FY 2024 PARCS Department Budget Presentation
PARCS Department
Mission Statement
The PARCS Department is committed to enhancing the quality of life for the community by providing safe, clean, accessible parks and community centers, offering diverse programs and recreational activities, and fostering meaningful partnerships.
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Organization Chart
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FY 2023 Accomplishments
• New Parks and Facilities
• Future Senior Center site acquired
• Paul ‘Cap’ Caprioglio Community Center
• Keats Pocket Park
• The Link @ Blackstone Senior Center
• Capital Improvements
• Over 25 capital improvement projects completed
• 20 capital improvements in construction or pre-construction (of 124 active projects) • 14 community engagement events
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FY 2023 Accomplishments (Continued)
• Program Improvements:
• Senior Programs – hot meals resumed, expanded programming across nine (9) sites • 2023 Camp Fresno registration exceeding expectations (over 900 registered as of May 25) • Expansion of Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Program to seniors • Renewed partnership with FUSD for swimming lessons
• Customer Service Improvements:
• Ongoing improvements to registration processes both online, in-person, and by phone; including implementation of software upgrade of reservation system • On-site staffing model realizing improvements to facilities and guest experience across all areas • Proactive communication on social media
• Local, State and Federal Grants
• CalVIP 4 Interrupting Cycles of Violence
• Byrne Discretionary Grant
• Cooling Center Program
• FMAAA Senior Hot Meals Program
• Office of Traffic Safety Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program 5 Appropriation Type FY 2021
Actuals
FY2022
Actuals
FY 2023
Amended
FY 2024
Proposed
Personnel $10,454,964 $12,257,074 $19,830,800 $29,411,800 Non-Personnel $12,711,140 $17,865,143 $71,819,300 $83,295,300 Interdepartmental $4,631,244 $4,931,136 $17,768,000 $20,792,500 Total Department Expenditures $27,797,347 $35,053,353 $109,418,100 $133,499,600 PARCS Department
FY 2024 Total Budget
Notes
• This table reflects the consolidation of all funding that supports operating and/or capital activities. • Data may not add to the totals due to rounding.
• FY 2024 proposed funding includes carryover funding from FY 2023 of $34,657,300 6 Position Type FY 2022
Adopted
Administration Division 12.00
Community Services
Division 2.00
Parks Maintenance Division 29.00
After School Recreation &
Community Services
Division
26.00 ONSCE Division 3.00
Capital Division 0.00
Total 72.00
PARCS Department
FY 2024 # of Budgeted Positions
Notes
12 new positions that includes:
1. One (1) Senior Account Clerk and one (1) Accountant Auditor in Administration Division.
2. Nine (9) Recreation Specialist and one (1) Youth Sports Program Community Recreation assistant in After School Recreation andCommunity Services Division.
3. FY2024 changes include making whole prior year positions budgeted at 75% or 9 months.7 Position Type FY 2023
Adopted
FY 2023
Amended
FY 2024
Changes
2024
Proposed
Administration 20.00 20.50 3.00 23.50
Operations 21.75 21.75 0.00 21.75
Maintenance & Capital
Improvements 21.75 22.00 0.75 22.75
Sports & Recreation
Programs 5.00 5.00 1.00 6.00
Community Services 64.00 75.25 9.75 85.00
Total 132.50 144.50 14.50 159.00
Non-Position Type Budget 2024 Proposed
1. Dolores Huerta Park $8,803,600
2. S. Peach Ave. Park $7,864,000
3. Radio Park Rehabilitation $5,736,200
4. Senior Activity Center $3,106,000
5. South Tower Park $2,545,800
6. Milburn Overlook (Design) $274,800
7. Utilities $4,118,200
PARCS Department
FY 2024 Budget - Most Impactful Items
Notes
1. Construction award for Dolores Huerta Park (formerly Milburn & Dakota) is anticipated in FY 2024. As such, the balance of Prop 68 grant funds have been appropriated as well as Park Impact Fee funding for offsite improvements & overhead
2. Construction award for S. Peach Ave. Park is anticipated in FY 2024, utilizing available ARPA funds.
3. Construction award for Radio Park Rehabilitation is anticipated in FY 2024. As such, the balance of Prop 68 grant funds have been appropriated as well as Park Impact Fee funding for overhead.
4. In FY 2024, the Senior Activity Center design-build agreement is anticipated to be encumbered utilizing Measure P funds. Additionally, CDBG funds are appropriated for demolition of the existing grocery store building onsite.
5. Construction award for South Tower Park is anticipated in FY 2024, utilizing Measure P funds.
6. Design for the Milburn Overlook Park rehabilitation is anticipated to conclude in FY 2024
7. The utilities budget includes PG&E, Water invoices, and Solid Waste cost for over 80 community centers and parks.
8 Grant Type 2024 Proposed
Federal:
ARPA $10,468,500
CDBG (CAPITAL) $2,510,700
Bureau of Justice Assistance – Byrne
Discretionary Grant $128,800
Total Federal Grants $13,108,000
State:
Prop 68 $13,337,200
CalVIP Cohort 3 & 4 $1,003,600
Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Pedestrian and
Bicycle Safety $104,000
Ca Dept of Parks and Recreation Maxie Park
EOC Settlement $140,000
Ca Dept of Parks and Recreation Romain Futsal
and Basketball Court $46,800
Total State Grants $14,631,600
PARCS Department
FY 2024 Budget – Federal / State Grants
Notes
1. Federal grant includes $12,979,200 of ARPA-eligible
projects and CDBG funded projects such as S.
Peach Ave Park, New Flood Basin Parks, Cary Park
Bleachers, University Park Play Structure, Vinland
Play Structure, Rotary East Pickleball, Citywide
Senior Center, Frank H Ball Elevator Lift, Fink White
Splash Pad, and Maxie L. Parks HVAC.
2. State grant includes $14,631,600 of remaining grant
balances for Prop 68 projects including Dolores
Huerta (Milburn & Dakota) Park, Radio Park
Rehabilitation, and various upgrades at California
Tupman, Logan, Sunnyside, Lafayette, and Robinson
parks; CalVIP grant balances funding violence
reduction strategies; Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety;
Maxie L Parks improvements; and Romain Park
Improvements.
9 Program Type 2024
Proposed
Park Rangers $1,770,200
Warming and Cooling
Centers $400,000
Enhanced Landscape &
Irrigation $2,553,900
PARCS Department
FY 2024 Budget – New Programs
Notes
1. Park Rangers - will perform non-sworn
enforcement of State and municipal codes,
rules and regulations within public parks, trails
and recreation facilities maintained and
operated by the City.
2. Warming and Cooling Centers - funding to
provide warming and cooling center services
in accordance with City of Fresno resolution
2022-212.
3. Enhanced Landscape & Irrigation - funding
to establish a 2-person irrigation work crew
committed to areas designated as highest
need; and 12 positions for Citywide parks
lawn maintenance overseen by 2 new
supervisor positions.
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FY24 Objectives
Restore
• Restore service levels to pre-2008 levels to maintain current facilities and provide programs and services
• Provide for safe and enriching activities at parks and park facilities Refine
• Optimize oversight, customer service, safety, compliance, reporting, and monitoring of fiscal and programmatic operations to maximize value of City’s investments
Reach Out
• Rich engagement with the community regarding improvement projects, Measure P initiatives, and access to programs & facilities • Make it easy for the public to get to know PARCS and engage in park activities
11 FY 2024 Measure P Revenues
Highest-Need Neighborhood Funding
12 Measure P Expenditure Category Total FY 2024
Revenues
Ordinance: no less
than 50% Highest-
Need Neighborhoods
FY 2024 Budgeted
Highest-Need
Neighborhoods
1. Improve and Maintain Existing $22,182,200 $11,091,100 $11,416,400
2. New Parks and Facilities $10,367,800 $5,183,900 $5,183,900 FY 2024 Budget
Measure P Highest-Need Neighborhood Funding
Measure P Expenditure Category 1: Existing Parks and Facilities 13 Project Type Projects Highest-Need Project Type Projects Highest-Need Operations Administration 272,200 Capital Maxie L. Parks South Parcel Incorporation 275,000 Operations Parks Maintenance 689,500 Capital Maxie L Parks Play Area Improvements 195,400 Operations After School, Recreation, and Comm. Svcs. 1,009,700 Capital Nielsen Play Area Improvements 305,100 Operations ONSCE Administration 42,400 Capital Parks Facilities Rehab - High Needs 240,000 Operations DPW Irrigation & Landscaping 1,436,800 Capital Roeding Play Structure Replacements 154,400 Operations Park Ranger Program 389,400 Capital Court Resurfacing 55,100 Capital Administrative Delivery Cost (High Needs) 96,900 Capital Roeding Restroom Replacements 2,569,300 Capital Bigby-Villa Play Area Improvements 207,800 Capital Roeding Pickleball Courts 1,746,500 Capital California Tupman Picnic Area 9,900 Capital Roeding Court Resurfacing 379,500 Capital California Tupman CMU Block Wall 189,100 Capital Roeding Dog Park Relocation 51,300 Capital California Tupman Play Area Improvements 156,200 Capital Roeding Irrigation Upgrades 150,000 Capital Dickey Community Center Gate 121,900 Capital Roeding Storyland/Playland Improvements 1,053,600 Capital Dickey Park Rehabilitation 500,000 Capital Romain Community Garden 50,000 Capital Frank H Ball Elevator Lift 74,400 Capital Romain Learner Pool Improvements 876,500 Capital Frank H Ball Park Rehabilitation 299,000 Capital Romain Play Area Improvements 363,200 Capital Hinton Picnic Area 269,100 Capital Romain Park Rehabilitation 325,000 Capital Holmes Restroom Rehab 681,900 Capital Slurry Seal Various Parks - High Needs 48,000 Capital Holmes Park Improvements 362,200 Capital Sunset Park Rehabilitation 570,000 Capital Holmes Roof Repair 19,800 Capital Sunset Roof Repairs 26,500 Capital Mary Ella Brown Rehabilitation 455,500 Capital Tree Trimming - High Needs Parks 48,000 Capital Maxie L. Parks Rehabilitation 353,900 Capital Veteran's Memorial Improvements 995,000 Capital Maxie L. Parks HVAC Improvements 857,000 TOTAL Highest-Needs Funding $18,971,800 FY 2024 Budget
Measure P Highest-Need Neighborhood Funding
14 Projects Total Funding Highest-Need
Broadway and Elizabeth $2,545,800
Dakota Barton $45,900
Senior Activity Center $2,106,000
D5 Property Acquisition & Development $1,977,500 $1,977,500 Van Ness & Weldon $1,036,600
Paul “Cap” Caprioglio Community Center $1,033,700
Design Plans and Joint-use agreement with FMFCD in HNN $525,000 $525,000 Design Plans and Joint-use agreement with FMFCD Citywide $500,000 El Dorado Park Acquisition $500,000
D2 Property Acquisition & Development $445,000
Administrative Delivery Cost $250,900
HNN New Park Development $8,558,300 $8,558,300
New Parks Citywide $893,200
Total 20,417,900 $11,060,800
Measure P Expenditure Category 2: New Parks and Facilities PARCS Department
Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission
15 PRAC Recommendations Prior to PARCS budget Submission PRAC made thirteen FY24 budget recommendations on October 17 and November 21, 2022.
Below are the recommendations and their corresponding results.
1. Recommend free entrance for Fresno Residents to city parks on National Parks Day and on a second, yet to be
determined day.
Average daily gate fees in 2023 were $5,700. To provide free entry to all regional parks 2x per year would result in a revenue reduction of approximately $11,400. PARCS recommends
piloting the free day program in FY 2024 (National Public Lands Day falls on September 23, 2023).
2. Recommend allocating funds to develop programing and for improvements and developments to courts and facilities for soccer and football.
PARCS brought a PAR amendment to PRAC on March 17, 2023 that included an additional Program Manager for Sports to increase capacity and oversight across all adult and youth sports programs.
Capital projects in FY 2024 budget include the Pilibos Soccer Field Irrigation Improvements & Turf Rehabilitation Project; and the Radio Park rehabilitation project which will result in a redesigned and reconstructed soccer field. Several park rehabilitation projects will begin or continue community engagement to inform future designs which may include soccer or football based on community input.
PARCS Department
Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission
16 3. Recommend $50,000 for a planning grant for the youth program focused on civic education, highlighted in
southwest Fresno to develop a proposal for community
centers in high needs areas.
The FY 2024 budget includes minimal programming
expansions from Measure P as the majority of funds available for programming were allocated to initiatives in FY 2023. The Office of Neighborhood Safety & Community Engagement's
Violence Intervention Program Initiative will award funding to local agencies for the purposes of civic engagement activities that engage youth for violence intervention.
4. Recommend the PARCS Department incorporate funding
to improve security for the Fresno Art Museum and suggest working in collaboration with the Fresno Art Museum.
The PARCS Department has included the requested fencing improvements as an alternate for the Radio Park rehabilitation project. Should bids for construction result in a cost low enough to include the improvements in the project budget, this improvement will be completed.
5. Recommend $1 million be set aside for organizations to apply for funds for projects that fit within the scope of the measure and that there be specific criteria and guidelines set about who can apply for those funds and the maximum amount for which they can apply. The Commission or a
Commission subcommittee to be directly involved in setting the criteria and guidelines. If by subcommittee, the
Commission to approve the recommended criteria and
guidelines.
The FY 2024 budget includes minimal programming
expansions from Measure P as the majority of funds available for programming were allocated to initiatives in FY 2023.
Expenditure Category 4 is expected to be made available to local agencies to apply for grants in FY 2024.
PARCS Department
Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission
17 6. Recommend allocating $250,000 to repurpose the softball field at Jaswant Singh Khalra park, and to repurpose one of the eight soccer fields at the Regional Sports Complex into cricket fields with guidance from Cricket League
leaders on the requirements for a field.
All available Measure P funding for non-high-needs parks has been allocated in the budget to complete existing projects underway. Planning is underway for a cricket field at Jaswant Singh Khalra Park in collaboration with community
stakeholders.
7. Recommend funding consideration for two additional
soccer fields at one of the vacant City owned fields at Orangewood and Church Avenues or at the 49 Acre Park
site.
The City continues to pursue funding mechanisms to develop the site at Church and Orangewood. The new park at South Peach Avenue is currently in design and it is anticipated that it will contain soccer fields as this was a very highly requested amenity in early community engagement.
8. Recommend General Fund allocation of $2.5 million for MLK Park (on city owned parcel) at the West Creek Village Development Project Area.
The MLK Magnet Core Park project Phase I is anticipated to continue through FY 2024. The $2.5 million request for Phase II improvements has been recorded for consideration in future budgets or grant applications.
PARCS Department
Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission
18 9. Recommend funding for a youth and young adult program that provides music, film, play and dance training for
Fresno residents.
Cultural Arts Expenditure Category 4 funds will be made available in FY 2024 and are anticipated to result in expanded access to cultural activities for youth; the PARCS youth programs offered across our 20 community centers and 80+ parks offer arts activities including music, dance, and performance activities.
10. Recommend minimum of $250,000 be budgeted for
volleyball courts, outreach and design at Vinland Park and other parks as informed by community input.
The FY 2024 budget includes $321,000 for court resurfacing projects including Lafayette, Orchid, and Vinland; and
additional locations to be identified in FY 2024 as funding allows; several park rehabilitation projects included in the FY 2024 budget may include volleyball courts pending the
outcome of community engagement.
PARCS Department
Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission
19 11. Recommend PARCS Department budget for FY 2024
include $250,000 for planning, design and construction of facilities to support field hockey with the consultation of field hockey leaders.
The FY 2024 budget includes funding for the South Peach Avenue Park, which is expected to include field hockey in the final design based on community input received to date.
12. Recommends budgeting $600,000 for the Youth Activity Fee Waiver / Voucher Program.
The Youth Fee Waiver pilot program will continue into FY 2024 utilizing $180,000 of funds carried over from the FY 2023 Council Motion.
13. Recommends budgeting for increased availability of
cooling and warming centers and increasing the level of outreach when the centers would be open.
The FY 2024 budget includes $400,000 of new General Fund allocations for warming and cooling centers.
QUESTIONS
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