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Special Revenue Funds

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

The Arlington Expo Center drives economic • 22 Positions Identified for the Challenge Grant / Potential
development and enhances the quality of life in Elimination in FY 2027
the community by providing facilities, equipment, o 1 Administrative Aide II
and support services to the organizers of o 1 Assistant Director Convention Center
expositions, trade shows, consumer shows, o 1 Booking Coordinator
esports events, and local events and celebrations. o 1 Building Operations Superintendent
These activities generate economic impact to the o 1 Business Operations Administrator
City’s hospitality, entertainment, and retail sectors. o 5 Custodians
Direct revenue generated by the Center is a o 1 Event Coordinator
component of the Convention and Event Services o 5 Event Services Workers
Fund. o 1 Facility Systems Administrator
o 3 Facility Systems Specialists
The staff is organized into three program o 2 Operations Crew Leaders
areas: Business Administration, Event
Coordination, and Facility Operations and
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.

City-wide Budget Impacts
FY 2026 expenditures are impacted by a shift in the calculation of the city’s contribution to the Group Health Fund, a 3% across
the board cost-of-living adjustment, and other market pay adjustments to some Administrative Clerical and Technical Craft
positions effective October 2025.

Authorized Positions and Expenditures by Category

Actual Budgeted Estimated Proposed
FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2025 FY 2026
Authorized Positions 30 30 30 30

Personnel Services $ 1,601,779 $ 2,346,041 $ 1,952,125 $ 2,384,943
Operating Expenses 9,703,656 14,212,435 14,294,819 10,406,479
Capital Outlay 102,414 150,000 124,779 150,000
TOTAL $ 11,407,848 $ 16,708,476 $ 16,371,724 $ 12,941,422

FY 2026 Proposed Budget and Business Plan 184 City of Arlington, Texas