2019 Business Plan
Community Services Mission The Department of Community Services provides high-quality recreational, educational, electoral, human services, and other services in partnership with the Gwinnett community. Vision We envision a diverse, vibrant, and safe Gwinnett community where residents are healthy and successful. We will partner with others to enhance the quality of life of families and individuals residing in Gwinnett County.
Who are we? Animal Welfare & Enforcement Community Services Outreach Environmental & Heritage Center Health & Human Services Parks & Recreation Operations Parks & Recreation Project Administration UGA Extension Gwinnett Voter Registrations & Elections
Who do we serve?
How do we get the job done? Department of Community Services Community Partnerships 1,330 partners in 2017 Countywide Volunteers 1.7 million hours in 2017
Services to Priorities
Priorities to Services
Presenting the Numbers FUND 2018 Adopted 2019 Requested % Change General Fund $35,350,712 $36,520,324 3.31% Elections $7,892,250 $3,255,674-58.8% Recreation Fund $38,075,611 $41,120,203 8.0% Total Base Requests $81,318,573 $80,896,201 Total Decision Package Requests $2,203,333 TOTAL 2019 BUDGET REQUEST $83,099,534
General Fund 2019 Proposed Budget
General Fund 2019 Proposed Budget DoCS General Fund (without Elections) $12,640,143 Public Library 19,147,674 Voter Registrations and Elections 3,255,674 DoCS Subsidies 4,732,507 2019 Proposed Budget $39,775,998 General Fund Revenues $ 522,124
General Fund Subsidies 2018 Adopted 2019 Proposed Health & Human Services Board of Health $1,564,391 $1,564,391 ViewPoint (GRN) 768,297 768,297 DFCS 660,638 660,638 Medical Indigent 225,000 225,000 HHS Coalition 235,088 235,088 Gwinnett Sexual Assault Center 175,000 175,000 Atlanta Regional Commission 995,814 * 1,095,395 * Georgia Forestry Commission 8,698 8,698 Total Budget $4,632,926 $4,732,507 *Estimate Only
Decision Package #19_CSR_009 P Priority Safe & Healthy Community S Strategy Limit the community s exposure to risk T Tactic Public safety and sheltering initiatives P I Project or Initiative Security expansion for ViewPoint Health $25,044
Decision Package #19_CSR_010 P Priority Safe & Healthy Community S Strategy Limit the community s exposure to risk T P I Tactic Project or Initiative Develop and implement effective advocacy campaigns Gwinnett outreach to victims of sex crimes $25,000
Decision Package #19_CSR_011 P Priority Safe & Healthy Community S Strategy Ensure access to basic human needs T Tactic Public safety and sheltering initiatives P I Project or Initiative GRN Public Health Department relief shelter training $10,250
Decision Package #19_CSR_012 P Priority Safe & Healthy Community S Strategy Limit the community s exposure to risk T Tactic Public safety and sheltering initiatives P I Project or Initiative GRN Public Health program safety $249,144
2019 Initiatives & Future Needs General Fund
Animal Welfare & Enforcement Initiatives: Continue transitioning into the Department of Community Services by improving public relations and building trust with medical services, outreach, and education Benefits: Increase volunteers and volunteer hours Develop more community partnerships Improved community education
Animal Welfare & Enforcement * *YTD
Animal Welfare & Enforcement Decision Package #19_CSR_004 Animal Welfare New Directions $260,833 4 FT Animal Control Officer I 3 FT Kennel Tech Camp staff Benefits: Improved call and enforcement response times Improved community engagement and education Facility stewardship
Decision Package #19_CSR_004 P Priority Smart & Sustainable Government S Strategy Establish and maintain the Gwinnett County Standard T Tactic Increase public awareness of Animal Welfare P I Project or Initiative Animal Welfare New Directions $260,833
Health & Human Services Initiatives: Evolve into a model of excellence in the state and region by developing strategic work plan for shared vision and success Benefits: Increase the numbers served/reduce wait list Smart grant management Maximization of facility use
Health & Human Services Decision Package #19_CSR_006 OneStop Expansion of Programs/Hours $35,113 8 PT Rental Attendants 8 PT Facility Attendants 3 FT Seasonal Camp staff Benefits: Improved community engagement and education Facility stewardship and sustainability
Decision Package #19_CSR_006 P Priority Livability & Comfort S T Strategy Tactic Provide community programs that match community needs Expand and continue programming for multicultural community P I Project or Initiative OneStop Expansion of Programs/Hours $35,113
UGA Extension Gwinnett Initiatives: Continue to be a state model of smart and sustainable government and to expand program offerings for the community Benefits: Leading the state in sustainable measures Continue promotion of Extension and 4-H throughout the community
Increase Family & Consumer Science programming Decision Package #19_CSR_005 Family and Consumer Science 1 FT Program Assistant $43,378 Benefits: Safe and healthy community Community engagement and education
Decision Package #19_CSR_005 P Priority Communication and Engagement S Strategy Engage our diverse community in all things Gwinnett T P I Tactic Project or Initiative Meet the needs of multigenerational and multicultural population Increase Family and Consumer Science Programing 1 FT Program Assistant $43,378
2019 Recreation Fund Proposed Budget
Recreation Fund 2019 Proposed Budget Charges/ other revenues 20% Recreation tax levy 70% Revenues Recreation tax levy $31,052,806 Charges/other revenues $7,832,311 Fund balance $ 4,457,809 Total $43,342,926
Recreation Fund 2019 Proposed Budget Charges/ other revenues 20% Recreation tax levy 80% Expenses Personal Services $21,196,874 General Operating $12,261,914 Contributions/Reserves $7,661,415 Total $41,120,203
2019 Initiatives & Future Needs Recreation Fund
Community Services Outreach Decision Package #19_CSR_002 Expansion of Be Active Gwinnett $121,272 1 FTE Supervisor 1 Box Truck Benefits: Improve health of youth Enhance livability Community partner engagement
Decision Package #19_CSR_002 P Priority Safe & Healthy Community S Strategy Ensure access to basic human needs T Tactic Improve accessibility and health of the community P I Project or Initiative Expand the Be Active Gwinnett programming opportunities $121,272
Environmental & Heritage Center Initiatives: Evolve into a model of operational and educational best practices while expanding program and rental offerings. Benefits: Extended operating hours; public access Best practices for operations Fiscal stewardship
Parks & Recreation Operations Initiatives: 5-year strategic planning for nationally recognized park system while continuing to maintain programming, recreational, and natural assets for the comfort and livability of Gwinnett s residents. Benefits: Community engagement through sustainable programs and operations CAPRA accreditation viability Increased stewardship through collaborations and partnerships
Parks & Recreation Decision Package #19_CSR_001 Motorized Maintenance Equipment $213,500 5 Gators 1 Tractor 2 Blowers 1 Zero Turn Mower 2 Artificial Turf Groomers 1 Water Utility Trailer Benefits: Reduction in overall asset management cost Improve efficiency and sustainability
Decision Package #19_CSR_001 P Priority Smart & Sustainable Government S T P I Strategy Tactic Project or Initiative Establish and Maintain the Gwinnett County Standard Ensure viability and longevity of Gwinnett County assets Motorized maintenance equipment $213,500
Parks & Recreation Decision Package #19_CSR_003 Expanded New Programming $150,667 2 FTE Program Supervisors 1 Truck Benefits: Increased stewardship Enhanced community engagement Increased service delivery/revenue generation
Decision Package #19_CSR_003 P Priority Livability & Comfort S T P I Strategy Tactic Project or Initiative Provide community programs that match community needs Meet the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural population Expand new programming for Parks and Recreation $150,667
Parks & Recreation Project Administration Initiatives: Continue to improve efficiency while seeking alternate funding such as grants and partnerships. Benefits: Sustainable contract management Fiscal stewardship Partnership benefits
Communitywide Initiatives
Communitywide Initiatives Assistive Technology Model Home: Community Services divisions Live Healthy Gwinnett Gwinnett County Fire & Emergency Services Friends of Gwinnett Seniors
Communitywide Initiatives Recycling Exhibit: Solid Waste Environmental & Heritage Center Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful Parks & Recreation
Communitywide Initiatives Harvest Gwinnett partnership with: Georgia Gwinnett College Live Healthy Gwinnett Health and Human Services UGA Extension Parks and Recreation Faith-based organizations
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