Dallas city council members will hear a budget proposal on Wednesday for increased funding with a focus on quality of life.
The assistant city manager, Joey Zapata, has prepared a briefing for council members on the fiscal year 2019-2020 budget that addresses several areas meant to "provide opportunities that enhance the standard of health, comfort and happiness of Dallas residents."
According to the briefing, $202.7 million has been set aside (14% of the overall city budget) for the Quality of Life funding.
Among the individual efforts that the assistant city manager plans to highlight are:
β’ A boost to recreational programming "for teenage residents with a focus on arts and culture, community service, health and wellness, leadership and life skills, and technology."
β’ Increased security in parks by adding 11 positions to the Park Ranger program over the next three years.
β’ The Community Clean! Initiative "to reduce illegal dumping, litter and high weeds in focus neighborhoods through regular community-led cleanups."
β’ Expanded internet access through mobile hot spots that will be made available for checkout from public libraries.
β’ Fund overnight animal service to facilitate the scheduling of animal control officers seven nights a week instead of four.