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Special Revenue Fund
The Graffiti Abatement initiative aids in the removal of graffiti from tagged or vandalized properties.
The FW@6 Late Night initiative is offered at the Sycamore Community Center. The program creates a safe haven
for “at-risk” youth living in high-crime areas of the city. The program’s goal is to decrease youth participation in
crime and gangs through enrichment and recreational activities designed to reduce crime, stimulate self-
determination and increase community pride.
FY2023 DISCUSSION AND SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
Due to the closure of Forest Park Pool at the end of the 2022 pool season, the need for off-duty police security is
expected to be minimal through FY2023. The pool is expected to reopen in FY2024, along with a new pool in the
Stop Six neighborhood in FY2026.
The cost of graffiti removal products is expected to increase in the upcoming year. Paint costs have risen by 30%
and paint products are hard to supply. Some paint removal products have also increased as much as 112% and
will most likely continue to rise in cost. Due to an increase in graffiti over the last 13 months and having to find
quality products to abate graffiti, operating supplies expenditures have increased, which may require additional
budget adjustments in future years.
The Adopted Budget:
· Increases by $207,789 and 2 positions to assist with services at FW@6 Site and Chisholm Trail Community
Center.
· Increases by $31,576 in salary and benefits for previously approved costs associated with pay for
performance, rising health care costs and pension contributions
· Increases by $7,545 in salary and benefits for 2% pay band adjustment.
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