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Missouri City parks director lays out FY26 priorities, project updates and sponsorships
Summary
Parks Director Donnie told the Missouri City Parks Board the department exceeded several Q1 targets, outlined FY26 strategic goals and capital project timelines, announced a new asset‑tracking system and described H‑E‑B sponsorship for Black History Month events.
Parks Director Donnie presented the Parks and Recreation Department’s FY26 first‑quarter plan, telling the Missouri City Parks Board the department has set mission, vision and four quality standards—safety, engagement, resourcefulness and cleanliness—to guide operations. "Our mission is to provide exceptional parks grama and facilities that engage residents and enhance the quality of life in Missouri City," Donnie said.
Donnie summarized a staff SWOT analysis and a set of strategic goals for FY26: complete major park construction projects (including Freedom Tree and Ridgeview), boost resident engagement, achieve "professional excellence" through staff training and increase financial stability by reducing reliance on the general fund. He said staff set KPIs tied to the budget process and are implementing a quarterly tracking system (OpenGov/Cartograph) to inventory park assets, track work orders and better allocate maintenance resources.
On performance metrics Donnie reported that the department met a target to respond to work orders within three days and that early data shows facility usage already exceeding the department’s annual goal of 45,000 users. He outlined capital highlights: Freedom Tree is about 60% complete, Bicentennial improvements are nearly finished pending fence work and Stamo remains in planning while water‑availability issues are resolved.
Donnie also announced a finalized parkland dedication ordinance approved by city council that raises the cash‑in‑lieu fee to $3,100 and expands the ordinance to include trails and other opportunities. "We have the ordinance in hand," Donnie said, noting the higher fee and expanded scope as recent council action.
In the director’s report Donnie proposed a quarterly staff presentation schedule so board members hear deeper briefings from divisions such as forestry and recreation. He also described Black History Month programming supported by corporate sponsorship: H‑E‑B is providing about $10,000 in cash and $2,500 in food for monthlong events. Donnie closed with staff recognition tied to the department’s ongoing CAPRA accreditation recertification and an expected accreditation team visit in May.
The board accepted the December 4, 2025 minutes earlier in the meeting by voice vote; no other formal actions were taken on policy or budget at this session.
