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Community

Services

Mission Statement

To enrich the lives of Watauga citizens through the responsible
administration of our resources with the goal of quality customer service, recreational opportunities, and
community interaction.

Department Overview
The Community Services Division’s vision is to enhance the quality of life, awareness of services, and the public
perception as it relates to our residents from a recreational and community services standpoint via the following
opportunities:
• Health and fitness programs for active adults (Seniors), adults, and youth
• Daily meals provided for active adults
• Youth and adult athletic programs
• Fine art programs
• Summer camps
• Special events
• Facility rentals

Highlights/Achievements for FY2023
• Continued Increase in Community and Active Adult Center memberships
• Increase in special events held, classes, and programs offered in direct correlation with staffing
levels
• Increased community awareness of additional and existing Community Services Division
offerings that add to citizens’ and visitors’ quality of life
• Maximize the City of Watauga's brand exposure in the community through the linking of local
resources that are cost-efficient

Goals/Objectives for FY2024

• Continue to increase the Community and Active Adult Center memberships
• Increase the number & quality of special events
• Increase the variety of classes and programs offered to meet the community’s needs
• Continue to increase community awareness of additional and existing Community Services
Division offerings that add to citizens’ and visitors’ quality of life
• Maximize the City of Watauga's brand exposure in the community through the linking of local
resources that are cost-efficient

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