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Coastal Parks proposes staff reclassifications after revenue recovery post‑Harvey
Summary
Coastal Parks presented a restructuring plan meant to realign job titles to current duties and attract construction/project management skills; the department reported doubled short‑term revenue after reopening and outlined plans to reduce general‑fund dependence over time.
Coastal Parks officials told the commissioners court they are proposing a mix of reclassifications and duty changes intended to match staff classifications with current responsibilities and to create capacity for an expected increase in capital projects.
Director Scott said he plans to reclassify several positions (moving some vacant foreman and park worker positions to custodial or heavy‑equipment operator classifications and upgrading a supervisor role to a higher pay grade to attract construction/project management skills). He said the changes aim to be budget‑neutral by using funds from vacancies and reclassifications rather than asking for net new general‑fund dollars.
The parks board chair and the director reported an increase in revenue after reopening key facilities: a two‑month May–June comparison showed collections more than doubled at a primary site (reported jumping from roughly $40k to above $91k in the period examined). The director said coastal parks currently receive general‑fund support but are targeting long‑term self‑sufficiency as capital projects (grant‑funded) complete and operating income grows.
Commissioners asked for corrected personnel coding and for coordination with HR and the auditor to ensure classification changes are processed correctly; the parks director said he would bring any necessary amendments back to court.
