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Business Plan

Strengthen Our Communities
Improve Quality of Life and Place
Project Performance Measure(s) Department(s)
Reuniting Families • Reach 35% overall return-to-owner Parks and Recreation
outcomes of stray animals
• Increase live release rate

Summary:
When stray animals are reported to Arlington Animal Return-to-Owner Rate - Stray Animals
Services, the primary goal of both Animal Services Officers 40%
and shelter operations staff is to reunite lost animals with
their families, therefore supporting the families and the 30%
animal-human bond, creating a safer, more responsible
pet community. 20%

10%

0%
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Strengthen Our Communities

Improve Quality of Life and Place
Project Performance Measure(s) Department(s)
River Legacy Science Center • Overall Satisfaction of Project Management Asset Management and Parks
• Project Completion on Time and at Budget

Summary: Estimated Actual
The River Legacy Science Center at 703 N.W. Green Milestone Completion Completion
Oaks Blvd. was constructed in 1996. The facility is part
of the City’s parks system and is dedicated to outdoor
education with teaching rooms, exhibit space and
outdoor education area. In May 2025, Arlington voters
approved $2.8 million in general obligation bonds for
interior and exterior improvements.

FY 2026 Proposed Budget and Business Plan 91 City of Arlington, Texas