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2024-25 ANNUAL PROGRAM OF SERVICES

Community Services

The Marketing/Communications Office serves as the liaison among the city, media, and community. Main
responsibilities include community engagement through various mediums and documentation of city
events and happenings through video and photography. The department plays a vital role in internal
communications through weekly employee emails, quarterly newsletters and customer service support.

The Animal Services division protects the public health and safety, and welfare needs of citizens and
animals in the city of Burleson by responsibly and humanely enforcing animal-related laws; serving as the
rabies control authority; providing nourishment and a safe environment for unwanted, stray, abused, and
impounded animals; educating the public about responsible companion animal ownership; investigating
cases where animal care is questionable; and finding new loving homes for homeless animals at our
shelter.

The Burleson Public Library serves as a vital community center providing materials and services to help
community residents obtain information meeting their personal, educational, cultural, and professional
needs.

The Senior Activity Center meets the needs of the rapidly growing older adult population by providing
valuable health screening services, leisure activities, special events, classes and travel experiences.

Future Goals in FY 2024-2025

o Increase community engagement and awareness of library services through outreach
programming, partnerships with community organizations, and marketing efforts
o Develop fundraising strategies for the senior center by cultivating relationships with donors,
seeking out sponsorships from local businesses and organizations, and planning fundraising
events that resonate with the community
o Increase adoptions at the Animal Shelter by 5%
o Lower euthanasia numbers at the Animal Shelter by 3%

Prior Year Accomplishments for FY 2023-2024

o Completed the library’s master plan and facility study
o Launched programming with the library’s new outreach vehicle, including city sponsored events,
outreach to schools, community events with non-profit partners and offsite library programs
o Library staff added two additional Story Times each week, including an Evening Story Time and
an Inclusive Story Time for families with special needs; the library now offers five weekly Story
Times to help meet demand for early literacy programming in Burleson
o Added Saturday hours at the Senior Activity Center to offer more activities for Burleson’s senior
population
o The isolation shelter at the Animal Shelter has been fully functioning for a year and is providing
medical support for shelter animals and increasing the rate spays and neuters are able to be
completed
o Increased adoptions at the animal shelter by 3%

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