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Service delivery was expanded as AFD added a third Swift Water Boat and purchased four new drones. The drone program
immensely speeds up wide area search and rescue operations and allows a first-person view into areas that may be hostile to
firefighters. Fire Training has taken on the task of providing 3 Basic Fire Academies within this year, to provide more firefighters
for our 4-person staffing. In addition to Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, and XFL games, AFD’s Special Events team hosted
multiple large events including the Big 12 Championship, Copa América and Concacaf Nations League Finals. The Office of
Special Events also hosted several large concerts including Kenny Chesney, Billy Joel, and Chris Stapleton. The American
Rodeo, Supercross, and Monster Jam are annual events that also draw approximately 80,000 attendees.

The City of Arlington’s Office of Grants Management is
committed to fostering community development through strategic grant
acquisition, innovative initiatives, and rigorous compliance
management. The department is comprised of two unique divisions,
the Community Development Division and the Center for Grants,
Innovation, and Compliance. They are both key pillars of the City’s
Grants Management structure. The Community Development Division
focuses on the efficient and compliant management of HUD-awarded
funds to maximize impact on the Arlington community. Concurrently,
the Center for Grants, Innovation, and Compliance specializes in
identifying, pursuing, and securing grant opportunities that align with
the City’s organizational mission and Council priorities. Together, these
divisions aim to enhance community development through strategic grant acquisition and effective grant management.

The Community Development Division of the Grants Management Department is dedicated to fostering and maintaining strong
partnerships with citizens, neighborhood groups, schools, businesses, and community service organizations. Each year,
leveraging federal entitlement funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Grants
Management is responsible for managing community development programs and providing financial assistance while
continuously assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of community services.

Utilizing resources from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME
Investment Partnerships Program, Grants Management annually oversees funding for housing rehabilitation and preservation
support, public service initiatives, homeless services, infrastructure investment and economic development. This collaborative
outreach ensures that fair and essential services are available across Arlington, enhancing quality of life and creating economic
opportunities for all residents.

Committed to openness, responsiveness, and innovation, Grants Management strives to address the needs of Arlington's
residents and enhance their overall well-being.

Grants Management also leads the development of several key plans, assessments, and reports on behalf of the City of
Arlington, including:

- Five-Year Consolidated Plan
- Annual Action Plan/Budget
- Housing Needs Assessment
- Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Report (CAPER)

The Human Resources Department is comprised of five strategically focused divisions, which include Civil Service,
Employee Operations, Employee Services, Organizational Development and Risk Management. The department’s partnership
with the organization’s workforce drives the City’s mission, purpose, and core values, while building a thriving community and
maintaining our vision as a pre-eminent city. The department is charged with developing and maintaining innovative
organizational strategies in human capital management, while minimizing organizational and community risk measures. In
previous years, the department has been recognized with awards and accolades for wellness programming, volunteer
coordination, training and development and proactive drug/alcohol programs. This year, the City of Arlington was again

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