad, and a shade structure for the playground at Ash Creek Park.

KEY INDICATORS OF PERFORMANCE: FY 20-21 FY 21-22 FY 22-23
Actual Estimate Projection
Total hours spent mowing city parks. 1,300 1,250 1,250
Inspect playgrounds and exercise stations every 30 days. 90% 95% 95%
Inspect community buildings every 30 days. 90% 95% 95%
Inspect irrigation stations every 30 days. 90% 95% 95%
Level of satisfaction with recreation programs. 85% 87% 88%

City of Azle FY 2022-2023 Budget 104