FUND 211 -  RECREATION DEPARTMENT / DIVISION PROFILE
Text Box: The recreation division of the Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for providing a broad cross-section of recreation programs and services that meet the needs of the citizens of Lawrence. The division is directly responsible for staffing, scheduling, operating and programming of five recreation centers, four swimming facilities, the tennis center, softball/baseball complexes and a wide variety of multipurpose play areas.
This division provides programming to all populations including special needs that include: fitness, fine arts, crafts, dance, performance arts, sports, aquatics, special events, trips  and leisure classes. The program’s thrust is to educate citizens on the effective use of leisure and to provide a setting that will accommodate these needs. The division coordinates and co-sponsors many of its activities with other public, private and civic organizations. These cooperative efforts have fostered the development of cost effective community projects and facilities.  

Significant Issues for 2007 -   Increases in Personal Services can be attributed to a 3% general wage adjustment, merit increases for eligible employees, and an increase in the City share of employee health care costs.  However, all budget requests for 2007 are covered by projected revenue increases. Staff anticipates direct operations of the Holcom Amateur Baseball Association, with revenue exceeding operational costs for the program.
 
       
2007 DEPARTMENT / DIVISION SPENDING SUMMARY
EXPENDITURES  2005 Actual 2006 Adopted 2006 Estimate 2007 Budget
Personal Services  $  2,403,034  $   2,669,453  $   2,669,453  $  2,788,926
Contractual Services         389,028           438,457           438,457         418,580
Commodities         292,840           234,882           234,882         235,092
Capital Outlay                     -               36,000             36,000                     -  
Debt Service                     -                        -                        -                       -  
Transfers                     -                        -                        -                       -  
Contingency                     -                        -                        -                       -  
Total  $  3,084,902  $   3,378,792  $   3,378,792  $  3,442,598
CURRENT YEAR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Text Box: l 11% increase of all enrollments in 
      department programs, activities and classes via 
      the website
 
l   Increases of over 7.8% in total number of
     enrollments conducted through both walk-in and 
     online registration

l Setup department e-mail for citizens to ask 
      general questions of the department. Over 
      30 e-mails weekly that are answered within 
      24 hrs, which is a 25% increase from 2005
DEPARTMENT / DIVISION PERSONNEL SUMMARY
PERSONNEL 2005 Actual 2006 Adopted 2006 Estimate 2007 Budget
Authorized Positions 28.00 27.50 27.50 28.78
DEPARTMENT / DIVISION ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
MAJOR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR 2007
Text Box: 1. Achieve a satisfied or very satisfied rating on 90% of evaluations for Leisure Service Programs.

2. Achieve a satisfied or very satisfied rating on 90% of evaluations for Aquatic facilities/programs.

3. Achieve a satisfied or a very satisfied rating on 90% of evaluations for facility reservations.
*shading indicates position funded from this account.