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City manager outlines staffing changes, budget and open-meeting obligations for Parks and Beautification Committee

Del City Parks and Beautification Committee · February 4, 2026
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Summary

Del City staff told the Parks and Beautification Committee that a new parks-and-public-spaces staffing split will take effect July 1, the committee has a $12,500 annual allotment and a $6,000 OCCF grant is available for welcome beds, and committee members received training on Open Meetings and records rules.

City Manager JD Hawk briefed the Del City Parks and Beautification Committee on Feb. 3 about staffing, budgets and open-meeting obligations as the committee plans projects for 2026.

Hawk said the city will separate duties into a 'parks and public spaces' team focused on maintenance, design and watering and a 'recreation' role focused on activities; the reorganization will begin to take effect before the July 1 start of the new fiscal year. "That'll be in full effect July 1 with the new fiscal year…

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