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HomeMy Public PortalAboutPAR AnnualReport 2015-final 2 (2)What We Do Mission The Parks Department oversees all maintenance, improvements and operations for the following: • City parks, public spaces, waterfront and swim zones —including the boat launch ramp, City docks and pump station, undeveloped areas and the grounds of City -owned buildings and parking lots. This includes Legacy Park, Brown Park, Art Roberts Park, Rotary Park, Veteran's Memorial at Community Park, Davis Beach, Gold Glove Park, Four Corners (including the entrance sign), Harshman Skate Park, Centennial Plaza, Boat Trailer Parking Lot, pocket parks, all downtown flowers, fish pen docks, tennis courts, City sidewalks and pathways. • Additionally, the Parks and Recreation Department staffs the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, The Tree Committee and The Environmental Advisory Committee. We also participate in most McCall Redevelopment Agency meetings, McCall Improvement Committee meetings, Public Art Advisory Committee meetings and Valley County Waterways. • We are also responsible for public building and facility maintenance including all public art as well as noxious weed control along all right-of-ways and City -owned properties. And arborist duties. The Recreation Department is responsible for providing recreation programming that provides a fun, safe and positive learning experience for those of all ages in the community, surrounding area and visitors of McCall. Our Department conducts, partners and/or contracts with other providers to deliver approximately 35 programs a year. We focus on providing a variety of programs for all ages, skill levels and incomes. We focus on providing a variety of programs for all ages, skill levels and incomes. Table of Contents What We Do & Goals 1 Performance Report 2 Finances 3 Looking Forward 4 Enhance the quality of life for youth and adults, residents and visitors through recreation programs. Provide safe, clean and well -maintained parks, pathways and open spaces which represent the City of McCall Goals 1. Preserve access to and the water quality of Payette Lake. 2. Enhance quality of life for youth and adults, residents and visitors through recreation programs. 3. Enhance quality of life through the acquisition, development, and improvement of public parks, facilities, and open space. 4. Plan, design, and develop a Green Network which includes public parks, wildlife areas, open spaces, pedestrian trails and pathways interconnected throughout McCall. Selected Statistics 2015 Population 2991 2991 2991 2991 3002 Properties Maintained 28 28 28 30 30 Recreation Program Participants 1428 1358 1457 1410 1445 Department Staff (full-time) 5 5 1 5 5 6 A Performance Report Selected Programs & Services 2015 Accomplishments 1. The redevelopment of Rotary Park continues. 2. Completed the Redevelopment of Fairway Park (Gold Glove Park). Including improved grading and infield material. Added new restroom/concession facility and formalized parking. 3. Maintained over 1450 annual registrations in a diversity of programs. (see stats) 4. Continue to promote and integrate biological noxious weed control. 5. Re -Construction of the City Boat Launch Ramps and sidewalk. 6. New signs for Gold Glove Park and Brown Park installed. 7. Continue to improve grounds/ turf management and reduce reliance on chemical fertilizer. 8. Increased flower and ornamental plantings. 9. Shoreline improvements and retaining wall construction around the Beach Volleyball Court. Erosion Control. 10. Irrigation replacement and landscape screening along Western portion of Legacy Park. 11. Tree inventory completed. 12. Centennial Park project nearing completion. 13. Firewise project -timber thinning at Wildhorse Park. 15. Design work started for area around Sheep bridge at Riverfront Park to improve aesthetics, uses, and river access. Parks & Recreation Performance Measures FY12 FY13 FY14 F Parks Properties Maintained 19 24 28 30 Park Acreage 68.1 68.1 68.6 68.6 Non -Park Acreage 14.9 14.9 14.9 Pathway Mileage 6.54 7.29 7.29 8.29 Non -Park Property Maintained 7 12 14 16 Recreation Recreation Programs Offered 24 25 29 35 Recreation Program Participants 1358 1457 1410 1445 On-line Registration 420 600 531 554 Average Boat Launches per Day 127 130-140 130-140 130-140 Sponsorship for Youth Baseball/Softball $3,235 $3,000 $53,500 $5,150 Administration —Financial, Planning, Sustainability Facility Rental Fees $2,800 $3,130 $2,500 $3,500 Recreation Program Fees $23,212 $32,526 $31,217 $34,855 R Our Finances Fiscal Year 2015 evenue by Source 2014 FY15 Property Tax Revenue $207,070 $242,812 Licenses & Permits Revenue Fee Revenue $8,500 $33,400 $7,650 $34,855 Grant Revenue $89,560 $95,916 Inter -Fund Transfer $539,256 $523,901 Other -Donations, LOT, rent $109,747 $101,680 Carry Forward $13,000 $160,232 Total Revenues $1,000,533 $1,167,046 Recreation Parks Expense by Category Recreation Department FY14 FY15 Recreation Personnel $189,570 $196,048 Recreation Operating Recreation Inter -Fund Transfer $32,742 $17,511 $33,938 $23,170 Parks Department Parks Personnel $303,171 $310,572 Parks Operating $162,195 $168,032 Parks Capital $97,570 $147,240 Parks Inter -Fund Transfer $58,439 $64,851 Grant Projects $89,560 $135,916 Total $950,758 $1,079,767 We want to hear from you! Dennis Coyle Parks & Recreation Director (208) 634-3006 Kurt Wolf, Parks Supervisor Mark Pernell, Recreation Supervisor Todd Wheaton Monika Trapp Cherri Crandall Parks & Recreation Office 336 Deinhard Lane McCall, Idaho 83638 dcoyle@mccall.id.us mccallparksandrec.com Nathan Coyle City Manager (208) 634-1003 City of McCall 216 East Park St McCall, ID 83638 ncoyle@mccall.id.us www.mccall.id.us Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Irwin Mulnick, Chair Michele Hughes Brigid Lawrence Corey Nelson Austin Shotwell Matt Linde Forest Stanley Looking Forward What's Next: Projects & Challenges 2015 Projects & Challenges 1. Complete the redevelopment of Rotary Park. 2. Complete design for the Sheep Bridge use area at Riverfront Park. 3. Improvements to area around sheep bridge at Riverfront Park. To include: (erosion control, parking, circulation, river access, and site amenities). 4. Develop Payette River non -motorized boat access. 5. Shoreline erosion repairs at Legacy Park along the volleyball court. 6. Increase and enhance event opportunities in McCall. 7. Continue to promote integrated noxious weed control. 8. Increase revenue generation. 9. Complete design for a Mtn. Bike Skills Park adjacent to the Skate Park. 10. Continue to improve grounds/turf management and reduce reliance on chemical fertilizer. 11. Solicit sponsorships for department projects. 12. Involve community in waterfront plan between the Marina and Brown Park. 13. Create fund for development and acquisition of parks. 14. Complete training benchmarks for permanent employees and seasonal orientation guidelines. 15. Develop recreation program partnerships with other providers. 16. More involvement by the Advisory Board in department operations.