Parks & Recreation Parks and Recreation
Combined Summary of Revenues and Expenses
Actual Actual Estimate Budget Increase
2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 (Decrease)
Revenues:
General Fund Resources 1,01 3,527 1,055,270 1,140,716 1,126,016 (14,700)
Total Revenues 1,013,527 1,055,270 1,140,716 1,126,016 (14,700)
Expenses:
Programs&Special Events 365,250 383,871 394,576 397,376 2,800
Maintenance& Improvements 648,277 671,399 746,140 728,640 (17,500)
Total Expenses 1,013,527 1,055,270 1,140,716 1,126,016 (14,700)
Resource Allocation:
Personnel Services 535,685 580,349 617,385 627,096 9,711
Operating Expenses 413,128 414,896 451,931 494,920 42,989
Capital Outlay 64,714 60,025 71,400 4,000 (67,400)
Debt Service 0 0 0 0 0
Transfers 0 0 0 0 0
Total Resource Allocation: 1,013,527 1,055,270 1,140,716 1,126,016 (14,700)
Summary of Authorized Positions
2011-2012 2012-2013
Recreation Programs and Special Events
Parks and Recreation Director 1.00 1.00
Administrative Assistant 1.00 1.00
Recreation Coordinator 1.00 1.00
Recreation Leader(Part Time) 2.00 2.00
5.00 5.00
Maintenance and Improvements
Park Maintenance Division Chief 1.00 1.00
Gardener 1.00 1.00
Park Ranger 5.00 5.00
7.00 7.00
Total Parks and Recreation 12.00 12.00
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Location of City Parks
Active Parks: Those parks primarily used for athletics or specialized recreation activities.
Typical facilities include baseball field(s), softball field(s), football field(s),
soccer field(s), restrooms, parking, recreation building, basketball courts,
tennis courts and walking trails.
Passive Parks: Those parks that are primarily used for non-athletic activities. Typical
facilities include nature, hiking, exercise trails, nature center, restrooms,
parking and picnic areas.
Park Summary
Name Type Acres Location
River Branch Preserve Passive 350.0 Marshes on Westernmost Side of City
Beach Passive 56.5 Atlantic Blvd. to end of Seminole Road
Dutton Island Passive 27.0 West end of Dutton Road
Johansen Park Passive 13.0 Seminole Rd& Park Terrace E. &W.
Russell Park Active 12.0 800 Seminole Road
Howell Park Passive 10.3 500 Seminole Road
Tideviews Passive 8.0 Begonia St. and West 1st Street
Donner Park Active 4.5 2072 George Street
Jordan Park Active 3.5 1671 Francis Avenue
Bull Park Active 3.0 716 Ocean Avenue
Rose Park Passive 1.75 Corner of Rose & Orchid Street
Veteran's Memorial
Park Passive 1.62 1 West First Street
Fairway Villas Park Passive 0.4 Mayport Rd &Fairway Villas Lane
Frazier Park Passive 0.4 Plaza St. (Median) Seminole Rd. & E. Coast
Waters Park Passive 0.4 Seminole and 16th Avenue
Marvin's Garden Passive 0.3 Dewees Avenue
Total 492.67
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Recreation Programs & Special Events
Purpose:
The Recreation Programs and Special Events Department is responsible for the recreational
activities and special events throughout the City. This department sponsors such programs as
basketball, flag Football, summer camps, festivals, and senior and after-school programs through
the community centers and parks. The department sponsors city-wide events such as the Bowl
Bash, Family Fun Day and Campout, the Holiday Tree Lighting and movies in the park. In
addition, the department director works with the Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory
Committee (CARAC) to offer cultural and recreation events such as the Holiday Sing-along,
Acoustic and Songwriters' Concerts, Arts in the Park and the Mid-Week Market.
Key Objectives:
• To maintain and enhance current program and events
• Assist the Teen Council in implementing events for teens
• To promote the health, safety,welfare and general well-being through recreation.
• Assist with the implementation of a master plan for River Branch Preserve
Issues, Trends and Highlights:
• Implemented an Art in Public Places program
• Created a Facebook page
• Reduced usage @ Adele Grage
• Increased the number of special events
• Implemented an art program @ Donner Park
• Re-established the Teen Council
Workload Data FY-2011
Number of Events & Programs Coordinated 138
Number of Volunteers 125
Number of Meetings 205
Number of Rentals & Special Events 280
Number of press releases &posters for Events 69
Registration Programs & Revenue 7 registration programs and events
$15,500 in deposits
City Staff 3 full time; 1 part-time; 1 seasonal
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General Fund
Recreation Programs and Special Events
Actual Actual Estimate Budget Increase
2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 (Decrease)
PERSONNEL SERVCES
Wages
Salaries and Wages 184,970 189,753 185,555 184,183 (1,372)
Overtime 1,747 1,178 1,000 1,200 200
Special Pay 4,483 9,836 5,645 5,645 0
Sub-Total 191,200 200,767 192,200 191,028 (1,172)
Benefits
FICA 13,917 14,694 14,719 14,617 (102)
Pension 23,259 28,199 38,745 42,662 3,917
Health and Life Insurance 14,670 16,393 21,853 21,823 (30)
Worker and Unemploy Comp 5,590 4,123 4,889 5,626 737
Sub-Total 57,436 63,409 80,206 84,728 4,522
Total Wages and Benefits 248,636 264,176 272,406 275,756 3,350
OPERATING EXPENSES
Professional Services
Contract Services 21,068 16,933 25,000 25,000 0
Local Travel 749 709 700 800 100
Communications 4,875 4,947 5,000 5,300 300
Postage 86 247 250 250 0
Utilities 18,793 19,664 17,700 15,700 (2,000)
Rentals and Leases 2,235 4,152 3,620 3,200 (420)
Insurance
Repairs and Maintenance 471 1,832 1,000 1,000 0
Printing and Publishing 54 775
Advertising and Promotions
Other Current Charges 17,848 18,819 20,500 20,650 150
Office Supplies 800 793 500 700 200
Operating Supplies 10,385 10,546 7,900 8,700 800
Books,Training,Memberships 330 458 200 500 300
Grants&Aid to Other Organizations 38,920 39,820 39,800 39,820 20
Total Operating Expenses 116,614 119,695 122,170 121,620 (550)
CAPITAL OUTLAY
Land
Buildings
Infrastructure Improvements
Vehicles
Equipment
Total Capital Outlay 0 0 0 0 0
DEBT SERVICE
Principal
Interest
Other
Total Debt Service 0 0 0 0 0
TRANSFERS
To
To
Total Transfers 0 0 0 0 0
DIVISION TOTALS 365,250 383,871 394,576 397,376 2,800
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Parks Maintenance and Beautification
Purpose:
The Parks Maintenance and Beautification Division within the Public Works Department
manages the day to day maintenance and long term improvements of the parks,beach, and
beach accesses throughout the city and maintains and upgrades city owned landscaped
properties.The division responsibilities include,but are not limited to all aspects of providing
functional and safe recreational areas for the citizens of Atlantic Beach and visitors who use the
parks, keeping the plants and vegetation in landscaped areas throughout the City aesthetically
pleasing using native species when available,as well as controlling invasive plant species.
Specific duties include implementation of the Marsh Preserves Master Plan,parks planning and
parks building maintenance, irrigation systems maintenance, landscape bed installation and
maintenance, and administering the beach access and other adoption programs.
Key Objectives:
• Continue to maintain and improve the quality of the parks and the beach with emphasis
on implementation of the Marsh Preserves Master Plan.
• Make City parks and the beach great places for residents and visitors to recreate.
• Replace and/or repair playground equipment,tennis courts, sport fields,park amenities,
etc. as needed.
• Ensure City irrigation systems operate properly.
• Continue maintenance and repair of the Community Centers and structures in the parks.
• Provide manpower and support for recreation events in City parks throughout the year.
Issues,Trends,Highlights:
• Begin implementation of the Marsh Preserves Master Plan.
• Continue improvements and upgrades to all parks.
• Construction of sidewalk connecting Donner Park with Dutton Island.
• Repair and improvements to Russell Park racquetball facility.
• Continue upgrades to Beaches Veterans Memorial Park in conjunction with Vet groups.
Workload Data:
Activity Est.FY12-13 FY11-12 FY10-11
Acres of Park Land 493 493 493
Parks Maintained 18 18 18
Irrigation Systems 42 42 41
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General Fund
Park Maintenance & Beautification
Actual Actual Estimate Budget Increase
2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 (Decrease)
PERSONNEL SERVCES
Wages
Salaries and Wages 191,834 207,093 206,913 204,676 (2,237)
Overtime 5,299 4,337 5,300 5,300 0
Special Pay 3,843 3,648 2,700 2,700 0
Sub-Total 200,976 215,078 214,913 212,676 (2,237)
Benefits
FICA 14,703 15,793 16,494 16,273 (221)
Pension 31,423 37,749 51,930 57,092 5,162
Health and Life Insurance 33,716 41,924 55,186 57,952 2,766
Worker and Unemploy Comp 6,231 5,629 6,456 7,347 891
Sub-Total 86,073 101,095 130,066 138,664 8,598
Total Wages and Benefits 287,049 316,173 344,979 351,340 6,361
OPERATING EXPENSES
Professional Services 364 75 4,400 1,000 (3,400)
Contract Services 180,750 146,152 162,801 204,000 41,199
Local Travel 17 42 100 100 0
Communications 2,934 2,494 4,563 12,000 7,437
Postage 14
Utilities 44,078 55,417 56,000 54,000 (2,000)
Rentals and Leases 4,443 3,818 3,502 3,000 (502)
Insurance
Repairs and Maintenance 2,516 19,603 39,800 35,200 (4,600)
Printing and Publishing 2,555 244 500 500 0
Advertising and Promotions
Other Current Charges 96
Office Supplies
Operating Supplies 58,857 67,246 57,695 63,000 5,305
Books,Training,Memberships 400 500 100
Total Operating Expenses 296,514 295,201 329,761 373,300 43,539
CAPITAL OUTLAY
Land
Buildings
Infrastructure Improvements 48,836 23,058 71,400 (71,400)
Vehicles 15,878 36,967
Equipment 4,000 4,000
Total Capital Outlay 64,714 60,025 71,400 4,000 (67,400)
DEBT SERVICE
Principal
Interest
Other
Total Debt Service 0 0 0 0 0
TRANSFERS
To
To
Total Transfers 0 0 0 0 0
DIVISION TOTALS 648,277 671,399 746,140 728,640 (17,500)
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