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Lewisville Parks highlights $8 million in grants and 40,000 volunteer hours supporting parks
Summary
During a department presentation, staff said the parks cost-recovery model and fundraising helped secure more than $8,000,000 in grants and funding and the city logged over 40,000 volunteer hours; presenters did not provide a detailed funding breakdown or list of grant sources during the talk.
Presenter, Parks Department, told attendees that "our cost recovery model ensures resources support our values through a strategy based on financial sustainability." The presenter said that approach has helped the department "secure over $8,000,000 in grants and funding to enhance our park system." The presenter did not list grant names or provide a breakdown of federal, state, or local sources during the presentation.
Staff member said volunteers are a major factor, reporting "Over 40,000 volunteer hours later, our parks are cleaner, more vibrant, and more welcoming than ever." The department framed volunteerism as part of its operating model but did not supply a roster of volunteer groups, specific program allocations, or fiscal years covered by the total.
Officials described the cost recovery model as a way to balance fees and services; the presentation did not define specific fee changes, subsidy levels, or any required city approvals to alter the model.
