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CONVENTION & EVENT SERVICES FUND: Keri Parker Berry, Director
Department Narrative Budget Highlights

The Arlington Expo Center drives economic • Carry-forward Funding for Facility Upgrades $2,500,000
development and enhances the quality of life in • One-time Funding for ACVB Reserves $252,311
the community by providing facilities, equipment, • One-time Funding for Automated Parking Operations System
and support services to the organizers of $300,000
expositions, trade shows, consumer shows, • One-time Funding for South Steps & Ramp Erosion Engineering
esports events, and local events and celebrations. $50,000
These activities generate economic impact to the • Increased Recurring Funding for Utilities Adjustment to Base
City’s hospitality, entertainment, and retail sectors. $75,000
Direct revenue generated by the Center is a • Increased Recurring Funding for Fielder Museum $10,000
component of the Convention and Event Services • Increased Recurring Funding for Arlington Cultural Tourism Council
Fund.
$125,000
The staff is organized into three program • Increased Recurring Funding for Sister Cities $50,000
areas: Business Administration, Event • Increased Recurring Funding for Historic Preservation Projects
Coordination, and Facility Operations and $1,500,000
Maintenance. The primary mission is to operate
and maintain outstanding facilities and provide
support services to the users and attendees of
events in a manner that sets us apart from our
competitors and enhances the City's reputation for
excellence.
At A Glance
• 30 Authorized Positions
• Budget Break Down
Personnel Services 2,346,041
Operating Expenses 14,212,435
Capital Outlay 150,000
Total $16,708,476

Department Diversity
By Race and Gender

American Native
Black or Some Other
Hispanic Indian and Hawaiian and
White African Asian or Two or Female Male
or Latino Alaska Other Pac.
American More Races
Native Islander
City of Arlington Population 37.6% 29.9% 22.4% 6.6% 0.2% 0.3% 3.1% 51.0% 49.0%
City Organization 51.8% 22.0% 18.4% 3.5% 0.8% 0.2% 3.3% 38.0% 62.0%
Convention & Event Services 45.5% 40.9% 13.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 36.4% 63.6%

City-wide Budget Impacts

FY 2025 expenditures are impacted by a decrease to the city’s contribution to the Health Fund and a 2% across the board
compensation adjustment and other market pay adjustments that vary by job family effective October 2024.

FY 2025 Adopted Budget and Business Plan 208 City of Arlington, Texas