FY2021 Adopted Budget

FY2021 Adopted Budget Organizational Budgets

Parks and Recreation Division

Systemic Improvements This project anticipates future maintenance required for aging facilities and park components that have reached the end of their life cycle and will provide safe experience for visitors and maintain/improve efficient operations. Examples of projects could include, but are not limited to: park building and shelter repairs, fencing replacement; repairs to park roadways, parking lots and trails; etc. Professional Development The Parks and Recreation Division continues to look for ways to provide in-house trainings that are relevant to our responsibilities. As part of our strategic plan, we specifically encourage staff to utilize relevant professional resources (MRPA, NRPA, LERN, MRPA Leadership Institute, etc.) as well as obtain any professional certifications in an HPSOR\HH¶V YDULRXV I ields of work. This strategic goal emphasizes the need for full time and part time training and professional development within the field of Parks and Recreation to maintain high quality services. Senior Initiatives

Parks and Recreation is pursuing opportunities to expand services to the growing population of seniors living in Frederick County. The Division will pursue partnerships with other divisions and volunteer organizations as well as internally look for ways to expand the seasonal recreational program opportunities for all seniors. Maintenance Operations

Develop a logistics plan for moving Park Maintenance operations from the 5th street shop to Utica and Othello Regional Park, including the utilization of various current remote park depos. Compare contract service options in various park locations for the purpose of providing the most economical and highest quality service to the citizens of Frederick County. Security Facilities Services and Park Operations will develop a working plan to maintain a presence of security, code enforcement, and resource protection at designated county facilities and parks.

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