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The Parks & Recreation Division plans, organizes, supervises, and coordinates comprehensive leisure and
educational activities for the citizens of Georgetown. The Division provides safe, well-maintained facilities in which
to enjoy these activities. The Parks & Recreation Division maintains over 380 acres of park land, twenty three
parks, five swimming pools, downtown pocket parks, various City facilities, and three cemeteries. The Division
programs include the Recreation Center, adult and youth softball, swim lessons, spring break camp, summer camp,
teen camp, kid city, youth basketball, youth soccer, senior programs, adventure recreation and many other special
events and programs. The Division maintains and handles the sale of cemetery plots in the International Order of
Odd Fellows Cemetery, the rental of the Community Center, and park areas at San Gabriel Park. The Division also
maintains and programs the Georgetown Tennis Center, which has eleven tennis courts. The Division provides
staff support to the City's nine member Parks and Recreation Board.
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Parks and Recreation
00/01
01/02
02/03
99/00
00/01
PROJECTED
ADOPTED
ESTIMATED
ACTUAL
BUDGET
ACTUAL
% Change*)
BASE
Parks
993,193
1,208,161
1,208,117
1,234,944
(2.2%)
1,199,944
Parks Restricted SRF
122,538
196,084
186,536
114,322
(-38.7%)
64,388
Recreation
1,035,871
1,238,399
1,232,392
1,216,303
(-1.3%)
1,216,303
Cemetery SRF
53,320
51,200
51,900
62,318
(2o.1%)
51,900
Georgetown Village PID SRF
22,341
29,500
29,500
36,506
(23.7%)
29,500
Division Total
2,227,263
2,723,344
2,708,445
2,664,393
(-1.6%)
2,562,035
Percent change of 01/02 Adopted from 00/01 Projected Actual
Personnel
Recreation
1,216,303
41 %
Parks.
1,234,944
Special Revenue 213,146
Funds
Operations`
0 500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
59%
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Parks and Recreation
Parks Maintenance
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Parks Department improves the quality of life for Georgetown citizens
by maintaining twenty three parks on 380 acres, 4 miles of Hike/Bike Trail,
three cemeteries, athletic complex, five swimming pools, downtown
pocket parks, tennis center and other City facilities. The Department
maintains and schedules the use of the Community Center and special
park areas. The Parks Department also helps with special events, such
as Valentine's Day 5K Run/Walk, Haunted Hayride at Halloween, 4th of
July Celebration, Juneteenth, Viking Fest, Christmas Stroll, Red Poppy
Festival, Arbor Day, Project Graduation, Williamson County Sheriffs
Posse Rodeo, and DARE Graduation swim party.
MAJOR DEPARTMENT GOALS
PARKS MAINTENANCE
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Continue to explore funding opportunities such as grants and other sources for future park development.
Initiate, cultivate, and maintain effective partnerships with other departments, agencies, organizations, and
citizens to provide quality service to the City.
Provide ongoing maintenance and operation of the City of Georgetown park system to provide beautiful, safe
parks and opportunities for personal growth.
MAJOR DEPARTMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001
• Opened the San Gabriel River Park III, completing the third phase of the hike and bike trail system.
• Completed construction of the McMaster Athletic Complex, expanding the City's softball facilities.
• Revised the Parkland Dedication Ordinance to ensure future parkland and open space for the City.
• Initiated the revision of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan to identify and prioritize needs of
the community.
• Participated in the Tree 2K program by planting hundreds of trees in Georgetown Parks.
• Worked with Georgetown Youth Baseball Association to covert old softball fields into youth baseball fields
thereby expanding youth sports opportunities.
MAJOR DEPARTMENT STRATEGIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002
• Complete Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan to provide long range development guidelines for
park expansion.
• Inventory park playgrounds to add to capital replacement fund to ensure funds are available to replace unsafe
playground equipment.
• Create standard safety and operating procedures to ensure employee safety.
• Develop and implement strategies that promote collaborative efforts and improve service to citizens.
Improve maintenance records and procedures to improve maintenance efficiency.
• Renovate San Jose Park to improve the quality of the park system.
PARKS
99/00
ACTUAL
00/01
BUDGET
00/01
ACTUAL
01/02
ADOPTED
02/03
PROJECTED
Division Director
1
1
1
1
1
Manager of Administration — P&R
1
1
1
1
1
Secretary/Receptionist
1
1
1
1
1
Parks Manager
1
1
1
1
1
Maintenance Supervisors
2
2
2
2
2
Parks Maintenance Worker III — Turf
1
1
1
1
1
Park Maintenance Worker II
3
3
3
3
3
Park Maintenance Worker 1
8
8
8
8
8
Park Maintenance Worker I (Seasonal)
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
Total FT/P
18/1.5
1 18/1.5
1 18/1.5
1 18/1.5
1 18/1.5
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WORKLOAD MEASURES
ACTUAL
FY 98/99
ACTUAL
FY 99/00
BUDGETED
FY 00/01
PROJECTED
FY 00/01
PROPOSED
FY 01/02
1. Weekend days Community Center
574
504
345
345
275
is rented (possible 156 days)
131
128
132
140
145
2. Cemetery lots sold
70
159
70
70
70
3. Park area bookings
447
557
560
575
575
4. Acres maintained per
84%
82%
85%
85%
90%
maintenance worker
28.6
28.6
28.6
29.6
29.6
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
ACTUAL
FY 98/99
ACTUAL
FY 99/00
BUDGETED
FY 00/01
PROJECTED
FY 00/01
PROPOSED
FY 01/02
1. Cemetery lots available
574
504
345
345
275
2. Developed parkland acres
N/A
N/A
300
300
300
3. Developed acres per capita
N/A
N/A
.1071
.1071
.1071
4. Weekend Community Center
14,862
Capital
bookings
84%
82%
85%
85%
90%
DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET: GENERAL FUND
MAJOR BUDGET CHANGES/ISSUES:
Personnel costs have increased due to additional overtime needed to maintain City parks and assist with code
enforcement and special events.
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00/01
02/03
99/00
00/01
PROJECTED
01/02
ESTIMATED
ACTUAL
BUDGET
ACTUAL
ADOPTED
BASE
560,656
707,555
707,511 Personnel
768,028
768,028
417,675
500,606
500,606 Operations
466,916
431,916
14,862
Capital
993,193
1,208,161
1,208,117
1,234,944
1,199,944
MAJOR BUDGET CHANGES/ISSUES:
Personnel costs have increased due to additional overtime needed to maintain City parks and assist with code
enforcement and special events.
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Parks and Recreation
Recreation
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Recreation Department provides a wide variety of leisure and educational
opportunities. In addition to these opportunities, the Recreation Department
staffs and manages the Recreation Center, Tennis Center, five swimming
pools, summer camp, spring break camp, teen camp, sport camps, and
leagues like youth and women's soccer, softball, in-line hockey, basketball,
girls fast pitch softball, t -ball, and senior programs. The department also
programs special activities at the Georgetown Recreation Center, such as
aerobics, country and ballroom dancing, martial arts, tumbling, CPR and many
other classes. In addition, unique education opportunities for outdoor
recreation are offered numerous times during the year for youth and adults as
well as in a camp environment. The department programs special events such
as a 5K RunMalk, Haunted Hayride, Youth Pool Parties, Triathlon and Easter
Egg Hunt.
MAJOR DEPARTMENT GOALS
RECREATION ACTIVITY
2500 55.000
2250 50.000
2.000 45.000
,so
40.000
500 30.E
30.000
1,250 15.000
1.000 20.000
150 15.000
Soo 10.000
250 i SAO
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Ensure access to recreation facilities and programs for all Georgetown residents regardless of race, gender,
age, income, or physical ability.
Consistently meet or exceed the expectations of our customers through proactive communications and the
continuous improvement of our services.
Promote youth activities that foster healthy decisions and use leadership skills to create a healthy and safe
lifestyle.
MAJOR DEPARTMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001
• Replaced pumps in City pools which will increase efficiency and decrease maintenance.
• Increased lifeguard pay to attract and retain qualified lifeguards throughout the summer season.
• Organized City swim team at four City pools to encourage teamwork and life-long appreciation of swimming.
• Installed new safety fences at Tennis Center, River Ridge, and San Gabriel Pools to meet the new Texas
Department of Health safety requirement.
• Updated the Recreation Center policy and procedure manual to provide consistent guidelines for operation.
MAJOR DEPARTMENT STRATEGIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002
• Insure all City pools meet the updated Texas Department of Health safety requirements.
• Expand volunteer program to assist in athletic and recreation programming.
• Enhance improved communications with our customers through surveys and other opportunities to provide
feedback.
• Expand and diversify recreation program opportunities to encompass a wider range of activates for youth and
adults in athletic leagues and programs, aquatic programs and fitness programs.
RECREATION
99/00.
ACTUAL
00/01
BUDGET
00/01
ACTUAL
01/02
ADOPTED
02/03
PROJECTED
Activity Coordinator
4
4
4
4
4
Superintendent
2
2
2
2
2
Facility Supervisor
2
2
2
2
2
Recreation Specialist
1
1
1
1
1
Tennis Instructor
Recreation Assistants (6 - PT)
1
3.75
1
3.75
1
3.75
1
3.75
1
3.75
Camp Staff, Seasonal (12 - PT)
2.75
2.75
2.75
2.75
2.75
Pool Staff, Seasonal (31 - PT)
7.75
7.75
7.75
7.75
7.75
Total(FT/PT)
10/14.25
10/14.25
10/14.25
10/14.25
10/14.25
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PERFORMANCE MEASURES
ACTUAL
ACTUAL
BUDGETED
PROJECTED
PROPOSED
WORKLOAD MEASURES
FY 98/99
FY 99/00
FY 00/01
FY 00/01
FY 01/02
1. Softball teams registered
151
187
220
225
240
2. Recreation Center memberships
1,963
1,976
2,000
2,000
2,025
3. Youth Soccer registrations
420
513
650
650
675
4. Youth Basketball registration
219
298
1300
300
325
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
ACTUAL
FY 98/99
ACTUAL
FY 99/00
BUDGETED
FY 00/01
PROJECTED
FY 00/01
PROPOSED
FY 01/02
1. 5K participants
571
314
521
530
550
2. Triathlon participants
99
295
339
350
350
3. Expenses recovered
N/A
64%
61%
63%
65%
4. Program registration activity
7,004
8,170
9,300
9,400
10,000
5. Activities implemented
79%
44%
50%
50%
55%
6. Program satisfaction
N/A
N/A
92%
92%
95%
DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET: GENERAL FUND
MAJOR BUDGET CHANGES AND ISSUES:
The duties and responsibilities of the Georgetown Youth Advisory Board were acquired by the Recreation
Department in 2001, thus increasing the departmental budget.
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00/01
02/03
99/00
00/01
PROJECTED
01/02
ESTIMATED
ACTUAL
BUDGET
ACTUAL
ADOPTED
BASE
380,745
444,435
438,431 Personnel
456,609
456,609
633,433
766,464
766,461 Operations
759,694
759,694
21,693
27,500
27,500 Capital
1,035,871
1,238,399
1,232,392
1,216,303
1,216,303
MAJOR BUDGET CHANGES AND ISSUES:
The duties and responsibilities of the Georgetown Youth Advisory Board were acquired by the Recreation
Department in 2001, thus increasing the departmental budget.
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Parks and Recreation
August 2001 Survey Results
®o you use existing park facilities?
Are you satisfied with park facilities?
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