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FY 2024-25 APPROVED OPERATING BUDGET
General Fund
Parks and Recreation – Community Events Division
100-312-004

Division Description
The Community Events Division within the Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for offering smaller
community-based events and site-specific events at various parks and locations to ensure all people have access to
our programs. The division coordinates Christmas event experiences for the City of Grapevine to expand leisure
opportunities and provide a high-quality event experience for all participants. Additionally, the division organizes
recreation and community events aimed at enhancing the quality of life in Grapevine.

FY24 Division Accomplishments
 Streamlined the Facility Rentals program by creating a comprehensive staff handbook, finalizing policy
updates, and increasing rental bookings at the Vine Arts & Events Center.
 Expanded class offerings at the Vine Arts & Events Center, introducing non-cooking topics such as music
and other art mediums, and bringing on three contract instructors for these categories.
 In addition to the three sessions of Grapevine Pop N Play, successfully implemented Total Eclipse of the
Park for the solar eclipse event.
 Led the annual CAPRA reaccreditation process for PARD.
 Hosted one of the most successful Carol of Lights Christmas events for the City of Grapevine.
 Successfully hosted 10 annual events, introduced two new events, and supported other divisions in hosting
six additional events.
 Moved the reservation process online for rentals at The REC of Grapevine, outdoor pavilions, and outdoor
pools, streamlining processes both internally and externally.

FY25 Division Goals and Objectives
 Offer high-quality, ticketed events that enhance family connections and provide positive recreation
opportunities.
 Coordinate numerous non-ticketed events that offer free opportunities for the community to engage in
programs that enhance quality of life.
 Foster and maintain various community partnerships that increase visibility in the community and help
offset event costs.
 Manage a robust reservation program for rentable spaces, allowing residents and visitors to host a wide
variety of parties and events.

2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2023-24 2024-25
EXPENDITURES BY OBJECT Actual Actual Budget Estimate Approved
Personnel 289,049 302,164 311,091 344,191 344,671
Supplies 54,353 49,194 54,225 53,980 61,825
Maintenance 7,804 9,595 11,500 11,477 11,500
Services 149,672 163,686 195,900 162,802 339,800

Total 500,878 524,639 572,716 572,450 757,796

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