Adopted Budget FY 2018-2019

Mission
Statement:
Provide attractive and
well-maintained major
parks and recreation
facilities in each sector
of the city. These
facilities should be
within a reasonable
distance of
neighborhoods and
offer safe opportunities
for athletic competition,
family gatherings, and
other passive and active
recreation activities.
Department Summary
General Fund
Parks
www.mcallen.net/parks
Actual Adj. Budget Estimated Budget
Expenditure Detail: 16-17 17-18 17-18 18-19
Personnel Services
Salaries and Wages $ 2,736,378 $ 3,334,819 $ 3,052,435 $ 3,462,278
Employee Benefits 898,166 1,143,590 1,143,590 1,186,180
Supplies 159,323 174,654 174,654 193,154
Other Services and Charges 2,244,336 2,228,271 2,344,561 2,183,271
Maintenance 653,886 500,687 566,000 471,963
Operations Subtotal 6,692,088 7,382,021 7,281,240 7,496,846
Capital Outlay 310,454 20,000 122,915 59,980
Total Expenditures $ 7,002,542 $ 7,402,021 $ 7,404,155 $ 7,556,826
PERSONNEL
Exempt 8 12 12 12
Non-Exempt 76 91 91 96
Part-Time 1 5 - 4
Total Positions Authorized 85 108 103 112
Contact Us:
1.) Continue annual McAllen marathon. (1.5.1)
Mike Hernandez
Director of Parks and
Recreation
1000 S. Ware Road
McAllen, TX 78501
(956) 681-3333
MAJOR FY 18-19 GOALS
2.) Grow number of running/walking events along linear Parks annually. (1.5.8)
3.) Use social media to improve marketing and promotion of Parks department functions. (5.3.2)
4.) Plant 38 native species tree that are adapted to local conditions that will require less fertilizers
and pesticides.
5.) Increase non exempt employees by one 3 man crew to maintain city properties: Library, Oval Pond,
Convention Center, and War Memorial. Quality of work will be more consistent, measurable, and timely.
Description:
The Department strives
to improve the quality of
life through the
provision of well
balanced, high quality
recreation programs for
the residents of McAllen
to enjoy during their
leisure time. The
Department facilitates
wholesome and
constructive programs
with a measurable value
to the community. The
Department promotes
environmental
conservation, eco and
cultural tourism and
socially oriented special
events.
Performance Measures
Inputs:
Actual Goal Estimated Goal
FY 16-17 FY 17-18 FY 17-18 FY 18-19
Number of full time employees 84 103 103 108
Department expenditures $ 7,002,542 $ 7,402,021 $ 7,404,155 $ 7,556,826
Outputs:
Total number of properties maintained 83 85 84 87
Number of developed parks acres 687 740 740 748
Number of undeveloped park acres 470 416 470 462
Number of plays cape areas maintained 121 126 123 125
Number of athletic fields maintained 146 155 146 168
Number of irrigation systems maintained 219 209 219 221
Effectiveness Measures:
City Park Rating 86% 91% 90% 91%
% who visited City/Neighborhood parks 85% 91% 90% 90%
Efficiency Measures:
Number of acres maintained per full time
employee 13.77 11.22 11.75 11.20
Unit cost per acres maintained $ 6,052 $ 5,428 $ 6,119 $
6,245
Department expenditures per capita $ 48.96 $ 49.49 $ 50.98 $
51.16
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