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Performance Measurement Review


OCTOBER 2018


Presentation Overview

• Alignment with Board Priorities

• Key Performance Metrics

• Significant Budget Issues

• Significant Accomplishments

• Key Collaborations

• A Look Ahead


Priority Alignment

The Kent County Parks Department enhances the quality of life in Kent County by providing outstanding parks and trails adhering to the highest standards of recreation.

The department efficiently achieves this vision by developing vibrant partnerships, sustainable funding, and accessible parks and trails that amply meet the needs of future generations.

Stable Revenues Kent County will have stable and predictable revenues to cover expenses.

Efficient Use of Resources Kent County will provide services through the most efficient means.

Proactive and Innovative Government

Kent County will seek-out innovative solutions and address issues systemically.

High Quality of LifeKent County will maintain a high quality of life that will be attractive to growth and development.


Develop and enhance park and trail facilities to improve the diversity and quality

of recreational opportunities.

Key Goals and Metrics




Objective: Maintain, update and implement theParks Master Plan

Results:


ACTION ITEMS FROM PLAN COMPLETED

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Exp

13 9 8 9 6




Objective: Complete at least 5 in-house constructionor restoration projects

Results:


PROJECTS COMPLETED

2015 2016 2015 2018 Exp

12 10 11 10


Acquire parklands, green spaces and trail corridors to address the

current and future needs of the community.



Acquire parklands, green spaces and trail corridors to address the

current and future needs of the community.

Objective: Pursue the Board's long term goal of a 7,500 acre park system through strategic land acquisitions as funding permits.

Results:


ACRES ACQUIRED PER YEAR

2015 2016 2017 2018 Exp 2019 Exp

276,853

1717,024

167,040

07,040

2707,310


Protect the quality and sustainability of theKent County Parks system by continuing to

increase and diversify funding sources.





Objective: Fund at least 40% of parks general operations and management through sources other than the County general fund.

Results:


% OF OPERATIONS FUNDED THROUGH REVENUES

2015 2016 2017 2018 Expected 2019 Budget

47.7% 46.0% 44.2% 40.0% (likely 42%) 40.4%




Objective: Receive at least $500,000 in capital funding from outside sources, as a 4 year average.

Results:


CAPITAL FUNDING FROM OUTSIDE SOURCES – 4 YR AVG

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Exp

$944,794 $735,927 $903,217 $1,061,805 $811,055




Objective: Collaborate with outside agencies and organizations on at least 75 projects annually.

Results:


COLLABORATIONS

2015 2016 2017 2018 Exp

90 81 87 >75


Efficiently provide a quality 18-hole golf coursefor the general public.




Objective: Maintain consistent use by achieving at least 30,000 total rounds played per year.

Results:


18 AND 9 HOLE ROUNDS PLAYED PER YEAR

2015 2016 2017 2018 Exp

34,418 35,181 33,178 >30,000



Objective: Operate golf course and driving range at a Revenue to Cost ratio of at least 1.05.

Results:


DOLLARS EARNED PER DOLLAR OF OPERATING COST

2015 2016 2017 2018 Expected

1.32 1.19 1.11 >1.05


Efficiently provide a range of enjoyable recreational opportunities at Millennium Park that are easily accessible to the general public.




Objective: Operate the park at a Revenue to Cost ratio of at least 0.50.

Results:


DOLLARS EARNED PER DOLLAR OF OPERATING COST

2015 2016 2017 2018 Expected 2019 Budget

0.85 0.71 0.63 0.70 0.53



Objective: Assist under-privileged county residents by providing free admission to the beach, equaling at least 15% of total attendance.

Results:

SPLASH! Attendance:

Total Attendance:


% OF BEACH ATTENDANCE FROM SPLASH! COUPONS

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

17.7% 16.1% 16.7% 14.9% 14.8%

12,622 15,563 16,997 13,368 12,393

71,446 96,579 101,709 89,995 83,642


Increase awareness, use and support of Kent County Parks through enhanced public outreach.




Objective: Achieve and support at least9,000 volunteer hours per year.

Results:


VOLUNTEER HOURS

2015 2016 2017 2018 Exp.

10,685 11,218 11,520 >9,000



Objective: Expand lists of subscribers/followersby 500 households per year.

Results:


SUBSCRIBERS/FOLLOWERS

2015 2016 2017 2018 Exp.

19,286 20,156 21,340 >21,840


Significant Budget Issues

• Physical assets are constantly aging.Maintaining grounds, buildings, trails, vehicles, equipment and infrastructure is an ongoing challenge.


Significant Budget Issues

• Physical assets are constantly aging.Maintaining grounds, buildings, trails, vehicles, equipment and infrastructure is an ongoing challenge.

• Land acquisition is limited. Opportunities to expand and improve existing parks and trails will be lost without sufficient funding.


Significant Accomplishments

Fred Meijer M-6 Trail Connection



Millennium Beach Family Restroom



Dwight Lydell Park Reconfiguration



Fallasburg Park Gateway Acquisition


A Look Ahead

• Pioneer Trail Connection

• Chief Hazy Cloud Park Expansion

• Dwight Lydell - Mill Creek Restoration

• Lowell Regional Park Expansion


Pioneer Trail Connection

A Look Ahead


Chief Hazy CloudPark Expansion

A Look Ahead


Dwight LydellMill Creek Restoration

A Look Ahead


Lowell Regional Park Expansion

A Look Ahead


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