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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 23 step increases and increased benefits costs.
Increase for the addition of a Parks Maintenance employee.
Supplies: Increase for trophies for softball leagues.
Maintenance: Increase to replace bollard lighting at Azle Memorial Library and to install a barrier around
the Central Park volleyball courts.
Contractual Services: Increase to provide internet to the Azle Senior Center.
Capital Outlay: Increase to construct an additional carport at the Parks facility, a replacement mower, the
construction of a concrete materials storage bin for the Shady Grove ball fields.

KEY INDICATORS OF PERFORMANCE: FY 21-22 FY 22-23 FY 23-24
Actual Estimate Projection
Total hours spent mowing city parks. 811 800 780
Inspect playgrounds and exercise stations every 30 days. 95% 96% 96%
Inspect community buildings every 30 days. 85% 90% 90%
Inspect irrigation stations every 30 days. 80% 85% 85%
Level of satisfaction with recreation programs. 75% 80% 80%

City of Azle FY 2023-2024 Budget 104