Welcome!Welcome!

It Starts In Parks!

Citizen’s AcademyPresentation

FEBRUARY 2018

Today we are going to…- Have some fun - Learn about the Parks & Recreation Department- Focus on the wide variety of things we do- Overview of the budget- Benefits- Questions & Answers

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Fun…

Tell about your earliest memory of a recreation program you participated in?

Tell about your favorite piece of playground equipment & why?

Your favorite park – where & why?What do you like to do in a park?

Recreation- activity which refreshesrecreates; renews your health and spirits by providing enjoyment & relaxation

DEFINITIONS

Park – all lands and water acquired by the county for recreation purposes.

What isRecreation ?

Organized –baseball, football, soccer, softball, tennisIndividual – running, skating, cycling, Water –swimming, skiing, diving, rowing, fishingAnimal – dogs, horses, animal obedience & competitionsIndoor – crafts, cards, dance, aerobics, sewing, ceramics Events – parades, festivals, shows, fairs, tournamentsNature – hiking, eco-tours, environmental education

Did you know ?It also includes…

History – Museums, Restoration of Old Homes

Culture - Arts & Crafts Shows, Music, Dance, Sculpture

Landlord – community groups, veterans, Coast Guard Auxiliary

The Definition of Recreation is WIDE!

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OUR MISSIONTo provide recreation & leisure activities reflecting the interests and values of citizens and visitors, thereby enhancing the quality of life in Brevard County.

Guidebook

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SERVICE AREAScope

From Scottsmoor to Micco

Extending 72 miles along the Atlantic Coast

Reaching Inland upto 20 miles from theBarrier Islands to theSt. Johns River

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Service Area

The Department Manages:

Parks, Facilities & Conservation Areas

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Service Area

The Department Manages 119 Developed Parks

Parks, Facilities & Conservation Areas

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Service Area

The Department Manages 119 Developed Parks 12 School Athletic Complexes

Parks, Facilities & Conservation Areas

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Service Area

The Department Manages 119 Developed Parks 12 School Athletic Complexes 16 Community & Cultural Centers

Parks, Facilities & Conservation Areas

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Service Area

The Department Manages 119 Developed Parks 12 School Athletic Complexes 16 Community & Cultural Centers 3 Nature Centers

Parks, Facilities & Conservation Areas

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Service Area

The Department Manages 119 Developed Parks 12 School Athletic Complexes 16 Community & Cultural Centers 3 Nature Centers 3 Campgrounds

Parks, Facilities & Conservation Areas

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Service Area

The Department Manages 119 Developed Parks 12 School Athletic Complexes 16 Community & Cultural Centers 3 Nature Centers 3 Campgrounds 3 Golf Courses

Parks, Facilities & Conservation Areas

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Service Area

The Department Manages 119 Developed Parks 12 School Athletic Complexes 16 Community & Cultural Centers 3 Nature Centers 3 Campgrounds 3 Golf Courses 22 Boat Ramps

Parks, Facilities & Conservation Areas

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Service Area

The Department Manages 119 Developed Parks 12 School Athletic Complexes 16 Community & Cultural Centers 3 Nature Centers 3 Campgrounds 3 Golf Courses 22 Boat Ramps 44 Beach Access Sites

Parks, Facilities & Conservation Areas

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Service Area

The Department Manages 119 Developed Parks 12 School Athletic Complexes 16 Community & Cultural Centers 3 Nature Centers 3 Campgrounds 3 Golf Courses 22 Boat Ramps 44 Beach Access Sites More than 16,000 acres of Environmentally

Endangered Lands

Parks, Facilities & Conservation Areas

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Managed Sanctuary Lands

Sanctuary Lands withRecreation Opportunities

The more than 16,000 acres ofEnvironmentally Endangered LandsIncludes—

Service Area

Parks, Facilities & Conservation Areas

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Service Area

Parks, Facilities & Conservation Areas

Sanctuary Lands withRecreation Opportunities

Trails — View WildlifeFish — PaddleBicycle — Horseback Education Center

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Service Area

Parks, Facilities & Conservation Areas

More aboutEnvironmentallyEndangered Lands Sanctuariesin theEEL Program Presentation

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BUDGET & FUNDINGScope

The Department budget is the plan for revenues & expenditures for a one-year period.

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BUDGET & FUNDINGScope

Parks & Recreation Budget —

Approved by County CommissionReviewed by Citizen Advisory BoardsPrograms, activities, eventsMaintenance of existing facilitiesConstruction of new & improved facilities Development of new leisure servicesAccommodate for future growthAdjust to changing demographicsAdapt to cutting edge sports & leisure

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$64.1 Million Dollar BudgetBudget for 2017/2018

Operating $33.7 Million

Debt $17.4 Million

EEL Program $5.5 Million

Referendum $1.8 Million

Capital Improvement Program $5.7 Million

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Include — Board of County Commission General Fund Revenue

Special Recreation Taxing Districts

Municipal Service Taxing Units

Intergovernmental Revenues

Voter Approved Bonds

Grant Awards

Interest

Donations

Funding SourcesBudget

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Other Revenues Budget

Generated From — Programs and Facility Rentals

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Parks Referendum Projects 2000 —

In November 2000, the citizens of North Brevard, Merritt Island/Beaches and South Brevard County voted on three parks referendums funded by revenue bonds totaling over $70 million dollars.

The bonds will be paid by taxpayers over the subsequent 20 years—while currently building community and regional parks, boat ramps, and enhancing existing parks.

Budget

Construction &Capital Improvements

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Parks Referendum Projects 2006 —

In November 2006, voters approved issuance of additional bonds totaling over $81 million dollars to complete Parks Referendum Projects approved in 2000 that were impacted by rising construction costs.

The millage approved for the 2000 Referendum generates enough revenue to repay both sets of bonds.

Budget

Construction &Capital Improvements

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Budget

Budget sources including—Grants, Voter Approved Bonds, and Intergovernmental TransfersCurrently help fund—

Construction &Capital Improvements

More than 54 Parks Referendum Projects

Other park projects throughout the parks system

FEMA related projects

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Budget

Construction &Capital Improvements

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Department Structure Historically -- Department structure was

aligned with the five Commission Districts

Because Commission Districts fluctuate with population growth -- the Department achieved stabilization in the 1980s by redefining its organizational structure

First by Geographic AreaSecond by Specialized Service

Organized For ServiceService with a Smile

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Operations AreasService with a Smile

North, Central & SouthParks Operation Areas

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Offer local convenience served by—A dedicated team of employees

To maintain—Facilities andprovide organizedactivities

North, Central & SouthParks Operation Areas

Geographic ServiceService with a Smile

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PARTNERSScope

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PARTNERSScope

Partnerships play a key role in ensuring

Ample recreationopportunities for everyone

While keeping costs down

The Parks and Recreation Department works cooperatively through use agreements with national, state, and local agencies

Partnerships play a key role in ensuring

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Partners

Cooperative Partnerships —State & Local Agenciessome of our partners…

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Partners

Board of County Commissioners State of Florida School Board of Brevard County City of Cape Canaveral City of Cocoa City of Cocoa Beach Town of Grant-Valkaria City of Indian Harbour Beach City of Melbourne City of Palm Bay City of Rockledge City of Satellite Beach City of Titusville City of West Melbourne Town of Indialantic Town of Malabar Town of Melbourne Beach Town of Melbourne Village Town of Palm Shores

Cooperative Partnerships —State & Local Agencies

North and Central Senior Centers Space Coast Stadium TICO Airport Authority Brevard Cultural Alliance Eastern Florida State College Brevard County Housing Authority Cocoa Housing Authority Community Development Block Grant Programs Not for Profit Historical Organizations St. John’s River Water Management District American Heritage Rivers Indian River Lagoon Scenic Highway Coalition

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Partners

Recreation Partners —Youth Athletic Leagues

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Partners

NORTH AREA Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Police

Athletic League Indian River City Little League Mims Little League North Brevard Hawks Football Club North Brevard Youth Softball Assn Port St. John Little League Port St. John Rockets Youth Football

& Cheerleading Port St. John Soccer Club Titusville Soccer Club Titusville Terrier Football & Cheer

Recreation Partners —Youth Athletic Leagues

CENTRAL AREA - MAINLAND Cocoa Little League Brevard Rugby Club Rockledge Little League Space Coast United Soccer Rockledge Youth Football &

Cheerleading

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Partners

CENTRAL AREA - MERRITT ISLAND/BEACHES

Brevard Flag Football Central Brevard Soccer Merritt Island Little League Merritt Island Lacrosse Club Space Coast Elite Lacrosse Rockledge Park Racquet Association Merritt Island Lassie League Softball Merritt Island Youth Football & Cheerleader

Association Merritt Island Sports Association

SOUTH BREVARD Greater West Melbourne Athletic Association -

- Baseball, Basketball, Softball, Football, Cheerleading

Indialantic Youth Soccer Association Suntree Viera Youth Football

Recreation Partners –Youth Athletic Leagues

Brevard Beachside Soccer Club South Beaches Little League Space Coast Rudder Busters Space Coast United Soccer Club Viera/Suntree Lacrosse Club Viera/Suntree Little League Brevard Soccer Alliance (BSA)

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Partners

THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY

Beachside Tennis Association Brevard Archers Brevard Caribbean American Sports

& Cultural Assn., Inc. Brevard County Horseshoe Pitching

Association Central Brevard Officials

Association Cricket Club Discalibur Disc Golf East Coast Soccer League

Recreation Partners —Adult Groups

East Mims Civic League Indian River Dog Training Club,

Inc. Brevard Rugby Club Port St. John Seniors Rockledge Racquet Association Scottsmoor Community

Association Whiffleball

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Support OperationsService with a Smile

By Improving Parks & Facilities and Staff Capabilities Finance Parks Support Services Safety, ADA, & Training

Internal Service is the Foundation forEffective Public Service

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Responsive to community interests and needsThe Recreation Program Planning andImplementation Process includesRecommendations and Involvement by

Recreation Boards & Committees

Clubs & Organizations

Specialists & Individuals

Other Agencies

VARIETY OF SERVICESScope

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Cooperative planning results in awide range of leisure activities for all agesMade available through

Department approved use-agreements with

Special interest instructors

Organizations

Athletic leagues

Organized sports programs

Services Rendered Variety of Services

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Department Staff

Coordinates community events and festivals Assists individuals, and private or

nonprofit groups with activities & events

At rental facilities such as— Pavilions Multipurpose rooms Athletic fields

Services Rendered Variety of Services

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Department StaffProvide Custodial & Maintenance Services Preparation, Maintenance and Ongoing Cleanup

at facilities that are available for public use ona first come, first served basis such as—

Playgrounds Picnic areas Pavilions Athletic facilities

In every case, scheduled events and activities requirethe custodial services of the Parks Maintenance Staff

Services Rendered Variety of Services

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A Clean, Safe, Healthy Environmentfor the Recreational Pursuits of Residents andVisitors is a Department PriorityParks Maintenance Staff maintains more than

5,255 acres of managed parks

Their services include — Custodial Facility and Equipment Repair Carpentry & Electrical Athletic Field and Turf Management Landscaping and Horticulture

Parks MaintenanceVariety of Services

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PUBLIC INFORMATIONScope

Channels of Communication

9 Citizen Advisory Boards appointed by the Board of County Commissioners

Gather information and make recommendations onpark developments, improvements, and programsto staff and to the Board of County Commissioners

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Media & Public Inquiry Parks Database—

maintained to update media resources

Brochures

Press Releases & Flyers

Television Spots—SCGTV & Community TV

Staff presentations at Organizations & Employee Fairs

Telephone Inquiries

Channels of CommunicationPublic Information

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Internet Resources The brevardparks.com web site includes

Site Directory Frequently Asked Questions Lists of City Parks Camping, Nature Centers, Golf Detailed Park Information Activity Information

Email Correspondence

Facebook and Twitter

Channels of CommunicationPublic Information

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A Leisure Pursuit Volunteering is a recreational pursuit—

The history of parks and recreation inBrevard County is founded on programsorganized by volunteers

Volunteer support systems are — the bedrockof a successful Parks and Recreation Department

VOLUNTEER OPTIONSScope

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Join The Team!Volunteer Options

A Leisure Pursuit That Reaps Rewards— In 2016 well over 8,800 park volunteers saved

taxpayers more than $7.44 million dollars These volunteers contributed over 547,000

hours of work to the Department—the equivalent of 263 full time positions

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Contributions of leisure time are enriching forboth volunteer & recipients—

Athletic League Coaches Assist with Community Festivals & Events Memorial Tree Program Mentoring or Chaperoning in the Persons with

Disabilities Program Tutoring Children at an After School Program Volunteering at a Golf Course — as a range officer

or coordinator to ensure proper play Outdoor Education Guides & Assistants Sanctuary Monitoring Exotic Plant Control …The Rewards are Endless!

A Variety of OpportunitiesVolunteer Options

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Benefits…It Starts In Parks!

A Sense of Community Respect for Nature

Good Health

Achievement

Adventure

Parks and Recreation is fundamental toquality of life in our community because—

It Starts In Parks!

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We Enjoyed Being with YOU Today

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Thank You!Scope & Services