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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2019 PAR AnnualReportCity of McCall Parks & Recreation Department 2019Annual Report PARKS & RECREATION c[ AL QE,©.corm iStAIWOR MOM; yOUTPI To QCN,i' What We Do The Parks & Recreation Department: oversees all operations, maintenance, and improvements for the following: • City parks, public open spaces, waterfront and swim zones —including the boat launch ramp, City docks and pump station, undeveloped open space, 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 to McCall sign), Harshman Skate Park, Mtn. Bike Skills Park, Centennial Plaza, Boat Trailer Parking Lot, Wildhorse Park, Roosevelt Park, Riverfront Park, Central Idaho Historic Site, various pocket parks, all landscaping and downtown flowers, tennis courts, Wooley Boardwalk, 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; as well as partner with McCall Redevelopment Agency, McCall Improvement Committee, Public Art Advisory Committee and Valley County Waterways. • We are also responsible for the downtown sidewalk maintenance program and snow removal, public building and facility maintenance including all public art, bus shelters, downtown seasonal decorations —ex: light pole banners, holiday lights. Noxious weed control along all right-of-way's and City -owned properties, and the management and oversight of the community forest and community forestry program —including arboricultural duties and code enforcement. The Recreation Department is responsible for providing recreation programming that provides an active healthy lifestyle through fun, safe and positive learning experiences for those of all ages in the community, surrounding area, and visitors. The department hosts and partners with organizations and contract help to provide over 25 programs and special events. Residents and visitors can take advantage of the loaner recreational equipment for countless recreational activities. Selected Statistics Population Table of Contents What We Do & Goals 1 Performance Report 2 Finances 3 Looking Forward 4 Mission Promote McCall as Idaho's Best Outdoor Playground ® by enhancing the quality of life for youth and adults, residents and visitors through recreational opportunities creating active healthy lifestyles. Provide safe, clean and well -maintained parks, pathways, and open spaces . Goals 1. Preserve access to and the water quality of Payette Lake and the Payette River. 2. Enhance quality of life for youth and adults, residents & visitors by promoting active life styles & recreational programs, opportunities, & facilities. 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 pathway connections throughout McCall & Valley County. 5. Promote McCall area recreational opportunities as Idaho's Outdoor Playground ® FY15 2016 2017 2019 Properties/facilities Maintained 3002 30 Recreation Program Participants 3002 32 3278 32 3278 3278 33 38+ (Sidewalk Maintenance) 1445 1415 1594 1864 2410 Department Staff (full-time) 5 6.5 6.5 7 10 1 2019 Accomplishments Parks & Recreation 1. Completion of the 1,600 foot long Wooley Avenue —elevated boardwalk separated pathway project. 2. Increased recreation program participation, while decreasing operational cost. (see stats) 3. Offered a diversity of youth and adult programs, tournaments and community events. 4. Enhanced and improved integrate biological noxious weed control, increased public involvement and education, and advanced cooperative work with Valley County and outside partners. 5. Site and user improvements at Riverfront park. Included: revegetation efforts, pathway construction, and environmental mitigation efforts along the North Fork Payette River. 6. Increased partnerships and involvement with community recreational programing and events and calendars. 7. Completed the feasibility study for public event center / boat house concept. 8. Cooperative work with University of Idaho Landscape Architecture Students on design concepts for Riverfront Park and waterfront properties. 9. Secured funding and materials to construct waterfront improvements North of the Marina and mitigate old dock and log debris. Began grant application process for dock expansions in this area. 10. Secured Federal Land and Water Conservation Funds for the playground replacement at Brown Park. 11. Awarded 18th Tree City USA Certification with another Growt Award. 12. Trademarked Idaho's Outdoor Playground ® A Performance Report Selected Programs & Services Parks & Recreation Performance Measures — FY17 — FY18 Y19 Parks Properties/facilities Maintained 32 33 38 Downtown Park Acreage 70.6 70.6 o & Downtown Non -Park Acreage 13.9 16.9 16.9 + Down - Pathway Mileage 8.29 9.5 10 - 12 Non -Park Property Maintained 16 17 17 + Down - Recreation Recreation Programs Offered 22 22 27 Recreation Participants (youth & adult programs, tournaments, and special events) 1594 1864 2410 On-line Registration 1012 1051 1202 Average Boat Launches per Day 130-140 130-150 140-160 Sponsorship for Youth Sports $5,762 $2,537 $4,575 Administration —Financial, Planning, Sustainability Facility Rental Fees $4,000 $4,500 $5,710 Total Facility & Recreation Program $34,610 $30,956 $30,220 2 Our Finances Fiscal Year 2019 Parks & Recreation Revenue by Source Property Tax Revenue $237,340 $234,080 $257,380 Licenses & Permits Revenue Fee Revenue $7,500 $7,300 $7,270 $34,6111011. $35,900 m.$45,09 Grant Revenue $30,160 $18,166 $43,923 Inter -Fund Transfer $784,206 $801,480 $707,124 Other -Donations, LOT, rent $91,150 $157,750 $539,054 Carry Forward $54,000 $100,000 $120,032 Total Revenues $1,288,712 $1,354,676 $1,719,874 Rec. Parks Recreation Dept. Expense by Category FY19 Recreation Personnel & Benefits $176,652 $194,189 $195,281.78 Recreation Operating Recreation Inter -Fund Transfer $41,065 $49,051 $25,679 $33,673 $44,915.43 $31,536.00 Parks Dept. Parks Personnel & Benefits $369,827 $392,102 $314111111.1M Parks Operating $164,456 $195,236 $216,361.07 Parks Capital $318,061 $371,000 $608,905.24 Parks Inter -Fund Transfer $104,612 $118,411 $130,452.00 Grant Projects $63,360 $38,166 $10,630.60 Total $1,263,712 $1,391,828 $1,626,949.94 Parks & Recreation Looking Forward What's Next: Projects & Challenges We want to hear from you! Kurt Wolf Parks & Recreation Director & City Arborist (208) 634-8967 kwolf@mccall.id.us Eddie Heider, Parks Superintendent Tara Woods, Recreation Supervisor Todd Wheaton, Parks Foreman TJ Bradey, Facilities Coordinator Monika Trapp, Parks Lead Larry Martin, Parks Lead Nick Buttler, Parks Lead Matt Melvin, Parks Lead Stefanie Bork, Admin. Assistant Parks & Recreation Office 336 Deinhard Lane 208-634-8991 City Manager Anette Spickard (208) 634-1003 City of McCall 216 East Park St McCall, ID 83638 Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Forrest Stanley, Chair Donna Bush David Petty Andrew Testa Dalton Crane Terry Edvalson Larry Hauder 2020 Projects & Challenges 1. Downtown Core Re -development and construction collaboration. 2. Complete Brown Park Phase !site improvements with installation of new play structure. Design, develop and budget for Phase II phasing. 3. Continued and ongoing site and access improvements - Sheep Bridge use area at Riverfront Park. 4. Construction and installation of dock and lake side improvements North of the Marina between the Marina and Brown Park. 5. Design development and fund raising for Wooley Avenue Phase 11 separated pathway section. 6. Increase and enhance event opportunities and partnerships in McCall with the increased promotion of McCall as Idaho's Outdoor Playground ®. 7. Integration of the GIS data base and mapping software to better manage the noxious weed program, tree inventory/community forest management, and maintenance protocols within parks and irrigation systems. 8. Increase revenue generation through facilities reservations, program and event enrollment, and grant opportunities. 9. Complete FY20 Capital Improvement Projects. 10. Research and or create fund for development and acquisition of park lands and facilities. 11. Parks and Recreation Master Plan development. 12. Further develop recreation program partnerships with other providers and increase involvement of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee with identified projects and goals. 13. Fully implement and execute the proposed downtown sidewalk maintenance program. 14. Relocation of parks shop and department offices in conjunction with the library expansion project. 15. Develop non-traditional recreational programs unique to the McCall area to mitigate overbooked school district facilities tied to traditional programing. 4