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General Fund

COMMUNICATION & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Jay Warren, Director

Department Narrative Business Plan Goals and Objectives

The Communication and Legislative Affairs • Goal: Implement Strategies to Eliminate Racism and Other Forms of
Department provides services in a variety of Discrimination and to Advance Unity in Arlington
areas including Executive Support, City o Objective: Address General Disparities
Secretary’s Office, Vital Statistics, Office of • Goal: Continue Responsible Fiduciary Emphasis for the Organization
Communications, Action Center and and Council
Document Services. Work completed by this o Objective: Comply with all Financial Regulations and Policies
department includes communication efforts,
open records requests, customer service, Revenue Highlights
intergovernmental relations, agenda • Vital Statistics $325,000
management, legal postings, revenue • Alcoholic Beverage Licenses 110,000
enhancement, records management, and Total $435,000
implementing projects through continuous
interaction with the City Manager’s Office and
the Office of Mayor and Council. The Budget Highlights
Communication and Legislative Affairs • One-time Funding for Website Improvements $8,000
Department seeks to facilitate work across • Increased Recurring Funding to Fund FY 2021 Frozen Positions
departments to increase cooperation and $132,310
efficiency for the organization. • Increased Recurring Funding for Social Media Promotion $54,000
• Increased Recurring Funding for Website Improvements $115,750
At A Glance
• 46 Authorized Positions
• Budget Break Down
Personnel Services $4,089,178
Operating Expenses 1,038,348
Total $5,127,526

FY 2024 Adopted Budget and Business Plan 145 City of Arlington, Texas