parks, recreation and cultural resources...

PARKS, RECREATION AND

CULTURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

DIRECTOR

Administration

Cultural Arts

Athletics

Recreation Programs

Parks Planning

Cultural Facilities

Youth and Adult Sports

Park Operations

Administration Analysis

Senior and Teen

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Events and Festivals

Cary Tennis Park

grams

Marketing Public Art

SAS Soccer Park

Community Centers

Youth Theatre and

Performances

Baseball and Softball

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Skate Park plexes

Environmental Education

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES SUMMARY

MISSION STATEMENT

DIVISIONS WITHIN PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

Administration DivisionRecreation Programs DivisionCultural Resources DivisionFestivals DivisionAthletic DivisionTennis DivisionSoccer ParkSkate ParkUSA Baseball

AdministrationPublic Works/Utilities (Buildings & Grounds)Police

The mission of Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department (PRCR) is to serve, educate and enhance life for the citizens of Cary. Our professional staff plans and provides a variety of enjoyable and cost effective recreation, sports, environmental, historical and cultural arts programs and services. We acquire, develop, beautify, conserve and maintain a system of parks, greenways and recreation facilities that will assure quality leisure opportunities for all Cary residents.

OTHER DEPARTMENTS CONTRIBUTING TO PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCESFY 2009 BUDGET BY DIVISION

Administration14%

Recreation Programs27%

Cultural Resources15%

Festivals1%

Athletics13%

Tennis11%

Soccer Park11%

Skate Park2%

USA Baseball7%

PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION DIVISION

Additional information about the Administration Division may be obtained by calling Bruce Crocker, Operations Analyst at (919) 462-2073, through e-mail at [email protected] or visiting the Town’s website at www.townofcary.org. TOWN OF CARY GOALS AND INITIATIVES

Town Focus Areas Focus Area I: Community Planning

Focus Area II: Infrastructure

Focus Area III: Financial Condition

Focus Area IV: Municipal Services

Town Goals Achieve a well-planned community using innovative and proactive planning approaches and techniques.

Ensure that roads, water and wastewater facilities, parks, and other infrastructure exists for the existing citizens and for the future needs identified in the comprehensive plan.

Achieve a stable and strong financial position by accurately estimating, prudently allocating, and managing financial resources.

Achieve a high level of service to the citizens in a prompt, reliable, responsive, and cost-effective manner.

Town Initiatives (pages 2 and 3 of this document contain full descriptions of each Town Initiative)

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Departmental Goals and Initiatives

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DEPARTMENTAL GOALS AND INITIATIVES Planning & Design: Parks, Greenways and Open Space 1. Responsible for the acquisition of land and the design and development of a system of parks, greenways, recreation facilities, and open space areas. 2. Current system includes twenty one public park areas (includes mini, neighborhood, community, metro, school/athletic, and natural areas), Fourteen special use facilities including: three Community Centers with gyms, one Senior Center, one Tennis Center, one National Baseball Training Center, one Nature Center, two Arts/Historical Centers, two outdoor Amphitheaters, a Skate Park, a Soccer Park, Cary Dog Park and approximately forty-one miles of greenways and trails. Program Support 3. Responsible for public information and marketing, customer service and staff training, grant writing, and program evaluation and analysis. FY 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS Program Support

• Successfully received re-accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies with the National Recreation and Park Association.

• Developed and implemented procedures for the Volunteer Background Investigations Policy adopted by Town Council.

• CLASS/Program Registration Work Team developed a General CLASS/Point-of-Sale (POS) user’s manual to be used for new employee training and current employee refresher training.

• CLASS/Program Registration Work Team assessed and implemented the Athletic League Scheduling module allowing on-line registration via the web.

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• Marketing/Web Work Team completed an in-depth review of the department Marketing Plan in support of the accreditation standards to include a review of the Program Brochure and methods to increase resident and participant awareness.

• Staff Development Work Team offered a variety of team building opportunities for the member of the Department and focused on training opportunities and maintenance of training information annually for staff.

• Security/Risk Management Work Team members reviewed and developed the policy guidelines and procedures for the completed Volunteer Background Investigations Policy.

• Accreditation Work Team drafted and submitted the 2008 Department self-assessment report documenting accreditation standards evidence in electronic and hard-copy format.

• Accreditation Work Team reviewed updated and added required data to the evidence files for the Accreditation Commission review and approval.

• Health/Fitness Work Team obtained the Fit Community Designation and was awarded a $120,000 grant for community program planning and physical projects.

• Health/Fitness Work Team developed program with Membership and Pass management opportunities enabling patrons to a variety of programs to determine participant preferences.

• C-Net Work Team continued design and began work on databases that will be the source of many elements of the “RecRoom” intranet.

• Facility Reservations & Evaluation Team reviewed and made recommendations to streamline Administrative booking functions for consistency and streamlining the process throughout the Department.

• Temporary Staff Management Team centralized and developed online all the necessary forms and requirements in a Department central location for hiring temporary staff.

• Program Development Work Team initiated and completed a comprehensive study in the development of the Departments’ Long Range Program Plan.

• Conducted 8 public meetings to provide public input regarding current park, special use and greenway projects.

Park & Facility Development

• Completed planning and obtained approval for Comprehensive Sign Plan for all Town parks, greenways and special use facilities.

• Initiated construction of the Middle Creek Phase II project, including a new multi-purpose field, children’s play area, picnic shelter, parking lot and 18 disc golf course.

• Completed permitting and initiated construction for the Walnut Street Park. • Completed design development phase for Bartley Park Phase I project • Completed renovation projects at Cary Tennis Park, including replacement of court lights and retaining

wall. • Completed renovation projects at Godbold Park including redesign and replacement of walkways and

additional plantings at Godbold Dog Park. • Completed overseeing installation of shade structure at Kids Together Park. • Completed renovation projects at North Cary Park, including replacement of rubber surface at Boulder and

Play Area, drainage improvements and construction of new pads for picnic tables. • Completed construction of new walkways at Ritter Park. • Initiated construction of drainage improvements within Play Area at Annie Jones Park.. • Initiated construction of Field 2 Bleacher Seating project SAS Soccer Park • Completed programming phase for the Aquatic Center project. • Completed programming, phase for the Cary Elementary Renovation project.

Greenways

• Completed construction of new extension of the Hinshaw Greenway trail segment (.66 miles) linking Kid’s Together Park and McDonald Wood’s Park over DOT pedestrian bridge.

• Completed construction, in partnership with the Engineering Department, of the sewer and 2.0 mile segment of the White Oak Creek Greenway segment between NC 55 and Green Level Church Road.

• Completed construction of 1.0 mile segment of White Oak Creek Greenway through Bond Park and McArthur PDD.

• Completed construction of developer-built connecting trail (.2 miles) linking Symphony Lake Greenway to Regency Parkway extension.

• Completed construction of developer-built greenway (.38 miles) through the Grey Hawk subdivision, linking to future Dutchman’s Branch Greenway.

• Completed construction of developer-built greenway (.60 miles) through the Churchill Estates subdivision. • Completed construction of developer-built greenway (.40 miles) through the Triangle Aquatic Center. • Completed construction of short segment of greenway through Highcroft PDD. • Completed planning and design of the 2.0 mile segment of the Green Level Greenway segment between

Green Level West and Green Level Church Roads. (USDA Grant project) • Completed construction of connecting trail from Vickie Drive to Pirate’s Cove Greenway. • Initiated construction of 4.67 mile segment of the American Tobacco Trail through Chatham County in

partnership with DOT. • Assisted Engineering Department with realignment of Gateway segment of Annie Jones Greenway due to

stormwater improvement project. • Initiated construction of relocated segment of McCloud Court segment of Annie Jones Greenway through

Annie Jones Park. • Continued to coordinate the planning and design of the remaining segments of the 4-mile alignment of the

Black Creek Greenway (Phases IV, V).

Grants & Acquisition • Initiated first conversion/waiver request for 2004 PARTF grant to transfer grant from Town Center Park to

Ferrell Property. • Completed Wake County open space grant requirements for the acquisition of the Morris Branch parkland.

Compiled and submitted final documentation and reimbursement request. • Wake County (Batchelor Branch) – drafted letter to extend and close out grant. • Completed USDA grant requirements for the Green Level Stream Restoration, Open Space and Greenway

project. • Submitted 2008 Recreational Trails grant for the Black Creek Greenway. • Coordinated the acquisition of the 45 acre Ferrell parcel with Real Estate. • Coordinated donation of 8 acre conservation easement in Harmony subdivision. • Coordinated, with Real Estate, the donation of conservation easements within the Manors at Green Level

and Camden through development review and plat process. • Coordinated, in partnership with Wake County, Raleigh and Triangle Land Conservancy, the donation of

38 acres of open space along Swift Creek. • Coordinated, with Real Estate, the dedication of 1.0 acres of parkland and 6.5 acre donation of open space

from the Waterford Estates development project. • Initiated negotiations with landowners regarding the acquisition of the Nancy Jones property.

Development Review & Planning • Reviewed over 98 site/subdivision plans and 171 total resubmitted site plans during the past six months for

payment-in-lieu and greenway issues. • Reviewed over 141 plats for open space, park and greenway real estate issues. • Reviewed and prepared datasheets for over 50 rezonings, comprehensive plan amendments, special uses

and mixed use sketch plans. • Contracted for over 20 PIL appraisals as necessary and prepared/sent out PIL invoices. • Initiated update of the Land Dedication Ordinance to allow the Town to charge recreation fees for multi-

family development projects. KEY PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES • Provide 7.5 acres of developed parks per 1,000 residents annually. (This level of service is based on a

combination of the current population projections, geographic facility distribution needs, programmed activity needs, citizen survey results, in accordance with the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Facilities Master Plan.)

• Increase the total mileage of greenways by 2 miles/year. • Achieve an Above Average or Excellent rating on 95% of customer service evaluations.

KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Performance Measure

ActualFY 2007

Estimated FY 2008

ProjectedFY 2009

Developed park acres/1,000 residents 6.88 7.23 7.31Greenway miles/year 8.64 4.67 7.0% participants rating Customer Service Level as Above Average or Excellent

97% 97% 97%

KEY WORKLOAD INDICATORS

Workload Indicator

ActualFY 2007

Estimated FY 2008

ProjectedFY 2009

# of developed park acres* 877.57 922.67 933.67# of greenway miles 30 34 41

*Includes mini, neighborhood, community, metro parks and athletic venue facilities. Does not include facilities such as Hemlock Bluffs or Symphony Lake. ACTIVITY HISTORY

Fund Number: 10-6210 Activity

Actual FY 2005

Actual FY 2006

Actual FY 2007

Estimated FY 2008

Budget FY 2009

Personnel Services

$756,014 $774,295 $798,112 $997,548 $1,134,250

Operations and Maintenance

$137,754 $149,113 $189,480 $518,229 $391,768

Capital Outlay

0 0 0 $38,250 0

Total $893,768 $923,408 $987,592 $1,554,027 $1,526,018

Authorized FTEs 11 11 12 13 14

Fund Number: 051-6210 $893,768 $923,408 $987,592 $1,554,027 $1,526,018

Miscellaneous 0 0 0 $1,020 0

Memorial Benches 0 0 $2,960 $7,709 $7,500

Parks Scholarship $3,229 $320 $1,919 $10,000 $10,000

Grand Total $896,997 $923,728 $992,471 $1,572,756 $1,543,518 SIGNIFICANT BUDGET AND SERVICE LEVEL CHANGES BEYOND CURRENT LEVELS • Addition of a Park Planner position to manage capital projects including parks, greenways and facility

development.

RECREATION PROGRAMS DIVISION Additional information about the Recreation Programs Division may be obtained by calling Dwayne Jones, Recreation Manager at (919) 469-4064, through e-mail at [email protected] or by visiting the Town’s website at www.townofcary.org. TOWN OF CARY GOALS AND INITIATIVES










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DIVISION GOALS AND INITIATIVES Leisure Services 1. Provide a wide range of recreational programs for adults, children, and senior adults including dance, exercise, adventure, trips, confidence building, social interaction, and camps. 2. Provide monthly High School and Middle School events, classes and activities for Teens. Programs are offered at the Community Centers, Bond Park Facilities, and the Cary Senior Center. Environmental Education 3. Provide programs in ecology, environmental stewardship, preservation, and nature appreciation for adults and youth. 4. Offer programs at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve and the Stevens Nature Center. Facility Rentals 5. Provide Town citizens with the opportunity to reserve facilities for group functions, such as picnics, meetings, and other social occasions. 6. Manage and coordinate reservation space for picnic shelters at Bond Park, Ritter Park, Davis Drive Park, Kids Together Park, North Cary Park, White Oak Park, Thomas Brooks Park and Green Hope School Park. 7. Manage and coordinate reservation space for meeting rooms at community centers and the Cary Senior Center. Management of Contracted Facilities 8. Collaborate with Resources for Senior’s at Cary Total Life Center to provide residents, as well as surrounding communities, with adult day care opportunities. FY 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Submitted grant application requesting $54,650 to the North Carolina Health and Wellness Trust Fund to

support Fit Community Communications Plan and improve employee physical activity and healthy eating. • Teen Advisory Committee planned and implemented the 5th annual Cary Teen Forum themed; “What in the

World is Going On”. • Hosted the 2008 "Cary Cup" Table Tennis Tournament at the Bond Park Community Center which is an

international event attended by over 140 table tennis enthusiasts.

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• Bond Park Community Center staff successfully planned and implemented week long track out programs for year round students.

• Received over 32,000 visits to the Cary Dog Park for calendar year 2007, averaging 86 park visitors per day. • Partnered with Elks Club to offer a FREE “Hoop Shoot” basketball free throw competition at Bond Park

Community Center. • Partnered with Harris Teeter for product donations to implement a successful Easter Egg Hunt with an

estimated 5,000 participants. • Successful merged Cary Cycling Celebration with Jimmy V Foundation Ride for Research in order to create an

improved bicycle friendly event. • Hemlock Bluffs staff coordinated with the Friends of Hemlock Bluffs for the Annual Recycle Sale which raised

$3,000 to support the events, programs, projects and exhibits at Hemlock Bluffs. • Friends of Hemlock Bluffs and Stevens Nature Center Staff worked together to award a total of $500 in

scholarships to 10 children to attend programs at Hemlock Bluffs. • Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve logged over 1,600 volunteer hours for trail workdays, special events, and

wildflower garden work. • The Stevens Nature Center hosted the 10th Annual Celebration of Nature at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve,

with grant sponsorship from Hunter Industries ($500) along with financial support from the Friends of Hemlock Bluffs.

• Stevens Nature Center Staff worked with a girl scout to create a Jr. Explorers program. The Jr. Explorers program is a free program similar to the National Parks’ Jr. Ranger program. The program encourages youth to learn about Hemlock Bluffs and local nature and to participate in the programs offered at the Stevens Nature Center.

• Stevens Nature Center staff worked with an Eagle Scout Candidate to install a 54 foot section of handrail on the steps of Swift Creek Loop Trail. The handrail makes it easier for all visitors to transverse the steps. It also protects the ground around the steps from foot traffic, preventing erosion and allowing vegetation to grow.

• Hemlock Bluffs staff coordinated volunteer workdays for Green Hope and Panther Creek High School AP Environmental students helping them meet their community service hours while accomplishing projects at the nature preserve.

• Hemlock Bluffs Partnered with NC DOT and NC Wildlife Commission on teen programs to survey local bat and spotted turtle populations.

• Cary Senior Center provided space for North Carolina Senior Games statewide training events including Silver Arts Workshop, Ambassadors Training and Sports Management Clinic with over 200 attendees from across NC.

• Cary Senior Center hosted the AARP Scam Jam during September 2007 with 200 attendees. Scam Jam is a National AARP workshop educating seniors in avoiding identity theft.

• Cary Senior Center introduced a Fitness Pass and an X-treme fitness pass. • Cary Senior Center collaborated with NCSU and Wake Technical Community College to provide opportunities

for recreation students, psychology students and nursing students to interact with senior adults as part of their coursework requirements.

• Coordinated with NC Big Sweep for Bond Park to be a host site. The event generated 54 volunteers collecting 15 bags of recycling and 20 bags of trash.

• Herb Young Community Center hosted One Stop Voting for Wake County Board of Elections with over 1,700 early voters.

• The Cary Teen Council hosted the North Carolina Youth Council Service Learning Conference in Cary. Ten councils from across the state of North Carolina attended. This is the first time Cary has hosted since being chartered in 1989.

• Collaborated with Cary High School Woodworking and Art Classes to build and paint new Safety Town structures.

• Partnered with Greater Raleigh Visitors and Convention Bureau and Athletics Division to provide gym space for Deep South Classic Basketball Tournament

• Successfully implemented Annual Mother's Day Ball. KEY PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES • Achieve an Above Average or Excellent rating on 96% of evaluations for Leisure Service programs. • Achieve an Above Average or Excellent rating on 98.5% of evaluations for Environmental Education

programs. • Achieve an Above Average or Excellent rating on 95% of evaluations for picnic shelter reservations.

• Achieve an Above Average or Excellent rating on 95% of evaluations for meeting room reservations. KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Performance Measure

ActualFY 2007

Estimated FY 2008

ProjectedFY 2009

% participants rating Leisure Service programs as Above Average or Excellent (1,498 evaluations as of 2/08)

96.9% 96% 96%

% participants rating Environmental Education programs as Above Average or Excellent (398 evals. as of 2/08)

98.5% 98.5% 98.5%

% groups rating picnic shelter usage as Above Average or Excellent (178 evaluations)

94% 94% 95%

% groups rating meeting room usage as Above Average or Excellent (59 evaluations as of 2/08)

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Workload Indicator

ActualFY 2007

Estimated FY 2008

ProjectedFY 2009

Leisure Service/Environmental Education program participants

52,717 54,000 55,000

Leisure Service/Environmental Education program hours 19,290 19,400 20,000Number of Community/Senior Center rentals 1,164 1,103 1,150Number of Picnic Shelter rentals 652 671 700

ACTIVITY HISTORY

Fund Number: 10-6221 Activity

ActualFY 2005

ActualFY 2006

ActualFY 2007

Estimated FY 2008

Budget FY 2009

Personnel Services

$1,496,937 $1,537,095 $1,668,396 $1,764,744 $1,912,884


$631,926 $705,825 $742,318 $765,711 $878,612

Capital Outlay

0 0 0 0 $19,200

Total

$2,128,863 $2,242,920 $2,410,714 $2,530,455 $2,810,696

Authorized FTEs 18.25 18.25 18.25 19.5 20 F und Number: 051-6221 $2,128,863 $2,242,920 $2,410,714 $2,530,455 $2,810,696Senior Net $615 0 0 0 0Stevens Exhibits / Interest 0 $2,377 0 $63,023 $8,200Teen Forum 0 0 0 $21,975 $5,000Senior Program $5,464 0 $2,525 $5,517 $2,500

Grand Total $2,134,942 $2,245,297 $2,413,239 $2,620,970 $2,826,396 SIGNIFICANT BUDGET AND SERVICE LEVEL CHANGES BEYOND CURRENT LEVELS • Plan and implement additional track-out programs at all three community centers for year round students. • Implement staffing level modification to convert two Park Operations Technicians from ¾ permanent to full-

time permanent. • Continue implementation of the Fit Community Communications Plan to promote physical activity and healthy

eating.

SKATE PARK Additional information about the Recreation Programs Division may be obtained by calling Dwayne Jones, Recreation Manager at (919) 469-4064, through e-mail at [email protected] or by visiting the Town’s website at www.townofcary.org. TOWN OF CARY GOALS AND INITIATIVES










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FACILITY GOALS AND INITIATIVES 1. To enhance the quality of life for the residents of the Town of Cary and surrounding area by providing a

permanent and safe recreation facility for skating and biking. 2. To create and execute an operating philosophy which is consistent with the Mission Statement, Statement of

Values and Goals of the Town of Cary. 3. To staff, manage, operate, and maintain the Skate Park to the highest industry standards in the best interest of

the Town of Cary and the general public. 4. To develop and consistently implement policies and procedures that ensures the safety of the facility users. 5. To develop programming that maximizes facility use and revenue including opportunities for “drop in” or

“session” participation, instruction, clinics, and special events. 6. To provide a wholesome social environment for youth. 7. To protect and maintain the facility’s condition so as to preserve and improve the Town’s capital investment. 8. To provide the highest level of friendly, accurate, and responsive customer service. 9. To maximize revenues and provide convenient services such as concessions, retail sales, rentals, and/or other

opportunities. 10. To promote the facility and programming in such a manner that enhances the reputation of the Town of Cary in

the provision of recreation opportunities. 11. To include input from users in developing operations and programming. 12. To provide revenues that offset operating costs. FY 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Collected $17,631 in merchandise sales the first 6 months of FY08 already exceeding FY07 sales which totaled

$17,335. • Increased Multi-session pass sales by 63% for the first 6 months of FY08 and on target to exceed FY08 revenue

projections. • Based on current fiscal year participation and historical data, on track to exceed 12,000 participants for FY08.



• Developed and implemented instructional track out programs for students in year round schools. • Hired full-time Program Assistant to provide consistency in operations and to improve internal controls. • Continued to develop and implement checks and balances for Daily Work Plans, Weekly planning sessions,

monthly overviews allowing minimal staff to perform at greater efficiency. • Increased number of Private Lessons. • Planned and implemented four annual skate/bike contests. KEY PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES • Achieve an Above Average or Excellent overall program satisfaction rating on 96% of program evaluations for

camps/clinics. • Achieve an average of $4,800 in monthly sales revenue from membership and entry. • Solicit and secure $4,000 annually in sponsorship funds to help offset operational costs. • Recover 85% of operational costs through membership/entry, program, retail, sponsorship and concessions

revenue. KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Performance Measure

ActualFY 2007

Estimated FY 2008

ProjectedFY 2009

Above Average or Excellent Program Satisfaction of 96% of program evaluations for camps/clinics (79 evals as of 2/08)

97.0% 97.0% 97.0%

Average $4,925 per month in paid entries and membership sold

$5,041 $5,500 $5,750

Secure $4,000 in sponsorship per year $2,750 $2,750 $4,000Recover 85% of operational cost through membership/entry, program, retail, sponsorship and concessions revenue

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Workload Indicator

ActualFY 2007

EstimatedFY 2008

ProjectedFY 2009

Memberships Sold 461 525 540

Paid Entries 10,338 11,000 11,500

Number of camp/clinic participants 452 477 500

Number of Session Passes Sold 156 170 190

ACTIVITY HISTORY

Activity

ActualFY 2005

ActualFY 2006

Actual FY 2007

EstimatedFY 2008

Budget FY 2009

Personnel Services $58,413 $76,301 $89,770 $121,621 $149,186Operations and Maintenance $27,974 $33,777 $45,396 $37,593 $54,970Capital Outlay 0 0 0 0 0P W Services $5,490 $8,477 $11,986 $15,050 $12,051Total $91,877 $118,555 $147,152 $174,264 $216,207

Authorized FTEs 1 1 1 2 2 SIGNIFICANT BUDGET AND SERVICE LEVEL CHANGES BEYOND CURRENT LEVELS • Implement updated fees and charges.

CULTURAL RESOURCES DIVISION

Additional information about the Cultural Resources Division may be obtained by calling Lyman Collins, Cultural Arts Manager at 462-3861, through e-mail at [email protected] or by visiting the Town’s website at www.townofcary.org. TOWN OF CARY GOALS AND INITIATIVES










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DIVISION GOALS AND INITIATIVES Cultural Education & Outreach 1. Provide a wide-ranging schedule of classes in dance, visual arts, music, theatre, history, architecture, film & videography and international cuisine to enrich the lives of Town citizens. 2. Provide programs related to Cary’s history through the Cary Heritage Museum. 3. Provide programs that create a better understanding of our multicultural society. 4. Provide communication, coordination, and support for Town cultural groups. Public Art and Exhibition 5. Provide opportunities to enhance Cary’s character through the inclusion of public art in designated capital improvements projects. 6. Provide exhibition space and coordination for temporary exhibits in Town facilities, including but not limited to Jordan Hall Arts Center, Page-Walker Arts & History Center, Town Hall, Herb Young Community Center and the Cary Senior Center. Special Program & Events 7. Provide a variety of festivals and events to give Town citizens the opportunity to come together as a community to experience artistic excellence. Examples of such programs include Lazy Daze and Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festivals, Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony, Fourth of July celebration, and performing arts events at Sertoma Amphitheatre, the Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park, the Page-Walker Arts & History Center, the Herb Young Community Center and other locations throughout the Town. 8. Provide Cary youth theatrical performing and technical production opportunities through Applause! Cary Youth Theatre. Facility Rentals 9. Provide Town citizens and others with the opportunity to rent facilities for group activities, such as meetings, performances, and other community functions.



FY 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Lazy Daze Arts & Craft Festival moved up from 23rd to 13th in festival rankings by Sunshine Artist Magazine and

continued to be the highest ranked one-day festival in the country. • Lazy Daze received awards for Best Festival Merchandise, Best T Shirt and second place for Festival Poster at

the NC Association of Festivals & Events. • Spring Daze Arts & Craft Festival received the award for Best Festival Brochure at the NC Association of

Festivals & Events. • Received the Arts & Humanities Award from the NC Recreation & Parks Association for the 30th Annual Lazy

Daze Arts & Craft Festival. • Finalized public art projects for the Walnut Street Park and US 1/64 pedestrian bridge. • Identified public art opportunities for the Bartley Park project. • Page-Walker Arts & History Center staff presented information on Cary’s history through the Cary On!

curriculum guide to 574 students in 22 different classes. • Class Membership Pass system allowed Jordan Hall Arts Center to more efficiently track studio use resulting in a

doubling of studio use from FY06. • Applause! Cary Youth Theatre offered its first Track Out programs in January 2008. All classes were filled and

additional Track Out programs were scheduled. • Developed quarterly meetings with all Cary visual arts groups to facilitate enhanced communication, joint

marketing and joint planning efforts. • Coordinated cultural groups participation in the planning process for the Cary Community Arts Center (Old Cary

Elementary).

KEY PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES • Achieve Above Average or Excellent participant satisfaction evaluation on 95% of all class evaluations. • Achieve Above Average or Excellent participant satisfaction evaluation on 90% of all special event evaluations. • Communicate annually with all Cary based cultural groups included in the division data base. KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Performance Measure

ActualFY2007

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% participants rating classes at Above Average or Excellent

97.44% 97.5% 98%

% participants rating special events at Above Average or Excellent

91.6% 93% 94%

% of known Cary cultural groups contacted 100% 100% 100%


Workload Indicator

ActualFY 2007

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ProjectedFY 2009

Class Program Hours 5,207 5,838 5,950Class participants (includes drama, dance, music, studios & visual arts)

10,358 10,771 10,250

Rental hours 640 675 700Community use hours 1,474 1,500 1,500Number of cultural groups worked with 59 61 61Number of exhibits 68 68 70Number of concerts, performances 72 75 75

ACTIVITY HISTORY Fund Number: 10-6222 - Cultural Arts Activity

Actual FY 2005

Actual FY 2006

Actual FY 2007

Estimated FY 2008

BudgetFY 2009

Personnel Services

$756,657 $780,607 $851,528 $931,235 $1,025,071


$404,787 $431,638 $418,364 $492,147 $551,223

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$1,161,444 $1,212,245 $1,269,892 $1,423,382 $1,576,294

Authorized FTEs 8.5 8.5 9.5 12 12 ACTIVITY HISTORY

Fund Number: 051-6223 - Festivals Activity

Actual FY 2005

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BudgetFY 2009

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$86,820 $98,721 $106,649 $110,813 $122,525

Capital Outlay

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$86,820 $98,721 $106,649 $110,813 $122,525


SIGNIFICANT BUDGET AND SERVICE LEVEL CHANGES BEYOND CURRENT LEVELS

AdoptedActual Actual Actual Estimated Budget

FY 2005 FY 2006 FY 2007 FY 2008 FY 2009

Non-Profit Organizations

25,000 --- --- --- --- Carolina Arts Festival500 500 500 --- 1,000 Cary Apex Piano Teachers Assoc.500 --- --- --- --- Cary Art Circle

1,000 1,000 1,000 2,000 --- Cary Ballet300 500 500 875 900 Cary Community Choir

--- 6,000 6,000 7,000 7,500 Cary Players1,000 2,500 1,200 1,000 500 Cary Town Band5,000 6,000 7,000 9,500 9,500 Cary Visual Arts9,000 9,000 10,000 13,000 16,250 Concert Singers of Cary

--- 5,000 5,000 6,000 10,000 Diamante, Inc.3,000 5,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 Fine Arts League (Cultural Arts Assoc.)

--- --- --- 750 750 Friends of Page-Walker--- --- --- 1,000 --- Historical Enrichment Society/NC Ren. Fair--- --- --- --- 2,000 H.O.U.S.E. Theatre Arts Group

2,115 3,000 4,050 6,125 8,500 Hum Sub, Inc.--- --- --- --- 1,000 NC EID Festival

45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000 58,350 NC Symphony500 500 750 750 1,000 Philharmonic Association, Inc.

--- --- --- 2,000 --- Sister Cities Association--- --- --- --- 1,000 Triangle Brass Band--- --- --- 4,000 --- Triangle Jazz Society--- 1,000 1,000 1,500 1,750 Triangle Wind Ensemble

4,000 4,000 4,000 --- 5,000 The Ujima Group, Inc.

96,915 89,000 89,000 103,500 128,000 TOTALS

CULTURAL ARTSNON-PROFITS

These requests are reviewed by the Town Cultural Arts Committee and Town departments each year. External organizations must furnish financial statements and budgets to the Town, and may be requested to provide additional information regarding the use of Town funds.

The following table summarizes the actual funding distributed during fiscal years 2005-2007, estimated amounts for 2008, and adopted budget amounts for FY 2009.

ATHLETICS DIVISION

Additional information about the Athletics Division may be obtained by calling William Davis, Athletic Manager at (919) 460-4964, through e-mail at [email protected] or by visiting the Town’s website at www.townofcary.org.

TOWN OF CARY GOALS AND INITIATIVES Town Focus Areas Focus Area I:

Community Planning Focus Area II: Infrastructure








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DIVISION GOALS AND INITIATIVES Youth Sports 1. Provide team league play opportunities in tennis, basketball, baseball, and softball for boys and girls age 5 – 18. Adult Sports 2. Provide team league play opportunities in basketball, softball, volleyball, and tennis for adult participants 16 and over. Special Events 3. Host annual events of short duration that appeal to Local, State, and Regional participants. 4. Provide Special Events as public recreational opportunities such as the Hershey Track & Field, Cary Road Race, Baseball Tournaments and adult/youth Softball Tournaments. Camp/Clinic Management 5. Conduct intense, short duration, and sports-specific instructional programs conducted by contract instructors. Camp and clinic opportunities include youth sports camps (in the areas of baseball, softball, basketball, golf and volleyball) and clinics such as basketball, softball, baseball, golf and volleyball. Softball/Baseball Complex Tournament Rentals 6. Host Weekend tournament rentals March through November at Thomas Brooks Park and Middle Creek Softball Complex. Community Sports Initiatives 7. Assist local youth sports organizations by providing resources such as field space at a discounted rate. Special Venues and Event Management 8. Oversees the operations and management of department’s special facilities to include WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary Tennis Park and the USA Baseball National Training Center facilities. FY 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Successfully conducted the 30th Annual Cary Road Race at Booth Amphitheater and Regency hosting 1,342

runners. • Organized and coordinated spring baseball and softball clinics with USA Baseball and college softball coaches. • Planned and prepared for ASA state tournaments in adult divisions to be conducted during the summer of 2008. • Hosting the SWAC (Statewide Athletic Conference) youth regional baseball tournament in June.



• Hosted youth baseball and youth and adult softball tournaments at Thomas Brooks Park and Middle Creel Park softball complexes by working with nine (9) different sports sanctioning bodies.

• Working with Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB), Raleigh Jaycees and Pony Softball representatives to successfully coordinate hosting the PONY 14 & Under Girls Fast-pitch National Tournament to be held in July 2008.

• Conducted youth and teen volleyball classes in Spring & Summer of 2008 in which participation was high, and feedback was positive. Due to the requests and the high attendance, staff is currently planning for youth volleyball leagues to start in June.

• With the addition of lighting at Green Hope Elementary School/Park, staff is expanding adult sand volleyball leagues.

• Staff continues to further regionalize youth sports leagues to specific areas of town for parent, player and coach’s convenience.

• Explored and expanded marketing efforts for promotion of baseball/softball and fall basketball registration through emails, increased print advertising, including registration information in Wake County Summershine brochure and park banners.

• Worked jointly with the facility managers of the Division’s special venues and facilities to provide planning, management assistance to ensure success of special events and operations at the venues.

• Implemented on-line registration through the sports scheduling component of the Class software. This resulted in increased convenience for participants. Staff is currently providing Class feedback on some challenges with the scheduling aspects of the software.

KEY PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES • Certify 95% of Youth Sports coaches in National Youth Sports Coaches Association. • Youth Sports Philosophy achievement:

Achieve a participant satisfaction rating of Above Average from 90% in the category of participation. Achieve a participant satisfaction rating of Above Average from 90% in the category of skill development. Achieve a participant satisfaction rating of Above Average from 90% in the category of sportsmanship. Achieve a participant satisfaction rating of Above Average from 90% in the category of fun/enjoyment.

• Achieve a participant satisfaction rating of Above Average from 95% of Adult Sports Programs participants. • Achieve a participant satisfaction rating of Above Average from 90% of Youth Sports Programs participants. • Achieve a participant satisfaction rating of Above Average from 90% of instructional camp and clinic

participants. KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Performance Measure ActualFY 2007

Estimated FY 2008

ProjectedFY 2009

% coaches certified 95% 95% 95%

Philosophy components: Participation Skill development Sportsmanship Fun/enjoyment

89%67%95%90%

90% 75% 95% 90%

90%85%95%90%

% rating above average (Adult Sports) 91% 90% 92%% rating above average (Youth Sports) 85% 85% 90%% rating above average (Camps/Clinics) 97% 97% 98%


Workload Indicator

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ProjectedFY 2009

Youth sports (# participants) 3,673 3,750 3,975Adult sports (# teams) 305 314 320Special events (# offered) 14 8 10Adult/Youth camps/clinics (# participants) 1,396 1,455 1,500Softball Tournament Rental (# fields used) 170 214 200

ACTIVITY HISTORY Fund Number: 10-6230 Activity

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ersonnel Services $542,836 $577,853 $581,183 $619,787 $746,668Operations and Maintenance

$549,181 $577,492 $598,393 $630,916 $665,634Capital Outlay

$19,850 0 0 0 0

Total $1,111,867 $1,155,345 $1,179,576 $1,250,703 $1,412,302


SIGNIFICANT BUDGET AND SERVICE LEVEL CHANGES BEYOND CURRENT LEVELS Conversion of the temporary full time Program Assistant to permanent full time Program Specialist will provide the programming and administrative support to the Athletic Division to serve the citizens of Cary.

TENNIS PARK Additional information about the Athletics Division may be obtained by calling William Davis, Athletic Manager at (919) 460-4964, through e-mail at [email protected] or by visiting the Town’s website at www.townofcary.org. TOWN OF CARY GOALS AND INITIATIVES










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TENNIS PARK GOALS AND INITIATIVES 1. To enhance the quality of life for the residents of the Town of Cary and surrounding area by providing a first

class tennis facility and tennis programs that addresses the community’s recreation needs while providing opportunities for major tournaments and events.

2. To create and execute a management and operating philosophy which is consistent with the Mission Statement, Statement of Values and Goals of the Town of Cary.

3. To staff, manage, operate, and maintain the Tennis Center to the highest industry standards in the best interest of the Town of Cary and the general public.

4. To develop town wide programs that serve diverse age groups for all levels of play that maximizes facility use and revenue including opportunities for open court use, individual reserved court use, team and league play, challenge ladder play, group and individual instruction, tournaments (local, state, and national), youth camps, special clinics, and special events.

5. To protect and maintain the facility’s condition so as to preserve and improve the Town’s capital investment. 6. To provide the highest level of courteous, accurate, and responsive customer service. 7. To maximize revenues and provide convenient services such as concessions, retail sales, rentals, and/or other

opportunities. 8. To promote the facility and tennis services in such a manner that enhances the reputation of the Town of Cary in

the provision of recreation opportunities. 9. To include input from the local tennis community in developing operations and programming. FY 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Resurfaced Courts 1-10 and upgraded lighting on courts 1, and 19-30 in phase I of lighting project. The USTA

awarded the Town a grant of $48,000 for the lighting project. • As a result of inventory expansion pro shop sales are projected to increase 19% in FY 08. • Hired 5 new regular Tennis Professional III staff which has resulted in increased teaching revenues, consistency

in service, and quality of instruction. • Participation in men’s and women’s introductory tennis leagues continues to support USTA league play by

introducing new players to competitive league play at the beginner level. • League teams registered to play out of the Tennis Park have grown from 109 to 151 over the past year. • Coaching revenues for adult tennis leagues are projected to increase 60% in FY08.



• Youth Academy Tournament and High School program participation has grown to capacity. Each program now has a waiting list.

• Special Events & Tournaments: Polar Doubles, Cary Junior Championships, CTP Junior Classic, Cary Spring Junior Open, USTA Campus Championship, WWTA Cinco de Mayo Tournament, NCHSAA Men’s Championships, Cary Memorial Day Tournament, WWTA Summer Adult Tournament, NC Junior Closed, WWTA Women’s and Men’s Doubles Charity Classic, Bullfrog STA Designated, Meredith College Invitational, NCHSAA Women’s State Championships, STA Mixed Doubles Championships, Cary Towne Championships, Cary Fall Futures, WWTA Harvest Futures Tournament, Jimmy V Racquets for Research, Duke University Invitational.

• USTA Campus Championships was hosted in Cary for the second year. The event brought 64 collegiate coed club teams from across the country to Cary. Texas A & M defeated Virginia to capture the title in 2007.

• Adjusted programming and league schedules to increase court availability during peak use periods. KEY PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES • Achieve a participant satisfaction rating of Above Average from 95% of program participants. • Sell 100 annual passes. KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Performance Measure

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% rating above average 95% 95% 95%Annual pass holders 43 130* 150

*FY2008 the Junior Academy pass was introduced as a requirement for participants in the Academy programs. KEY WORKLOAD INDICATORS

Workload Indicators

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ProjectedFY 2009

Youth programs (# participants) 2,472 2,500 2,600Youth camps (# participants) 387 400 420Adult programs (# participants) 1,161 1,200 1,300Special events (# offered) 18 20 19Pro shop revenues $42,310 $43,000 $50,000

ACTIVITY HISTORY Activity

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Budget FY 2009

Personnel Services

$349,152 $480,557 $651,311 $745,222 $755,648


$199,352 $162,867 $188,453 $283,508 $245,862

Internal Services $110,274 $193,895 $186,303 $260,758

$195,505

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$658,778 $837,319 $1,026,067 $1,289,488 $1,203,150

Authorized FTEs 3.75 4.75 5.5 8.25

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SIGNIFICANT BUDGET AND SERVICE LEVEL CHANGES BEYOND CURRENT LEVELS • Increase in pro shop inventory to grow revenues by $7,000.

WAKEMED SOCCER PARK

Additional information about the WakeMed Soccer Park may be obtained by calling William Davis, Athletic Manager at (919) 460-4964, through e-mail at [email protected] or by visiting the Town’s Web site at www.townofcary.org. TOWN OF CARY GOALS AND INITIATIVES










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DIVISION GOALS AND INITIATIVES 1. To enhance the quality of life for the residents of the Town of Cary, Wake County, and surrounding area by

providing a world class athletic facility that meets a variety of athletic program needs that addresses the community’s desire for recreation and athletic programming while providing opportunities for major tournaments and events.

2. To create and execute a management and operating philosophy which is consistent with the Mission Statement, Statement of Values, and Goals of the Town of Cary.

3. To staff, manage, operate, and maintain the WakeMed Soccer Park to the highest industry standards in the best interest of the Town of Cary and the general public.

4. To facilitate town wide programs that serves diverse age groups for all levels of play that maximizes facility use and revenue including opportunities for field and cross country course use, individual and team reserved field and cross country course use, team and league play, team and individual instruction, tournaments, (local, state, national, and international), youth camps, special clinics, and special events.

5. To protect and maintain the facility’s condition so as to preserve and improve the Town’s investment in the facility. 6. To provide the highest level of courteous, accurate, and responsive customer service. 7. To maximize revenues and provide convenient services such as concessions, rentals, parking, and/or other

opportunities. 8. To promote the facility in such a manner that enhances the reputation of the Town of Cary in the provision of

recreation and athletic opportunities. 9. To include input from the local sports community in developing operations and programming. FY 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS • The Park staff initiated a major project to update all signage in the park as a result of the lead sponsor changing

from SAS to WakeMed effective January 1, 2008. • WakeMed Cross Country Course was the official course for multiple cross country events including the N.C. High

School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) local and regional meets, the Triangle Independent Schools Athletic Conference (TISAC), and Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) conference championships, NCSU Invitational as well as several privately sponsored cross country events.

• Hosted the following major events – ACC Men’s Soccer Championships, NCAA Men’s Division One College Cup, North Carolina Senior Games Opening Ceremony and several field events.



• Served as the training site for the NCSU Men’s Soccer team and as a back up site for the NCSU Women’s Soccer team.

• Conducted 6 successful soccer camps, 6 lacrosse camps and 1 cross country camps in addition to several clinics. • The Carolina RailHawks opened their inaugural season in April, 2007 and played 14 regular season matches, 4 US

Open Cup Matches, 1 playoff match and 3 exhibition matches stretching to September 2007. The 2008 season kicks off with several exhibition matches in March and April followed by the regular season beginning in April.

• Completed the renovation of field 6, added fencing, steps and a maintenance entry way to field 8, concrete maintenance entry ways to fields 6 and 7, signage for the cross country course, and extended fencing in the main stadium to accommodate for more plaza space. 511 permanent bleacher seats to be completed for field 2 during May 2008.

• Town co-hosted an NCAA Youth Clinic during the 2007 NCAA Men’s College Cup as well as the National Soccer Coaches Association of America’s College Cup Symposium State Goalkeeping Diploma.

KEY PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES • Achieve a participant satisfaction rating of Above Average from 95% of instructional camp and clinic participants. • Achieve a visitor satisfaction rating of Above Average from 92% of visitors to cosponsored stadium events. • Achieve a 95% return rate on user groups from previous year. • Achieve a 5% growth in concession commission for events from previous year. KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Performance Measure

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% rating above average (Camps / Clinics) 100% 95% 95%

% rating above average (visitor satisfaction at cosponsored stadium events)

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% return rate on user groups from previous year 90% 95% 95%% growth in concession commission for events from previous year

5% *92% 5%

* The growth in concession commission for FY08 is significantly higher than FY07 due to the RailHawks first full season of operation for their events. FY09 should see a return to a “normal” growth rate since the number of events should mirror FY08.


Workload Indicator

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Number of field rental hours booked 2,500 3,550 3,500Number of Different Groups utilizing facilities 45 50 50Youth Camps / Clinics (# of participants) 300 287 350

ACTIVITY HISTORY Fund Number: 017-6330 Activity

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$106,311 $138,740 $157,851 $172,210 $189,369


$80,135 $141,343 $125,276 $141,654 $178,624

PW Services $211,785 $496,829 $504,714 $815,219 $720,592Capital Outlay

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$1,129,083 $1,088,585

Authorized FTEs 2 2 2 2 2 SIGNIFICANT BUDGET AND SERVICE LEVEL CHANGES BEYOND CURRENT LEVELS No significant budget and service level changes beyond current levels in FY09.

USA BASEBALL NATIONAL TRAINING COMPLEX AT THOMAS BROOKS PARK

Additional information about the Athletics Division may be obtained by calling William Davis, Athletic Manager at (919) 460-4964, through e-mail at [email protected] or by visiting the Town’s website at www.townofcary.org. TOWN OF CARY GOALS AND INITIATIVES










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providing a world class baseball facility that meets a variety of athletic program needs that addresses the community’s desire for recreation and athletic programming while providing opportunities for major tournaments and events.

2. To create and execute a management and operating philosophy which is consistent with the Mission Statement, Statement of Values, and Goals of the Town of Cary; while partnering with USA Baseball to meet their facility and programming goals.

3. To staff, manage, operate, and maintain the USA Baseball (USAB) National Training Complex to the highest industry standards in the best interest of the Town of Cary and the general public.

4. To facilitate town wide programs that serves appropriate age groups for many levels of play that maximizes facility use and revenue including opportunities for field use, individual and team reserved field use, team and league play, team and individual instruction, tournaments, (local, state, national, and international), youth camps, special clinics, and special events.

5. To protect and maintain the facility’s condition so as to preserve and improve the Town’s investment in the facility.

6. To provide the highest level of courteous, accurate, and responsive customer service. 7. To maximize revenues and provide convenient services such as concessions, rentals, retail sales, parking, and/or

other opportunities. 8. To promote the facility in such a manner that enhances the reputation of the Town of Cary in the provision of

recreation and athletic opportunities. 9. To include input from the local sports community in developing operations and programming. FY 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Completed successfully the second USA Baseball Season at the Complex hosting the USAB Collegiate

National Team, Youth National Team Trials and Women’s National Team. During the USAB Season, hosted 6 international baseball teams’ practices and games.

• Contracted with UNC Chapel Hill to be the Home of Tar Heel Baseball in the spring of 2008 hosting approximately 50 games and practices.



• In collaboration with the Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau, a bid package was presented to the AAU Baseball Committee at the AAU National Convention in Schaumburg, Ill. The Town was awarded the 2009 AAU 17-under National Baseball Championship. The Town was also awarded the 2008 AAU 17-under National Baseball Championship which is scheduled for August of 2008.

• The North Carolina State Club Baseball team will play all of their home games at the National Training Complex during the spring 2008. The Club team will play other universities club teams from across the country.

• Completed contract with St. Augustine’s College to be 2008 home field of Collegiate Baseball Team. • The National Training Complex will host over 50 Central North Carolina Men’s Senior Baseball League

Games. This league is a recreation league comprised of all adults (25 +, 35 + 45 + etc…). • Completed over 1000 rental and programming hours. These hours include Central North Carolina Men’s Senior

Baseball League games, Middle School Baseball League games, NCSU Club Team games, St. Augustine’s College games, various weekend tournaments, camps/clinics and all USA Baseball events practices and games.

• Staff at the facility hosted 2 High School jamborees comprised of 4-6 high school or college playing multiple games against each other during a 2 day period.

• In conjunction with USA Baseball, hosted 5th Annual Spring Training Baseball Clinic at the Training Complex. The one day clinic was for ages 6-18. USA baseball coaches and staff gave instruction on fundamentals of the game of baseball.

• USA Baseball hosted a coach’s clinic for all coaches in Cary surrounding areas free of charge. This clinic was focused on fundamentals of baseball from a coach’s perspective.

KEY PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES • Achieve a participant satisfaction rating of Above Average from 90% of instructional camp and clinic

participants. • Achieve a visitor satisfaction rating of Above Average from 90% of visitors to cosponsored events. • Securing 50 stadium field events, excluding USA Baseball Tournament of Stars. • Securing 200 training field rentals, excluding USA Baseball events. • Obtain $10,000 in concession commissions. • Secure 2 high school or college jamborees. KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Performance Measure

ActualFY 2007

Estimated FY 2008

ProjectedFY 2009

% rating above average camps & clinics

n/a 90% 90%

% rating above average (visitor satisfaction at cosponsored stadium events)

n/a 90% 90%

Stadium Field events obtained n/a 82 *50Training field rentals obtained n/a 261 275High School or college event n/a 2 2Concession commission n/a $11,000 $10,000

*Decrease is a result of UNC Chapel Hill Stadium being completed. KEY WORKLOAD INDICATORS

Workload Indicators

ActualFY 2007

Estimated FY 2008

ProjectedFY 2009

Rental Hours (Stadium and Training) n/a 1,006 850Programming Hours(Camps, Clinics, TOC League play)

n/a 31 50

USA Baseball Hours n/a 340 350

ACTIVITY HISTORY Activity

Actual FY 2007

Estimated FY 2008

Budget FY 2009

Personnel Services

$27,798 $106,992 $90,467


$81,948

$247,444

$126,648

Internal Services $113,273 $705,713 $521,620

Capital Outlay 0 0 0 Total

$223,019

$1,060,149 $738,735

Authorized FTEs 1.0 1.0 1.0 SIGNIFICANT BUDGET AND SERVICE LEVEL CHANGES BEYOND CURRENT LEVELS No significant budget changes for FY 2009.

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