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PARKS AND RECREATION: James Orloski, 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.
Budget Highlights
At A Glance • New Lead Aquatics Maintenance Tech $70,459
• 128 Authorized Positions • Active Adult Center Base Funding $653,995
• Budget Break Down o New Recreation General Manager
Personnel Services $9,725,898 o 2 New Rec Prog Coordinators
Operating Expenses 12,266,539 o New Athletics Sports Coordinator
Capital Outlay 251,000 o 2 New Service Representatives
Total $22,243,437 o New Aquatics Program Coord
o 2 New Lead Indoor Lifeguard FT
Revenue Highlights o New Bldg. Maint. Worker
• Park Bond Fund $70,000 o New Administrative Aide II
Reimbursements • One-time Funding for SE Green Oaks Green Screen Project $175,000
• Increased Recurring Funding for Mowing Contracts CPI Increase
$371,628
• Increased Recurring Funding for Building Maintenance $75,000
• Increased Recurring Funding to Fund FY 2021 Frozen Positions
$661,068
• Increased Recurring Funding for New Park Development O&M $61,200
• Increased Recurring Funding for Linear Trail Litter Pick-up $125,000

FY 2024 Adopted Budget and Business Plan 165 City of Arlington, Texas