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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: Provide Activities, Educational Opportunities, and Services that
the department is to provide quality Meet the Needs of the Community
facilities and services that are responsive to o Objective: Develop and Implement Programming Based on the
a diverse community and sustained with a Needs of the Community
focus on partnerships, innovation and
environmental leadership. A Gold Medal Budget Highlights
winning, and nationally accredited parks • Moved Animal Services (28 FTEs) from Code Compliance Services
and recreation system improves the quality • Moved 2 FTEs to Asset Management
of life for Arlington citizens. • Department Budget Reductions ($213,048)
o Cut 3 Vacant Irrigation Techs – FTEs Only
At A Glance o Cut Vacant Accounting Aide

• 127 Authorized Positions o Cut Vacant Customer Service Rep
• Budget Break Down • Irrigation Team Streamlining (cost neutral)
Personnel Services $10,020,194 • One-time Funding for Green Screen Projects $350,000
Operating Expenses 14,295,399 • One-time Funding for I-30/SH-360 Landscaping $550,000
Capital Outlay 643,900 • Increased Recurring Funding for ACTIV Base Budget Adjustment
Total $24,959,493 $437,541

• Increased Recurring Funding for Forestry Budget Increase $191,600
Revenue Highlights • Increased Recurring Funding for Mowing Contracts CPI Increase
• Park Bond Fund $70,000 $70,097
Reimbursements • Increased Recurring Funding for Software License Increases $24,137
• Animal Adoption Fees 49,195 • Increased Recurring Funding for Janitorial Contract Increase $98,187
38,704
• Dog & Cat Licenses • Increased Recurring Funding for Aquatics Operation & Maintenance
• Impoundment Fees 28,478 $80,000
Total $186,377 • Increased Recurring Funding for Park Development O&M $123,950
• Increased Recurring Funding for Veterinary Clinic Supplies $89,210

FY 2025 Adopted Budget and Business Plan 179 City of Arlington, Texas