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Parks and Recreation
The Parks and Recreation Division plans, organizes, supervises, and coordinates comprehensive leisure
activities for the citizens of Georgetown. The division provides safe, well-maintained facilities on which to
enjoy these leisure activities. The Parks and Recreation Division maintains over 250 acres of park land,
thirteen parks, three swimming pools, downtown pocket parks, various City facilities, and three cemeteries.
The Division. also programs the Recreation Center, softball, adult basketball, swim lessons, spring break
day camp, summer day camp, youth basketball, youth soccer and many other special events and programs.
The Division has added new programs for both adults and youth with the addition of summer teen camp
and arthritis aquatic exercise activities. Other new recreation programs this year are deep water aerobics,
evening adult swim lessons, Dynamite Saturday Nite, youth at risk after hours programming, rock climbing,
summer youth track program, Valentine 5K Run/Walk, and a Haunted Hayride at Halloween. The Division
also maintains and handles the sale of cemetery plots in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery and the rental of the
Community Center and park areas at San Gabriel Park.
Division Financial Summary:
Parks
Parks Restricted Fund
River Corridors Grant
Recreation
Recreation Programs
TOTAL
* Percent change of 96/97 Adopted from 95/96 Projected Actual
— Percent change of 97/98 Projected Base from 96/97 Adopted
Source of Funding:
(-2.0%)
95/96
94/95
95/96
Projected
Actual
Budget
Actual
526,341
638,914
638,914
9,869
57,202
47,826
94,023
932,550
756,585
270,680
306,274
296,157
158,003
328,151
313,203
1,058,916
2,263,091
2,052,685
* Percent change of 96/97 Adopted from 95/96 Projected Actual
— Percent change of 97/98 Projected Base from 96/97 Adopted
Source of Funding:
(-2.0%)
5,000
95/96
0 (-100.0%)
94/95
95/96
Projected
(-5.8%)
Actual
Budget
Actual
General Fund
797,021
945,188
935,071
Special Revenue Funds
261,895
1,317,903
1,117,614
TOTAL
1,058,916
2,263,091
2,052,685
* Percent change of 96/97 Adopted from 95/96 Projected Actual
— Percent change of 97/98 Projected Base from 96/97 Adopted
97/98
Projected Base
(% Change —)
682,761
(-2.0%)
5,000
(47.4%)
0 (-100.0%)
318,217
(4.8%)
267,948
(-5.8%)
1,273,926 (-15.7%)
97198
Projected Base
(% Change ")
1,000,978 (-2.9%)
272,948 (43.0%)
1,273,926 (-15.7%)
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Ends & Means
Economic Development
Policy End 1.0. Georgetown's economy is self-sustaining through diversified growth, a broad tax
base with minimal impact from economic fluctuation, enhanced business opportunity
and job creation.
Focus End 1.11. The tourism industry in Georgetown is developed and promoted, while
preserving the community's small-town charm.
Means (97-98) Work with Parks and Recreation Board to make policy recommendations to City
Council regarding the old show bam and rodeo arena after the county builds a new facility.
(Parks & Recreation)
Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Policy End 11.0. All citizens actively participate in community -wide social, cultural, and
recreational activities.
Focus End 11.1. The City maintains and upgrades existing parks and constructs new parks
through a diversified funding and acquisition program.
Means (96-99) Serve as custodian of donated funds of Del Webb's Sun City Georgetown for the
benefit of Girls Softball and Little League T -Ball. (Parks)
Means (96-97) Develop a new park at 17th and Walnut. (Parks)
Focus End 11.2. The City's park facilities and recreational programs meet the leisure needs of
citizens.
Means (96-97) Provide asphalt parking lots at athletic complex and along Hike & Bike Trail.
(Parks)
Means (96-97) Renovate and add restroom facilities in parks for quality public restrooms.
(Parks)
Means (96-97) Replace unsafe playground equipment in parks. (Parks)
Means (96-97) Provide a tennis/basketball court, maintenance equipment, bleachers and goal
post for athletic complex. (Parks)
Means (96-97) Acquire more weight room and game room equipment for the Recreation Center.
(Recreation)
Means (96-97) Increase athletic opportunities for all citizens through City programs, including the
City -managed softball, basketball programs, and swimming programs and lessons.
(Recreation)
Means (96-97) Create a broad range of supervised after-school and summer activities to involve
a greater number of young people and adults through the Recreation Center. (Recreation)
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Focus End 11.3. Georgetown has an attractive and coordinated system of hike and bike trails.
Means (96-97) Develop and proceed with Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act
(ISTEA) Grant along San Gabriel River Corridor as defined by the ISTEA of 1991 and by
the Century Plan - Parks and Recreational Functional Plan (80/20 Match). (Parks)
Means (96-97) Develop Phase III of the River Corridor Park and prepare grant application with
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (50/50 match). (Parks)
Focus End 11.9. The City has joint venture development and use agreements with other
recreational providers for existing facilities and/or for future development.
Means (96-01) Seek to establish a joint use park agreement with the Georgetown Independent
School District at Benold Middle School, Annie Purl, and Pickett Elementary. (Parks &
Recreation)
Means (96-01) Maintain facility and programming partnerships with community organizations
such as Georgetown Independent School District, Pony/Colt Leagues, Georgetown
Soccer Association, Pop Warner Football, Girls Softball, and Aquadillos. (Recreation)
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PARKS
CITY OF GEORGETOWN
Founded in 1848
Parks
What We Do:
The Parks Department improves the quality of life for Georgetown citizens by maintaining thirteen parks,
three cemeteries, three swimming pools, downtown pocket parks, 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, supports other departments, and provides staff support to the City's Parks
and Recreation Board.
How to Reach Us:
The Parks Department is located at 1003 North Austin Avenue at the Georgetown Recreation Center.
Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Staff may be reached
by phone at 512/930-3595.
What We Accomplished in 1995196:
• Constructed new gravel road into new section of I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
• Started construction of Phase II of Hike/Bike Trail to be completed in September.
• Established joint -use agreement with G.I.S.D. for a school park at Frost Elementary.
• Purchased 11 acres of land in Reata Trails for future park with parkland dedication fees.
• Facilitated funding to construct two new ballfields for youth baseball for both boys and girls with Del
Webb Corporation donation.
• Received tree grant from Texas Forest Service and Small Business Administration for 125 trees
along the river corridor.
• Hired two new parks workers to maintain the City parks during weekends and special events.
• Purchased playground equipment to be installed at the new park at 17th and Walnut.
• Hosted Region III Texas Recreation and Parks Society (TRAPS) Conference on November 1-2,
1995 at the Recreation Center.
• Participated in an organizational management evaluation process.
What We Plan to Accomplish in 1996/97(Significant Means):
• Construct tennis/basketball court at athletic complex.
• Develop park at 17th and Walnut.
• Construct asphalt parking lots at athletic complex and along Hike/Bike trail.
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• Develop Phase III of River Corridor Park and prepare grant application to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
• Prepare and submit ISTEA Grant.
• Renovate restrooms at San Gabriel Park and build new restrooms at Blue Hole .
• Install irrigation system on football and soccer fields at athletic complex.
• Replace playground and picnic equipment in the parks.
® Improve maintenance for historic downtown by hiring a Square Maintenance Worker.
1996/97 Adopted Budget and 1997/98 Projected Budget:
800
N 600
200
0
Source of Revenues:
® 94/95 Actual ® 95/96 Projected Actual
® 96/97 Adopted ® 97/98 Projected Base
97/98
Projected Base
(% Change ")
14/1.5
406,158 (o. o%)
276,603 (-o.8%)
0 (-100.0%)
682,761 (-2.0%)
The Parks Department is funded from General Fund revenues, grants from the Texas Parks and Wildlife,
Parks and Recreation Fees, donations to parks, and Parkland Dedication Fees.
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95/96
94/95 95/96
Projected
Actual Budget
Actual
11/1.5 13/1.5
.................................
.................................
.................................
13/1.5
305,385 367,440
367,440 3 eiwiw
.................................
.................................
217,797 252,744
.................................
252,744peatiottg
3,159 18,730
18,730 'pita/
526,341 638,914
638,914
Employees: full time / part time FTE's
Percent change of 96/97 Adopted from 95/96 Projected Actual
" Percent change of 97/98 Projected
Base from 96/97 Adopted
800
N 600
200
0
Source of Revenues:
® 94/95 Actual ® 95/96 Projected Actual
® 96/97 Adopted ® 97/98 Projected Base
97/98
Projected Base
(% Change ")
14/1.5
406,158 (o. o%)
276,603 (-o.8%)
0 (-100.0%)
682,761 (-2.0%)
The Parks Department is funded from General Fund revenues, grants from the Texas Parks and Wildlife,
Parks and Recreation Fees, donations to parks, and Parkland Dedication Fees.
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Other Comments:
The Hike & Bike Trail along San Gabriel Park (Phase II of the River Corridor Park) will be completed in
September/October 1996. The two park maintenance workers added in 1995/96 will provide sufficient
staffing to maintain the new facilities.
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Parks and Restricted Parks
What We Do:
Donations & Dedicated Fees: The fund receives and holds revenue earned from the Sheriffs Posse
Association activities held on City park land, rental of land to the Georgetown Health Care System, and
money paid into the City's park land dedication fees program. Funds are to be used for improvements to
City parks or for park facilities and equipment. During 1996/97 funds will be provided for a parking lot at
Blue Hole Park and park development at 17th and Walnut. Park land dedication fees have increased
significantly due to the Sun City development.
Forest Service Grant: This fund also received money that was used to continue a tree program within the
City. The U.S. Forest Service provided $7,500 with a $7,500 match by the City bringing the total tree grant
to $15,000. Funds from this grant are projected to be spent by September 30, 1996.
Fund Summary:
REVENUES
Grants
Park Fees/Donations
Park Land Dedication Fees
Interest & Other
Transfers In
Total Revenues
EXPENDITURES
Parks Improvements
Park Dedicated Fee Projects
Tree Grant
Subtotal - Operating
Transfers Out, Capital Projects
Total Expenditures
Excess (Deficiency) of
Revenues over Expenditures
Fund Balance at
Beginning of Year
Fund Balance at
End of Year
53,288 135,825 117,075
2,121
9,000
95/96
94/95
95/96
Projected
Actual
Budget
Actual
0
7,500
7,500
6,267
5,000
3,500
38,025
114,125
95,175
2,996
1,700
3,400
53,288 135,825 117,075
2,121
9,000
0
0
31,000
30,624
7,748
17,202
17,202
9,869
57,202
47,826
0
110,000
110,000
9,869
167,202
157,826
43,419 (31,377) (40,751)
28,207 62,785 71,626
71,626 31,408 30,875
' Percent change of 96/97 Adopted from 95/96 Projected Actual
Percent change of 97/98 Projected Base from 96/97 Adopted
97/98
Projected Base
(% Change ")
0
(N/A)
3,500
(o.o%)
82,500
(o.o%)
4,100
(47.4%)
0
(N/A)
90,100 (-0.3%)
5,000
(47.4%)
0
(N/A)
(N/A)
5,000
(47.4%)
(-100.0%)
5,000
(-90.8%)
85,100
(137.0%)
66,775
(116.3%)
151,875
(127.4%)
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River Corridors Grant
What We Do:
This fund received $500,000 of grant funds from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for Phase II of
the River Corridors Project. The City matched the grant with $110,000 of in-kind services, donations, and
$390,000 cash. The Project includes a 3 Y2 mile lighted and landscaped hike and bike trail, picnic facilities,
a new athletic complex with soccer and football fields, and tennis and basketball courts. The park is
located along the San Gabriel River and will enhance the San Gabriel Park, VFW Park area and Blue Hole
Park. The project will be complete in September/October 1996.
Fund Summary:
' Percent change of 96/97 Adopted from 95/96 Projected Actual
" Percent change of 97/98 Projected Base from 96/97 Adopted
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95/96
96/97
97/98
94/95
95/96
Projected
Adopted
Projected Base
Actual
Budget
Actual
(% Change')
(% Change ")
REVENUES
Donations/land/labor/cash
0
200,000
110,000
0 '(400.0%)
0 (NIA)
Grants
94,023
432,550
206,585
185,350 (40.3%)
0 (-100.0%)
Interest
0
0
0
0 (N/A)
0 (WA)
Operating/in-kind match
0
0
0
0 (NIA).
0 (WA)
Transfers In
0
300,000
440,000
0 ` (-100:0%)
0 (N/A)
Total Revenues
94,023
932,550
756,585
185,350 (-75.55/,)
0 (-100.0%)
EXPENDITURES
94,023
932,550
756,585
185,350 -'(-75.5%)
0 (-100.0%)
Excess (Deficiency) of
Revenues over Expenditures
0
0
0
0(WA)
0 (NIA)
Fund Balance at
Beginning of Year
0
0
0
0 (WA)'
0 (WA)
Fund Balance at
End of Year
0
0
0
0 (ITA)
0 (WA)
' Percent change of 96/97 Adopted from 95/96 Projected Actual
" Percent change of 97/98 Projected Base from 96/97 Adopted
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RECREATION
CITY OF GEORGETOWN
Founded in 1848
Recreation
What We Do:
The Recreation Department improves the quality of life for the citizens of Georgetown by staffing and
managing the Recreation Center, three swimming pools, summer day camp, spring break day camp, soccer
leagues, softball leagues and basketball leagues. The Department also programs special activities at the
Georgetown Recreation Center, such as aerobics, line dancing, martial arts, cartooning, kid's kitchen, and
many other classes and seminars.
The City's 18,000 square foot Recreation Center houses a full court basketball, two volleyball courts, two
racquetball courts, a game room, a children's activity room, a senior citizen arts and crafts room, a large
activity room, a weight room, showers and lockers, and Parks and Recreation Offices.
How to Reach Us:
The Recreation Division is located at 1003 North Austin Avenue. Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Staff can be contacted by phone at 512/930-3595.
What We Accomplished in 1995/96:
• Upgraded lighting on two softball fields at San Gabriel Park.
• Initiated new Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Exercise program.
• Offered deep water aerobics and family nights at the pool.
• Started new Teen Kamp in conjunction with Kids Camp.
• Programmed new summer youth track program.
• Held 1st annual Haunted Hay Ride on Halloween.
• Held 1st annual Valentine 5K Run/Walk.
• Initiated Dynamite Saturday Nite for teens.
• Hosted Little Dribblers National Tournament at the Recreation Center.
What We Plan to Accomplish in 1996197 (Significant Means):
• Add games to Recreation Center game room.
• Add weight equipment for Recreation Center.
• Improve support for special events by adding hand-held radios for staff use.
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1996/97 Adopted Budget and 1997/98 Projected Budget:
95/96
94/95 95/96 Projected
Actual Budget Actual
6/7.75 6/13.25 6/13.25
142,793 173,269 173,022
114,447 133,005 123,135
13,440 0 0
270,680 306,274 296,157
Employees: full time / part time FTE's
' Percent change of 96/97 Adopted from 95/96 Projected Actual
" Percent change of 97/98 Projected Base from 96/97 Adopted
4300
00/0
N ` 00
C
l7
7 200
O
L
F
100
0
Source of Revenues:
M 94/95 Actual ® 95/96 Projected Actual
96/97 Adopted ® 97/98 Projected Base
97/98
Projected Base
(% Change ")
6/13.25
181,177 (o.o%)
137,040 (-10.5%)
0 (WA)
318,217 (-4.8°x)
The Recreation Department is funded from General Fund revenues and user fees collected from
the various recreational programs.
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Recreation Special Revenue Fund
What We Do:
Revenues and expenditures from the City's recreation programs are maintained in a separate fund. The
fund tracks individual programs such as softball, basketball, and aerobics to ensure each is self-sustaining.
Any funds remaining at the end of each year will be used for overhead costs and special projects for Parks
and Recreation. This fund has received $20,000 of a $40,000 donation from Del Webb Corporation
(developer of Sun City Georgetown) to build baseball fields. The remaining $20,000 donation is expected
to be received over the next two years.
In 1996/97, the fund will transfer $65,000 to other funds for the purchase of recreation software and for
capital improvements to playground equipment and barbecue pits in City parks. The fund will also provide
money for weight equipment and recreational equipment at the Recreation Center.
Fund Summary:
REVENUES
Pools
Day Camp
Softball
Youth Soccer/ Basketball
Other Recreation Programs
Interest
Del Webb Donations
Transfers In
Total Revenues
236,513 292,586 308,886
EXPENDITURES
95/96
94/95
95/96
Projected
Actual
Budget
Actual
73,842
90,000
90,000
61,085
90,000
90,000
35,263
45,000
45,000
48,619
45,000
50,000
10,395
8,000
11,000
66,933
76,500
91,800
4,218
3,000
6,000
10,000
20,000
10,000
0
5,086
5,086
236,513 292,586 308,886
EXPENDITURES
Rec Center Employees
0
39,971
38,203
Pools
73,842
90,000
90,000
Day Camp
23,913
30,000
30,000
Softball
21,127
27,180
25,000
Youth Soccer / Basketball
3,627
8,000
7,000
Other Recreation Programs
15,594
43,000
43,000
Ballpark Improvements
0
30,000
20,000
Parks Improvements
19,900
60,000
60,000
Subtotal - Operating Expenditures
158,003
328,151
313,203
Transfer Out, Capital
0
30,000
30,000
Total Expenditures
158,003
358,151
343,203
Excess (Deficiency) of
Revenues over Expenditures
78,510
(65,565)
(34,317)
Fund Balance at
Beginning of Year
0
66,600
78,510
Fund Balance at
End of Year
78,510
1,035
44,193
Percent change of 96/97 Adopted from 95/96 Projected Actual
Percent change of 97/98 Projected Base from 96/97 Adopted
97/98
Projected Base
(% Change ")
90,000 (0.0%)
45,000 (0.0%)
50,000 (0.0%)
11,000 (0.0%)
93,600 (0.0%)
6,000 (0.0%)
10,000 (0.0%)
0 (WA)
305,600 (0.0%)
47,948 (0.0%)
102,000 (0.0%)
30,000 (0.0%)
25,000 (0.0%)
8,000 (0.0%)
45,000 (0.0%)
10,000 (0.0%)
0 (-100.0%)
267,948
32,000 (-5o.a%)
299,948 (-14.1%)
5,652 (-112.9%)
445 (-99.0%)
6,097 (1270.1%)
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Parks Facilities -Five Year Plan
What We Do:
In order to maintain and enhance the City's parks, a five year improvement and maintenance plan has been
established. The City is committed to invest $50,000-$70,000 per year to accomplish this plan.
These projects will be funded through general fund appropriations and dedicated parks and recreation
revenues. The 1996/97 projects are included in the department's Special Revenue Funds discussed on
the proceeding pages, and the General Capital Projects Fund included in the CIP section.
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Year / Priority
Beyond
Project Name / Description
96/97
97198
98199
99100
00101
5 Years
San Gabriel Park/Pool
91,500
70,000
0
0
0
50,000
VFW Park
3,000
0
2,000
0
0
0
Edwards Park
2,500
0
0
20,000
0
0
Kelly Park
0
0
20,000
0
0
0
Old Town Park
0
50,000
0
0
20,000
0
San Jose Park
8,000
2,000
0
0
0
0
Junior High Park
0
1,000
0
0
0
0
River Ridge Pool
0
0
0
200,000
0
0
Reata Park / Pool
0
0
0
0
50,000
0
Founders Memorial Park
0
1,000
0
0
0
0
Blue Hole Park
105,000
0
50,000
0
0
0
Chautauqua Park
0
0
20,000
0
0
0
Creative Playscape
0
65,000
60,000
0
0
0
Cemeteries
0
0
0
0
0
200,000
Park Maintenance Facility
0
2,000
0
0
0
0
Athletic Complex
35,000
46,000
0
50,000
240,000
0
17th & Walnut Park
10,000
0
2,000
0
0
0
Lyndoch Park
0
0
0
0
0
100,000
Frost Elementary Joint Park
0
0
0
0
20,000
0
Hike/Bike Trail
0
35,000
0
0
0
0
Spring Valley Land Purchase
0
0
0
75,000
0
0
Inwood Land Purchase
0
0
250,000
0
0
0
Reata Trails Park
0
0
100,000
0
0
0
Texas Parks and Wildlife Grant
0
500,000
0
0
0
0
Recreation Center
0
30,000
0
10,000
0
0
Total255,000
802,000
504,000
355,000
330,000
350,000
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