FY 2017-18 FINAL ADOPTED BUDGET

PARKS AND RECREATION

PROGRAMS

2015-16

2016-17 Budget

2017-18 Adopted

2018-19 Projected

Actual

Parks and Recreation Administration

Oversees executive administrative services for the department in the following areas: budgeting, accounting, human resources, information technology, resource development, and program evaluation. Comprehensive department-wide costs associated with the division include employee development, project development, marketing, Worker's Compensation, and insurance premiums, The division also manages volunteers, internships, scout projects and service learning. Oversight / support, along with contract management to partnership agencies with city-wide impacts such as the Friends of Greensboro Parks and Recreation Foundation, Greensboro Downtown Parks Inc, Greensboro Beautiful Inc., the Greensboro Science Center, Out Of The Garden Project, The Greensboro Farmers Curb Market, Bryan Park Golf operations, Greensboro College Commission and the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Commission are additional responsibilities.

Appropriation

2,084,698

2,248,558

1,989,911

1,931,232

Full Time Equivalent Positions

15.5

15.5

13.5

13.5

Planning and Project Management

Leads and coordinates the department’s efforts in the following areas: strategic and long-range planning, Capital Improvement Program, Capital Life Cycle Plan, and future bond referendums which include, but are not limited to, open space, greenways, parkland and facilities. Division services include: design, coordination, and management of master planning, risk management, design and construction of new parks and facilities, and oversight of renovations and improvements to existing parks and facilities.

Appropriation

129,822

181,817

187,527

192,586

Full Time Equivalent Positions

2

2

2

2

Park Management and Operations

Oversees the day-to-day operations and management of the department’s parks, gardens, and special facilities, including regional parks, over 100 neighborhood parks, award winning botanical gardens, over 100 miles of trails and greenways, and four cemeteries. The division provides logistical support along with personnel skilled in construction, demolition, repair and heavy equipment operatons for the department’s programs and facilities. Serves as service critical personnel during emergencies and inclement weather.

Appropriation

7,589,709

7,877,191

8,005,683

8,272,634

Full Time Equivalent Positions

91.500

91.503

90.503

90.503

Community Recreation Services

Charged with the day-to-day operations of a variety of recreation programs and facilities, which include: 11 community recreation centers, athletic programming, leagues and tournaments, Greensboro Sportsplex, Simkins Indoor Sports Pavilion, summer camps and playground programs, specialized recreation services, senior adult programs at Smith Senior Center, therapeutic recreation programs for youth and adults, programming and operations of four outdoor pools, environmental education and outdoor adventure programs, the E.C.O. Bus and the operations and programming at the City's lakes (Lakes Brandt, Townsend, and Higgins), The Cultural Center; City Arts (Drama, Music), youth initiatives, advocacy, and programming including the Greensboro Youth Council, youth service provider outreach, and Summer Night Lights (SNL). In partnership with the community, the youth services section strives to provide development opportunities for youth and young adults through leadership, volunteerism, and socialization.

Appropriation

5,882,251

5,735,311

6,001,453

6,097,863

Full Time Equivalent Positions

58.530

58.527

59.266

59.266

Youth Services and Volunteer Management

During the 2015-2016 fiscal year and prior, this division was charged with the operation of youth services programming and included the Greensboro Youth Council and the Youth Initiatives Coordinator. In partnership with the community, the division provided development opportunities for youth and young adults through leadership, volunteerism, and socialization. The division also managed volunteers, internships, scout projects and service learning projects. During FY 15-16, the division's resources and positions were realigned to provide the same level of service more efficiently within the department (Administration and Community Recreation Services).

Appropriation

386,641

403,319

511,184

523,244

Full Time Equivalent Positions

5.5

4.5

5.0

5.0

Adopted FY 2017-18 Budget

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