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2024-25 ANNUAL PROGRAM OF SERVICES

Future Goals in FY 2024-2025
o Install security cameras with 4G at five of the most problematic parks
o Add an additional 1 acre of no mow acreage to parks system

o Stock ponds at Bailey Lake, Hidden Vista, and Prairie Timber to enhance recreational
opportunities and promote biodiversity in local ecosystems

o Complete essential repairs on 3,300 square feet of concrete sidewalk and common areas at
Chisenhall Sports Complex to enhance safety and accessibility for all visitors and participants
o Replace 15 scoreboard controllers at Chisenhall Sports Complex to improve reliability and
functionality, ensuring consistent operation of our sports facility
o Expand tournaments at our sports complex to host a total of 15 events
o Continue to expand programming opportunities that best serve and fill programming gaps
within the community and align with the city Strategic Plan
o Utilize the Parks and Recreation Master Plan to guide the development of future facility space
planning at Russell Farm

o Secure additional funding and financial aid through grants to support Russell Farm's programs
and initiatives
o General Programming: Continue to expand programming opportunities that best serve and fill
programming gaps within the community and align with the city Strategic Plan
o Complete BRiCk Renovation CIP: lobby renovation, Indoor Pool updates, and HVAC replacement

o Create and/or review emergency response procedures and have manual easily accessible to all
staff
o Continue to improve turf quality and course playability at the golf course
o Increased revenue per round while maintaining rounds of greater than 45,000
o Expand experimental offerings with targeting of specific demographics

Prior Year Accomplishments for FY 2023-2024

o Renovated and replaced BRiCk landscaping at main entrance areas with sustainable and adapted
materials
o Expanded turf management program by increasing program acreage for fertilization by 75 acres
to enhance turf health and quality of parks
o Added an additional 1 acre of no mow acreage to parks system
o Expanded Chisenhall parking lot
o Removed existing bushes on Arabian field and replace with sod.
o Repainted foul poles on 15 fields
o Hosted (13) educational field trips
o Hosted (2) Kids Farmers Market
o Renovated the existing Haybarn facility at Russell Farm by enclosing the back portion, thereby
creating additional storage space to enhance operational efficiency and resource management
o Awarded CMAR for BRiCk renovation projects
o Replaced gym floor covering
o BTX Honey Tour Carnival: Hosted first multi-day festival (4-days)
o Completed restoration of hole #9

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