Develop and implement the City s capital construction programs for parks, trails and other associated infrastructure

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1 Parks and Recreation The Parks and Recreation department provides inclusive, safe and enjoyable recreation, sport and passive recreation opportunities for all community members. The department strives to meet and exceed the needs of the community through active engagement of residents and stakeholders, strategic partnerships, community outreach, volunteerism and event initiatives, where appropriate, and as directed by City Council. The City s parks, trails, indoor and outdoor recreation spaces, facilities and programs are essential to the quality of life in Guelph. Open Space Planning Develop and implement the City s capital construction programs for parks, trails and other associated infrastructure Plan and budget for parks capital infrastructure Contract preparation and administration of capital work Establish long range Open Space Planning Review development applications to ensure adequate parkland or cash-in-lieu to acquire new park land is available Parks Operations & Forestry Maintain trails, parks, sports fields, playground equipment and open spaces Ensure public safety regarding parks, sports fields and their amenities (i.e., meet minimum Canadian Safety Association standards for playground maintenance) Operate splash pads and amusement rides Renew and redevelop existing parks and infrastructure Provide operational support for community events, festivals and sports tournaments Maintain the City s urban forest and through the ongoing implementation of the Urban Forest Management Plan Recreation Services Operate and maintain safe, clean and affordable recreation facilities including community centres, indoor and outdoor pools, arenas, fitness room, gymnasium, community spaces and a public restaurant Develop and provide inclusive community recreation programming in a wide variety of interest areas to people of all ages and skill levels including aquatic lessons, summer camp programs and specialized programs Liaise with sports groups and associations that utilize City parks and recreation facilities Develop policies regarding use of City facilities to ensure safe, inclusive and equitable practices Plan for new facilities and retrofits of existing ones to meet resident needs City of Guelph: 2017 recommended Tax-supported Operating 93

2 2017 initiatives OUR RESOURCES Begin construction on Silvercreek Trail as per the requirements of the successful Canada 150 Infrastructure Grant Complete capital projects by using the new tiered framework of reporting Enhance communications and marketing initiatives to increase community awareness of recreation and facility booking opportunities OUR SERVICES Integrate a broader range of issues for community feedback on 311GIS Re-open the fully renovated Victoria Road Recreation Centre Standardize divisional inspection protocols and standard operating procedures Financial information This budget (parks and recreation) represents 5.7 per cent of the City s 2017 recommended operating budget. Year-over-year budget changes Yr/Yr Increase Funding Source (%) ($) (%) Tax User Grants Actuals Recommended Supported Fee Parks $7,867,219 $9,165,170 $9,448,022 $282, % 94.6% 5.4% 0% Recreation Programs and Facilities Yr/Yr Increase Funding Sources (%) 2015 Actuals Recommended ($) (%) Tax Supported User Fee Grants $3,857,073 $2,842,568 $3,208,972 $366, % 37.1% 58.5% 4% Explanation of Changes (Parks) $33,000 increase in External recoveries for sub trades and supply recoveries Expenses $170,000 increase in compensation due to economic adjustments, grid increases and OT costs City of Guelph: 2017 recommended Tax-supported Operating 94

3 $24,000 Purchased Goods decrease due to reduction in utilities, capital costs partially offset by increases in fleet & equipment and operating expenses $69,000 increase in Purchased Services for vehicle & equipment rentals, repairs & maintenance as well as cell phone charges $135,000 decrease in Internal recoveries due to elimination of Winter control chargeback (Recreation) $276,000 user fees & charges increase for Registration fees, facility rentals, admissions and ice rentals $35,000 increase in external recoveries for additional program funding Expenses $408,000 compensation increase due to economic and grid adjustments as well as part-time staffing costs $186,000 purchased goods increase for utilities $149,000, operating expenses $43,000 partially offset by decreased printing costs $7,000 $46,000 purchased services increase for repairs & maintenance $31,000, cell phones $6,000 and consulting $9,000 $15,000 Internal recoveries decrease due to lower facility rent recoveries City of Guelph: 2017 recommended Tax-supported Operating 95

4 trend (Parks) Actuals Recommended Change $ Change % User Fees & Service Charges ($576,999) ($48,000) ($48,000) $0 0.00% Product Sales ($33,833) ($28,600) ($28,600) $0 0.00% External ($543,468) ($425,300) ($458,600) ($33,300) 7.83% Total ($1,154,300) ($501,900) ($535,200) ($33,300) 6.63% Expenditure Salary, Wage & Benefits $5,762,170 $6,294,151 $6,464,911 $170, % Purchased Goods $906,517 $997,110 $972,292 ($24,818) (2.49%) Purchased Services $418,429 $354,479 $424,119 $69, % Other Transfers $23,160 $25,000 $15,000 ($10,000) (40.00%) Financial Expenses $214 $0 $0 $0 0.00% Total Expenditure $7,110,490 $7,670,740 $7,876,322 $205, % 0.00% Net Before Internal Charges & $5,956,190 $7,168,840 $7,341,122 $172, % Internal Charges & Internal Charges $2,302,454 $2,230,030 $2,205,200 ($24,830) (1.11%) Internal ($391,425) ($233,700) ($98,300) $135,400 (57.94%) Total Internal Charges & $1,911,029 $1,996,330 $2,106,900 $110, % Net $7,867,219 $9,165,170 $9,448,022 $282, % City of Guelph: 2017 recommended Tax-supported Operating 96

5 (Recreation) Actuals Recommended Change $ Change % User Fees & Service Charges ($3,935,091) ($4,527,975) ($4,804,601) ($276,626) 6.1% Product Sales ($104,587) ($114,000) ($107,000) $7,000 (6.1%) Licenses & Permits ($24,422) $0 $0 $0 0.0% External ($151,114) ($123,250) ($158,555) ($35,305) 28.6% Grants ($136,998) ($384,400) ($380,848) $3,552 (0.9%) Total ($4,352,212) ($5,149,625) ($5,451,004) ($301,379) 5.9% Expenditure Salary, Wage & Benefits $5,396,623 $5,628,133 $6,036,750 $408, % Purchased Goods $1,500,870 $1,467,600 $1,654,110 $186, % Purchased Services $727,331 $707,780 $754,266 $46, % Other Transfers $148,100 $0 $0 $0 0.0% Financial Expenses $59,084 $55,500 $55,500 $0 0.0% Total Expenditure $7,832,008 $7,859,013 $8,500,626 $641, % Net Before Internal Charges & $3,479,796 $2,709,388 $3,049,622 $340, % Internal Charges & Internal Charges $519,192 $269,180 $280,150 $10, % Internal ($141,915) ($136,000) ($120,800) $15,200 (11.2%) Total Internal Charges & $377,277 $133,180 $159,350 $26, % Net $3,857,073 $2,842,568 $3,208,972 $366, % City of Guelph: 2017 recommended Tax-supported Operating 97

6 Year-over-year revenue and expenses (Parks) Expenditures $7,000,000 $6,000, Actuals $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $0 Salary, Wage & Benefits Purchased Purchased Financial Goods Services Expenses Other Transfers Internal Charges 2016 Approved 2017 Recommended $700,000 $600, Actuals $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $100, Approved 2017 Recommended $0 User Fees & Service Charges Product Sales External Internal City of Guelph: 2017 recommended Tax-supported Operating 98

7 (Recreation Programs and Facilities) $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $ Actuals 2016 Approved 2017 Recommended $7,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $0 Expenditures 2015 Actuals 2016 Approved 2017 Recommended Expansions none Capital programs of work Active Transportation Downtown Implementation Outdoor Spaces Planning & Studies South End Community Centre Tree Canopy Vehicle & Equipment City of Guelph: 2017 recommended Tax-supported Operating 99

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