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Division/ Program:Recreation Park Maintenance <br />Organizational Responsibility: Parks & Recreation Director <br />Department Description <br />To develop and maintain public park areas and facilities at a level that provides for safe, quality <br />recreational experiences for all users and participants. This division includes contract maintenance and <br />Forestry.The Program’s activities are accounted for in the Park Maintenance Fund. <br />2018Goals and Objectives <br />Ensure safe conditionsand proper trainingas a top priority for users and employees. <br />Review and analyze maintenance program while considering recent improvements. <br />Monitor local Emerald Ash Borerissues, continue community awareness. <br />Support infrastructure sustainability goal of the city. <br />Foster Community Natural Resource Program. <br />Finalize plans and develop park properties at Marion Street and Cleveland Avenue. <br />Successfully oversee construction of the Cedarholm Community Building and cart storage facility <br />Evaluate recycling and trash program in parks. <br />Financial Summary <br /> <br />20142015201620172018$ Increase% Increase <br />ActualActualActualBudgetBudget(Decrease)(Decrease) <br />Personnel Services$756,447$769,788$829,502$898,600$918,070$19,4702.2% <br />Supplies & Materials122,794109,276113,901117,500124,5007,0006.0% <br />Other Services & Charges220,294196,749220,602233,180232,970(210)-0.1% <br />Capital Outlay------0.0% <br />Total$1,099,535$1,075,814$1,164,005$1,249,280$1,275,540$26,2602.1% <br />FTE's9.009.509.509.509.50 <br />2018Budget Impact Items <br />Personnel increases include a 2.25-2.75% cost-of-living increase for city staff and wage-step <br />increases for eligible employees. <br />‘Supplies & Materials’ increase ensures a more accurately reflection of the actual support costs. <br />2016/2017Achievements <br />Expanded sitesfor new trash collection/recyclingand removal system. <br />Reconstructed/refurbished bocce courts, rocket ship and Frank Rog Amphitheater in Central Park, <br />all with outside funds. <br />Effectively coordinated community processes for park plans at Marion and Cleveland sites <br />Natural Resource program enhancements and community involvement program. <br />Developed and implemented a detailed training program for seasonal maintenance staff <br />Secured $354,000 in grant funds for Phase two of Wildlife Habitat Restoration <br /> <br />65 <br /> <br />