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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD 1
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Mike Campbell, Chairman Bonnie Roberts, Vice Chairman
Term: 1981.1983 'Perm: 1981.1983
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Member Jane Malone, Member Kathy Orr, Member
'Penn; 1980.1982 'Perm: 19811983 Term: 1980.1982
THE CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE
Denton is fortunate to have a youthful parks and recreation staff who promise steady
Improvement in the services provided to our community. During the past year, Director
Steve Brinkman has been joined by Bob Ticknor as Superintendent of Parks and Betty E
Webb as Superintendent of Leisure Services, A statement of general operating principals
has been developed, existing programs evaluated, and thn current fee structure revised. In
short, we now have a firm foundation on which to base future development,
The Narks and Recreation Board Is committed to broadening the recreational opportun-
Ities available in Denton. At the same time, we are always concerned with the most efficient
use of existing resources, E:or example, cooperation between the City and the Denton
" Independent School District In the use of facilities throughout the year appears to have
strong potential as a mutually beneficial arrangement, Finally, the Board seeks to represent
the citizens of Denton. We will welcome in the next year, as we have In the past, all
e ,tsrpssbns of ideas or needs concerning parks and recreation in our community.
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AUTHORIZATION AND TABLE OF
FUNCTION CONTENTS
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Chapters six at)d fifteen of the City of Denton Code
of Ordinances establish the Denton Parks and Re•
t creation Department and Its responsibilities, The
I Parks and Recreation Board and its responsibilities Chairman's Message , . , , . .
are established In Article XI, Section 11.02 of the t
City Charter 'T'hrough the cooperative efforts of the Advisory Board. , . , , II
professional staff of the Parks and Recreatiolt De• I
I Aulhortzatlon & I-uncllcm , . , , ll
a partment and the prlvale citizens of the Parks and
Recreation Board, a comprehensive array of leisure table of Contents..., It II'
f ti opportunities is designed for the citizens of Denton, operating Principles
['he Parks and Recreation Board is composed of 1lcimlrrisiratlon. , , , , ,
five citizen members appolnied for two year terms by Organizattonat Structure... ? 3
the City Council, The establishment of the Parks and 3 1
{ Recreation Board accentuates the polentlal for clti• Parks and Recreation staff
zetis to mole directly shape decisions regarding Leisure Servlces Division , 4.9
i der-,aitntent operations and keeps the department
responsive to community iveda. North Lakes Kccreatlon Center , q
Dut ing the year, three Board members had terms Denia Rocreatlon Center , 5
I expire and were all reappointed to the Board, Their Benton Senior Center. , , . .
re#appolnbnent will provide consistency on the 6
Board at a Ilene when changes will be occurring to Clvtc Center. , .
Improve and enhance the operations of (he Parks SummerPl,)ykrour,ds !
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and Recreation Department, Board meetings are Aquatics , , , ,
held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7,30 7
In the Conference Room at the Demon Senior Athletics S,c)
Center, 'I'atnis......
With the assistance of tr,arty Citizens volunteering f'outball
th(Al' line In altr various programs; we will be able to S
dramatically stretch ou budget to Increase service to Softball ,
the public. We wish to (hank the hundreds of t3askelball........... q
volunteers from the Board Members to receptionists soccer,
to shorts coaches for their tireless Involvement and 9
Parks Ihousands of horn's donated to the City and Its Parks Division, tq•11
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OPERATING PRINCIPLES
The following are presented as basic principles for the development artO management of
a comprehensive Parks and Recreation program for the City of Denton
1, The City of Denton harks and Recreation Deparuneni shall providc+ a diverse vear•aroLill d
program of wholesoriro recreation and pork", activities, facilities and services to mect the needs
of till noes and Inlereslswithout regard to race or creed, soclal or economic status.
2. All Varks and Recreation prograins. facilities, and services available through the Parks and
livereatlon Department shall be of vIl toi all residents of Dentin rural for tha most port to lion. t
residents who wish to fake advanlacle of Ihem. Preference on use, however, will be given to
0e111on residents.
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3, Sound funding principles for City Parks and Recreatlon pimgrams, facllNlvs and services shall
ire established and shall include both lhose which are fully tax supported and ihosc which are
fully or partially skipporled 1111-ou th fees, charges, gifts or donations.
el. Activilles which are rotillne in nalure oractivitles promoted for a golleril use by Children, adults
or the elderly, insofar as possible shall be free of charge. Bees or charges which are deemed
necessary clue to sperlal costs shall be kept as Inw as posslble.
5. All services rec uB'ing a Ifn'ge initlal Inves1111en1, Class lype activlltes Involving Special Illslrucuon
orspeclnl priVl10ges to individuals br or,ganized groups maybe financed through [tic use of fens
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cov':r the cost of instruction, special cggnlpuient, or other operaibu3 costs,
6. The hirk5 and Rvereallon Department shell colttinue to work wilh the Board of Education to
make maxinitim use of school ladlities and (,'fly facilities for the benefit of ilia residents of
Denton, rnd to coordinate the recreational oppotturtlties available theoucdh bolh agoncles.
7 The Barks and Recreatlon Deptu'lnvnl Shall be lespmnsible for the planning, op1,4,11117etioh and
operatlen of alf Clly recreation programs and facililies and tho construction, maintenonce and
o1wrallorr of all City owned open Space, park alld cerneler'Ies,
`i. The Parks and Rveruaticin Deparunenl shall work cooperrttively with all other private nhd
pttbliccomnurtilWagencf<asorcirtlanirationsIn planningandprogrrunntingtoprovide optimum r
earls, recreationt,l. and culluinl`ot7porttnrltles al the lowesi l1ossible cost.
9. The Parks and Recreation Departmeni shrill nminlatn high personnel selection s1midards In
recruitment, selectlon, training and placenwill of all l?nrlSs and lieaeatlonal hersonlicl,
10, Ewph sis will be placed on ltaeping the ctflzens of Denton Informed and involved h) the
services, progralus, and actl0fles available 7111LOL f, llrce DepnrlGrenl.
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ADMINISTRATION r
The 1980.81 fiscal year provided many changes In the Department, Due to the
retirement of Parks SiuperIntendent Jim Burns in October, 1980, and the resignation of
Recreation Superintendent Nancy Boen in May, 1981, much of the year was spent
advertising, interviewing and hiring for these two administrative positions,
ht March, 1981, Mr, Roberi'1'ickner began his duties as the City's third Superintendent of
Parks, Mr. Tickner, a native of Illinois, graduated from Southern Illinois University with both
B.S. and KS. degrees In Parks and liccreation Administration. He worked for both the
Fairfield Park District and Niles Park District In Illinois, was Director of Parks and
Recreation for Oxford, Ohio, and West Carrolton, Ohio and roost recently was Super.
intendenl of harks for the City of Springfield, Ohio,
Slate arriving In Denton, Mr.'1'Icknerhas been actively involved Iri reorganizing the Perks
[)[vision to promote efficiency and effectiveness In the maintenance operation and strength- i
ening our management systems to Improve planning, employee relations, and productivity.
Near the end of our fiscal year in September, 1981, Ms, Betty Webb was hired as the new
Superintendent of I-eisure Services, Ms, Webb is originally from Missouri and a graduate of
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' Central Missouri Slate University with a B.S. in Recreation Administration, She was Director
of Parks and Recreation for the City of Rolla, Missouri; Director of Service Clubs for Fort
Leonard Wood in Missouri, Director of YMCA Day Camps in Jefferson City, Missouri;
Coordinator of Recreation for Lighthouse for the Blind In Houston, texas, -and most
I recently was Asslstnni Superintendent of Facility operations for the City of 1-106ston' Texas,
I Parks and Recreation Department,
j Mrs, Webb's welcomed arrival completes our administrative management team which helps
} to establish and evaluate both short and long range program objectives for the Department
i of Parks and Recreation. As Superintendent In charge of the Leisure :iervices Division's
programs and facilities, Ms. Webb will be establishing a top notch, comprehensive program
f for the residents of Denton Growth In terms of both quatntity and quality of programs will be
evident In the coming year under Ms Webb's guidance,
Lj j 'f he consolldation of the Administrative Office and the Park Division Office brought Mrs,
Glenda McNeely, Clerk/,rypisl, to the Administrative Office Ms. Valerie Lee was hired in
I September to fill the Clerk/'Typist position vacant due to the resignation of Ms; Frail
Walden; Mrs. do Wellborn, Senior Secretary was assigned the responsibility for manage.
w meat of the Adminlslative Office which Includes the coordination of personnel and
projects.
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Ms, Cheryl Standkfer was hanslerred in June, 1081, from North Lakes Hecreatlon Cehter
to the Administralive Office Fund assumed Ilse dunes Of Publicity/special Protects
Coordinator, In her new posillon, Ms. Standlfer Is responsible (oi- the development of an
effective publicity prograill, coordhu)ling and establishing comn)unity Wide special events,
development of an active VOlurtteer program and proVIdIng staff assistance on adminlstra•
five projects,
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
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Slevc i31'n,kman, hh'c~ctoe
Bob `l ick ner, Stiperinlendent of Parks
11mly Webb. Supcrimendent of f.c?isme Scrviccs
E` J)mll Leslie. kilogram CoordinEilor
( Bobble Bassett, Senior Center Supervisor
"i'eIesa;Mllan), I)enka Censer `supervisor '
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Balm v Smith, North Lakes C'enler supervisor
Calhy Avery. ` vtmis Center Supervisor
Allun 1,ubhcrs. Pad" VoVeman
Bandy I)etlersotl; Darks I'Oremnn
B111 MCCUC11g, Parks Foreman
Cheryl StEtndifer, i'ubllclty/Special Projects CoordlnMOl'
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LEISURE SERVICES DIVISION 4
The Leslure Services Division Is the programming aspect of the Parks and Recreation
Department, It is charged with providing diversified programs for cfllzens of all ages with
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linics, icohce Is icarnivail5tofitness programs) aquatics,
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programs and activities. Athletics, i
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tennis, alts and crafts, and a summer playground program were provided through the efforts
of a permanent staff of 13 and 47 seasonal/contract employees. A total participation level
of 261,601 was recorded for fiscal year 1980.81.
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RECREATION CENTERS
NORTH L.AKE5 HFNEAN at N chided shows, special eve ntsum programcof 83
classes and 50 special activities
rentals, and drop-111 sports for a total attendance of 481800,
'T'wenty-live programs were offered for pre-
school children during 1980.81. Two-hundred ,
and fifty children enrolled in a variety of activ.
itles ranging from a three hour preschool class to
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creative dramalics, cooking and exercise, Total , .
j attendance at These programs was 1,423•
In addition, the staff of North lakes cone
slructed and tyresen,ed a Safety Town during rj
j 'I'll(? Work of llre Young Child, The mint city was 4°~•e
designed to stimulate the young child's aware
ness towards traffic safety and was a huge i
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4 sllccess during the Safety Exposition presente(I wN, w A 'r►
+ by the Denton Association ft,r file 1sducation of
Ll i t the Young Child, Seeds of Creative Thinking
The allnual Haliowcen Carnlval attracted
I over 400 participants and was made possible through the contributions of area merchants
I herapetitle programming was provided through the cooperative efforts of the Parks and i
Recreation Deparlmont, Denton County Mental f-femlth )Snit, and the Denton County
t Association for Retarded Cirivens. Leisure programs Inclucting MON Out attracted a
participation level of nearly 3,000
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hMIA RECREATION CENTER offered 67 recreational actlvtues, classes and special
events (or a total hartlcipation level of 53,488, A varieiy of programs age[ )d cooking, crafts,
Judo, aerobics, twirling and drop-In snorts were provided for uc
schoo[ aged ccooki n, acdulis,
and preschoolets.
Drank Borman Elementary School utilixes the center duringschool hours as a pars. of the
cooperative agreenivnt with the Denton Independent School District, Physical Gdt,catlon
classes, the baud, and theciltzenshIp club utilize the center on a regular basis and the facility
Is utilized for testing and other special activites. A student participation level of 14,606 was
achieved through the utilization of the center during the school year. TIIIs paves the way for
fulure cooperative agreements which will allow optimum use of existing facilities, f
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j A Teen Club, for tc ins 12.17 years of age,
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pallon has doubled since its begliming,_Tecm
t r' Club members, under' the gtddance of a {ull time
I staff member, planmed a variety of activllles
- , ` Including fund-raisers, field 11.1ps, dances, and an
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I'eens doing the "f.;olloo-oiled doer
Fitness classes ranging from Jogging to aero•
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bicsto nutrltkm attracted 1,822 enrolled parti•
cipants with it participation level of 111409
Cerilfied aerobic instructors
provided classes
and the first Fall Fitness Fun nun was held to ~s•
highlight October Is Physical Fitness Month ltt #d>r.'"'`""°
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over 30(; r1e , C E,N"1'Ei~i 13rc,vlded
With local aylug dr~i~ipants and total attehdanrc Iet"""hensive Pr'ogr'am which attractC(f
and ICcrca hs !o tJr haveid(' broad spech'lut~ rogrartth~in
tei of 40-102, The rcnter~oopE>rites
honaJ acts{,lilt's tr
Throuch alts services ~7
.f thc1)euton Senior Ce ~ hanglrlq tl•om educational
to financial and e rt' cnllrrs~ldu
the cr.nter t}nou ntc t General i r;
individuals gh the 7 council, over 5
workht for l urchase cif equi1lment 000.
Co n 00 "tas invested Cnto
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4,264 vohtnieer hours given by senkrl age h ad anct slliir,lles v
1 t Ided Ill(" servlcc>. allous actlvilhs, 1(
thtned with the , tht, tolai expenduure a, rcnttered through the
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y the Purahasesmrnur)netlearlicr,iilrnost,' ouklftave been rn2 ,
senior rlfr7erts ~~,~~6.Ob lt~1s$een i'ested Into
khemselves.
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Many specyl q)PorIttlimes that(t{r~~ttt~les of
.1t1le to f1e sOnfo'Ctt17en5 (re avdll.
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i yeti were oufared at the I)e creauoit~~l cuts.
(',lasses in rlito~r SetNttl' C en(er,
f Ir~mics, musk, ~h sir~tl fliltes" all
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yrouhs, hushu'ss and ?YOfF?ssioltnl grnu ~sr nlul J ~ , ,
Including 1 i l n ui1117.ed 1)
conculs, dances. lattrlly`reunk,lis si Iltalr, cliizells fnt tl y :lvicalldC1111tli'nl
and nteeungs. '('he low, ►~tirticipauon fr,Jr th(. nl,~u(!(rlli; r r • ,l Vtu'ic-1y of 7cilVllles
rt1Ll11itV Nuilding l{rtt9 115.11 Cf r JII(JIIS ~einllleus, arl F'khilJils,
been converted ()H, h) addluotl, 1 , r r y tlcllo.'Mvs h0h! nl th(r ('IVf(: 1
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'i! i1: DENTON SENIOR CENTER provided a comprehensive program which attracted
over 300 new participants and a total attendance level of 40,102. The center cooperates t
with local aging groulis to provide broad spectrum programming ranging from educational
and recreational activities to health services to financial and personal counseling,
Through the Benton Senior Center General Council, over $5,000,00 was Invested into
the center through the purchase of equipment and supplies for various activities. If
individuals working for minimum wage had provided the services rendered through the
1,264 volunteer hours given by seniors, the total expenditure would have been $24,334,00.
Combined with the purchases mentioned earlier, almost $30,000.00 has been invested Into
the center by the senior citizens themselves.
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oul the year attracted 6,118 participants,
Monthly birthday parties, field trips, dances, the
Senior Olympics, the Community'I'alent Show,
' and the Christmas Bazanr are a few examples of
the manta special opportunities that were avail.
lot able to the senior citizens of Denton.
`I'hlrtyone educational and recreattonai clas•
ses were offered at the Denton Senior Center.
Classes In ceramics, music, physical fitness and
many other areas attracted 7,682 participants.
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THE CIVIC CI N t fife COMMUNI'T'Y BUILDING has been utilized
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groups, business Arid professional groups, acid private citizens for avariety of activities
J including Concerts, dances, family reunions, wedding receptions, seminars, art exhibiis,
and meetings. ThV lolal paoicipallon for the many activities held at the Civic Center Con1•
munitY 3 13uildin was 45,1i 168, In addlllon, 15.409 individuals Will zed the balcony which has
' been converted kilo a walklng-jogging track.
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SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM
The suntlner playground program provided
activilles for chlldren 7 to 13 years of age drrrRxt
June and July. 7,542 children joined file Summer
fun <-lt l)(mia liecreafion Center. Noil11 Lakes f
Recreatlor Center, Fred Moore Park, Nelle
Schuhi I)ark Southrldgc Palk and the Civic Ce .
ter Park Tho playground program offered games,
Sports, arts and crafts, tournaments. caniesls, gird
cltytt+ide events including a swim+nin9 party. a
track nleel, c7 crafts tFlil', 1 h'I51)ce COhll?$t, and a ~
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AQUATICS
^f The SCdSUndl MILMIlr'S t)logr}irll InClllded water
r A orienialbi) for preschoolers, adult anti y6ntIl
/ swimming classes, life-saving lnslrucdon adapted '
ayuatlcs rend recreallc)nnl stvinutling A tolal )(Iril• ,
Clpatlort level of 37.591 yielded an average Batt
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ATHLF TICS
The athletic programs offered through the City harks and Recreation Department included
seasonal activities for fivo stx~rts anct a year round tennis program. An Athletic Supervisor, a full.
Ilene professional tennis instructor and four contract employees managed a year-round program
which involved over 500 volunteer's and gielded a participation level of 13.201. It is through the
Creation of %po1'I5 associati,)IlS thal then mana~1enlenl Of a program of Such magnitude has been
econoniicolly feasible. The shorts associations manage the financial and organizatlonzl aspects
Of the variOUS sports under tho ouidance, of the professional staff= Over 17,359 VOILMIeer }yours
have bean gluon by the dlizens of 0imlon in support of the alhlellc programs.
"I'f IF. UEN'fON'1'ENN15 h130Ci12AM hosted ten
? lournamenis, coordinated FA lem ties. and con.
ducled Cfi classes ulih a partlcipatiatl level of
11.092 for the fiscal year 1980.81. 111 addition.. the
North 1 alws Tennis Center co-hosted seven Spe-
cial activities with North Texas State University,
' Denton High School; and the Denton 'Pemlis
j x Association, ThisIncrluded NTSU's TI:flon Classic
for Intercollel}[kite Wonky} Which attracted five
s F` R ~t ;1 Ililti(lndli~.' rallIto (i lea111S.
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Ied 2rf0 boys on 12 [cams. A coaching clinic was
colldt1Clor{ at the beyGu111t(; of the s1alar 11 to ),"Is[ ~
Coaches Ill planning ptacitces and to hisure a i ~ ~ r Fr 'r
f quality program. v. ,
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THE AIXJU' SOFTBALL PROGRAM has
grown to 82 teams involving 1,466 men and
woman, During the fiscal year 1980-8 1, several
teams from Denton advanced to host season
play. Sulak Construction won the A.S.A. State
C iampionshfp and a Denton Coed team placed
13th In the National Tournament held In Kansas
City.
THE GIRLS' S01-711AL.L PROGRAM enrol-
led 377 girls on 25 teams and sent a reprosenta•
tivV to the State TOM alnent.
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ved 817 participants on 50 teams and sent a
Batter takes a heahhy cui during /nU Little League team to the finals in the State
softball league at Denla Piek! I'ouuiamcnL
THE BASKETBALL PROGRAM was enhanced by the formation of Adult and Youth
f Associations. The Adult Program Involved 18 teams in the open and church league with
169 participants, The Youth Program had a participation level of 210 boys and girls on 24
teams. A eo•ed basketball camp was conduced during the summer which haves the way for
f future sports camps.
THE DENTON SOCCER ASSOCIA•rION
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skill acquisition for the young people of Demon,
A coaching clinic Is prmnted, before each
season to assist coaches and Improve the quality s rr }
of the program. A total of 1,322 young risen and i rr rs" f s
women participated on 88 teams. t'
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PARKS DIVISION
The Parks Division Is the development and ttiaintenance arm of the Department. `the
division is responsible for the development and daily upkeep of all city parks, athletic
facilities, city owned cemeteries, public grounds, boulevards, traffic islands, roadsides, and
recreation facilities. The division also nwws city owned properties such as, the airport, police
shooting range, electric dislrlbution sub-stallon, and the service center on Texas Street,
The Parks Division spent 38,516•5 man hours on maintenance and construcilon Projects
at the previously mentioned properties, A percentage breakdown by general function Is
shown it) Figure I below. 'I'll(' circle CkIrt in Figure 1 is self explanatory will) the exception of
the area of "General Support". General Support included all sick and vacation leave,
administrative support Ilme, and all hours spent on special events, the airport, the sub•
station, the service canter, and all other public owned grounds and maintenance projects.
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'the Division has made severol major organlzollonal changes this past year In
1 personnel and lack assignment. Under the direction of tiie Parks Stnperintendent, the
l division Is now operating with three foremen. This Is a reduction from all assistant
supcnrintendent and four foremen, This change has placed more men In the field and
concentrated the supervision Him to the remaining foremen, t;ach foreman has been
assigned one of line hollowing major task areas; (1) Parks, cemeteries, athletic flelds and t
} boitlevaids (2) Civic Center, downtown properties and horllcultural 'areas, and (3)'
Equipl7,2ttt nialntenance building maintLnance, and roadside mowing. 'T'hese task
assn;nments will q)-oup similar funclions, cenlrallze equipment and standardize mainten.
f~ ance of facilillas, equipment slid buildings.
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An aggressive program to Improve (efficiency and productivhy was Itillated (luring fiscal
year 198081. This Included the acquisition of modern, efficient equipment which will
Improve fuel efficiency and lower maintenance costs. Through the use of riding mowers,
gasoline pow red weed trimmers, and a power blower, time c:onsurnlrhg hand labor has been
minlntized. T'he division also assumed a more active role 111 building maintenance during the
year. A preventive maintenance program has been Initiated to keep deparhnenfal facilities
and equlprnent In like new eondltion and minhnlte the need for outside maintenance
assislance.
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An aggressive, year-round turf management
iwas Initiated this year. The use of n
program y u ew,
more effective herbicides and chemicals to
eliminate weed growth 11) hard to mow areas will
mlillmize hand labor and promote a drollger,
healthier turf for Improved playability and
H aesthetics.
' '7n < fn addition, 85 trees were frainsplanted from
the tree nursery to various city parks to improve
the landscape and beautify the parks.
Manicuring the grounds at Civic Cernler f
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Since most bond Issue projects have been #
completed, the Parks bivlston spent it minimal
amount of tlme din-In g the past year on con. i
structlon and development. Some of the) con.
strucllon proejcts included: (1) installation of the
'T'ennis Center L3ullding, (2) concrete curbing Y $
along the backstop fences at North Lakes base y,
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ball fields, (3) addltionof gravel to the bleacher
areas at North lakes athletic fields. (4) Instal" jj
lallon Of an automatic sprinkler system at the
municipal pool, (5) office rennovations at the
Civic Center, (G) painting Interior and exlerlor
floors and window frames al the Civic (;enter, Preparing the fofreld (it +vfnck Park
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FISCAL SUMMARY
1989.1981 EXPENSES
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Administration Pool Athletics Recreation Parke Totals
Personal Services jr5,728 28,227 26,803 193,865 246,788 551,411
Supplies 7,925 4,111 6,103 16,677 25,426 60,242
Maintenance 500 4,679 11,305 11.706 23,156 51,346
Services 27,003 4,041 46,730 96,779 43,761 218,314
Insurance 4,878 281 257 4,400 2,823 12,639
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Sundry 97 5 102
Fixed Assets 1,640 620 1,920 3,619 22,164 29,963
DIVISION TOTALS 97,771 41,969 93,118 327,046 364,123 924,017
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1980.81 REVENUES
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Athletic Fees . . . . . . . , . 11,287.58
Cemetery fees, . , , . 1,965.50
Civic Center Rental . , . ; . 13,580.14
Denia Center Dees . . , 22,895.25
North Lakes Center Dees . , . , , 19,075,75
'f ennis Center , , . , 215637,15
Swimming Pool, „ , . , . , 23,551,51
Rentals , . , 600
Vending.. 1,455.29
Senior Center . . 563,07
TOTAL.. . , , $116,222.54
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ANNUAL REPORT 4
City Manager Assistant City Managers
I Chris Hartung Betty McKean
j Rick SwIlla
City Council
Richard Stewart, Mayor
Ray Stevens, Mayas' Pra•tem
Richard 'rahaferro
Mark Chew
Dwight Galley
Jinn Rlddlesnerger F
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