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PARKS ADMINISTRATION
Function
The 61100 account funds the Administrative Division of the Parks and Recreation Department.
Responsibilities of this division are to ensure activities of the department remain consistent with the
mission to offer a range of leisure activities for all ages and interest groups in safe, clean and suitable
park facilities.
This division performs various administrative duties necessary to manage recreation, fitness, and
cultural activities offered by the department. Some of the responsibilities assigned to this division
include planning long range goals and objectives, provision of assistance to and cooperate with other
department divisions and City Departments, forecasting and analysis, establishing and executing
department policy, cash management and internal control, registering individuals for classes and events
utilizing a web-based class registration and facility reservation software program, scheduling of park
facilities, customer relations and correspondence, public contract, fee collection and reimbursement,
prepare and track requisitions using a financial ERP system, preparation and control of the department
budget, recommending new park development and existing park rehabilitation, lending support to the
planning and execution of city-wide and department managed events, hiring and evaluating personnel,
designing and disseminating promotional materials, park advocacy through managed volunteerism and
partnerships, coordination of the appointed Parks and Recreation Commission, maintenance, logistical
coordination, visitor management, and supervision of Community Center activities.
Major Goals & Objectives
• Ensure all professional staff members attend 1 professional training event to further their
development.
• Complete the Financial Sustainability Policy for the Department and have Council approve.
• Successfully launch the opening and management of the Splashpad at Riverline Park
• Complete phase one of a new fees and charges system.
Performance Measures
• Completion of CIP projects on time and on budget.
• Properly manage budget to ensure all objectives have been met.
• Overall increase in participation through effective promotions and marketing
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