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Communication and
General Fund Public Engagement

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

Chg from PY Adopted
FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024
Final Adopted Adjusted Rec. Amount %

Revenue $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — 0.0 %

Expenses
Salaries & Benefits 3,612,409 4,458,600 4,458,600 4,804,945 346,345 7.8 %
Gen Operating & Maintenance 737,725 1,054,885 1,054,885 1,074,045 19,160 1.8 %
Transfer Out & Other — — — 180,000 — 0.0 %
Total Expenses $ 4,350,134 $ 5,513,485 $ 5,513,485 $ 6,058,990 $ 365,505 6.6 %

Grand Total $ (4,350,134) $ (5,513,485) $ (5,513,485) $ (6,058,990) $ (365,505) 6.6

2023 2024 Change
Fund AP FTE AP FTE AP FTE
General Fund 46.00 46.00 47.00 47.00 1.00 1.00
Total 46.00 46.00 47.00 47.00 1.00 1.00

DEPARTMENT PURPOSE AND GOALS

The City of Fort Worth Communications and Public Engagement office works with city departments, city
leadership, and elected officials to inform and engage the residents of Fort Worth about the activities of the city
through comprehensive use of public engagement and communication tools. It ensures that employees receive
regular communications and information on initiatives and important city issues.

The program’s key initiatives are to:

• Tell the city’s story and educate the public on services and accomplishments
• Educate and inform the City of Fort Worth employees to become ambassadors for the city, emphasizing
benefits, healthy living, volunteerism and education

• Use new and existing technologies to improve digital outreach for the city and enhance the delivery of city
messages.
• Incorporate new technology and customer-focused strategies to improve our customer service and
responsiveness to residents.
• Expand and improve outreach throughout the city, identifying underserved audiences and new
opportunities for community engagement

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