Future Opportunities
Park Projects Fund -CIP
Future Opportunities
Pocket Park Concept (0.25 Acres) –Estimate $892,245
Mini Park Concept (0.56 Acres) –Estimate $1,721,972
Future Opportunities
Musco Mini Pitch –Estimate $250,000 -$500,000 Kompan FitBLOCK Pilot Program –Estimate $350,000 Musco Mini Pitch
Social Media Metrics
•Overview
* Metrics collected on March 7
Social Media Metrics
•Audience
Social Media Metrics
•Top Instagram Posts –City
5,164
Impressions
3,823
Impressions
2,402
Impressions
286
Engagements
213
Engagements
207
Engagements
Social Media Metrics
•Top Instagram Posts –P&R
9,886
Impressions
9,211
Impressions
8,230
Impressions
1,176
Engagements
1,005
Engagements
870
Engagements
Social Media Metrics
•Top Facebook Posts
4,367
Impressions
2,841
Impressions
2,800
Impressions
975
Engagements
572
Engagements
429
Engagements
Social Media Metrics
•Top X Posts
168
Impressions
167
Impressions
149
Impressions
30 Engagements
13 Engagements
12 Engagements
CITY OF BELLFLOWER
OPERATING BUDGET
2025-2027
FUND: 037 DRUG EDUCATION/REHABILITATION 037-XXXXX-2510
DEPT: 2510 PUBLIC SAFETY - DRUG EDUCATION/REHABILITATION ACCT. 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 NO. DESCRIPTION ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET PROPOSED PROPOSED OPERATING EXPENSES:
41350 VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS/EVENTS 0 0 0 0 7,200 7,200
41362 F.A.M. NIGHTS (FAMILY, ACTIVITIES, MO 0 0 0 0 42,000 46,200 42550 TEEN PROGRAMMING/EVENTS 0 0 0 0 10,000 45,000
43036 DRUG EDUCATION FUNDING 2,987 1,000 11,738 102,500 20,000 20,000 43100 DEPARTMENTAL EXPENSE 0 0 0 0 10,000 10,000
44556 KINGDOM CAUSES 0 0 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
44560 CARE SOLACE 0 0 50,250 0 0 0
44802 RAPID RE-HOUSING/HOMELESS PREVE 6,668 0 0 32,500 32,500 32,500 TOTAL 9,655 1,000 76,988 150,000 136,700 175,900
41350 VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS/EVENTS 7,200 7,200
Provides funds for special volunteer programs and events, including volunteer recognition and Youth LEAD program. 41362 F.A.M. NIGHTS (FAMILY, ACTIVITIES, MOVIES) 42,000 46,200 Provides for seasonal movie nights, P&R Summer Kick-off, Family Campout, and National Night Out events.
This also funds Penny Carnival, Family Dances, Artfest, Photo Contest, Kids' Christmas Party, Holiday Home Decorating Contest(s), North Pole Letters, Community Walk and other activities that contribute to the overall health and wellness of at-risk youth, seniors, and adults. 42550 TEEN PROGRAMMING/EVENTS 10,000 45,000
Provides for teen events, excursions, and general programming. Includes funds for speakers, special interest instructors, etc. for marketing and promotional supplies for the Youth and Senior Center grand opening. 43036 DRUG EDUCATION FUNDING 20,000 20,000
Provides for Council-authorized drug education programs. 43100 DEPARTMENTAL EXPENSE 10,000 10,000
Provides for BRIM supplies.
44556 KINGDOM CAUSES 15,000 15,000
Kingdom Causes Bellflower assists in hiring Bellflower’s unemployed and under-employed persons. The program provides on-the-job training, certification programs, and job acquisition skills. The hope is that providing funding for this program may aid in homeless prevention and greater self-sufficiency for at-risk individuals.
44802 RAPID RE-HOUSING/HOMELESS PREVENTION 32,500 32,500 Provides move-in rental assistance, mediation assistance, and rental subsidies to individuals and households with incomes below 30% LMI limits, currently homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless.
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
CITY OF BELLFLOWER, CALIFORNIA - 189 -4/17/2025
Information Technology
Help Desk –User Support & Issue Resolution
•First -level tech support for staff (hardware,
software, logins)
•Troubleshooting
•User account provisioning/deactivation
•Device setup & configuration
•Basic network and connectivity support
•Application assistance (email, Office 365, etc.)
•Password resets and access issues
•End -user training and guidance
•Documentation of issues/resolutions
•Escalation to higher-level support as needed
IT Management –Strategic & Operational Oversight
•Technology planning & budgeting
•Project management (e.g., system upgrades,
migrations)
•Vendor and contract management
•Cybersecurity strategy and policy
•IT governance & compliance
•Infrastructure oversight (networks, servers, cloud)
•Asset lifecycle management (procurement to
disposal)
•Business continuity and disaster recovery
planning
•Staff/contractor supervision & division leadership
•Long-term roadmap and innovation
CITY OF BELLFLOWER
OPERATING BUDGET
2025-2027
Information Technology (IT) Prior Year Accomplishments
Redesigned server infrastructure from 1G to 10G speed, with physical and logical network separation for improved performance and security.
Successfully configured immutable cloud backups to enhance data protection. Deployed industry-leading antivirus software for improved endpoint security. Implemented an advanced email filtering system to safeguard against phishing and spam. Completed a city-wide computer refresh, replacing outdated systems with modern small form factor workstations. Improved network availability by replacing slow 4G secondary circuits with high-speed Ethernet circuits from Spectrum. Automated the routing process for Personnel Action forms to streamline workflows.
Information Technology (IT) Major Initiatives for the Budget Years Replace the soon-to-be-out-of-support phone system with a modern solution. Deploy an advanced Managed Detection and Response (MDR) security platform for 24/7 monitoring, detection, and response. Continue network high-availability enhancements to support the growing reliance on cloud applications. Upgrade meeting room equipment across all City meeting spaces for improved functionality. Partner with a vendor to complete Council Meeting technology upgrades. Continue collaboration with the Planning Department to replace the Energov application. Implement email phishing campaigns to help employees identify and respond to phishing threats. Research and develop a plan to replace firewalls, which will reach end of support in 2026. Work with the Finance Department to select and implement a new ERP software. Collaborate with the Parks and Recreation Department to assist in the migration to a new parks management platform. Expand Wi-Fi connectivity at City facilities to improve accessibility and reliability. Enhance printer management to provide a better printing experience, including mobile device printing and off-network printing, through modern software solutions.
Design and plan for disaster recovery solution.
Continue automating internal processes where possible using SharePoint or similar software platforms.
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
CITY OF BELLFLOWER, CALIFORNIA - 373 -4/17/2025