2016 Peoria Park District Budget Book by Peoria Park District

Peoria Park District 2016 Budget

2016 Budget PEORIA PARK DISTRICT Table of Contents BUDGET MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ............................... 1-9

RECREATION FUND Fund Overview .................................................................................................... 10-11 Recreation Fund Summary ...................................................................................... 12 RECREATION ADMINISTRATION OVERVIEW .......................................................... 13 ARTS, LEISURE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Department Overview ........................................................................................ 14-21 Amphitheatre ........................................................................................................... 22 CampZone ................................................................................................................ 23 Community Recreation ............................................................................................ 24 Dance ....................................................................................................................... 25 Drama....................................................................................................................... 26 John H. Gwynn, Jr. Program ..................................................................................... 27 Leisure Services ........................................................................................................ 28 Logan Recreation Center ......................................................................................... 29 Music ........................................................................................................................ 30 Noble Center ............................................................................................................ 31 Proctor Recreation Center ....................................................................................... 32 Senior Olympics ....................................................................................................... 33 Senior Programs ....................................................................................................... 34 Special Events .......................................................................................................... 35 Teen Programs ......................................................................................................... 36 Vagabond Tours ....................................................................................................... 37 ATHLETICS AND RECREATION SERVICES Department Overview ........................................................................................ 38-44 Adult Sports ............................................................................................................. 45 Athletic Administration ............................................................................................ 46 Franciscan Recreation Complex ............................................................................... 47 Lakeview Recreation Center .................................................................................... 48 Morton Square Soccer ............................................................................................. 49 Soccer ....................................................................................................................... 50

Softball ..................................................................................................................... 51 Tennis ....................................................................................................................... 52 Youth Baseball.......................................................................................................... 53 Youth Basketball ...................................................................................................... 54 Youth Sports ............................................................................................................. 55 ENVIRONMENTAL AND INTERPRETIVE SERVICES Department Overview ........................................................................................ 56-61 Camp Wokanda ........................................................................................................ 62 Sommer Park ............................................................................................................ 63 OWENS RECREATION CENTER Department Overview ........................................................................................ 64-65 Owens Recreation Center ........................................................................................ 66 MOONLIGHT COALITION Department Overview ............................................................................................. 67 Moonlight Coalition ................................................................................................. 68 AQUATIC SERVICES Department Overview ........................................................................................ 69-73 Aquatics Special ....................................................................................................... 74 Central Park Pool...................................................................................................... 75 Gwynn Family Aquatics Center ................................................................................ 76 Lakeview Family Aquatics Center ............................................................................ 77 PEORIA PLAYHOUSE Department Overview ........................................................................................ 78-81 Peoria PlayHouse ..................................................................................................... 82 PEORIA ZOO Department Overview ........................................................................................ 83-90 Peoria Zoo ................................................................................................................ 91 Peoria Zoological Society Contract .......................................................................... 92 YOUTH OUTREACH Department Overview ........................................................................................ 93-94 Youth Outreach ........................................................................................................ 95

MUSEUM FUND Fund Overview .................................................................................................. 96-102 Museum Fund Summary ........................................................................................ 103 Museum Administration ........................................................................................ 104

Forest Park Nature Center ..................................................................................... 105 Tawny Oaks ............................................................................................................ 106 Luthy Botanical Garden.......................................................................................... 107 Peoria Zoo .............................................................................................................. 108

RIVERPLEX RECREATION & WELLNESS CENTER Division Overview ........................................................................................... 109-110 RiverPlex Fund Summary ....................................................................................... 111 Fitness Operations ................................................................................................. 112 Park District Recreation Operations ...................................................................... 113

RIVERFRONT Division Overview ........................................................................................... 114-115 RiverFront Fund Summary ..................................................................................... 116 Erin Feis .................................................................................................................. 117 Fireworks ................................................................................................................ 118 Gateway Building ................................................................................................... 119 Gateway Building Maintenance ............................................................................. 120 Oktoberfest ............................................................................................................ 121 RiverFront Administration ..................................................................................... 122 Soul Fest ................................................................................................................. 123 The Landing ............................................................................................................ 124

GOLF Division Overview ........................................................................................... 125-126 Golf Fund Summary ............................................................................................... 127 Detweiller Golf Course ........................................................................................... 128 Donovan Golf Course ............................................................................................. 129 Equipment Maintenance ....................................................................................... 130 Golf Administration................................................................................................ 131 Golf Learning Center & Academy .......................................................................... 132 Kellogg Golf Course ................................................................................................ 133 Madison Golf Course.............................................................................................. 134 Newman Golf Course ............................................................................................. 135

DETWEILLER MARINA Fund Overview ....................................................................................................... 136 Detweiller Marina Fund Summary ......................................................................... 137

GENERAL FUND Fund Overview ....................................................................................................... 138 General Fund Summary ......................................................................................... 139

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ADMINISTRATION AND BUSINESS Division Overview ........................................................................................... 140-146 Debt Certificates .................................................................................................... 147 General Administration.......................................................................................... 148 Purchasing .............................................................................................................. 149 Unallocated Costs .................................................................................................. 150 HUMAN RESOURCES ...................................................................................... 151-153 MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS ........................................................... 154-157 PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION .................................................... 158-160 CONTRACT SERVICES Department Overview .................................................................................... 161-164 County Complex ..................................................................................................... 165 Courthouse............................................................................................................. 166 Hanna City .............................................................................................................. 167 Horticulture Services.............................................................................................. 168 Peoria Heights ........................................................................................................ 169 RiverFront Park ...................................................................................................... 170 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR Department Overview .................................................................................... 171-175 Arborist .................................................................................................................. 176 Carpenters.............................................................................................................. 177 Equipment Service ................................................................................................. 178 Heavy Equipment ................................................................................................... 179 Landscape Construction ......................................................................................... 180 Maintenance & Repair ........................................................................................... 181 Park Forestry .......................................................................................................... 182 Peoria Players......................................................................................................... 183 PARKS AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Department Overview .................................................................................... 184-190 Bradley Park ........................................................................................................... 191 Detweiller Park ...................................................................................................... 192 Donovan Park ......................................................................................................... 193 Glen Oak Park......................................................................................................... 194 Grand View Drive Park ........................................................................................... 195 John H. Gwynn Jr. Park........................................................................................... 196 Lakeview Park ........................................................................................................ 197 Parks Administration .............................................................................................. 198 Recreation Maintenance........................................................................................ 199 iv

Robinson Park ........................................................................................................ 200 Small Parks ............................................................................................................. 201 Trewyn Park ........................................................................................................... 202

POLICE FUND Division Overview .................................................................................................. 203 Police Fund Summary ............................................................................................ 204 Administration ....................................................................................................... 205 Explorer .................................................................................................................. 206 Bicycle Safety Town ............................................................................................... 207

NON-OPERATING FUNDS Audit Fund Summary ............................................................................................. 208 Bond & Interest Fund Summary ............................................................................ 209 FICA Fund Summary ............................................................................................... 210 IMRF Fund Summary .............................................................................................. 211 Liability Fund Summary.......................................................................................... 212 Paving & Lighting Fund Summary .......................................................................... 213 Workersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Compensation & Unemployment Fund Summary ................................. 214

HEART OF ILLINOIS SPECIAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION Overview ......................................................................................................... 215-218 Fund Summary ....................................................................................................... 219 Administration ....................................................................................................... 220 Camp Free To Be .................................................................................................... 221 Appendix A ............................................................................................................... 222-225 Appendix B ............................................................................................................... 226-228

Budget Message

October 23, 2015 To:

Board of Trustees and Citizens of the Pleasure Driveway and Park District of Peoria, Illinois

The mission of the Pleasure Driveway and Park District of Peoria, Illinois is “To enrich life in our community through stewardship of the environment and the provision of quality recreational and leisure opportunities”. The 2016 proposed budget as submitted continues the legacy of providing a well-maintained park and recreation system that fulfills the mission of the Park District in our community. Profile of the District The Pleasure Driveway and Park District of Peoria is the oldest park district in the State of Illinois and was created in the winter of 1894 through legislation passed by the Illinois General Assembly effective July 1, 1893. It is located in Peoria County situated along the Illinois River’s western shores with its beautiful forested bluffs, river valley, and mile-wide upper and lower Pimiteoui Lakes. The District, that contains approximately 60 square miles, encompasses all of the City of Peoria, the Village of West Peoria, the Village of Peoria Heights, as well as other unincorporated areas outside city boundaries. The District has a population of 130,000. However many of our patrons come from throughout the Peoria Metropolitan Statistical Area which has a population of 380,000. The District provides public stewardship of more than 9,500 acres of open space and conservation areas including nine major and numerous smaller neighborhood parks. The District’s environmental facilities include two nature centers, zoo, botanical garden, living history site and two large wooded facilities used for special events and camping. The RiverPlex Recreation and Wellness Center contains an indoor running track, a fitness center, arena, exergame fitness studio, indoor family aquatics center, and 30-foot climbing wall. The District provides additional swimming opportunities and lessons via two outdoor family aquatic centers, and an outdoor pool. Facilities and programs are offered for a variety of athletic interests including softball, baseball, soccer, tennis, basketball, track, and volleyball. The District also programs and maintains a linear park/event and concert center along Peoria’s riverfront. Two marinas, four recreation centers and an indoor regional ice skating facility are operated by the District. The District plays an integral role in the cultural

enrichment and personal development of area residents by offering dance, music, concerts, theatre and community recreation programming. Additionally, the District owns and operates four golf courses and a golf learning center complete with a driving range and nine hole pitch and putt course. The Pleasure Driveway and Park District of Peoria and the Morton Park District organized the Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association in 1988. The Chillicothe Park District joined the Special Recreation Association in 2005, and the Washington Park District joined in 2008. This association provides a broad range of recreation programs and services for individuals with disabilities and special needs as well as inclusion services for its member districts. Budget Process The budget process is part of the District’s financial planning process. Each year the District updates and reaffirms its commitment to the Peoria Park District’s mission and vision statements and strategic goals. The District’s financial policies are also reviewed as they support the strategic plan and provide the basic principles for the sound financial management of the District. The District’s financial policies are provided in Appendix A. Since 2009, expenses have continued to rise, financial resources have become more limited and demand for some services has declined. In combination these factors have made the goal of securing the financial security of the Peoria Park District a significant challenge. Anticipating that the impact of the recession would accumulate over time, the District began implementing a strategy in 2009 to limit the impact of the recession on District services in hopes that the economy would recover over the next 4 to 5 years to the point where a significant reduction in any service levels would not be required. The first objective was to reduce expenses. Since our highest single expense is labor, a wage freeze was implemented for all full-time staff in 2010. The one year wage freeze generated savings not just in 2010, but in all future years which maximizes the financial impact of the strategy. This savings would not have been possible without the cooperation of our full-time employees. For 2010, the District had a signed union contract for a 3.5% wage increase. Union employees voted to accept a wage freeze in order to avoid layoffs. In addition the District has eliminated 19 full-time positions through a combination of attrition, re-organization of departments, and a reduction of services. These efforts have resulted in an annual savings of $1.5 million or 18%. The District also decreased its costs for employee health insurance by $1.0 million or 20%. This

was accomplished by switching from the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s self-funded health plan to the Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA) health plan, increasing the monthly contribution paid by employees, and increasing the drug card co-pays as well as providing coverage for fewer employees due to the reduction in the full-time workforce. Switching to the PDRMA health plan allowed the District to lower our overhead costs, access a PPO network with higher discounts, and to offer a lower cost HMO alternative to employees. The second objective was to look hard at fees and charges to determine where fee increases would be appropriate. For some programs, fees have been able to be increased to cover more of the program costs. However fee increases alone have not been sufficient for services where participation levels have declined. New services have been recommended only if they were projected to be primarily self-sustaining for daily operations. Since the District is already taxing at the maximum tax rate allowed for all of its operational funds, increasing property taxes is not an option. The District can only increase the property tax support to its operational funds if the equalized assessed valuation (EAV) grows. When the EAV declines as it did for tax collections in 2012 through 2014, the District receives even less property taxes than it did in the prior year. The current EAV is still less than the EAV for 2010 tax collections. Despite reducing full-time employee costs, increasing fees and charges, and taxing at the maximum tax rate allowed, the District has experienced operating losses of $969,000 in 2012, $1,347,000 in 2013, $941,000 in 2014 and a projected $255,000 in 2015. These losses total $3.5 million and have depleted the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s undesignated and unassigned reserves. Thus the District has been assessing service levels district-wide and evaluating the impact of changes to service levels to the community. For the 2015 budget, in order to significantly reduce the operating budget that had been averaging over $1.0 million deficit per year, the District decided to close Donovan Golf Course and to privatize the Peoria Area Water Wizards Swim Team and the operation of Central Park Pool. The good news is that with these changes, the deficit for 2015 operations is projected to be 75% less than in the prior three years. However, the financial projections for the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operational funds for 2016 through 2020 demonstrate that the District should anticipate continued deficit spending unless additional changes are made to its operations. Expense increases are outpacing revenue growth and with no taxing authority remaining for the operational funds, the District will have to make service changes in order for its operations to be financially sustainable. If no operational changes are made, by 2020 the annual operating deficit is projected to be as high as $1.9 million.

For 2016, additional service changes are required in order to secure a breakeven budget. To reduce costs, the offices at the former IDOT property are being closed. Golf staff are being relocated to the Golf Learning Center and RiverFront Events staff to the Noble Center. Owens Center will increase the length of time that it operates with a single ice sheet from four months to six months. Program changes are being recommended for the Luthy Botanical Garden in order to shut down at least one of the growing houses. Revenues The District’s taxable assessed valuation (EAV) declined one percent for 2012 tax collections and declined almost one and a half percent each year for 2013 and 2014 tax collections. As the EAV declines, the tax rate increases even when there is no increase in the property tax levy. Although the EAV increased by over two percent for 2015 tax collections, the EAV is still less than the EAV for 2010 tax collections. For 2016 tax collections, the EAV is expected to increase two percent. The tax levy proposed for the 2016 budget is $17,826,000. The tax rate is projected to be .8282. Tax Levy Comparison LEVY Audit General -‐ Corporate General -‐ Operations/Building IMRF Liability Museum Paving & Lighting Police Recreation Recreation Centers & Prog. Social Security Special Recreation Assoc. Workers' Compensation AGGREGATE LEVY TOTAL

2014 TAX EXTENSION $ 42,212 2,075,060 1,295,188 1,040,037 500,062 1,450,034 103,022 520,123 1,865,046 1,555,145 800,141 414,176 465,164 $ 12,125,410

2015 PROPOSED TAX LEVY $ 31,000 2,160,000 1,350,000 1,105,000 585,000 1,510,000 110,000 545,000 1,950,000 1,620,000 840,000 440,000 480,000 $ 12,726,000

Bond & Interest TOTAL LEVY

4,729,380 $ 16,854,790

5,100,000 $ 17,826,000

TAX RATE

0.8066

0.8282*

*Estimated tax rate for 2016 tax collections assumes a 2.0% increase in the taxable EAV.

The proposed 2015 tax levy amounts are allocated to a number of different funds in the proposed 2016 budget. There is a description of each of the District’s funds in Appendix B. As a unit of local government, the District budgets by fund as opposed to a single entity. These funds are required in order to ensure that the taxes levied for specific purposes are only used for those purposes. Following are the revenues on a fund basis as well as the property tax support allocated to each fund. Total Revenues by Fund 2014 Actual $ 47,941 4,157,748 259,299 1,042,762 19,174,335 3,069,498 860,690 1,190,919 539,201 1,706,125 49,539 665,703 8,284,203 1,130,113 5,175,969 482,755 $ 47,836,801

Audit Bond & Interest Detweiller Marina FICA General Golf Heart of Illinois SRA IMRF Liability Museum Paving and Lighting Police Recreation RiverFront RiverPlex Workers' Compensation Total Revenues

2015 Budget $ 42,100 4,761,520 226,109 1,002,150 18,320,872 3,180,267 856,688 1,161,500 542,531 1,755,025 99,005 703,986 8,982,284 1,122,500 5,230,264 517,855 $ 48,504,656

2015 Revised $ 42,100 4,724,770 215,806 1,002,150 17,870,233 2,818,479 859,325 1,161,500 546,131 1,731,461 99,005 679,507 8,497,955 1,152,773 5,144,590 517,855 $ 47,063,640

2016 Proposed $ 30,800 5,099,560 246,377 1,017,450 13,714,857 3,206,221 862,273 1,190,000 632,030 1,732,143 105,005 757,179 9,133,646 1,161,873 5,287,487 529,334 $ 44,706,235

2016 Property Tax Alloca2on by Fund Heart of Illinois FICA, $813,590 SRA, $420,000

RiverFront Events, $77,600 Paving & Ligh2ng, $105,000

Golf, $880,184 General, $3,451,492

Recrea2on, $2,548,262

Bond & Interest, $5,069,360

IMRF, $1,075,550 Workers' Comp & Unemployment, $479,299

Museum, $1,481,052

Police, $532,000

Audit, $30,795 Liability, $584,540

It can also be helpful to look at revenues from a district-wide perspective. This demonstrates the extent to which fees, charges and other income are collected to pay for District expenses. Total Revenues

Fees, Charges & Other Property Taxes Replacement Taxes

2014 Actual $ 15,177,733 15,979,614 1,963,440

2015 Budget $ 15,910,239 16,733,692 1,900,000

2015 Revised $ 14,990,378 16,747,042 1,950,000

2016 Budget $ 15,635,491 17,548,724 2,000,000

Variance -‐ 2016 Budget to 2015 Revised $ 645,113 801,682 50,000

Revenue Subtotal

$ 33,120,787

$ 34,543,931

$ 33,687,420

$ 35,184,215

$ 1,496,795

Donations, Grants & Debt Certificates 5,677,730 Internal Reimbursements 9,038,284

4,579,449 9,381,276

4,583,898 8,792,322

321,655 9,200,365

(4,262,243) 408,043

Total Revenues

$ 48,504,656

$ 47,063,640

$ 44,706,235

$ (2,357,405)

$ 47,836,801

With many activities now requiring specialized facilities or maintenance, the District has increased the fees and charges for these activities to cover most of the District’s direct annual operating costs for these specialized facilities. The goal is for the individual who benefits directly from these specialized services to pay most, if not all, of the direct annual operating costs for these services. Since the District’s services are not necessary, but rather optional, the quality of our programs must be deserving of the fee charged. This requires the District staff to constantly be looking for ways to improve our programs and increase the value of the service provided. For 2016, fee income is projected to increase 4.3%, up $645,000 from 2015 revised revenues. Although some fee increases are being recommended, the majority of the increase is due to 2016 being the first full year of operation for the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum. The District maintains a cost recovery system to identify the costs for each facility or program. This allows the District to match the fees paid for a service to the cost of delivering that service. The General Administration budget includes the internal service revenues and expenses needed to support the cost recovery system. Since this function operates similarly to an internal service fund, the revenues (internal reimbursements) and expenses (internal services) are equal. Grant and donation revenues can vary significantly from year to year. Some of the District’s grants and donations support on-going programs such as Youth Outreach, but most grants and donations are received for the construction of specific capital projects. An Illinois Department of Natural Resources grant was received for the development of a welcome center at Tawny Oaks scheduled to be completed in 2015. The new Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum that opened in June 2015 was funded by donations raised by the Junior League of Peoria and the Peoria Zoological Society. Earlier this year the State of Illinois suspended all other grant awards

so no new grant projects are planned for construction in 2016. In 2014 and 2015, the District sold debt certificates primarily for erosion control work on Grandview Drive and in Detweiller Park to be completed in 2015 and 2016. With this type of project, the debt certificate proceeds are often received in one year and the project is completed in the following year. This gives the appearance of deficit spending in 2016 for capital projects while in reality the funds were received in a prior year. Expenses Just as with revenues, the District must budget expenses on a fund basis to ensure that the expenses are matched to the appropriate funding sources. Following are the District’s expenses on a fund basis. Total Expenses by Fund

Audit Bond & Interest Detweiller Marina FICA General Golf Heart of Illinois SRA IMRF Liability Museum Paving and Lighting Police Recreation RiverFront RiverPlex Workers' Compensation Total Expenses

2014 Actual $ 34,400 4,174,472 259,299 980,354 18,084,966 3,583,294 801,677 1,124,769 498,848 1,726,585 44,472 649,431 8,754,652 1,122,590 5,181,209 512,526 $ 47,533,544

2015 Budget $ 42,100 4,744,899 226,109 1,002,150 19,154,976 3,184,042 856,688 1,161,500 550,045 1,755,025 160,000 703,986 8,982,284 1,101,334 5,230,264 517,855 $ 49,373,257

2015 Revised $ 30,100 4,728,099 215,806 994,500 17,255,100 3,078,141 800,480 1,161,500 535,128 1,768,191 128,819 667,933 8,515,266 1,185,302 5,144,590 496,068 $ 46,705,023

2016 Proposed $ 30,800 5,099,560 246,377 1,017,450 15,053,857 3,206,221 904,288 1,190,000 632,030 1,732,143 115,000 757,179 9,133,646 1,158,801 5,287,487 529,334 $ 46,094,173

Since capital projects funded through grants and donations are included in the annual expense budget, there can be significant increases or decreases from year to year depending upon the projects that have received funding. In order to provide a more true comparison of expenses from year to year the chart for total expenses provides a subtotal of all expenses excluding capital projects and internal services as well as the District’s total expenses. Total Expenses

Wages Employee Benefits Utilities Debt Service Contractual Services Supplies & Equipment Other Expense Subtotal

2014 Actual $ 13,409,775 6,430,174 1,774,438 4,174,472 3,033,940 4,538,238 331,285 $ 33,692,322

2015 Budget $ 13,352,556 6,959,309 1,693,317 4,803,290 3,078,617 4,566,255 523,928 $ 34,977,272

2015 Revised $ 13,375,798 6,365,018 1,663,824 4,735,476 3,067,165 4,244,056 697,091 $ 34,148,428

2016 Budget 13,912,356 6,519,805 1,763,358 5,106,858 3,169,144 4,407,946 675,341 $ 35,554,808

Variance -‐ 2016 Budget to 2015 Revised $ 536,558 154,787 99,534 371,382 101,979 163,890 (21,750) $ 1,406,380

Capital Projects Internal Services

4,802,938 9,038,284

Total Expenses

$ 47,533,544

5,014,709 9,381,276 $ 49,373,257

3,764,273 8,792,322 $ 46,705,023

1,339,000 9,200,365 $ 46,094,173

(2,425,273) 408,043 $ (610,850)

As an entity that provides direct service delivery to its customers, the single largest expense is wages and employee benefits. For the 2016 budget, the increase for wages is 4.0%. The District’s current collective bargaining agreements require a salary increase of 2.5% for 2016. In addition the revision to the Fair Labor Standards Act that increases the minimum salary requirement for the payment of overtime for professional employees will require the District to begin paying overtime for up to 40% of the professional staff that had previously been exempt. Part-time employee wages are also increasing for minimum wage employees. Employee benefits are increasing by only 2.4%. Effective May 1, 2015, the District switched to the Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA) drug card. Participating in the PDRMA plan as well as providing coverage to fewer employees due to reductions in the workforce have provided significant savings and helped limit the 2016 cost increase for employee health insurance to 1.8%. The rate for the District’s contribution to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund for employee pension and disability benefits is increasing from 10.45% to 10.53%. By completing projects designed to reduce energy consumption as well as utilizing buying strategies to lower per unit costs, the District is able to limit the increase in utilities overall to 6.0% even though electricity costs are increasing 11.3%. The District’s limit for outstanding general obligation park bonds is .575 percent of the District’s EAV. Thus in order to preserve the District’s bonding authority during a period of declining EAV, the District has increased its general obligation park bond principal payments for 2016 by $350,000. The District is still utilizing less than 20% of its overall debt limit. Contractual services are increasing by 3.3% and include IT services and support agreements, advertising, cleaning services, pest control, alarm services, security services, program instructors, and attorneys’ fees. Supplies are increasing 3.3% due primarily to anticipated price increases. The only significant increase in equipment costs is due to the purchase of a new van for the Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association. Long Range Planning In addition to the District’s strategic plan that includes a mission statement, vision statement,

and six strategic goals, the District has adopted financial policies that are reviewed and updated annually. The financial policies support the strategic plan and provide for the sound financial management of the District. Facility renovation and improvements as well as equipment replacements and purchases are scheduled for completion within the District’s five-year capital improvement plan. This plan is updated annually to ensure sufficient resources to maintain the District’s current facilities and to determine what resources are available for new projects. As part of the District’s capital improvement plan, the District has focused significant efforts toward developing partnerships with other public and private organizations or businesses in order to expand services. This has allowed the District to multiply its capital improvement dollars. Acknowledgement The District is fortunate to have a dedicated publicly elected Board of Trustees and staff who are committed to serving the residents in our District and surrounding areas. The leadership provided by the Board of Trustees and the full time staff is essential to conducting the financial operations of the District in a responsible and prudent manner while continuing to serve the changing needs of our citizens. The proposed balanced budget provides the opportunity to invest in us today … and in trust for tomorrow … and is recommended for your consideration.

Bonnie W. Noble Executive Director

Jan Budzynski Superintendent of Finance and Administrative Services

Recreation Fund

Recreation Fund 2016 Budget Overview The recreation fund is the Peoria Park District’s second largest fund and includes a diverse range of programming and facility offerings. Due to the size and scope of this fund the departments in the Recreation Fund are overseen by multiple people. The Recreation Fund Departments and their corresponding supervisor are listed below. Recreation Division Superintendent oversees: • Recreation Administration • Arts and Leisure Services • Athletics and Recreation Services • Environmental and Interpretive Services • Owens Recreation Center Superintendent of Human Resources oversees: • Moonlight Coalition Deputy Director oversees: • Aquatic Services • Peoria PlayHouse • Peoria Zoo • Youth Outreach Each department following this Fund Summary will provide information detailing their specific highlights and challenges, but some of the major items include: the 2015 opening of the Peoria PlayHouse, increasing the single rink shut down time from four to six months in 2016 at Owens Center, and the 2015 transition of Moonlight Coalition programs to the Peoria Park District Foundation. In June 2015 the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum opened its doors to the public after nearly 15 years of fundraising and planning. During the museum’s first three months of operation, 30,000 people visited the PlayHouse and 1,400 families purchased museum memberships. The museum has been well received by the community, and in 2016 museum staff is looking forward to continuing its mission to provide children with the tools and inspiration they need to be explorers and creators of the world. In 2016, Owens Center will reduce expenses by shutting down one rink for six months instead of the usual four month summer shut down. This has been done in the past when schedules can be coordinated to fully accommodate all user groups without reducing revenue streams. In 2015 the Moonlight Coalition Program was fully transferred into the Peoria Park District

Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operating budget. Since the Peoria Park District Foundation is a 501(c)3, this move allows Moonlight Coalition to qualify for a wider variety of grants. 2015 was an exciting, yet challenging year for our recreation facilities and programs. Staff continues to look toward the future and rise to the challenge of bringing forth creative programming and management practices.

Recreation Fund Summary 2016 Budget Revenues

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

$360,702.87

$409,195

$184,238

$199,871

$1,250,971.34

$1,304,048

$1,347,359

$1,432,861

Athletics and Recreation Services

$501,312.14

$610,522

$532,585

$583,794

10%

Environmental and Interpretive

$181,451.01

$188,585

$189,762

$203,600

Moonlight Coalition

$60,586.82

$55,357

$18,109

100%

Owens Recreation Center

$908,586.76

$894,500

$897,000

$895,900

Peoria PlayHouse

$0.00

$443,338

$434,398

$751,623

73%

Peoria Zoo

$1,565,346.82

$1,786,850

$1,640,766

$1,820,879

11%

Recreation Administration

$3,106,842.80

$3,103,889

$3,099,359

$3,094,792

$348,402.38

$186,000

$154,379

$150,326

-3%

$8,284,202.94

$8,982,284

$8,497,955

$9,133,646

Aquatics Services Arts & Leisure Services

Youth Outreach

Total Revenues Expenditures Aquatics Services

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

$865,847.64

$778,879

$561,316

$495,308

-12%

$2,347,128.19

$2,104,321

$2,188,913

$2,296,360

Athletics and Recreation Services

$920,121.64

$1,039,082

$954,731

$1,022,109

Environmental and Interpretive

$373,899.85

$386,983

$401,800

$429,687

Moonlight Coalition

$64,949.15

$55,357

$18,109

100%

Owens Recreation Center

$960,053.93

$964,719

$980,487

$985,898

Peoria PlayHouse

$0.00

$461,917

$451,661

$746,229

65%

$1,853,843.30

$2,011,953

$1,906,818

$2,012,401

Recreation Administration

$942,223.71

$898,427

$802,406

$901,328

12%

Youth Outreach

$426,584.87

$280,646

$249,025

$244,326

-2%

$8,754,652.28

$8,982,284

$8,515,266

$9,133,646

($17,311)

Arts & Leisure Services

Peoria Zoo

Total Expenditures Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

($470,449.34)

Recreation Administration

Recreation Administration Department Overview 2016 Budget Department Description As the "umbrella" for the Recreation Division, this budget includes all Recreation Fund taxes and expenses for the Recreation Division Superintendent, Supervisors and support staff.

Department Changes A recreation secretary position has been updated to Recreation Services Manager in 2015.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time

Part Time

2014 Actual Revenues $3,106,842.80

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

$3,103,889

$3,099,359

$3,094,792

$942,223.71

$898,427

$802,406

$901,328

12%

Revenues $2,164,619.09 Exceeding Expenditures

$2,205,462

$2,296,953

$2,193,464

Expenditures

Arts, Leisure and Community Services

Amphitheatre CampZone Community Recreation Dance Drama Leisure Services Logan Recreation Center Music Noble Center Proctor Recreation Center Senior Olympics Senior Programs Special Events Vagabond Tours

Arts, Leisure and Community Services 2016 Budget Overview Budget departments under Arts and Leisure Services include the Glen Oak Amphitheatre, CampZone, Community Recreation, Dance, Drama, John H. Gwynn, Jr. Programs, Leisure Services, Logan Recreation Center, Music, Noble Center for Park District Administration, Proctor Recreation Center, Senior Olympics, Senior Programs, Special Events, Teen Programs, and Vagabond Tours. The department works cooperatively with the Catholic Diocese of Peoria Schools, Peoria School District 150, Pleasant Valley District 62, Peoria Heights District 325 and Dunlap District 323 to hold classes and/or provide programming information to their students. We currently hold programs directly in Catholic Diocese, Dunlap, and District 150 schools. In addition, we have working relationships and partnerships with a number of businesses and community organizations. Leisure Services Glen Oak Amphitheatre The Amphitheatre hosted 24 events in June, July and August. The Amphitheatre is also available for private rentals. In 2016, staff plans to continue offering the Municipal Band Concerts on Sundays and the Family Flicks movie series on Mondays with concession sales. Staff believes that the Glen Oak Amphitheatre provides an outdoor family friendly environment for Park District programs as well as rentals. Staff will continue to work to facilitate rentals of the Amphitheatre in 2016. Special Events The department’s largest event of the year is the 3rd of July Fireworks Spectacular, featuring performances by popular area bands, the Peoria Municipal Band, the Community Children’s Theater, performing groups and a fireworks show. The Annual Clyde West Fishing Derby is in May. The Glen Oak Lagoon is stocked with 1450 pounds of channel catfish. On Fishing Derby day participants are separated into age groups and prizes are awarded if a participant catches a fish that is tagged. Sponsors include Presley’s Outdoors, the Izaak Walton League and Firefighter’s Local #50. PNC Worldwide Day of Play is a 4-hour event in September sponsored by PNC Bank. The event is designed to get families to turn off the TV and get outdoors to Glen Oak Park to play. The Park District facilities within Glen Oak Park and other District departments offer special games and programming on PNC Worldwide Day of Play for families to enjoy and learn about all the programs District has to offer.

The department has multiple holiday programs. We enter a float in the annual Santa Claus Parade. The float is designed by the Recreation Division staff and created by the Recreation Maintenance Manager. Calls from Santa is held on the third Sunday of December. Staff designs and delivers flyers to area schools. Information gathered from returned flyers is used to make phone calls from “Santa” about the upcoming holiday and possible gifts. In a separate program, Letters from Santa are mailed (for a fee) to children throughout the country. Candy Cane Hunts are held on the first Saturday of December at both North Trail Park and Glen Oak Park. Finally, an Easter Egg Hunt is held at Northtrail Park on the Saturday preceding Easter. Community Recreation Community Recreation offers programs such as crafts, baking, magic, sports, fencing, exercise, music and many others to the Peoria community. We work with local business, organizations, area school districts, as well as Park District facilities to conduct these classes. Over 150 classes are offered in three sessions. Leisure Services This department funds registration services, both online and walk-in at the Noble Center, as well as the publication of the park district Playbook brochure three times per year. Fine Arts Drama TEC (Theatre Education for Children) is a 10-week program held in the fall and spring semesters in area schools. Cooperating schools are in the Peoria and Dunlap School Districts, as well as parochial and private schools. The spring session ends in the Annual Drama Festival held at Corn Stock Theater in Bradley Park. The Park District supports Community Children’s Theatre (CCT) which co-sponsors the Annual Drama Festival and produces two theater productions with and for school age participants in the summer and winter at Peoria Players Theater. Dance Programs are held for children, adolescents and adults in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern and lyrical dance, and various styles of ballroom at the Noble Center and Franciscan Recreation Complex. As an added benefit, an annual recital is held for children in the spring.

The Explosion is our competitive cheer and dance teams, which practice at the Noble Center. The teams participate in three major competitions and exhibitions during the season. Music Classes for youth are offered at four levels of band and four levels of orchestra and are held at Concordia Lutheran School. Participants perform at various venues around Peoria, including the Youth Music Festival at the Noble Center and with the Peoria Municipal Band. Classes in Vocal Music and Guitar for youth and adults are held year-round. Performance Groups The POPS Orchestra practices at the Noble Center and holds their concerts at Five Points Performing Arts Center in Washington. Other performances include the Illinois State Fair and the PNC Worldwide Day of Play. Park Players is a drama troupe for 14-18 year olds that performs at area camp and summer programs, community agencies, fairs, festivals, retirement homes, and preschools. Park Troupe Mirage is a Park District dance troupe that performs at the Amphitheatre, the Illinois State Fair, area festivals and area senior centers. Art Camps Offered in the summer from June to August, these camps include Camp OnStage and Fine Arts Camps. Camp OnStage is a performing arts camp featuring music, dance and drama in 3 twoweek sessions at Lakeview Park with performances at the Amphitheatre. Fine Arts Camps are 10 one-week art specialty camps offered at the Noble Center. Camp OnStage and Fine Arts Camps will both increase $5 per week in 2016. The Noble Center The Recreation Division manages 3 classrooms, including an Arts & Crafts room and a Ceramic lab, and it schedules rentals of the auditorium and meeting rooms in the Noble Center. The Park District continues to run The Book Court and semi-annual sales. The spring 2015 sale alone brought in more than $10,000. New in May 2015 was the Artist & Comic Expo (ACE). ACE was housed at the Noble Center and played host to nearly 50 comic book artists and vendors from Illinois, Iowa, Ohio and other surrounding states. The guest of honor in the inaugural year was voice actor and radio personality Larry Kenney (Thundercats, Cocoa Puffs, Skittles and Imus in the Morning). The event spanned 2 days and saw nearly 500 paid attendees. Weekend passes were available for $15 and single day admissions were $10. Community Services Logan Community Center Logan Center continues to provide after school programs that include homework help, weekly

scheduled recreation time, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H and nutrition. In the summer the Logan water playground is always in great demand, running almost non-stop. Moonlight Coalition provides GED classes for adults in the surrounding community year round at Logan. In 2015, Logan Center held its first Dynamic Duos Basketball Tournament. 2015 also saw the start of programs at Logan Center such as Job Hunt and Adult Kick Back programs. In 2016 staff is planning to add additional adult programming at Logan Community Center. Furthermore, staff plans to continue after school programming at Logan, but is proposing to simplify the annual membership fee by combining all youth ages into one fee category and decreasing the membership cost by $10 per child, making the annual memberships $15 per child per year. Teen Special Events “The Streets Belong to Me” youth rally is in its fifth year. This annual program helps promote positive activities in the summer, and each teen must pledge not participate in violent or illegal activities and have fun all summer long. We had well over 100 teens attend, and Peoria Public Schools Officer Lisa Little was the guest speaker. In 2016, this program will fall under the Proctor Recreation Center budget. John H. Gwynn Jr. Celebration The John H Gwynn Jr. Celebration is an annual event at Proctor Recreation Center during Black History Month. The 2015 theme was “Celebrating African Americans in Athletics.” Peoria sports trailblazers such as former Bradley men’s and women’s basketball coach Joe Stowell, former Illinois Central College women’s basketball coach Lorene Ramsey, and current Manual High School boys basketball coach Derrick Booth offered words of wisdom to an audience of athletes and sports fans. In 2016, this program will fall under the Proctor Recreation Center budget. Proctor Recreation Center Proctor Center, which offers a variety of programs and events for everyone, is an essential part of the South Side. The year started off with a roller skate party and will end with a holiday party for youth. Proctor also offers after school programs, basketball leagues, a volleyball fundamentals class and chess tournaments. Proctor Recreation Center has a computer room, late night open basketball, and a community exercise room equipped with treadmills, free weights and a universal fitness machine. Fitness classes include Zumba, Aqua Zumba, kick boxing, yoga, and step classes. Proctor Center will increase adult and family membership fees by $5 each. Education opportunities exist at Proctor Center, such as GED classes, Mental Math classes, classroom management classes for first time teachers, and a Girls are Powerful program, all of which add to the uniqueness of the center. Opportunities for community involvement include the annual blood drive which collected over 300 units of blood, a National Clean-up day, a health and resource fair, and Trunk-or-Treat, which gives a safe place for kids to participate in Halloween festivities.

Proctor offers the unique Summer Fun Academy day camp for ages 6-13 during summer months. It incorporates academic classes such as math, science and reading in the morning and recreation classes in the afternoon consisting of swimming, tennis, golf, and softball. Included in all this was a successful third season of Under the 1/6, which is a camp for teens ages 1415 who are outgrowing regular day camp programs. It offers the opportunity to volunteer at Summer Fun Academy and visit businesses, organizations and local agencies. Summer fun Academy and Under the 1/6 will both increase $5 per week in 2016. CampZone CampZone Camps is a non-specialty camp held at the Franciscan Recreation Complex. This is a camp for ages 6 to 12 years, and includes games, sports, field trips, arts and crafts, weekly swimming and special visitors. Early Learners CampZone is a half-day, ten week camp for 3-5 year olds held at the Glen Oak Park that concentrates on games, crafts and playtime. CampZone and Early Learners will both increase $5 per week in 2016. Vagabond Tours In 2015, Vagabond Tours utilized 22 volunteers to offer, coordinate and escort 142 day-trips and 42 multiple day excursions and sporting events. Volunteers also helped with Vagabond Tours mailings. Popular trips include shopping, sports, theatre, sightseeing, gaming, concerts, entertainment and week-long value trips. Senior Programs 50 Rock is the Park District program for adults who are 50 and older. A new program coordinator started in May of 2015 and the 50 Rock program has been undergoing changes in 2015 which will continue into 2016. Programs will focus on 50 Rock Learning, 50 Rock Adventure and 50 Rock Wellness. 50 Rock Adventure includes activities and programs that appeal to more active adults with activities such as rock climbing, canoeing, hiking, and footgolf. 50 Rock Learningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus is on community education and life-long learning for adults. Programs include monthly community education, piano lessons, art and drama. 50 Rock Wellness is for both the body and mind. These classes include fun and fit, line dancing, yoga, and tai chi. During 2015/2016 the coordinator will be building relationships with organizations such as AARP, local hospitals, and other various organizations in the community to bring new programs and education to the 50 Rock program. The 50 Rock program is utilizing all of the Park Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resources and has classes and programs at many Park District facilities. 50 Rock also helps support the Heart of Illinois Senior Games. This Senior Games board is currently going through changes, and the Peoria Park District is working with surrounding park districts to develop a new board to make the games successful.

Arts & Leisure Services Department Overview 2016 Budget Department Description The Arts & Leisure Services Department provides a variety of classes, programs, camps, and special events offered in area schools, parks, and Park District facilities. Program areas include the arts, community classes, senior citizens, day camps, Senior Olympics, special events, Proctor Recreation Center, Logan Community Center, Noble Administration Center, and the Glen Oak Amphitheatre. Arts and Leisure Services also includes registration services.

Department Changes Since the Teen Programs and John H. Gwynn, Jr. Program both take place at Proctor Recreation Center and are overseen by Proctor staff, their 2016 budgets have been moved into the Proctor Recreation Center budget. Please refer to Arts, Leisure and Community Services overview and program summaries for specific proposed activity and/or fee changes.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

160

190

Full Time Part Time 2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues $1,250,971.34

$1,304,048

$1,347,359

$1,432,861

Expenditures $2,347,128.19

$2,104,321

$2,188,913

$2,296,360

Revenues ($1,096,156.85) Exceeding Expenditures

($800,273)

($841,554)

($863,499)

Arts & Leisure Services Department Summary 2016 Budget - Revenues Program

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

Amphitheatre

$13,837.71

$5,425

$11,800

$16,600

41%

Camp Zone

$30,733.39

$33,735

$17,500

$32,873

88%

Community Recreation

$22,594.01

$29,000

$19,000

$21,500

13%

Dance

$74,515.98

$83,019

$79,467

$80,800

Drama

$85,394.86

$83,850

$81,062

$83,850

John H. Gwynn, Jr. Program

$0.00

$11,400

$8,200

$8,700

Leisure Services

($22,626.50)

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Logan Recreation Center

$99.74

$1,800

$1,400

$2,000

43%

Music

$14,310.01

$17,560

$11,650

$19,057

64%

Noble Center

$23,840.36

$62,000

$58,000

$80,900

39%

Proctor Recreation Center

$95,655.65

$92,790

$95,071

$96,500

Senior Olympics

$26,457.00

$28,625

$8,652

$20,550

138%

Senior Programs

$38,267.00

$53,000

$33,000

$49,883

51%

Special Events

$23,910.35

$29,344

$24,570

$28,648

17%

Teen Programs

$25.00

$25

-100%

Vagabond Tours

$823,956.78

$772,500

$897,962

$891,000

-1%

$1,432,861

Total Department Revenues

$1,250,971.34

$1,304,048

$1,347,359

Arts & Leisure Services Department Summary 2016 Budget - Expenditures Program Amphitheatre

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

$25,132.19

$14,578

$21,095

$23,819

13%

Camp Zone

$28,719.81

$28,704

$24,994

$29,352

17%

Community Recreation

$20,585.37

$25,811

$16,391

$19,780

21%

Dance

$78,217.82

$82,269

$71,232

$73,420

Drama

$81,338.60

$80,661

$74,574

$73,912

-1%

John H. Gwynn, Jr. Program

$29,018.53

$2,164

$1,739

-100%

Leisure Services

$155,240.00

$156,031

$150,720

$157,672

Logan Recreation Center

$105,499.86

$109,452

$97,612

$105,619

Music

$15,220.74

$14,566

$8,691

$16,106

85%

Noble Center

$291,736.28

$171,789

$214,720

$227,475

Proctor Recreation Center

$540,400.79

$517,335

$534,980

$547,725

Senior Olympics

$27,716.70

$28,625

$8,652

$20,550

138%

Senior Programs

$75,372.22

$79,112

$52,173

$79,080

52%

Special Events

$36,297.31

$48,249

$43,714

$49,491

13%

Teen Programs

$424.94

$3,424

$2,224

-100%

Vagabond Tours

$836,207.03

$741,551

$865,402

$872,359

$2,347,128.19

$2,104,321

$2,188,913

$2,296,360

Total Department Expenditures

Amphitheatre Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Amphitheatre

Arts & Leisure Services

Recreation

Program Description The Glen Oak Amphitheatre provides a varied program of performing arts, entertainment, and special events from May to October. The Peoria Municipal Band Concerts and Family Flicks Movie Nights are popular Amphitheatre events. The Amphitheatre also hosts the Park Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Third of July Fireworks.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$13,837.71

$5,425

$11,800

$16,600

41%

Expenditures

$25,132.19

$14,578

$21,095

$23,819

13%

($11,294.48)

($9,153)

($9,295)

($7,219)

42,000

40,000

42,000

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

42,000

($0.27)

($0.22)

($0.23)

($0.17)

Activity Fee Family Flicks: $.50 /per person Contract rentals are available for $150/hour. A sound technician may be added for $25.00/hour.

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Billie McKenzie

Steve Montez/Dennis Mantick

Camp Zone Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Camp Zone

Arts & Leisure Services

Recreation

Program Description CampZone (ages 6-12) & CampZone for Early Learners (ages 4-5) is a 10 week program. Camp is held at Glen Oak Park & Franciscan Recreation Complex. Campers enjoy crafts, games & sports. Each CampZone week has a theme that coincides with a special trip.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$30,733.39

$33,735

$17,500

$32,873

88%

Expenditures

$28,719.81

$28,704

$24,994

$29,352

17%

Subsidy (-) Excess (+)

$2,013.58

$5,031

($7,494)

$3,521

People served

310

360

190

360

$6.50

$13.98

Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

($39.44)

Activity Fee CampZone: $110/wk Resident / $120/wk Non-Resident CampZone for Early Learners: $58/wk Resident / $67/wk Non-Resident

Proposed Activity Fee CampZone: $115/wk Resident / $125/wk Non-Resident CampZone for Early Learners: $60/wk Resident / $70/wk Non-Resident

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease The increase is due to an anticipated increase in 2016 camp staff costs.

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Steve Montez

Dennis Mantick

$9.78

Community Recreation Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Community Recreation

Arts & Leisure Services

Recreation

Program Description Community Rec. includes classes & workshops offered to provide a variety of learning opportunities for children and adults. Programs are held at parks, Park District facilities, as well as off-site locations, such as Don's Music Land, Hult Health Center, Jeffrey Allens and Free to Bead.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$22,594.01

$29,000

$19,000

$21,500

13%

Expenditures

$20,585.37

$25,811

$16,391

$19,780

21%

Subsidy (-) Excess (+)

$2,008.64

$3,189

$2,609

$1,720

People served

510

625

550

625

$3.94

$5.10

$4.74

$2.75

Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

Activity Fee Fees vary with activity to cover costs.

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Billie McKenzie

Steve Montez/Dennis Mantick

Dance Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Dance

Arts & Leisure Services

Recreation

Program Description Dance Program provides a dance studio with progressive dance & fitness classes for kids & adults. Dance styles include: ballet, tap, hip-hop, ballroom, & much more. Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; dance programs include an annual dance recital with costumes. Dance also offers Explosion Cheer; competitive and noncompetitive teams & Troupe Mirage.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$74,515.98

$83,019

$79,467

$80,800

Expenditures

$78,217.82

$82,269

$71,232

$73,420

$750

$8,235

$7,380

1,925

2,000

1,975

2,000

($1.92)

$0.38

$4.17

$3.69

Subsidy (-) Excess (+)

($3,701.84)

People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

Activity Fee Adult: $7.50/class Resident / $8.80/class Non- Resident Children: $7.00/class Resident / $8.10/class Non-resident Costume Fee: $53

Proposed Activity Fee Adult: $7.80/class Resident / $9.10/class Non- Resident Children: $7.30/class Resident / $8.55/class Non-resident Costume Fee: $53

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease The increase is due to an anticipated increase in 2016 staffing costs.

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Steve Montez

Dennis Mantick

Drama Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Drama

Arts & Leisure Services

Recreation

Program Description Drama offers classes & performance opportunities in the fine arts for youth through after-school classes, art studio classes, camps & stage productions. The Drama Programs bring live theatre to family audiences through Park Players traveling troupe, two Community Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre productions, and an annual Drama Festival.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$85,394.86

$83,850

$81,062

$83,850

Expenditures

$81,338.60

$80,661

$74,574

$73,912

-1%

Subsidy (-) Excess (+)

$4,056.26

$3,189

$6,488

$9,938

People served

8,200

8,400

8,600

8,500

$0.49

$0.38

$0.75

$1.17

Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

Activity Fee Camp On Stage: $240 Resident / $260 Non-Resident (2 Week Program) Fine Arts Camp: $120/wk Resident / $130/wk Non-Resident Drama and Visual Art Classes: varies by class; Theater Education for Kids: $35

Proposed Activity Fee Camp On Stage: $250 Resident / $270 Non-Resident (2 Week Program) Fine Arts Camp: $125/wk Resident / $135/wk Non-Resident Drama and Visual Art Classes: varies by class; Theater Education for Kids: $35

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease The increase is due to an anticipated increase in 2016 camp staff costs.

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Steve Montez

Dennis Mantick

John H. Gwynn, Jr. Program Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

John H. Gwynn, Jr. Program

Arts & Leisure Services

Recreation

Program Description The John Gwynn Jr. Program celebrates the life of John H. Gwynn, pioneer in Illinois Civil Rights movement. It is held at Proctor Center during Black History Month. Beginning in 2016, this program will be included in the Proctor Recreation Center budget.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$0.00

Expenditures

$29,018.53

$2,164

$1,739

-100%

($29,018.53)

($2,164)

($1,739)

100

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

102

($284.50)

($21.64)

($17.39)

$0.00

Activity Fee There is no fee charged for the John Gwynn Jr. Program.

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Jonelle McCloud

Steve Montez/Dennis Mantick

Leisure Services Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Leisure Services

Arts & Leisure Services

Recreation

Program Description The Leisure Services budget provides for brochure printing, newspaper inserts, and registration services.

2014 Actual Revenues Expenditures

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

($22,626.50)

$11,400

$8,200

$8,700

$155,240.00

$156,031

$150,720

$157,672

($177,866.50)

($144,631)

($142,520)

($148,972)

225,000

223,000

225,000

221,000

Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

($0.80)

($0.64)

($0.66)

Activity Fee The Leisure Services budget includes revenue generated by advertising sales.

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Billie McKenzie

Steve Montez/Dennis Mantick

Logan Recreation Center Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Logan Recreation Center

Arts & Leisure Services

Recreation

Program Description Logan Recreation Center and the surrounding park offer a variety of amenities and programs, such as an afterschool program that includes homework help and field trips, lighted basketball courts, a water playground, rentals and GED classes.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$99.74

$1,800

$1,400

$2,000

43%

Expenditures

$105,499.86

$109,452

$97,612

$105,619

($105,400.12)

($107,652)

($96,212)

($103,619)

22,000

20,000

22,000

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

18,500

($5.70)

($4.89)

($4.81)

($4.71)

Activity Fee After School Program Annual Memberships: $25 for ages 6-12 $30 for ages 13 and up $50 for families

Proposed Activity Fee After School Program Annual Memberships: $15 for ages 6 and up $30 for families

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease Membership fees are being simplified by creating one fee for all age groups. Also, fees will be reduced to create a more affordable membership.

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Jonelle McCloud

Steve Montez/Dennis Mantick

Music Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Music

Arts & Leisure Services

Recreation

Program Description The Music budget provides classes in guitar and vocal technique for kids & adults. The Music Program also offers youth classes & performing opportunities through Summer Band & Orchestra performing at the Youth Music Festival & with the Peoria Municipal Band. Pops Orchestra is also offered as an affiliated club.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$14,310.01

$17,560

$11,650

$19,057

64%

Expenditures

$15,220.74

$14,566

$8,691

$16,106

85%

$2,994

$2,959

$2,951

5,300

5,500

5,000

5,400

($0.17)

$0.54

$0.59

$0.55

Subsidy (-) Excess (+)

($910.73)

People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

Activity Fee Band and Orchestra: $78 Resident / $94 Non-Resident Guitar: $70 Resident / $80 Non-Resident Vocal: $87 Resident / $100 Non-Resident

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Steve Montez

Dennis Mantick

Noble Center Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Noble Center

Arts & Leisure Services

Recreation

Program Description The Noble Center houses the Park District administration offices, provides an auditorium and three class room areas that are available for programming or private rental, and a used book store.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$23,840.36

$62,000

$58,000

$80,900

39%

Expenditures

$291,736.28

$171,789

$214,720

$227,475

($267,895.92)

($109,789)

($156,720)

($146,575)

40,000

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

36,000

($7.44)

($2.74)

($3.92)

Activity Fee Fees vary based on services provided.

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Steve Montez

Dennis Mantick

($3.66)

Proctor Recreation Center Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Proctor Recreation Center

Arts & Leisure Services

Recreation

Program Description Proctor Center offers an auditorium, two gyms, a lounge, weight room, game room, basketball courts, playground and swimming pool. Programs include after school programs, Summer Fun Academy, basketball, GED class and chess club. In 2016 the John Gwynn Program and Teen Program budgets have been moved into the Proctor budget.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$95,655.65

$92,790

$95,071

$96,500

Expenditures

$540,400.79

$517,335

$534,980

$547,725

($444,745.14)

($424,545)

($439,909)

($451,225)

76,000

77,000

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

75,000

($5.93)

($5.59)

($5.79)

($5.86)

Activity Fee Summer Fun Academy $220/4 week session Swim admissions $1.00 Rentals $20-50/hour Membership $30/child, $50/adult, $60/family

Proposed Activity Fee Summer Fun Academy $230/4 week session Swim admissions $1.00 Rentals $20-50/hour Membership $30/child, $55/adult, $65/family

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease The increase is due to an anticipated increase in 2016 staff costs.

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Jonelle McCloud

Steve Montez/Dennis Mantick

Senior Olympics Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Senior Olympics

Arts & Leisure Services

Recreation

Program Description The Heart of Illinois Senior Games is for adults 50 years and older, offering a variety of fun and competitive sports. This is a collaboration with local Park Districts including Pekin, Fondulac, Washington, Hollis, Chillicothe, Peoria, and Morton Park Districts.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$26,457.00

$28,625

$8,652

$20,550

138%

Expenditures

$27,716.70

$28,625

$8,652

$20,550

138%

400

450

100

300

($3.15)

$0.00

Subsidy (-) Excess (+)

($1,259.70)

People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

Activity Fee Basic registration: $35/person Some events have additional charges.

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Melinda Huett

Steve Montez/Dennis Mantick

Senior Programs Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Senior Programs

Arts & Leisure Services

Recreation

Program Description Programs for ages 50 and older, focusing on Learning, Adventure and Wellness through exercise, social clubs, fine arts, and special events.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$38,267.00

$53,000

$33,000

$49,883

51%

Expenditures

$75,372.22

$79,112

$52,173

$79,080

52%

($37,105.22)

($26,112)

($19,173)

($29,197)

20,000

13,500

15,000

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

15,500

($2.39)

($1.31)

($1.42)

($1.95)

Activity Fee Program fees vary according to program.

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Melinda Huett

Steve Montez/Dennis Mantick

Special Events Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Special Events

Arts & Leisure Services

Recreation

Program Description The Special Events budget includes: Northtrail Park Easter Egg Hunt, the Clyde West Fisting Derby at Glen Oak Park, 3rd of July Fireworks Spectacular, PNC World Wide Day of Play, and Calls & Letters from Santa, Santa Claus Parade float and the Candy Cane Hunt at Glen Oak Park.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$23,910.35

$29,344

$24,570

$28,648

17%

Expenditures

$36,297.31

$48,249

$43,714

$49,491

13%

($12,386.96)

($18,905)

($19,144)

($20,843)

33,500

36,000

35,000

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

35,000

($0.35)

($0.56)

($0.53)

($0.60)

Activity Fee Events are free or minimal cost. Revenue is generated by concession sales, merchandise sales, vendor fees, donations and sponsorships.

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Billie McKenzie

Steve Montez/Dennis Mantick

Teen Programs Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Teen Programs

Arts & Leisure Services

Recreation

Program Description Teen Programs gets teens involved in positive activities and promotes a message of staying safe and having fun. This program budget funds the annual Streets Belong to Me Youth Rally and other special events. In 2016 this budget will be moved into the Proctor Center budget.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$25.00

$25

-100%

Expenditures

$424.94

$3,424

$2,224

-100%

($399.94)

($3,424)

($2,199)

350

400

120

300

($1.14)

($8.56)

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

($18.33)

$0.00

Activity Fee There is no fee charged for these programs.

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Jonelle McCloud

Steve Montez/Dennis Mantick

Vagabond Tours Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Vagabond Tours

Arts & Leisure Services

Recreation

Program Description Vagabond Tours is a travel program that offers regional, national, and international excursions to people of all ages.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$823,956.78

$772,500

$897,962

$891,000

-1%

Expenditures

$836,207.03

$741,551

$865,402

$872,359

($12,250.25)

$30,949

$32,560

$18,641

3,300

3,200

3,450

3,400

($3.71)

$9.67

$9.44

$5.48

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

Activity Fee Fees vary according to program.

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Donna Day

Steve Montez/Dennis Mantick

Athletics and Recreation Services

Adult Sports Athletic Administration Franciscan Recreation Complex Lakeview Recreation Center Morton Square Soccer Soccer Softball Tennis Youth Baseball Youth Basketball Youth Sports

Athletics and Recreation Services 2016 Budget Overview The Athletics Department, composed of 5 full-time and well over 100 part-time staff, operates within 11 program budgets to provide creative sports and recreational programming for a diverse range of participants throughout our community. The department is responsible for the scheduling of over 20 ball fields, 4 sand volleyball courts, 27 tennis courts, 2 community centers and up to 35 soccer fields. We have proposed several fee increases for 2016 in the programs listed below to help offset increasing costs in staffing, equipment and maintenance. We continue to look for new revenue streams by coordinating programs with outside agencies as well as maximizing our programs within the space that is available to us. Adult Sports Adult Sports offere sand volleyball, kickball leagues and an indoor wiffleball tournament. Sand volleyball leagues are held during the week in lower Bradley Park during the summer months. Kickball leagues are offered once in the summer and again in the fall on Sunday afternoons at Peoria Stadium. The Athletics Department prepares the fields, provides a league schedule, and coordinates officials and umpires. The indoor wiffleball tournament is held inside the arena at the Riverplex and features pitching to your own teammates and running the bases just like baseball. The Peoria Turkey Trot, held at Detweiller Park the Sunday before Thanksgiving, is the oldest race in the Peoria area. The race features a four-mile course for adults and a half-mile “Tot Trot” for kids. Winners receive a gift certificate for a free turkey from our turkey sponsor, Kroger. Running Central and Illinois Valley Striders also assist by handling race registration and the finish line logistics. Franciscan Recreation Complex Located in West Peoria, Franciscan Recreation Complex (FRC) hosts special events as well as regular events like Motor Mites, a pre-school open gym. Special events include an Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Party, Community Garage Sale, and Concerts in the Park. Park District classes and programs are also scheduled year-round, including youth indoor sports, music, cheer, dance classes, seasonal crafts, yoga, Pilates, pickleball and volleyball. Rentals are a large part of the building’s usage and include birthday parties, gym rentals, dance party packages, bridal and baby showers,

business and charity functions, reunions, receptions, weddings, and anniversaries. The facility provides rental space for many schools and local organizations. We are proposing a $5 increase in birthday party rentals to help cover the rising cost of birthday party supplies. Lakeview Recreation Center Due to its centralized location, Lakeview Recreation Center is able to serve a wide variety of constituents. It hosts events for all ages including summer camp, community recreation, and sports programs. On any given day at Lakeview you might see pickleball for 50+, Happy Feet soccer for pre-school children, basketball leagues for elementary school kids, or Zumba for adults. Lakeview has a wood floor gymnasium setup with two basketball courts, which is ideal for sports programs. This is a key reason why many athletic based renters have been attracted to the facility including youth basketball, soccer, and high school teams. However, Lakeview does more than just sports rentals. Lakeview Recreation Center is also a great location to host birthday parties, baby and bridal showers, family reunions, and educational conferences. We are proposing two fee adjustments in Lakeviewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2016 budget. First, we are proposing a $5 increase in birthday party rentals to help cover the rising cost of birthday party supplies. Secondly, we are proposing a $5 increase to the summer camp registration fee per week to help cover the costs associated with camp. Morton Square Soccer In collaboration with First United Methodist Church, the Morton Square Soccer Program gives over 400 kids the opportunity to play soccer in a location close to home. The Peoria Park District provides the equipment, officials, and maintenance of the soccer fields and the church provides volunteer coaches and program oversight. Soccer Peoria Park District Youth Soccer runs from March through May and August through September. We offer divisions broken down by age from four years old through eighth grade. All participants receive a jersey and participation award. The Athletics Department prepares the fields and provides equipment, officials, schedules, rosters and volunteer coaches.

Our Co-Rec Adult Soccer League is held in the spring and fall at either Mossville Soccer Complex or Franciscan Recreation Complex. Teams compete in a recreational level atmosphere to ensure an enjoyable experience for all skill levels. The Park District continues to partner with Happy Feet of Peoria to offer instructional soccer opportunities for ages two to five years old. By offering soccer to this age group, we expose them to the game at an early age and bring them into our program format for years to come. An estimated 20,000 people utilize Park District soccer fields for programs each year, and we maintain soccer fields for many other area soccer programs including Peoria Parochial Soccer League and Bradley Intramural & Club Soccer. Softball The adult softball program offers men’s and co-rec leagues Sunday through Friday nights during the summer and fall. The Athletics Department prepares the fields and provides softballs, umpires, schedules, as well as trophies and t-shirts to league and tournament champions. In the fall of 2016 we propose to eliminate team player fees and only charge one fee per team, equal to the same amount previously collected. This change should help ease confusion for participants as well as reduce administrative work. Tennis The Peoria Park District’s tennis programming budget includes our summer tennis programs, the Jack Sweney Youth Tennis Program, the maintenance and scheduling of the district’s courts and the outdoor pickleball operations at Glen Oak and Charter Oak Park. The Jack Sweney Youth Tennis Program is a joint effort between the Peoria Park District and the Jack Sweney family. Hosted at the Bradley Park tennis courts, this program gives kids the chance to take tennis lessons completely free of charge. Participants range between the ages of 7 and 14. In addition to the lessons, all kids receive a t-shirt, tennis racquet, sleeve of tennis balls and the opportunity to compete in the end-of-the year tournament. The Park District partners with the Sweney family and the Clubs at River City to provide tennis lessons for a few accelerated participants in the fall and winter months. The Glen Oak Park Tennis Courts play host to several tennis tournaments for the Peoria Tennis Association. The rubico and hard courts are the home to the Tri-County Tournament and other

smaller tournaments. The Peoria Park Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tennis courts continue to be the home sites of several high school tennis teams including, Notre Dame High School and Peoria High School. Youth Baseball The baseball budget includes field preparation, equipment, umpires, uniforms, awards, coach training, and program scheduling. Our Youth Baseball programs include Tee Ball (ages 4 to 5), Coach Pitch (ages 6 to 8), Minors (ages 9 to 10), Majors (ages 11 to 12), and Pony Baseball (ages 13 to 15). The Pony League is for youth in seventh and eighth grade or 15 year olds that have not played high school baseball. Our pony house teams compete in an inter-regional league consisting of East Peoria, Limestone, Mossville, and Peoria. Youth Basketball Our Youth Basketball Skills camp for 5 year olds through fourth graders teaches dribbling, passing, and shooting in a fun environment at Lakeview Recreation Center. At the end of this four-week program, participants receive a skill evaluation sheet and a certificate. Additionally, we offer a Youth Basketball League for the same age group, which runs from early November through the end of December at the RiverPlex. Youth Sports Classes Youth Sports Classes are held indoors at Franciscan Recreation Complex and Lakeview Recreation Center. A variety of classes for children ages 3 to 6 are offered including soccer, tennis, baseball, basketball, football and All Star Sports. Instructors help the kids learn the basic rules and fundamentals of each sport in a non-competitive atmosphere. Participants receive a certificate at the end of each session. The Athletics and Recreation Services Department is looking forward to another successful year of exposing youth and adults to exciting athletic programs and providing our community with opportunities to get active.

Athletics and Recreation Services Department Overview 2016 Budget Department Description The Athletics Department provides a variety of classes, programs, camps, and leagues offered throughout the Peoria area.

Department Changes Refer to Athletics and Recreation Services overview and program summaries for proposed activity fee changes.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time

Part Time

109

111

113

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$501,312.14

$610,522

$532,585

$583,794

10%

Expenditures

$920,121.64

$1,039,082

$954,731

$1,022,109

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

($418,809.50)

($428,560)

($422,146)

($438,315)

Athletics and Recreation Services Department Summary 2016 Budget - Revenues Program

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

Adult Sports

$22,365.25

$22,725

$23,901

$21,675

-9%

Athletic Administration

$8,663.00

$9,000

Franciscan Recreation Complex

$75,382.63

$80,400

$77,207

$81,853

Lakeview Rec Ctr

$91,151.14

$152,259

$150,192

$162,198

Morton Sq. Soccer

$45.00

Soccer

$122,941.75

$145,975

$110,052

$129,615

18%

Softball

$108,540.00

$103,278

$90,689

$100,314

11%

Tennis

$19,994.30

$25,243

$21,719

$23,525

Youth Baseball

$41,695.20

$46,926

$38,649

$41,396

Youth Basketball

$6,306.02

$9,408

$9,048

$8,748

-3%

Youth Sports

$4,227.85

$15,308

$2,128

$5,470

157%

$532,585

$583,794

Total Department Revenues

$501,312.14

$610,522

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

10%

Athletics and Recreation Services Department Summary 2016 Budget - Expenditures Program Adult Sports

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

$13,005.56

$15,464

$13,030

$13,633

Athletic Administration

$148,292.55

$154,920

$155,868

$165,922

Franciscan Recreation Complex

$213,029.73

$232,280

$199,791

$218,930

10%

Lakeview Rec Ctr

$154,265.04

$200,899

$192,270

$212,581

11%

Morton Sq. Soccer

$11,504.93

$13,146

$12,763

$13,366

Soccer

$144,301.40

$157,158

$146,898

$155,386

Softball

$116,091.71

$120,279

$112,683

$117,593

Tennis

$28,657.62

$34,464

$33,240

$33,950

Youth Baseball

$81,475.25

$88,393

$78,870

$78,848

Youth Basketball

$4,513.21

$6,851

$6,614

$6,449

-2%

Youth Sports

$4,984.64

$15,228

$2,704

$5,451

102%

$920,121.64

$1,039,082

$954,731

$1,022,109

Total Department Expenditures

Adult Sports Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Adult Sports

Athletics and Recreation Services

Recreation

Program Description Includes budgets for Turkey Trot, Wiffle Ball, Sand Volleyball, Dodgeball, and Kickball.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$22,365.25

$22,725

$23,901

$21,675

-9%

Expenditures

$13,005.56

$15,464

$13,030

$13,633

Subsidy (-) Excess (+)

$9,359.69

$7,261

$10,871

$8,042

People served

837

1,050

825

1,050

Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

$11.18

$6.92

$13.18

$7.66

Activity Fee Turkey Trot $14-$18 & Kids $2; Dodgeball Team $75/$80 & Player $10/$15; Volleyball Team $170/$185 & Player $10/$15; Wiffle Ball Team $75 indoor, $60 outdoor; Kickball Team $190/$210 Fall, $260/$280 Spring

Proposed Activity Fee N/A (First fee listed is for residents and the second is for non-residents)

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Matt Suellentrop

Dennis Mantick

Athletic Administration Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Athletic Administration

Athletics and Recreation Services

Recreation

Program Description This budget covers the salaries and benefits for two full-time Athletic Managers and part-time support. Also includes the budget for the annual sports auction, sports education, and Steamboat Classic.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$8,663.00

$9,000

Expenditures

$148,292.55

$154,920

$155,868

$165,922

($139,629.55)

($145,920)

($146,868)

($156,922)

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

n/a

Activity Fee N/A

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Scott Loftus

Dennis Mantick

n/a

Franciscan Recreation Complex Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Franciscan Recreation Complex

Athletics and Recreation Services

Recreation

Program Description Franciscan Recreation Complex (FRC) features a gymnasium, multi-purpose room with kitchenette, community room, dance studio, soccer field, two baseball fields, and a playground. FRC is available for private rentals. Programs/events include Easter Egg Hunts, Halloween Party, Garage Sale, Motor Mites, Volleyball & Pickleball.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$75,382.63

$80,400

$77,207

$81,853

Expenditures

$213,029.73

$232,280

$199,791

$218,930

10%

($137,647.10)

($151,880)

($122,584)

($137,077)

23,000

22,800

23,000

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

22,714

($6.06)

($6.60)

($5.38)

($5.96)

Activity Fee Fees vary by program and services provided. Birthday packages $90 w/o cake;$115 with cake. Rental rates start at $50/hour. Open gyms are $3/visit or $25 for a 10 visit punch card. This is an abbreviated fee schedule. Contact FRC for full details.

Proposed Activity Fee Birthday parties without cake - $95 Birthday parties with cake - $120

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease Fee increases are due to rising costs for birthday party supplies.

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Valerie Marek

Dennis Mantick

Lakeview Rec Ctr Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Lakeview Rec Ctr

Athletics and Recreation Services

Recreation

Program Description Lakeview Recreation Center is a multipurpose facility located in Lakeview Park. It features a gymnasium with two basketball courts, a multi-purpose room and two community rooms. This facility operates summer day camps, open gyms, basketball leagues, pickleball, birthday parties, and is available for private rentals.

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

Revenues

$91,151.14

$152,259

$150,192

$162,198

Expenditures

$154,265.04

$200,899

$192,270

$212,581

11%

($63,113.90)

($48,640)

($42,078)

($50,383)

1,070

5,938

7,100

7,500

($58.98)

($8.19)

($5.93)

($6.72)

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

Activity Fee Summer Day Camp: $120 per week (resident) / $130 per week (non-resident) Birthday parties: $90 w/o cake; $115 w/ cake Room/Gym rentals: $45-$60/hr

Proposed Activity Fee Summer Day Camp - $125 per week (resident) / $135 per week (non-resident) Birthday parties w/o cake - $95 Birthday parties w/ cake - $120

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease Fee increases are due to increase in camp staff costs in addition to the rising cost of camp and birthday party supplies.

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Scott Loftus

Dennis Mantick

Morton Sq. Soccer Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Morton Sq. Soccer

Athletics and Recreation Services

Recreation

Program Description Morton Square Soccer is a 6 week soccer program provided in collaboration with First United Methodist Church at Morton Square Park. This budget maintains the park and fields, buys supplies, and pays officials.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$45.00

Expenditures

$11,504.93

$13,146

$12,763

$13,366

($11,459.93)

($13,146)

($12,763)

($13,366)

500

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

400

($28.65)

($26.29)

($25.53)

Activity Fee No charge to participate in program.

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Scott Loftus

Dennis Mantick

($26.73)

Soccer Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Soccer

Athletics and Recreation Services

Recreation

Program Description This budget includes youth & adult soccer programs at Mossville, Detweiller, and Franciscan Recreation Complex, as well as programs offered by outside organizations: Parochial League, Peoria Soccer Club, Bradley Soccer Camps, Bradley IM/Club, Happy Feet, & FC Peoria.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$122,941.75

$145,975

$110,052

$129,615

18%

Expenditures

$144,301.40

$157,158

$146,898

$155,386

($21,359.65)

($11,183)

($36,846)

($25,771)

20,353

20,112

20,353

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

21,078

($1.01)

($0.55)

($1.83)

($1.27)

Activity Fee Happy Feet $36/$41; Mites & Pee Wee $43/$48; Grades 1-5 $48/$53; Grades 6-8 $53/$58; Adults $35/$40; Soccer camp $45/$50 (First fee listed is residents/second is non-residents) This is an abbreviated fee schedule;contact us for a full schedule.

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Matt Suellentrop

Dennis Mantick

Softball Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Softball

Athletics and Recreation Services

Recreation

Program Description This budget provides field maintenance, umpires, and softballs for the adult softball program at the Peoria Stadium. Also provides fields for District #150's sports program and various rentals.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$108,540.00

$103,278

$90,689

$100,314

11%

Expenditures

$116,091.71

$120,279

$112,683

$117,593

($17,001)

($21,994)

($17,279)

3,896

4,009

3,558

3,940

($1.94)

($4.24)

($6.18)

($4.39)

Subsidy (-) Excess (+)

($7,551.71)

People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

Activity Fee Summer Men's Team $355; Summer Co-Rec Team $280;Summer Player $18/$26; Fall Team $195; Fall Player $11/$17; Senior Morning League $15/Player (First fee listed is for residents and the second is for non-residents)

Proposed Activity Fee Fall Softball Fees: $345 per team and eliminate all player fees except a $5 per player fee for non-residents.

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease Beginning in fall 2016, to gain administrative efficiencies, the proposal is to eliminate player fees, except a $5 non-resident player fee, and only charge a team fee. This change should have no net effect on softball revenue collected.

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Nick McDuffee

Dennis Mantick

Tennis Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Tennis

Athletics and Recreation Services

Recreation

Program Description Tennis instruction for ages 4 and up at Bradley, Glen Oak, Northtrail, Sommer, & Richwoods. This budget includes tournaments, Sweney Program, Pickleball (outdoors), rentals, and maintenance of rubico courts at Glen Oak Park.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$19,994.30

$25,243

$21,719

$23,525

Expenditures

$28,657.62

$34,464

$33,240

$33,950

($8,663.32)

($9,221)

($11,521)

($10,425)

6,819

6,869

6,875

6,326

($1.27)

($1.34)

($1.68)

($1.65)

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

Activity Fee Beginner $30/$35; Youth (Int. & Adv.) $30/$35, Adult $25/$30; Pee Wee $27/$32; Sat & Evenings $35/$40 (First fee listed is for residents and the second is for non-residents)

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Scott Loftus

Dennis Mantick

Youth Baseball Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Youth Baseball

Athletics and Recreation Services

Recreation

Program Description This budget provides area coordinators, instructors, umpires, and field maintenance for Youth Baseball Programs. The program provides uniforms, equipment, and other supplies essential for all youth baseball leagues; administers the District's Tee Ball and Coach Pitch Leagues; and provides Pony "house" and "select" leagues.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$41,695.20

$46,926

$38,649

$41,396

Expenditures

$81,475.25

$88,393

$78,870

$78,848

($39,780.05)

($41,467)

($40,221)

($37,452)

8,823

8,947

8,740

8,020

($4.51)

($4.63)

($4.60)

($4.67)

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

Activity Fee Tee Ball $43/$48; Coach Pitch $48/$53; Minors $53/$58; Majors $58/$63; AM Clinics $30-$45; Pony House Player $63/$68; Rentals $15 practice/$55 games (First fee listed is for residents and the second is for non-residents.)

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Nick McDuffee

Dennis Mantick

Youth Basketball Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Youth Basketball

Athletics and Recreation Services

Recreation

Program Description This budget includes Youth Basketball Skills Camp for kids age 5 through 4th grade at Lakeview Recreation Center and basketball league for kids age 5 through 4th grade at the RiverPlex.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$6,306.02

$9,408

$9,048

$8,748

-3%

Expenditures

$4,513.21

$6,851

$6,614

$6,449

-2%

Subsidy (-) Excess (+)

$1,792.81

$2,557

$2,434

$2,299

People served

110

170

160

155

$16.30

$15.04

$15.21

$14.83

Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

Activity Fee Youth Basketball Skills Camp: $30/$35 Youth Basketball League (Age 5 - K): $50/$55 Youth Basketball League (1st - 4th grade): $60/$65 (First fee listed is for residents and the second is for non-residents)

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Nick McDuffee

Dennis Mantick

Youth Sports Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Youth Sports

Athletics and Recreation Services

Recreation

Program Description This budget includes maintenance for Notre Dame JFL and youth sports classes at Franciscan Recreation Complex and Lakeview Recreation Center during the fall and winter months.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$4,227.85

$15,308

$2,128

$5,470

157%

Expenditures

$4,984.64

$15,228

$2,704

$5,451

102%

Subsidy (-) Excess (+)

($756.79)

People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

$80

($576)

$19

445

557

427

560

($1.70)

$0.14

($1.35)

$0.03

Activity Fee High School Sand Volleyball $100/team; Youth Classes at FRC and LRC $27/$35; Notre Dame JFL $350

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Matt Suellentrop

Dennis Mantick

Environmental and Interpretive Services Camp Wokanda

Sommer Park

Environmental and Interpretive Services 2016 Budget Overview The staff in the Environmental and Interpretive Services Department pride themselves in successfully fulfilling the conservation goals of the Peoria Park District. Over 150,000 people directly benefit from our facilities and programs. We also serve as the conservation professionals who oversee the care and stewardship of over 5,000 acres of Peoria Park District natural areas. We serve as the front-line for people exploring the diverse habitats and history of central Illinois. Each of our facilities has a unique focus that works towards a well-rounded approach of meeting the needs of the community. Our facilities include W.H. Sommer Park and Camp Wokanda, which are funded in the recreation fund, and Forest Park Nature Center and Tawny Oaks, which are funded in the museum fund. Forest Park Nature Center (full overview found on page 99) serves as the public’s entry into the Peoria Park District’s conservation mission. School programs, naturalist guided tours, special events, and exhibits all lead to the visitor’s understanding of the long history of conservation in the Peoria Park District. The new development at our Tawny Oaks facility at Singing Woods Nature Preserve (full overview found on page 101) will enhance our ability to interpret this conservation message. Camp Wokanda is a place where visitors and rentals can become immersed in our high quality habitats through camping and other outdoor recreational activities. Sommer Park also provides a unique venue for outdoor recreation, teams course activities and summer day camps. Sommer Park additionally offers program participants with a unique opportunity to explore living history of our region. The 1850’s homestead offers a glimpse back into the early settlement of our region while interpreting the daily lives of those generations that have lived before us. This deep history is important in understanding the present day ecology of central Illinois. Wm. H. Sommer Park Since 1964, Sommer Park’s 320 acres has provided programming to park guests in a serene setting. Once located in rural Peoria County, the park is now surrounded by urban development and this atmosphere provides great exposure to this still tranquil use-by-reservation facility. Diverse programming and special events/rentals at the south end of the park and a separate 25 acre neighborhood park at the north end met the growing needs of the community in 2015. Groups chose Sommer Park for their special event rentals due to competitive pricing, rural atmosphere and exclusive use. Many users rent on an annual basis for church picnics, family reunions, birthday parties, company picnics and fall bonfires. Sommer Park was the host site

for Caterpillar’s annual Autumn Adventure, a day filled with fun activities for close to 1000 CAT employees and their families. Weddings drew over 2000 people to the park for both ceremonies and receptions. Our 2016 budget includes proposed increases to chapel and wedding venue rentals to help offset rising program and facility costs. The fall is not complete without visiting Hayrides & Hotdogs every Thursday in October. Cooking hotdogs over the open fire, baked beans, chips and hot chocolate warms up anyone on an autumn night. Guests attending the event also voted for their favorite marshmallow Peep diorama featuring scary movies or fall scenes. Outdoor education first started around 1971 with Ancient Oaks Summer Day Camp. In 2015 this camp had 204 different participants over 11 weeks. Campers are guaranteed an active outdoor experience filled with days of canoeing, fishing, hiking, archery, organized camp games and many special activities. Campers had water fights, went on fun field trips, hiked along the stream looking for fish, snails and fossils, and played capture the flag and medic. A partnership with Peoria Public Schools and USDA Summer Food Service Program provided breakfast and lunch to all campers. We are proposing a $5 fee increase per week for camp. Some of these same camp experiences can be found during the school year with our Adventure Outdoor Program (canoeing, hayride, hotdog roast and nature hike) for 800 students a year. Other programs include our picnic in the park and teams course for students in 5th grade and above, reaching over 600 children. What began as simple history lessons incorporated into school programs in the 1970s has evolved into making the park a wonderful living history site of what life was like in Illinois in 1855. Over 700 students and teachers attend our pioneer homestead program, learning about the 1850 Koerner Family Cemetery, woodworking, homestead, school lessons and candle making. Close to 2000 people attended our pioneer days, and the Pioneer Homestead is a focal point for Caterpillar’s Autumn Adventure. In 2015, direct living relatives of David and Louise Seibold Koerner (the original settlers of the property) “returned home” after 107 years to see the family farm at their Koerner Family Reunion. The Civil War Spring Drill and November’s Winter Quarters events were well received as the 150th anniversary reenactments drew national attention to the Civil War. The World War II reenactment continues to draw large groups (with many spectators coming from throughout the Midwest) to look at heavy armor, guns, vehicles and men and women portraying soldiers and civilians during the 1940’s. With an average of 413 US WW II men and women veterans dying each day, programs like this continue to honor their service and to teach a new generation about the war. When WW II

Veterans attend the event, they are greeted with excitement by the reenactors and the public. Camp Wokanda Camp Wokanda has had a long tradition during its 75 years. It has served as a camping destination for Peoria area youth and their families since it’s early days as a Boy Scout Camp. This 275 acre parcel was added to the Peoria Park District in 1994 and is adjacent to over 600 acres of Robinson Park. It serves as the northern trailhead for the Illinois River Bluff Trail that now connects all the way to Detweiller Park. Camp Wokanda’s facilities have the capacity to provide indoor, overnight accommodations for over 130 people plus many more tent camping sites. The Dining Hall can comfortably seat over 200 and the OA lodge can hold another 75 people. It is a very popular destination for both group events and families looking to have a special campout. The largest rental growth has been in weddings at the Dining Hall, with many booking well over a year in advance. This past year we also had a local running group organize a 50-mile marathon utilizing the Illinois River Bluff Trail system. In 2016 the group is looking to expand their run into a 100-mile ultra-marathon to draw runners from throughout the Midwest. Our 2016 budget includes proposed increases in rental fees for weddings and “whole camp” rentals. Building on the mission of providing quality outdoor recreation experiences to citizens of Peoria, Camp Wokanda has successfully offered new programs to introduce people to canoeing, kayaking, primitive camping and survival skills. We also have a long standing tradition of being the location for many organizations with similar missions to conduct their outdoor experiences. Thousands of Boy Scouts still use Camp Wokanda as their location for annual winter campouts, and we are the location for Heartland and Wotamalo District Klondikes, Camporees, Pathways, and Yukon activities. New programs that were extremely successful in 2015 included the “Art and Wine with your Valentine” program in the OA Lodge, where couples could share an evening of creating artwork while enjoying special selections of local wines provided by Kickapoo Creek Winery. As winter turned towards spring, we held a Maple Syrup Workshop where participants were able to leave with samples of syrup made from Camp Wokanda’s own trees. In the spring, we conducted a very successful “Doggie Easter Egg Hunt” where pet owners could bring their dogs to experience a morning of searching for canine friendly treats and even compete in a costume contest. As we move into 2016, we intend to keep up the standard of providing quality outdoor programs that take full advantage of Wokanda’s natural setting. Overall, rental and program attendance were up at both facilities despite a wet summer that caused some program challenges and trail damage that we are still recovering from. Ancient Oaks Day Camp at Sommer Park saw a 25% increase in attendance and revenue in 2015 thanks to advanced planning and marketing that the PPD staff initiated this year. As we move into 2016, we intend to build on the successes of last year and enhance program offerings, while honing our message of the unique services that these facilities can offer to our constituents. 58

Environmental and Interpretive Department Overview 2016 Budget Department Description This department includes Camp Wokanda & Sommer Park. Camp Wokanda is a 275-acre camp that includes a lake, a dining hall, sleeping cabins, & program buildings. Wokanda offers naturalist tours and a variety of environmental education and outdoor recreation programming. Sommer Park encompasses 320 acres of meadows, prairies, & woodlands. The Park offers historical interpretation & outdoor education, the Teams Course, & the Ancient Oaks day camp. Sommer Park & Camp Wokanda both offer private rentals for groups interested in a secluded close-to-nature gathering.

Department Changes For 2016, Environmental & Interpretive Services is proposing a slight increase in rental fees associated with wedding and block rentals at Sommer Park and Camp Wokanda.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time Part Time 2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$181,451.01

$188,585

$189,762

$203,600

Expenditures

$373,899.85

$386,983

$401,800

$429,687

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

($192,448.84)

($198,398)

($212,038)

($226,087)

Environmental and Interpretive Department Summary 2016 Budget - Revenues Program

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

Camp Wokanda

$74,469.70

$79,200

$78,750

$85,350

Sommer Park

$106,981.31

$109,385

$111,012

$118,250

Total Department Revenues

$181,451.01

$188,585

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

$189,762

$203,600

Environmental and Interpretive Department Summary 2016 Budget - Expenditures Program Camp Wokanda

$157,978.33

$155,875

$161,034

$174,069

Sommer Park

$215,921.52

$231,108

$240,766

$255,618

$373,899.85

$386,983

$401,800

$429,687

Total Department Expenditures

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Camp Wokanda Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Camp Wokanda

Environmental and Interpretive

Recreation

Program Description Camp Wokanda is a 275-acre camp with 11 rental facilities and 7 group campsites. The camp has a 2 acre lake, about 5 miles of hiking trails, and is the northern trailhead for the IL River Bluff Hiking Trail.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$74,469.70

$79,200

$78,750

$85,350

Expenditures

$157,978.33

$155,875

$161,034

$174,069

($83,508.63)

($76,675)

($82,284)

($88,719)

16,000

17,000

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

15,100

($5.53)

($4.79)

($5.14)

($5.22)

Activity Fee Fees vary by facility and length of stay.

Proposed Activity Fee 2016 Changes for wedding/special event rentals: Dining hall from $550 to $700/day and from $1000 to $1,200/weekend, Entire Valley from $1,200 to $1,400/weekend, OA Lodge from $220 to $350/day. Valley cabin from $85 to $95/weekend for public rentals.

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease These fee increases are to boost revenue in rentals of weddings and special events. In the interest of keeping prices friendly to average public renters, we have not increased our general public prices.

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Jacob Mol

Mike Miller

Sommer Park Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Sommer Park

Environmental and Interpretive

Recreation

Program Description Sommer Park's 320 acres provides a rural atmosphere for weddings, shelter rentals, the Ancient Oaks Summer Camp, and living history/environmental education programs.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$106,981.31

$109,385

$111,012

$118,250

Expenditures

$215,921.52

$231,108

$240,766

$255,618

($108,940.21)

($121,723)

($129,754)

($137,368)

26,000

24,250

25,000

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

25,000

($4.36)

($4.68)

($5.35)

($5.49)

Activity Fee Ancient Oaks Camp: Resident $120/week, Non-Resident $130/week; Chapel rentals $375; Wedding Reception venue $600/day; fees for other rentals vary with facility and length of time of the rental.

Proposed Activity Fee Day Camp fees will increase $5.00 per week ($125.00 for residents and $135 for non-resident). Chapel rentals will increase to $400. Wedding venue will increase to $650 per day. Flat rate structure for shelter rentals will replace per-person fees

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease These fee increases are designed to cover rising program and facility costs, without compromising service levels. Flat rate shelter fees will simplify rental bookings and improve customer service.

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Tom Miller

Mike Miller

Owens Recreation Center

Owens Recreation Center 2016 Budget Overview Owens Recreation Center operates 2 indoor ice rinks and a multi-purpose room. It is staffed with 6 full-time employees and over 50 part-time staff. Owens Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main focus is not only scheduling in-house programs but also scheduling ice time for all of our private user groups. For the 2016 season, as was done in 2005 and 2010, Owens Center will extend its summer single rink operation by 2 additional months to include March and April for a total of six months. All major user groups, including Peoria Youth Hockey and Central Illinois High School Prep Hockey, will finish their respective seasons approximately the last week of February. Remaining programs will be compressed onto one rink with no anticipation of eliminating programs. The estimated energy savings from the additional two months of shutdown will fall between $10,000 and $15,000. Owens Center will again host the D3 College Club Hockey Championships in February 2016 and partner with Heart of Illinois Figure Skating Club to host the Annual Spring Ice Show in April 2016. Participation numbers for 2015 existing programs and user groups continued to remain relatively steady as compared to previous years. One of our new programs this past spring was the 40 Plus Adult Hockey League. In its inaugural season 60 players played a six-week season. Learn to Skate Owens Center operates a Learn to Skate Program yearround for ages 3 and up. Through Ice Skating Institute (ISI) standards, Owens Center classes are structured for the true beginner to the highest competitive skater. Our skating school is madeup of 1 full-time and 1 part-time skating coordinator and 14 part-time instructors. Private lessons are available from our 2 Skating Coordinators and our professional staff members. In 2015 Owens Center Learn to Skate Program saw over 1300 participants. Public Skate Owens Center offers public skate sessions 7 days a week from September through May. June through August public skate sessions are offered 6 days per week. Over 17,000 skaters took part

in public skate last year. To boost public skate attendance, Owens Center offers events such as Skate with Santa and birthday party packages. There are also special discounts for Learn to Skate participants, high school and college students, Mustang fans, youth hockey members, and large groups. Adult Hockey League Owens Center offers winter and summer recreational hockey leagues for adults 18 and above. This year, Owens Center Adult Hockey League winter season had a record year with 344 registered players on 23 teams. Camps/Clinics/Competitions/Youth Leagues Owens Center offers a variety of camps, clinics, and competitions for the skater looking to improve their skills, play on a competitive level, or just have fun. For the hockey skater, Owens offers power skating clinics, 3 on 3 tournaments, recreational spring leagues, and a week long conditioning camp before the start of hockey season. For the figure skater we offer power skating clinics, field move clinics, ISI spring competition, and the Fall Spectacular competition, which spotlights Learn to Skate participants. Patch Rental/Development Hockey Ice Time This program is designed for the individual hockey player or figure skater looking to practice skills on their own or with private instruction. A variety of times are offered daily for an average of 60 hours per week. Merchandise Sales Owens Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Edge Pro Shop offers a full line of figure skating and hockey related merchandise in stock while still providing custom orders, beginner skating packages and team orders to meet the needs of every skater. Our pro shop carries essentials such as tape, mouth guards, and figure skate laces in a vending machine, making purchases convienent for customers if the pro shop is closed. In addition to merchandise we also provide expert skate sharpening, repairs, skate baking and other skilled services. Owens Center User Groups Owens Center is not only focused on scheduling our own in-house programs, but also schedules ice time for various private user groups. These groups use Owens Center for practice space, games, tournaments, and various special events drawing crowds from Peoria and surrounding areas. Some of the larger groups housed at Owens Center include Peoria Youth Hockey, the Junior A level Peoria Mustangs, and college teams from Bradley University, Robert Morris University, and Western Illinois University. The exposure provided by these user groups has established Owens Center as one of the most prominent downstate Illinois ice facilities.

Owens Recreation Center Department Overview 2016 Budget Department Description Owens Recreation Center is an indoor arena boasting two full-size rinks and a double multi-purpose room. The facility provides year round skating lessons, hosts recreational and competitive hockey, figure skating, public skating, birthday parties, competitions and ice shows.

Department Changes In 2016 Owens Center is proposing to extend their off season from four months to six months. During this off season Owens Center will operate on one full-size rink, instead of two.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time

5.67

Part Time

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$908,586.76

$894,500

$897,000

$895,900

Expenditures

$960,053.93

$964,719

$980,487

$985,898

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

($51,467.17)

($70,219)

($83,487)

($89,998)

Moonlight Coalition

Moonlight Coalition 2016 Budget Overview More than ever, education is the key to succeed in our everincreasingly complex world. Yet there are so many young people who find themselves reaching adulthood without a high school diploma as well as not being able to read well enough to achieve success. In Peoria, 24% of adults age 25 or older do not have a high school diploma. Even more staggering, 40% of residents in the 61605 zip code do not hold a high school diploma. Moonlight Coalition was established to create local, coordinated programs to provide solutions to these troubling problems and to develop new approaches to General Educational Development (GED) programs. We have continued to provide flexible, coordinated GED courses that focus on and serve low income, inner-city adults who want to step up and improve themselves, their families and their neighborhoods. Our goal for 2015 was to offer at least 12-15 hours per week in GED instruction between Proctor and Logan Recreation Centers, and since January, 255 students have been served. Charitable donations and grants are the largest source of funding for Moonlight Coalition. In 2015 we were awarded two LISC Grants totaling $15,000, a federal grant valued at $108,000 (for both ELITE and Moonlight) and a $4000 grant from the Regional office of Education. In October 2015, AT&T awarded Moonlight $2000 to cover the cost of testing. The generosity of private donations from individuals and corporations has also been a great resource for this program. In April 2015, Moonlight and the Peoria Park District Foundation partnered with the Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria to open the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moonlighting at PIAâ&#x20AC;? gift shop. The shop employs graduates of the Moonlight Coalition GED program, and its net proceeds are used to provide some financial stability to the GED program. Due to Moonlight Coalition being a primarily donation and grant-funded entity, its budget lines were moved under the the Peoria Park District Foundation in 2015. This allows Moonlight Coalition to apply for a broader number of grants.

Moonlight Coalition Department Overview 2016 Budget Department Description Moonlight Coalition has been established to create local, coordinated programs to provide solutions to develop new approaches to General Educational Development (GED) programs. This program operated in the Peoria Park District Foundation and is fully funded through private donations and grants.

Department Changes The Moonlight Coalition transferred to the Peoria Park District Foundation in Spring 2015.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time Part Time 2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$60,586.82

$55,357

$18,109

-100%

Expenditures

$64,949.15

$55,357

$18,109

-100%

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

($4,362.33)

Aquatic Services

Aquatics Special Central Park Pool Gwynn Family Aquatics Center Lakeview Family Aquatics Center

Aquatic Services 2016 Budget Overview Aquatic Services includes programming and operations of our outdoor facilities, Gwynn Family Aquatic Center and Lakeview Family Aquatic Center. Although still below average, Aquatics did see a slight increase in 2015 for general admission and swim lesson participation over the previous season despite an exceptionally cold and wet season start in June. Swim Lessons More than 640 registered participants came through our swim lesson program this season, helped by a re-organization of classes and a successful partnership between Lakeview Family Aquatic Center and Lakeview Recreation Center’s Day Camp. In addition to our regular program, Gwynn again participated in the World’s Largest Swim Lesson and offered lessons to an outside agency in the mornings. Each participant in our program receives a personalized Gus and Goldie report card, which parents can use to monitor their child’s progress and use as a reference when registering for the next lesson session. Every swim lesson taught promotes swimming skills and safety around water. Lifeguard Training 2015 was another successful year of training lifeguards through the Ellis and Associates International Waterpark and Lifeguard Training Program with over 100 guards trained and certified. Our lifeguards maintain “Rescue Ready” skills through required 1 hour in-services per week and CPR practice prior to climbing in the chair each day for a shift. This training enabled Peoria Park District Lifeguards to assist over 80 Guests in Distress in the water this season. Groups, Birthday Parties and Private Rentals A variety of area agencies and Park District facilities chose to include our outdoor facilities as part of their summer programming. We saw groups ranging from day camps to adult day care agencies bring their participants to enjoy our pools during public swims this season, with some traveling from as far away as Lincoln and Bloomington. Many families celebrated birthdays at our facilities this season. Parties include a dedicated party attendant to serve the guests needs, from pouring drinks and cutting cake to assistance carrying packages to the car. To add to the experience an appearance by Gus and Goldie could be scheduled for pictures and a song.

Gwynn and Lakeview staff worked with several area agencies and individuals to provide personalized rentals ranging from basic swims to elaborate setups with catered buffets, games and inflatable bounce houses. During rentals, lifeguards and support staff are provided using the same standards as public swim sessions to provide the safest and most memorable experience possible. Special Events There were several special events held this year at the outdoor facilities. These events included Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day specials, Family Swim Nights, special Saturday night swims, Toddler Time swims, and Night Out Against Crime. Also, our Annual Lifeguard Competition celebrated its 25th year this season. This friendly, yet fierce, competition between the AquaPlex, Gwynn, and Lakeview was spread over two evenings with events held under the lights at Gwynn and Lakeview. It included sand castles, rock climbing, swimming relays, feats of lifeguarding skill, and pushing a shopping cart underwater with a co-worker on board. Bragging rights this year went to the staff of Gwynn Family Aquatic Center.

Aquatics Services Department Overview 2016 Budget Department Description The Aquatic Services Department oversees the aquatic operations and programs offered at Gwynn Family Aquatic Center, Lakeview Family Aquatics Center, Proctor Pool, the Aqua-Plex and Central Park Pool. In 2015, Central Park Pool was operated by the Peoria Park District through March 31, 2015.

Department Changes Central Park Pool was operated through March 2015 by the Peoria Park District. The PAWW organization privatized and established a lease agreement with the Peoria Park District.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time

3.33

1.18

1.38

Part Time

103

120

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$360,702.87

$409,195

$184,238

$199,871

Expenditures

$865,847.64

$778,879

$561,316

$495,308

-12%

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

($505,144.77)

($369,684)

($377,078)

($295,437)

Aquatics Services Department Summary 2016 Budget - Revenues Program

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

Aquatics Special

$47,785.12

$70,880

$58,179

$99,656

71%

Central Park Pool

$52,454.57

$27,100

$2,717

-100%

Gwynn Family Aquatics Center

$8,063.05

$13,925

$10,896

$13,375

23%

Lakeview Family Aquatics Center

$65,040.13

$90,040

$67,453

$86,840

29%

Peoria Area Water Wizards

$187,360.00

$207,250

$44,993

-100%

$184,238

$199,871

Total Department Revenues

$360,702.87

$409,195

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Aquatics Services Department Summary 2016 Budget - Expenditures Program Aquatics Special

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

$69,784.81

$141,886

$88,746

$112,090

26%

Central Park Pool

$290,905.15

$112,419

$124,428

$39,881

-68%

Gwynn Family Aquatics Center

$80,862.23

$105,664

$99,557

$129,243

30%

Lakeview Family Aquatics Center

$187,911.10

$214,982

$181,417

$214,094

18%

Peoria Area Water Wizards

$236,384.35

$203,928

$67,168

-100%

Total Department Expenditures

$865,847.64

$778,879

$561,316

$495,308

-12%

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Aquatics Special Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Aquatics Special

Aquatics Services

Recreation

Program Description This budget provides for purchases of lifeguard licenses, books, uniforms, and other supplies used by all aquatic facilities.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$47,785.12

$70,880

$58,179

$99,656

71%

Expenditures

$69,784.81

$141,886

$88,746

$112,090

26%

($21,999.69)

($71,006)

($30,567)

($12,434)

n/a

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

Activity Fee N/A

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Sue Wheeler

Brent Wheeler

Central Park Pool Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Central Park Pool

Aquatics Services

Recreation

Program Description The Central Park Pool is an indoor aquatic facility that includes an eight lane pool with separate diving well, a large open observatory balcony, and a small fitness center. Central Park Pool was operated by the PPD through March 2015. PAWW, Inc. currently leases the facility from the Peoria Park District.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$52,454.57

$27,100

$2,717

-100%

Expenditures

$290,905.15

$112,419

$124,428

$39,881

-68%

($238,450.58)

($85,319)

($121,711)

($39,881)

58,000

4,022

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

57,707

($4.13)

($1.47)

($30.26)

n/a

Activity Fee Fees effective: January 1-March 31,2015 Children: $2.25; Adult: $2.75; Senior: $2.25; Family: $5.25; Lap Swim $2.25; Birthday parties: $90; Private Rentals: $105

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Sue Wheeler

Brent Wheeler

Gwynn Family Aquatics Center Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Gwynn Family Aquatics Center

Aquatics Services

Recreation

Program Description Gwynn Family Aquatics is an outdoor facility that provides a zero-depth entry, water slide, interactive spray equipment, wet sand play area, snack/beverage service, sand volleyball, grassy sun area, and family changing area.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$8,063.05

$13,925

$10,896

$13,375

23%

Expenditures

$80,862.23

$105,664

$99,557

$129,243

30%

($72,799.18)

($91,739)

($88,661)

($115,868)

2,926

4,500

4,368

4,700

($24.88)

($20.39)

($20.30)

($24.65)

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

Activity Fee Children: $3.00; Adult: $3.50; Spectator: $1.50; Family: $9.00; Season Passes: Child: $65; Adult $80; Birthday Parties: $125 basic/$145 deluxe; Private Rental $175; Swim Lessons: Resident $35/Non-Resident $43

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Sue Wheeler

Brent Wheeler

Lakeview Family Aquatics Center Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Lakeview Family Aquatics Center Aquatics Services

Recreation

Program Description Lakeview Family Aquatic Center is an outdoor facility that features a zero-depth entry pool, a water slide, a water rock climbing wall, interactive spray equipment, snack/beverage service, wet sand play area, sand volleyball. Activities include public swim, swim lessons, birthday parties, and private rentals.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$65,040.13

$90,040

$67,453

$86,840

29%

Expenditures

$187,911.10

$214,982

$181,417

$214,094

18%

($122,870.97)

($124,942)

($113,964)

($127,254)

26,186

14,676

23,900

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

18,653

($6.59)

($4.77)

($7.77)

($5.32)

Activity Fee Children: $4.00; Adult: $5.00; Season Passes Children: $65; Adult: $80; Family $240; Swim Lessons: Resident $35/Non-Resident $43; Private Rentals $275; Birthday Parties: $125 basic/$145 deluxe.

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Sue Wheeler

Brent Wheeler

Peoria PlayHouse Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum

Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum 2016 Budget Overview After nearly 15 years of planning and fundraising, the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum opened to the public in June 2015. The PlayHouse mission is to provide children with the tools and inspiration they need to be explorers and creators of the world, in part through understanding, supporting, and promoting play in the fullest sense of the word, one that includes imagination and creativity. The PlayHouse embraces four core values: 1. We believe that the PlayHouse is for all children and families, regardless of income, abilities, or background. 2. We believe that we are more effective when we collaborate with others. Collaboration with individuals and organizations throughout and beyond Peoria allows us to effectively support families and achieve shared goals. 3. We believe that a kid can be anything they want to be. They need only the opportunity and inspiration to imagine, practice, and become. 4. We believe that we are catalysts. A good museum experience sparks experiences and ideas that happen after and between visits. Who knows where a visit to the PlayHouse might lead? During the museum’s first three months of operation, 30,000 people visited the PlayHouse and 1,400 families purchased memberships. Programs and initiatives launched in 2015 include: Explorer Pass Program Working with nearly 20 social service providers, the PlayHouse has distributed approximately 400 Explorer Passes to lowincome families. These passes allow participating families to enter the museum three times free of charge; purchase a 1-year membership for only $10; and attend programs for a reduced rate. As of September 2015 over 30 cards have been used to admit nearly 150 visitors, and 5 Explorer Pass memberships have been purchased. Cultural Outreach Program The PlayHouse is reaching out to cultural groups with traditions that may be unfamiliar to most Peorians. In 2015, groups that the museum approached included the Islamic Center of Peoria, the Jewish Federation of Peoria, and the Peoria Chinese Association. The first Cultural Outreach

Event at the PlayHouse is scheduled for October 1, in partnership with the Jewish Federation, to celebrate and share information about the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. Tot Time Tot Time is an hour-long program, offered weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays. Each week’s Tot Time explores a different theme. On Mondays, Tot Time starts with a read-aloud; on Wednesdays, a 30-minute music lesson. Next, families go into the museum galleries for a scavenger hunt. The last 15 minutes of the program are spent experimenting with art materials. Family Workshops These Saturday morning workshops engage children ages 4-10 years of age and grownups of any age in exploration and hands-on making. Kid Workshops Kid Workshops are for 8-12 year olds, allowing parents to enroll their older child in this program while exploring the Museum with younger children. Kid Workshops, like other PlayHouse workshops, follow a Maker Space philosophy engaging participants in hands-on, cross-disciplinary projects that involve innovation and problem solving. Transformation Events Transformation Events are collaborative, large-scale projects, when the museum invites visitors to drop in and join us in creating. After visiting the PlayHouse exhibits or exploring Glen Oak Park, visitors can return to see how the project has grown and changed over time. In 2015, our first Transformation Event was a large-scale marble run as part of PNC Worldwide Day of Play. Transformation events are included with museum admission. School Visit Program Teachers can select from two guided tour options – the PlayHouse Field Guide Program, and the longer Explore/Challenge/Become Program. Both were developed in collaboration with the museum’s Teacher Team, a group of twelve educators who meet six times over the course of the school year. What’s next: For the upcoming year, the PlayHouse has prioritized four strategic goals: 1. Understanding our visitors: who is visiting the museum, and why? What do we need to put in place to maximize visitor numbers, as well as ensure a fun and educational visit? 2. Developing strategies for ensuring that museum operations and exhibits run smoothly. 3. Developing program offerings and promotional materials that support and further the museum’s mission and core values. 4. Raising funds and developing a large and varied donor base to ensure the financial health of the museum.

Below are plans for the next year developed in response to these four goals: Research The PlayHouse has a partnership with Bradley University’s Cognitive Psychology Department. The museum will continue to work with Bradley University to research visitors and the museum’s impact. At the end of each semester, key museum staff will walk through the exhibits with interns to learn about their findings, and the research interns will offer a brief presentation to all staff at one of the monthly staff meetings. Exhibits The PlayHouse is developing a paid internship position for a mechanical engineering student or similarly skilled candidate who can help repair exhibits as needed. This student, along with the museum’s Exhibit Care Coordinator, will help to make a number of small exhibit improvements to increase visitor enjoyment and satisfaction. These include: • Embedding sound cards in currently non-working buttons on the PlayHouse “vehicles” (CAT dump truck and loader; Family Farm combine; train); • Adding Challenge Cards and new toys to the water table in By Your River Gently Flowing, Illinois; • Adjusting cranks on Family Farm interactives to make them easier for children to use; • Adding costumes to encourage imaginative play in the train and construction areas; • Posting information about Kinetic Sand in the Sand Porch, and adding more seating for parents; and • Adding a mask interactive to the mirrored area of the theater in Peoria Then and Now. At the same time, the PlayHouse will raise funds for larger exhibit improvements, in particular: • Creating a Discovery Zone on the Sand Porch which engages children with fossils and minerals, communicating the relationship between digging in sand/dirt and scientific findings. This area will also house three lifesized replicas of dinosaur heads, including a T-Rex, that have been donated to the museum; and • Adding a Lab Table to the SciLab, so that children can engage in imaginative play, taking on the role of scientist and playing with test tubes and beakers, lab journals, microscopes, and other tools that scientists use.

Program Development The PlayHouse will develop a program schedule for 2016 that takes advantage of promotional opportunities such as new release children’s movies, while adhering to the PlayHouse’s strongly held values and clear mission, and uses existing programs such as Transformation Events to better promote and encourage program-specific visitation. Staffing and Professional Development The PlayHouse will begin holding monthly staff meetings focusing on exhibit content, customer service, and teambuilding. The PlayHouse is also creating a new, temporary staff position, entitled Outreach Coordinator, which is fully funded by Americorps. The Outreach Coordinator will build community connections, develop the Cultural Outreach Program, and improve and grow the museum’s Explorer Program. Fundraising While continuing to offer the Gala as an annual fundraising event, the museum will add two additional fundraising events during 2016. During the same time period, the PlayHouse will develop foundation support by identifying at least 10 foundations to which the museum can apply for significant ($10,000+) funding, and applying to these foundations for funding. As a third fundraising strategy, the PlayHouse will focus on broadening its donor pool, both engaging capital contributors in an ongoing way and identifying potential funders who are new to the PlayHouse.

Peoria PlayHouse Department Overview 2016 Budget Department Description The Peoria PlayHouse is located in the historic Glen Oak Park Pavilion. The PlayHouse provides young children the opportunity to learn by offering hands-on experiences essential for healthy brain development. The Playhouse features interactive exhibits and programs that strengthen families and complement formal education.

Department Changes There are no major department changes proposed for 2016. Staff will continue to develop and assess programming to further the museum's mission and core values.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time

Part Time

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$0.00

$443,338

$434,398

$751,623

73%

Expenditures

$0.00

$461,917

$451,661

$746,229

65%

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

$0.00

($18,579)

($17,263)

$5,394

Peoria Zoo

Peoria Zoo Peoria Zoological Society

Peoria Zoo 2016 Budget Overview The Peoria Zoo’s mission is to create connections that inspire an appreciation for the natural world. Our vision is to be recognized as a leader in raising public awareness and commitment to conservation. In 2015, an additional 22 alligator snapping turtles that had been raised/housed at Peoria Zoo were released in southern Illinois. The 22 turtles that were released in 2014 all survived their first year in the wild and are still being monitored via radio transmitters. Four staff members were able to assist in this year’s release that is an essential part of a successful reintroduction program of a species that had become extinct in the state of Illinois. To enhance the Zoo experience, the Australia Walk-About was open longer this year. Also the feeding times for budgies as well as giraffes were extended. Over 11,000 people fed the birds in the Walk-About and more than 4,000 people took part in giraffe feeding. June had the second highest monthly attendance in the last 6 years even with over 11.5 inches of rain. New special events such as Star Wars Day and Back to School Day contributed to a projected increase in attendance from last year. Summer keeper and education chats were revamped and reached over 9,000 Zoo visitors. Our on-sight guest book had close to 400 entries: 13% were from out of state and 5 were from international visitors (Canada, Honduras, India, Japan and New Zealand). Front-line staff recorded visitor comments to see what the Zoo is doing right and where improvements could be made. • A member came in said her 4 year old “loves, loves, loves” the animals and has to stop and have her read every sign; he now has them memorized and “reads” them to her. • A visitor called to suggest we stay open on weekends until 8 pm so older people and children can come when it is cooler. In response, the Zoo will remain open late on 4 days in summer 2016 as a test. Major Programs/ Services Offered Creating Connections Peoria Zoo Nature Play Area opened in 2015 thanks to a grant awarded by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. This area encourages children to play with objects they might find in their

own neighborhood or backyard and also to climb in, on and around objects found in nature. In January, the two male tigers born at the Zoo in 2012 were transferred to the Indianapolis Zoo based on the recommendation of the Species Survival Program. In the future, one or both will be paired with females to continue to have a healthy genetic population of Amur tigers in captivity. The two females, Sasha and Nikita, remain at the Zoo and they alternate outdoor exhibit time with their father. In 2015, we also said goodbye to the last California Sea Lion housed at the Zoo. Rosa was one of the original occupants when the sea lion exhibit was opened in 1985 and she lived to be 31 years old (mean life expectancy for a captive, female California Sea Lion is 22.3 years). The future of the exhibit will be discussed during master plan refresher meetings. With no major additions/renovations anticipated for 2016, the staff feels the current adult admission price of $9 for adults and $6 for children is consistent with attracting visitors. Donation Days will still be available so individuals and groups that are unable to afford the admission price can enjoy the Zoo. Social Media When asked how they heard about Peoria Zoo, the most common response is word-of-mouth, followed closely by our website. • The Zoo currently has 9,840 Facebook “Likes”. • 17 new videos were added to YouTube in 2015. • The Zoo has 1,148 Twitter followers, a 106% increase in the past 2 years. Summer Programs From Memorial Day until Labor Day, the keepers interacted with guests at 7 different chat stations. Various topics taught guests how the staff keeps the animals healthy both physically and mentally. These included enrichment, training, grooming and basic animal care. Using live animals, like an armadillo or tarantula, and biofacts like a rhinoceros horn, the Zoo’s education staff talked with over 3,000 guests during twice daily presentations. The less structured Critter Chats and Interpretation Stations were conducted by volunteers, and they reached an impressive 21,146 people.

Education Programs and Classes New in 2015 was “Access the Zoo,” where special needs groups were encouraged to visit the Zoo. Special activities and demonstrations were given throughout the day and 30 groups/classes attended. Comments overheard included: • “Adults had as much fun as the kids!” • “Easier to come to the Zoo and let our kids explore with others that get it if our kids meltdown.” Almost 6,000 Illinois school children and their teachers made use of the Zoo. Many brought worksheets to enhance learning opportunities. Also, over 64% participated in a formal class presented by Zoo staff members! Homeschool classes continue to be well attended, and informal classes were added in 2015 to increase time for less structured learning and play. The Zoomobile has travelled to 50 locations so far in 2015, reaching over 4,500 people in Central Illinois. While most were in or near Peoria, we have travelled twice to Lewiston (44 miles) and once to Galva (50 miles). This year’s teacher poster featured the alligator snapping turtle and helped increase the demand for Zoomobiles. Over 1,110 people attended birthday parties at the Zoo in 2015. The Tropics Classroom offered a Frozen themed party that was popular in the winter months. In 2016, a new “Party Pack” will be offered that includes admission for the birthday child. The child will also receive a special button, plush animal and a short meet-and-greet with an animal ambassador. Due to increasing costs and the value of programs, some fee adjustments are proposed for 2016: • After Dark Tour: an increase from $20 to $24 • Behind the Scenes tour: an increase from $22 to $24 • Scout Program: an increase from $10 to $15 (package will be enhanced) • ZooSnooze: an increase from $32 to $34 Special Events Four new special events were added in 2015: Primate Day (June 6), Star Wars Day (June 21), Lego Day (June 27) and Back to School Day (August 9). All were successful and will be continued and enhanced in 2016. Designed for fun and making connections, these events also serve to increase attendance. Three additional special events are planned for 2016: Multicultural Day, Olympics Day and World Ocean Day. Howl-Zoo-Ween remains our most popular special event with thousands attending during the three nights. Luthy Botanical Garden joined the trickor-treat trail for the first time this year to further enhance the experience for our guests. A “Pumpkin Bash” was added in 2015 for those that want to trick-or-treat in the daytime closer to Halloween.

The Zoo’s daytime special events continue to grow in number and popularity. Pirate & Princess Day (2,780 visitors) and Super Hero Day (1,613 visitors) have become so well attended that they are now offered for 2 days instead of 1. Events highlighting specific groups of animals are also well attended with nearly 1,200 people coming for Remarkable Reptiles and over 1,000 for Bird Day. This year, the Zoo’s education department took over the management of Zoo Run Run from the Peoria Zoological Society. With increased experience and marketing, next year’s run is expected to be bigger and better. Additional new programs and ideas that will be piloted in 2016 include: • Adult only night (2 during summer months) • Brownie Bug Breakfast • Extended family hours (2 during summer months) • Trivia Night • Where the Wild Things Art The Easter Egg Hunt (or Scramble) remains popular. One price adjustment is proposed: nonmember child from $6.50 to $9.00. This adjustment should have been proposed last year when regular child admission was raised to $6.00 but was overlooked. Camps ZooCamp started in 2008 with 82 participants; since then it has grown to over 200 children from Kindergarten through 8th grade. In 2015, 217 children participated with many repeat campers. Eight camps ran for one week, and age guidelines are in place to insure that all activities and materials are appropriate. The Kindergarten-1st Grade camp sold out the fastest, so a third camp for this age group will be added next year. Retail Plush animals continue to be the biggest seller in the gift shop, with snakes popular with children of all ages. With their own TV show, sloths are a “hot” animal, and with several varieties to choose from, the Zoo meets the demand of fans. With ice cream, cold beverages, hats and sand art, sales at the satellite gift stands continue to be strong. Adding healthly items to the concession menu such as salads and vegetarian wraps proved to be appreciated. Sales of guest favorites like hot dogs, slushies and soda remained strong. Rentals The Zambezi River Lodge hosted proms, wedding receptions and business meetings as well as fundraising and volunteer appreciation dinners. In 2016, the patio area adjacent to the Tropics Classroom will be added to the option of rental venues for groups that want to visit the Zoo during the day and request a private area for gathering and/or eating.

With a trend for more bookings in the spring and fall, a special animal package will be offered in 2016. This will allow the guests to see the animals past sunset. A new part-time position, Assistant Rental Coordinator, is proposed for 2016 to ensure clients feel secure and all their needs can be meet in a timely fashion. Facility Changes To encourge more visitors to enjoy and learn about the plant kingdom that is essential for the survival of animals, Zoo guests were able to go to Luthy Botanical Gardens for no additional fee for the first time in 2015. Over 1,700 people took advantage of this added benefit. The Zoo’s visitor brochure in 2016 will continue to include a scale map of the Gardens and additional signage is being developed to enhance the walk between the Zoo and Gardens. When the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum opened in June, combo tickets for the Zoo and PlayHouse were made available at a discounted rate. In the first 3 months, over 400 tickets were sold allowing for a memorable Day Long Destination. Rotary Adventure Grove has also seen a marked increase in visitors as people make their way between the two facilities. In April of 2015, a new point of sale system was implemented for the Zoo, Gardens and PlayHouse that allows us to collaborate on rentals, classes and programming. In addition, the new system allowed us to offer joint admissions and online ticketing between the facilities. The Nature Play Area was an immediate hit when it opened in the spring. An additional grant awarded this year will allow us to expand the area and help our guests “Get Dirty, Get Outside.” This message is vitally important as children spend more and more time indoors with computers and video games. The proposed addition of a part-time educator to supervise the area during our peak season and days will also increase our ability to help children and parents connect with nature outside of the Zoo. Summary Through continuing with what we know our guests enjoy, enhancing current events and adding new ones, we are confident that the budget presented will allow us to continue to meet and exceed our visitors’ expectations. We will continue to provide the outstanding animal care and educational opportunities that have earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums since 1981.

Peoria Zoo Department Overview 2016 Budget Department Description The Peoria Zoo Department consists of the Peoria Zoo and the Peoria Zoological Society Contract. The Zoo's mission is to create connections that inspire an appreciation for the natural world.

Department Changes In 2016, full-time payroll expenses and a portion of part-time payroll expenses amounting to $927,732 are located in the Museum Fund. There are no anticipated changes in full-time staffing levels. Staff does anticipate a need for additional parttime hours in 2016 for assitance/consistency with rentals and animal care (feed inventory & medical records/supplies) Please see the Zoo overview and summary page for proposed fee increases.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time

18.75

Part Time

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues $1,565,346.82

$1,786,850

$1,640,766

$1,820,879

11%

Expenditures $1,853,843.30

$2,011,953

$1,906,818

$2,012,401

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

($288,496.48)

($225,103)

($266,052)

($191,522)

Peoria Zoo Department Summary 2016 Budget - Revenues Program

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Peoria Zoo

$1,354,634.22

$1,573,978

$1,392,179

$1,568,890

13%

PZS Contract

$210,712.60

$212,872

$248,587

$251,989

Total Department Revenues

$1,565,346.82

$1,786,850

$1,640,766

$1,820,879

11%

Peoria Zoo Department Summary 2016 Budget - Expenditures Program Peoria Zoo

$1,643,130.70

$1,799,081

$1,658,231

$1,760,412

PZS Contract

$210,712.60

$212,872

$248,587

$251,989

$1,853,843.30

$2,011,953

$1,906,818

$2,012,401

Total Department Expenditures

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Peoria Zoo Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Peoria Zoo

Recreation

Program Description The Peoria Zooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to create connections that inspire an appreciation for the natural world. Our vision is to be recognized as a leader in raising public awareness and commitment to conservation. Note: A portion of the Peoria Zoo's budget is also expensed in the Museum Fund.

2014 Actual Revenues $1,354,634.22 Expenditures $1,643,130.70

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served

($288,496.48) 138,866

Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

($2.08)

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

$1,573,978

$1,392,179

$1,568,890

13%

$1,799,081

$1,658,231

$1,760,412

($225,103)

($266,052)

($191,522)

188,500

161,535

176,407

($1.19)

($1.65)

($1.09)

Activity Fee Admission: $9/Adult; $8 Senior & military; $6.00/Child age 2-12; Children 1 and under Free; Non-member Easter Egg $6.50; Behind the Scenes Tour $22; After Dark Tour $20; ZooSnooze $32; Scout Program $10

Proposed Activity Fee Behind the Scenes Tour $24; After Dark Tour $24; ZooSnooze $34; Scout Program $15; Non-member Easter Egg $9. This is an abbreviated fee schedule. Contact the Zoo for further details.

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease Tour & ZooSnooze increases to keep up with rising personnel costs. We will enhance scout program to obtain more particpants. Non-member Easter Egg increase to bring in line with member pricing.

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Yvonne Strode

Brent Wheeler

PZS Contract Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

PZS Contract

Peoria Zoo

Recreation

Program Description This budget records expenses for services provided to the Peoria Zoological Society (PZS) by the Park District and the reimbursement received from PZS for those services.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$210,712.60

$212,872

$248,587

$251,989

Expenditures

$210,712.60

$212,872

$248,587

$251,989

Subsidy (-) Excess (+)

$0.00

People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

n/a

Activity Fee N/A

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Jan Budzynski

n/a

Youth Outreach

Youth Outreach 2016 Budget Overview ELITE High School Program The Peoria Park District’s ELITE program was born in 2006 as an 11-week business boot camp for high school sophomores and juniors in the Peoria area. These weekly 1-2 hour in-school classes are taught by teams of trained community leaders and business professionals. They teach teens what does and does not work when they are looking for jobs. Once students finish the course, they attend a graduation ceremony and receive an ELITE Certified Certificate. They are then given the opportunity to apply for part-time jobs at a special ELITE Job Fair. ELITE Youth Outreach has provided 1,030 area youth with jobs that give them spending money, give them a healthy occupation of time, help them build a resume and give them selfconfidence for future jobs. ELITE Re-Entry Like many good ideas, ELITE Re-Entry was born out of necessity. When mobs of unruly youth threatened the safety of many Peoria outdoor festivals in the summer of 2008, law enforcement and community leaders came to ELITE to see if the principles that worked with the youth in high schools might also work with the youth at these events. One big hurdle was finding a volunteer base big enough to work at these large, outdoor venues. Previously, we received event set-up and tear-down assistance from individuals selected from the Department of Correction’s Work Release Program. We decided to expand the opportunity for these men and women by teaching them our ELITE concepts of mutual respect and enlisting their help at the Peoria area outdoor festivals. The ELITE organization has developed this even further by working with the United States District Court, Central District of Illinois and its U.S. Probation Officers to develop a program for male and female ex-offenders who are willing to participate on a voluntary basis. The high school job training program has been adapted for the Department of Justice population and offered to those men and women who were both interested and eligible. After the completion of spring and summer 2015 Re-Entry classes, a total of 106 people graduated and were offered the opportunity to apply for meaningful jobs at ELITE “Employer of Choice” companies. In addition, participants contributed more than 2,000 hours of volunteer service at more than 10 different community events, including IHSA March Madness and the

Heart of Illinois Fair. Based on feedback forms submitted by the participants, they found this community service was one of the greatest motivations for them to truly begin turning their lives around. This program has been a win-win situation for both the community and the men and women who are ready to make a new start in life. Coming Full Circle ELITE began with telling teens that “respect is a twoway street” and helping those teens get a part-time job. The men and women of our Re-Entry program are willing participants in assemblies as they share their stories with area students. As we move forward, we are ever cognizant of the fact that we are using “recreation” to achieve “re-creation” in the lives of high school teens, grade school students and men and women looking to make a new start in life.

Youth Outreach Department Overview 2016 Budget Department Description The Youth Outreach Department operates out of the RiverPlex Recreation and Wellness Center. Youth Outreach develops, evaluates and disseminates programs and information that foster students' ethical, social, and intellectual development. We also strive to deepen students' capacity to think skillfully and critically.

Department Changes ELITE High School also had a successful 2015. To date the ELITE HS program has transitioned more than 970 area graduates into paying part-time jobs, which helps them learn responsibility and work ethic.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time

1.7

Part Time

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$348,402.38

$186,000

$154,379

$150,326

-3%

Expenditures

$426,584.87

$280,646

$249,025

$244,326

-2%

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

($78,182.49)

($94,646)

($94,000)

Museum Fund

Forest Park Nature Center Luthy Botanical Garden Peoria Zoo Tawny Oaks

Museum Fund 2016 Budget Overview The Museum Fund includes the revenues and expenses for Luthy Botanical Garden, Forest Park Nature Center and Tawny Oaks, as well as a portion of the expenses for the Peoria Zoo. The operations of Forest Park Nature Center and Tawny Oaks are supervised by the Environmental and Interpretive Services Supervisor. The operations of Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo (full Zoo overview found on page 83) are overseen by the Deputy Director. Together Forest Park Nature Center, Tawny Oaks, Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo offer a broad environmental focus that few park districts can accomplish. Luthy Botanical Garden With continued garden improvements and the development of new programming, the garden has been striving to minimize the impact of a prolonged economic downturn and the modifications in Glen Oak Park traffic patterns, which restricted vehicle access to Gift Avenue only. Despite efforts made to date, in 2016 a number of operations and program changes will be implemented to reduce the tax subsidy support received at Luthy Botanical Garden. Staff will continue to utilize the Luthy Master Plan, which was developed in 2013, as a guide to improve the interpretive value of the gardens, while focusing on reducing garden maintenance costs. The Gardens and Facility We will maintain the core signature gardens, specifically those areas most suited for rental and adjacent to primary patron circulation (the Conservatory, Rose Garden, Fountain area/Flowering Shrub Border, Herb Garden and Crabapple Cove). However, we will redesign other areas on the perimeter and along the fence to lessen maintenance costs. Changes to circulation and parking within Glen Oak Park have diminished traffic to the Garden; in order to improve patron visibility we will add signage and/or plantings to bridge the Garden (through the tennis courts) to the Glen Oak Park ring road. The Garden Shop will close in 2016, but the shop area, which was remodeled in 2015 to create a more open and versatile space, will be repurposed for classroom and exhibit space. It will also serve as rental space for meetings and parties. Along with the closure of the gift shop, admission fees will be eliminated and donations will be promoted through additional marketing, donation boxes and signage. The Garden saw new additions and updates in 2015. A new sculptural arbor adorned with ginkgo leaves and butterflies was

donated by The Peoria Herb Guild in memory of Kim St. John and added to the entrance of the Herb Garden. The Hosta Glade saw new signage and plantings, made possible by the Central Illinois Hosta Society, and renovations in the Wildlife Garden to the fountain wall and pond was made using salvaged stones from old City of Peoria street curbing. Additionally, in 2015, The Garden, Zoo and PlayHouse worked together to implement a new point-of-sale system that allows us to work together on rentals, classes and programming. With the new system, we implemented a joint admission to increase our traffic. Over a 6 month period, 1700 people took the opportunity to visit the Garden at no charge in conjunction with a visit to either Peoria Zoo or Peoria PlayHouse. Environmental Education Promoting a better understanding and appreciation of the plant world, the Botanical Garden brings to the public a wide array of classes and school programs. We provide presentations and tours to schools, institutions, clubs and organizations. This year, and in the future, we plan to capitalize on the resources within the park, developing more classes/programming with the Zoo and PlayHouse. As with many botanical gardens around the country, vegetable and culinary programming is still very popular. To meet the demand, we offered more new classes, including Good Eats from the Garden. This four-part culinary series celebrates seasonal garden produce and we created some amazing culinary creations. We held classes in spring, summer and fall, covering the produce available from farmers markets and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs. Tomato and apple tastings were featured, and we explored the amazing diversity of each genus as well as the differences between organic, storebought and locally-grown. In adult programs, we covered a wide range of topics, from designing with bulbs to working with autumn and from moon gardens to plant relationships. What a Little Moonlight Can Do covered the design of outdoor rooms and garden lighting, known as Moon Gardens. In Plant Relationships we explored the amazing symbiotic processes found in nature and focused on our (human) relationships with chocolate, coffee, tea, beer, wine and spirits. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gardening classes continued at Christ Lutheran School (near Logan Center) and Proctor Center. At Proctor, we further enhanced/implemented the new curriculum that was introduced last year. Children made Raspberry Yogurt Cups, Radish and Turnip Treats, Dirt Pudding (with gummy worms), Edible Flowers Appâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Salad on a Stick. In each class, we tried to integrate the fruits and vegetables growing in the garden. Lastly, the expanded garden at Crittenton Center enabled us to supply more fresh vegetables to a neighborhood church that provides meals to those in need.

Floral Shows and Special Events In our efforts to decrease the level of tax subsidy the Garden requires, we plan to restructure or eliminate many of our floral shows and events as they currently exist. They demand a great deal of labor, energy and resources. We plan to partner with outside organizations to continue bringing shows and events to the community that have a long tradition (i.e. our longrunning Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Orchid Show is a partnership with the Orchid Society). In addition, we plan on partnering with Peoria Zoo on future events; this past year we were very successful in participating in Howl-Zoo-Ween, bringing hundreds through the garden. Rentals We plan to retain the current level of maintenance within the core gardens and aggressively promote weddings and rentals. From the candlelit Conservatory, to beautiful outdoor gardens, to our newly renovated meeting space, Luthy offers a perfect setting for weddings, parties, anniversaries, small meetings and even work retreats. With over 50 weddings held at the garden in 2015, we continue to work cooperatively with the Zooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Zambezi Lodge - renting the garden for weddings and the lodge for receptions. Together we provide a very unique and special experience for wedding and group rentals. Volunteers/Community Involvement and Partnerships We currently have a force of volunteers that help with planting, teaching, propagation, cleaning, and weeding. These volunteers contributed over 2800 hours to the Garden in 2015. The Garden also hopes to forge a partnership with the Peoria Zoological Society and possibly form a Friends of Luthy group to fundraise and help offset capital improvement costs. We actively work with many groups to bring programming and education to the public and to improve the Garden facility. A noteworthy internal development initiated this past year was an effort to make Glen Oak Park a daylong destination. It encompasses the Peoria PlayHouse, Glen Oak Amphitheatre, Peoria Zoo and Luthy Botanical Garden. Over the coming years, the intent is to work together and develop programming enhanced by the combined expertise from each facility. At the PlayHouse, the garden developed demonstration gardens (a Vegetable Garden and Prairie Garden) and themed plant collections for the Sand Porch. At the Zoo, we provided lush planters and horticultural services throughout the facility. We developed joint classes and integrated the Gardens into the Howl-zoo-ween event. Lastly, a tree identification class was incorporated into zookeeper training to facilitate forage acquisition for their collection. Luthy Botanical Garden plays an important role in teaching the public about plants, ecology and sustainability. With that in mind, Luthy Botanical Garden will continue to strengthen the connections between the public and the botanical world.

Forest Park Nature Center Nestled in the bluffs of the Illinois River Valley, Forest Park Nature Preserve provides 540 acres of crucial habitat for species such as wild turkeys, pileated woodpeckers, and white-tailed deer. Forest Park Nature Center acts as a gateway to the preserve. From the A-frame building, people can take in the views from the bird observation room, head out for a hike on one of the many trails or enjoy our educational exhibits. Forest Park Nature Center serves as a place where everyone can experience the joys of nature firsthand. Our proximity to the Peoria metropolitan area, free admission and year-round operation keep the Nature Center an accessible option for families across Central Illinois. Nearly 16,000 people attended Forest Park classes and events in 2014, with an estimated 100,000 more people stopping by the museum and hiking. We hope that visiting Forest Park will inspire a life long love of nature and empower our visitors to make a difference in their environment. Museum Forest Park Nature Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s museum area features an array of displays that change with the seasons. A hands-on area allows children to explore various nature objects and read naturethemed books. The museum currently houses educational animals, including a black rat snake, corn snake, tarantula, box turtle, hissing cockroaches, and a painted turtle. The bird observation room allows visitors to see species such as white-breasted nuthatches and black-capped chickadees frequenting the birdfeeders outside. The museum is heavily used by school classes, scout troops, and day care groups for field trips. It also serves as Forest Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classroom space during lectures and workshops. We recently received private donations to help improve the look of the museum. These donations will allow us to replace worn carpeting with eco-friendly cork flooring and to repaint the bathrooms and bird room. We hope that these aesthetic improvements will draw in more visitors and make the space more appealing for rentals. Trailhead Nature Store The Trailhead Nature Store is more than an average gift shop; it is a one-stop-shop for naturerelated merchandise and sustainable goods. Our products include earth-friendly cleaning products and personal care products, nature field guides, fair trade home goods and coffee, ecoconscious and nature themed clothing, animal puppets, and a variety of bird feeders and seed. Each product is carefully selected to minimize the impact to the environment. Trail System Our trail system covers nearly 7.5 miles over varying terrain and habitat types. For instance, the difficult hike up the Pimiteoui Trail reveals a spectacular view from the hill prairie, a unique

plant community, while the Valley Trail is ADA accessible and popular with families and school groups alike. All of these trails require a lot of maintenance and upkeep. Thankfully, we have a dedicated group of volunteers called “The Trail Team,” who constantly monitor trail conditions and make repairs. Volunteers also complete monthly trail inspections and perform regular maintenance, such as spreading mulch and trimming back vegetation. This year several Boy Scouts completed their Eagle Scout projects on our trails. They built benches and replaced water bars on Wilderness Trail, Possum Path and the Pimiteoui Trail. Environmental Education and Classes Environmental education is the mainstay of Forest Park’s mission. Our team of professional naturalists provide the public with the most up-to-date information on natural history through field trips, traveling programs, guided hikes, community presentations and oneon-one conversations. In addition, Forest Park serves as a community resource for all things nature related, fielding questions from “What insect is eating my plants?” to “Which park can I visit to see skunk cabbage in bloom?” In the past year, Forest Park hosted 60 different schools and organizations for tours, totaling more than 2600 visitors. We reached nearly 3500 people through our traveling naturalist programs and visited 64 locations including schools, libraries, and nursing homes. In addition, we held 106 public programs at the Nature Center, totaling 2300 participants. Each year we try to offer a new programs. In 2015 we started our “Preschool Party” series, engaging our youngest visitors to learn about nature in a fun, age-appropriate way. We also revised our traveling naturalist offerings for schools to correlate with the Next Generation Science Standards for the 2014-2015 school year. Special Events Special events give us a chance to interpret the natural world to a large-scale audience. Our Reverse Science Fair, held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, lets kids explore hands-on, nature-themed science experiments. The Earth Day Festival showcases local environmental groups and gives the public a chance to apply environmental sustainability in their daily lives. Each August the Hummingbird Festival draws large crowds, further enhancing bird conservation and research. The Creatures of the Night event educates people about the nocturnal animals in a fun, family oriented night. And of course, the Holiday Shop and Strolls have become a Peoria tradition each December with luminary-lit trails and festive art and music. Over 5500 people

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attended special events that were either hosted by or featured Forest Park Nature Center in the past year. Ecological Stewardship The Peoria Park District owns several high-quality natural areas, including those dedicated as Illinois State Nature Preserves: Detweiller Park, Singing Woods, Robinson Park and Forest Park. With all of these natural area land holdings comes the responsibility to be stewards of that land. Forest Park Nature Center, in partnership with the stewardship organization Peoria Wilds, continues to serve as the Park Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural resource management team. Our staff and volunteers conduct prescribed fires, control invasive species, collect and plant seeds, and perform ecological monitoring not only at the Nature Center but at the other natural places as well. Over the last year more than 250 volunteers have contributed upwards of 500 hours of their time to ecological stewardship in our preserves. Community Involvement The local community is highly involved with Forest Park Nature Center. We have a C.O.R.E. membership base that is over 400 strong. Many of our C.O.R.E. members are also our volunteers. In fact, in 2014 we had 24 volunteers who gave their time on a regular basis, and 367 volunteers who helped with special events. We have many regular hikers and visitors who call this place home and are our biggest supporters! Forest Park is also very involved in our community. Together with our neighboring businesses, David Vaughn Investments and Samaritan Ministries International, we hold 3 Red Cross Blood Drives each year. We donate memberships and prizes to many local organizations such as the library summer reading programs and school fundraisers. Our Trailhead Nature Store patrons have purchased and donated many books and toys for the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home in our ongoing book drive. We also set up informational booths at many local events, such as the Boy Scout Kickoff, Bradley University Week of Welcome, and Illinois Valley Central High School Band fundraising fest. Tawny Oaks The Tawny Oaks property adjacent to Singing Woods Nature Preserve opens a new door into one of the largest dedicated Illinois State Nature Preserves in Illinois. The mission of Tawny Oaks is: To focus the community on the rich biotic heritage of Central Illinois and engage people in its protection and restoration. The vision is: To be an ecological learning center to inspire people of all ages towards environmental action. We see these as being very compatible and complimentary to existing operations, missions and visions of our other environmental facilities.

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The programs, exhibits, and events we develop at Tawny Oaks will help the public become more involved in the ecological stewardship and restoration of our Peoria Park District nature preserves. In 2013, the Peoria Park District was awarded an Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Grant (OSLAD) to repurpose the horse barn into a visitor center. In March 2015, the Peoria Park District was notified by IDNR that our OSLAD grant was suspended, and we had to issue a stop work order. We had intended the project to be complete in FY 2015, but the suspension has delayed work by several months. We are budgeting that this project will be completed by late winter, and we are planning for opening the visitor center April 1 through November 1, 2016 for 6 hours per day, 4 days per week. At other times the facility will be available for use as a field campus for programs and classes operated by Forest Park Nature Center. Access to the trails and prairie planting will be open daily from dawn to dusk.

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Museum Fund Summary 2016 Budget Fund Description The Museum Fund is a special revenue fund used to account for the operations of the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s museums, which are: Forest Park Nature Center, Tawny Oaks, Luthy Botanical Garden, and a portion of Peoria Zoo.

Fund Changes Plese refer to the written budget overview.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time

7.25

Part Time

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

Revenues Administration

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

$1,412,670.95

$1,437,300

$1,509,543

Forest Park Nature Center

$154,698.10

$175,775

$162,791

$162,600

Luthy Botanical Garden

$133,041.33

$135,950

$126,370

$43,000

-66%

$0.00

$5,715.10

$6,000

$5,000

$17,000

240%

$1,706,125.48

$1,755,025

$1,731,461

$1,732,143

Peoria Zoo Tawny Oaks/Stewardship

Total Revenues Expenditures Administration

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

$0.00

Forest Park Nature Center

$386,856.73

$398,933

$382,662

$392,648

Luthy Botanical Garden

$551,461.23

$540,994

$559,015

$375,454

-33%

Peoria Zoo

$778,861.09

$803,321

$814,542

$927,732

14%

$9,405.97

$11,777

$11,972

$36,309

203%

$1,726,585.02

$1,755,025

$1,768,191

$1,732,143

-2%

Tawny Oaks/Stewardship

Total Expenditures

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

($20,459.54)

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($36,730)

Administration Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Administration

Museum

Program Description Responsible for revenues and expenses not allocated to each facility including taxes and interest income.

2014 Actual Revenues $1,412,670.95

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

$1,437,300

$1,509,543

$0.00

Subsidy (-) $1,412,670.95 Excess (+)

$1,437,300

$1,509,543

Expenditures

People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

n/a

Activity Fee N/A

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Jan Budzynski

Bonnie W. Noble

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n/a

Forest Park Nature Center Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Forest Park Nature Center

Recreation Museum

Museum

Program Description Forest Park Nature Center is a dedicated 540 acre Illinois State Nature Preserve with over 7 miles of hiking trails, an interpretive center, and a nature store. Forest Park also serves as the focus of forest preserve activities for the Park District.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$154,698.10

$175,775

$162,791

$162,600

Expenditures

$386,856.73

$398,933

$382,662

$392,648

($232,158.63)

($223,158)

($219,871)

($230,048)

115,000

116,000

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served

112,000

Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

($2.07)

($1.94)

($1.91)

($1.98)

Activity Fee While access to the preserve and the Nature Center is free, there are program and membership fees. These vary with level of membership and program.

Proposed Activity Fee We propose an increase in the price for the concert series from $7/adult, $6/child to $10/adult, $9/child. We also propose to increase the cost of children's classes from $6/child to $7/ child and discontinue the family maximum pricing.

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease The proposed increases are related to increased supply costs and a market increase. Concert prices have not been raised since 2007. Nature Arts Series class fees have not been raised since 2000 and homeschool classes have not increased since 2009.

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Kristi Shoemaker

Mike Miller

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Tawny Oaks/Stewardship Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Tawny Oaks/Stewardship

Recreation Museum

Museum

Program Description The Tawny Oaks budget reflects the operations and maintenance of the facility which is presently undergoing renovations to develop a public interpretive center. We anticipate opening this facility in April 2016, and are proposing operational hours of 6 hours per day, 4 days per week from April to October.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$5,715.10

$6,000

$5,000

$17,000

240%

Expenditures

$9,405.97

$11,777

$11,972

$36,309

203%

($3,690.87)

($5,777)

($6,972)

($19,309)

100

3,000

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

100

($36.91)

($57.77)

($69.72)

Activity Fee Program fees will vary with type of program. Admission during public hours will be free.

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease Program fees are set to cover direct costs of materials, staff time and instructor expenses.

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Mike Miller

Dennis Mantick

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($6.44)

Luthy Botanical Garden Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Luthy Botanical Garden

Recreation Museum

Museum

Program Description Luthy Botanical Garden strives to promote the understanding & appreciation of botany & horticulture. Luthy Garden also works to provide interactive recreational & education opportunities for all ages.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$133,041.33

$135,950

$126,370

$43,000

-66%

Expenditures

$551,461.23

$540,994

$559,015

$375,454

-33%

($418,419.90)

($405,044)

($432,645)

($332,454)

25,000

25,351

($16.74)

($16.20)

($17.07)

($13.11)

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

Activity Fee Garden Admission: Adult $2.50; Children 12 years & under are free. Fees for classes, events, services and rentals vary.

Proposed Activity Fee Luthy is proposing to discontinue admission fees and creating donation boxes at entry points. Class and program fees may change, depending on the cost of materials.

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Bob Streitmatter

Brent Wheeler

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Peoria Zoo Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Peoria Zoo

Recreation Museum

Museum

Program Description A portion of the Peoria Zoo's budget is expensed in the Museum Fund. The main section of the Peoria Zoo budget is provided in the Peoria Zoo Department in the Recreation Fund.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$0.00

Expenditures

$778,861.09

$803,321

$814,542

$927,732

14%

($778,861.09)

($803,321)

($814,542)

($927,732)

188,500

161,535

176,407

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served

138,866

Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

($5.61)

($4.26)

($5.04)

Activity Fee Please refer to the Peoria Zoo summary in the Recreation Fund.

Proposed Activity Fee Please refer to the Peoria Zoo summary in the Recreation Fund.

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Yvonne Strode

Dennis Mantick

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($5.26)

RiverPlex Recreation & Wellness Center

Fitness Operations Park District Recreation Operations

RiverPlex Recreation and Wellness 2016 Budget Overview The RiverPlex continues to work on rebounding from the challenge left by the difficult year in 2014. Staff remains focused on our core values and continues to deliver innovative programs, provide excellent customer service and challenge their creativity to help members and guests reach their health and wellness goals. Fitness Operation The fitness operation is a cooperative effort between the Peoria Park District and OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. The primary areas of the fitness operation include membership sales, business services, the fitness center, exercise programs, Kidz Korner, the AquaPlex, and membership services. Each week we have over 100 group exercise classes that include both land and water at no additional charge to members. OSF offers an assortment of programs to both individuals with chronic illnesses as well as those who want to exercise safely and effectively. OSF programs held at the RiverPlex include a medical exercise and Silver Sneakers program, arthritis services, weight loss programs, physical therapy, Cardiac Rehab Phase 2, Parkinson’s program, and Faith Community Nursing. In 2016 fitness staff will continue to diversify fee-based program offerings with group personal training programs, including the new Sport Specific Performance Training. Tailored for athletes, Performance Training programs help participants reach optimal levels of success. Between the RiverPlex’s equipment, instructors’ knowledge, the exercises utilized, and drills performed, the program creates an individualized and specialized sport-specific program to best serve each individual. The goal of the program is to develop the person, not just the athlete. 2016 will kick off with RiverPlex Reset, formerly known as Biggest Loser at the RiverPlex. The new program is expanding to include a Corporate Team component. During the year we plan to give the fitness center a facelift with the addition of new strength training equipment in the free weight area.

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The AquaPlex offers over 350 swim classes throughout the year for all abilities. Private swim lessons are offered for those individuals who would rather have more individual attention. We provide a wide variety of water aerobics, including Aqua-Zumba. Recreation Operation The recreation operation is responsible for Peoria Park District programming including day camps, a 30-foot rock climbing wall, Exergaming Studio, special events, private rentals, building maintenance, building repair, and custodial operations. The arena is booked nearly every evening and weekend with volleyball, basketball and flag football leagues, birthday parties, and community events that attract a large number of patrons. Summer, Winter Break and Spring Break day camps are coordinated through the Recreation Operation. The 2015 summer day camp averaged 89 children each week for 11 weeks. Each week was uniquely themed to appeal to a variety of age levels and gender. Staff is recommending a $5 increase per week for both residents and non-residents. This fee increase will coincide with the district-wide day camp fee increase. The recreation department also operates the 30 foot x 16 foot rock climbing wall. The wall is located by the personal training studio on the first floor of the RiverPlex. It is equipped with 2 top rope systems and 1 auto belay system to provide 3 climbing options. Currently the RiverPlex has over 5540 full members and another 350 short term, aquatic, or medical members. We are anticipating over 41,000 non-member visits, 2092 swim lesson registrations and 325 birthday parties by the end of 2015. Staff at the RiverPlex are excited for 2016 and the opportunity to continue to grow the recreation and fitness opportunities for members and guests. Staff remains focused on strong customer service, functional equipment and diverse programming options. We are committed to remaining the best in health and wellness in our community. Staff is working together to stay true to our core values and mission to give members and guests a consistent and positive experience at the RiverPlex.

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RiverPlex Fund Overview 2016 Budget Division RiverPlex

Fund Description The RiverPlex Recreation and Wellness Center is a joint effort between OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and the Peoria Park District. The facility is made up of three separate operations; fitness, recreation, and OSF phase II and III cardiac rehabilitation. Descriptions of both the fitness and recreation operations are included in the department overviews. The third component, OSF Saint Francis, provides a myriad of health and wellness options along with their cardiac rehabilitation function.

Fund Changes Please see department overviews.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues $5,175,968.82

$5,230,264

$5,144,590

$5,287,487

Expenditures $5,181,208.58

$5,230,264

$5,144,590

$5,287,487

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

($5,239.76)

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Fitness Operation Department Overview 2016 Budget Department Description The Fitness Operation has a fully equipped fitness center with cardiovascular and strength-training equipment, an elevated 1/8 mile walking/jogging track, a members-only gymnasium, two group exercise studios, sauna, steam room, rock climbing wall, Kidz Korner supervised playroom, Exergame studio, on-site cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and physical therapy, personal training, and massage therapy. The indoor AquaPlex features a zero-depth splash pool, lazy river, therapy-pool, lap-pool, and whirlpool.

Department Changes In 2016 the Riverplex will offer Riverplex Reset, a comprehensive team based weight loss challenge, and add an additional component of Corporate Reset. The Riverplex will also introduce Performance Training for Student Athletes, utilizing SportSpecific Training. Personal Training will also see an addition of small group training opportunities.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time

9.5

9.35

9.25

Part Time

150

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues $3,782,605.17

$3,839,996

$3,743,837

$3,867,466

Expenditures $3,782,605.17

$3,839,996

$3,743,837

$3,867,466

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

$0.00

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PPD Recreation Department Overview 2016 Budget Department Description Arena activities include open basketball, open volleyball, basketball leagues, volleyball leagues, flag football leagues, special events, birthday parties, Totally Tots, day camps, clinics, and much more. The purchase of a RiverPlex membership is not needed in order to participate in any of the aforementioned arena activities.

Department Changes RiverPlex Recreation is proposing a $5/week increase in Day Camp registration to coincide with all Peoria Park District Day Camps due to an anticipated increase in staff costs.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time

3.5

3.3

3.2

Part Time

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues $1,393,363.65

$1,390,268

$1,400,753

$1,420,021

Expenditures $1,398,603.41

$1,390,268

$1,400,753

$1,420,021

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

($5,239.76)

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RiverFront

Erin Feis Fireworks Gateway Building Gateway Building Maintenance Oktoberfest RiverFront Administration Soul Fest The Landing

RiverFront Division 2016 Budget Overview The Peoria Park Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RiverFront Division encompasses eight departments: Erin Feis, Fireworks, Gateway Building, Gateway Building Maintenance, Oktoberfest, RiverFront Administration, Soul Fest, and The Landing. Staff was able to produce a varied and full slate of events in 2015 despite a number of hurdles. Large amounts of precipitation impacted the Central Illinois region in June, which caused the Illinois River to flood. As a result, the CEFCU Center Stage was completely under water for a large portion of the season. The City of Peoria took a very proactive approach installing flood containment walls along the premises of the RiverFront grounds. This ensured that major events such as Steamboat Days and Red, White, and Boom could be held, albeit with modifications and lower attendance levels. Many concerts were relocated to Festival Park in this time period due to the flood as well. Once water levels subsided, concert and event attendance returned to normal levels. While we were faced with many obstacles in 2015, staff rose to the challenge and brought forth new management practices and creative ideas. Through affordable and unique entertainment, the RiverFront remained the most popular summertime venue for festival and concert enthusiasts in Peoria County and nearby regions. We look to move forward in 2016 with a mix of knowledgeable full-time personnel and experienced part-time staff who will continue to ensure that the RiverFront remains a prime destination for all demographics. Cultural Festivals Fiesta en el Rio, Soul Fest, India Fest, Erin Feis and Oktoberfest cultural festivals once again formed the core of our programming. We saw record attendance for Soul Fest, India Fest, and Erin Feis. Many of these festivals have become a regional draw, attracting patrons from outside the Tri-County area. Artists and entertainers such as Dru Hill (Soul Fest), We Banjo 3 (Erin Feis), and Schwarzwald Vagabunden (Oktoberfest) came from all over the country and world to provide first-rate entertainment for guests. Part of Erin Feisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth was the addition of a new 5K, Blarney Blitz-A-Do. It was an exceptional way for participants to fuel their passion for running while also experiencing the fun festival environment. Moving forward, we will continue to add additional

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aspects to our events that create excitement and well-rounded experiences for our guests. The wide array of available activities and entertainment offered at our events promotes community cohesion and a sense of pride for Peoria as a whole. Summer Concerts and Jazz Series The 2015 CEFCU Jazz and Weekend Concert Series endured a location change from CEFCU Center Stage to Festival Park for a portion of June, July, and some of August. Through the adversity, we managed to have a successful summer concert season. Reputable acts such as Molly Hatchet and The Outlaws for Red, White, and Boom, and the Tannahill Weavers for a pre-Erin Feis special event concert brought new acts to the RiverFront. Thursday jazz concerts provided the surrounding community a great way to spend an evening listening to classical and upbeat jazz free of charge. In 2016, we will look to expand upon our relationships in the industry and take our concert series to a new level. Rentals/Runs/Walks Rentals allow us to creates strong partnerships in the community and provide continual programming on the RiverFront. Annual events such as Louie Louie, Steamboat Days, Taste of Peoria, Grand Nationals, Blues Fest, and Labor Day Parade were held on the RiverFront on their customary dates in 2015. Several new rental events, including Goodwillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Forward March and Run and the Neon Vibe 5K, were held this past season. The Goodwill Run attracted 400-500 participants, while the Neon Vibe 5K attracted over 1,000 people to the RiverFront. In 2016, we will strive to seek out new, exciting events as well as maintain successful events. Gateway Building/Maintenance The Gateway Building, owned by the City of Peoria, is programmed by Park District personnel per an Intergovernmental Agreement. It is an elegant venue along Peoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s riverfront, offering a convenient site for meetings, banquets, conferences, and wedding receptions. The Gateway Building Maintenance department is a contract service with the City of Peoria to maintain and administer the general upkeep of the building. Staff also assists in set up for meetings, banquets, and weddings under the direction of the Gateway Building Events Coordinator. The RiverFront Division began supervising Gateway Maintenance in January 2015. Outlook The 2015 summer concert and festival season was successful in terms of generating large crowds to events and maintaining valuable relationships with community partners, outside agencies, and City personnel. Each event/concert drew a distinct and diverse population from the community. Moving forward, we plan to develop new ideas for events and festivals, broaden the scope of live music and entertainment, and formulate strategies to reinvigorate the RiverFront. We feel that we have the ability to generate even more interest in RiverFront events in 2016, and we are anxious and prepared to make that objective possible.

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RiverFront Events Fund Summary 2016 Budget Fund Description The RiverFront Events Fund is a special revenue fund used to account for the programs provided on Peoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s riverfront. This fund includes the management of the Gateway Building for the City of Peoria. Revenues are primarily generated through event admission fees, food and beverage sales, event sponsorships, and facility rentals. Some property taxes levied for municipal recreation purposes are included as revenues for this fund.

Fund Changes Please refer to the program summaries.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time

Part Time

Revenues

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

Erin Feis

$142,733.40

$155,500

$252,365

$200,000

-21%

$8,421.81

$8,000

$6,951

$8,400

21%

Gateway Building

$89,683.60

$100,000

$88,236

$101,000

14%

Gateway Building Maintenance

$0.00

$87,573

Oktoberfest

$169,818.81

$137,500

$140,000

$139,300

-1%

Riverfront Administration

$297,566.91

$316,000

$283,180

$249,100

-12%

$56,749.50

$48,500

$78,025

$56,500

-28%

$365,139.11

$357,000

$304,016

$320,000

$1,130,113.14

$1,122,500

$1,152,773

$1,161,873

Fireworks

Soul Fest The Landing

Total Revenues Expenditures

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

$150,579.03

$150,318

$237,586

$195,652

-18%

$7,484.94

$8,038

$7,892

$8,339

Gateway Building

$89,683.60

$100,000

$88,236

$101,000

14%

Gateway Building Maintenance

$0.00

$87,573

Oktoberfest

$143,811.57

$128,487

$129,502

$130,763

Riverfront Administration

$343,549.45

$354,470

$346,358

$292,507

-16%

$58,748.48

$46,030

$76,605

$55,789

-27%

$328,732.53

$313,991

$299,123

$287,178

-4%

$1,122,589.60

$1,101,334

$1,185,302

$1,158,801

-2%

$7,523.54

$21,166

Erin Feis Fireworks

Soul Fest The Landing

Total Expenditures

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

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($32,529)

$3,072

Erin Feis Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Erin Feis

Riverfront

RiverFront Events

Program Description Erin Feis is an annual three day Irish festival on the RiverFront. The festival is a collaboration between the Peoria Park District and the St. Patrick Society of Peoria, and showcases Irish heritage through song, dance, food, drink, and cultural exhibits. The Blarney Blitz A Do, a 5K race, was added to the event in 2015.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$142,733.40

$155,500

$252,365

$200,000

-21%

Expenditures

$150,579.03

$150,318

$237,586

$195,652

-18%

$5,182

$14,779

$4,348

12,000

14,000

12,000

$0.43

$1.06

$0.36

Subsidy (-) Excess (+)

($7,845.63)

People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

10,000

($0.78)

Activity Fee Adults: $8.00 before 5 pm / $10.00 after 5 pm Children: 12 years old and under free. Weekend Pass: $15.00/person

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Nick Conrad

Bonnie Noble

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Fireworks Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Fireworks

Riverfront

RiverFront Events

Program Description The annual Red, White, and Boom! Fourth of July fireworks show is a joint effort between the Peoria Park District, the City of Peoria, Alpha Media Group and Unity Point Health - Methodist/Proctor.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$8,421.81

$8,000

$6,951

$8,400

21%

Expenditures

$7,484.94

$8,038

$7,892

$8,339

Subsidy (-) Excess (+)

$936.87

($38)

($941)

$61

People served

120,000

90,000

120,000

$0.01

$0.00

Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

($0.01)

Activity Fee N/A

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Nick Conrad

Bonnie Noble

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$0.00

Gateway Building Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Gateway Building

Riverfront

RiverFront Events

Program Description The City of Peoria owns the Gateway Building, and it is through a partnership with the City that the Park District provides programming and management of the Gateway Building. The Gateway Building is a focal point of Peoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RiverFront, and is available for private rental.

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

Revenues

$89,683.60

$100,000

$88,236

$101,000

14%

Expenditures

$89,683.60

$100,000

$88,236

$101,000

14%

Subsidy (-) Excess (+)

$0.00

People served

40,000

42,500

37,500

42,500

$0.00

Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

Activity Fee As adopted by the Park Board and the City of Peoria.

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Nick Conrad

Bonnie Noble

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Gateway Building Maintenance Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Gateway Building Maintenance

Riverfront

RiverFront Events

Program Description Gateway Maintenance budget is a contract service with the City of Peoria for building custodial maintenance. This budget was in Parks Contract Services, but management of this contract was transferred to the RiverFront Division and the budget for this contract is transferring into the RiverFront Events Fund in 2016.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$0.00

$87,573

100%

Expenditures

$0.00

$87,573

100%

Subsidy (-) Excess (+)

$0.00

People served

n/a

Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

Activity Fee N/A

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Nick Conrad

Bonnie Noble

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Oktoberfest Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Oktoberfest

Riverfront

RiverFront Events

Program Description The Park District & the German American Society work in partnership to organize Oktoberfest. The 3-day event showcases German heritage through song, dance, food, drink and cultural exhibits. The District and German American Society also continue to partner with Peoria Jaycees to host the Das Bier Run 5K at Oktoberfest.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$169,818.81

$137,500

$140,000

$139,300

-1%

Expenditures

$143,811.57

$128,487

$129,502

$130,763

Subsidy (-) Excess (+)

$26,007.24

$9,013

$10,498

$8,537

People served

14,000

12,000

10,000

12,000

$1.86

$0.75

$1.05

$0.71

Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

Activity Fee Adults: $7.00 before 5 pm / $10.00 after 5 pm Children: 12 years old and under free. Weekend Pass: $15.00/person

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Nick Conrad

Bonnie Noble

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Riverfront Administration Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Riverfront Administration

Riverfront

RiverFront Events

Program Description The RiverFront Administration budget includes property tax revenue, miscellaneous event proceeds, and support. In addition, this budget covers wages and benefits, division-wide supplies, equipment, services and event expenses for RiverFront staff and functions.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$297,566.91

$316,000

$283,180

$249,100

-12%

Expenditures

$343,549.45

$354,470

$346,358

$292,507

-16%

($45,982.54)

($38,470)

($63,178)

($43,407)

400,000

300,000

315,000

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served

337,000

Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

($0.14)

($0.10)

($0.21)

Activity Fee Varies by event.

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Nick Conrad

Bonnie Noble

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($0.14)

Soul Fest Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Soul Fest

Riverfront

RiverFront Events

Program Description River City Soul Fest is a 2-day music festival that features live Gospel and R&B music, as well as merchants, and food.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$56,749.50

$48,500

$78,025

$56,500

-28%

Expenditures

$58,748.48

$46,030

$76,605

$55,789

-27%

($1,998.98)

$2,470

$1,420

$711

3,500

3,000

4,000

3,500

($0.57)

$0.82

$0.36

$0.20

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

Activity Fee Friday Admission - $15 Saturday Admission - $20 Children: 6 years old and under are free.

Proposed Activity Fee 2016 fees are anticipated to be in the same range as 2015.

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease 2016 fees may vary based on entertainment expenditures.

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Nick Conrad

Bonnie Noble

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The Landing Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

The Landing

Riverfront

RiverFront Events

Program Description The Landing budget consists of the management and programing of the CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing. The events offered at the Landing include The CEFCU Jazz Series, Live @ The Landing, and rental events.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$365,139.11

$357,000

$304,016

$320,000

Expenditures

$328,732.53

$313,991

$299,123

$287,178

-4%

Subsidy (-) Excess (+)

$36,406.58

$43,009

$4,893

$32,822

People served

29,807

30,000

25,000

27,500

$1.22

$1.43

$0.20

$1.19

Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

Activity Fee Varies by event.

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Nick Conrad

Bonnie Noble

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Golf

Detweiller Golf Course Equipment Maintenance Golf Administration Golf Learning Center & Academy Kellogg Golf Course Madison Golf Course Newman Golf Course

Golf Division 2016 Budget Overview The golf industry worldwide has suffered steady declines in rates of play for many years, and the Peoria area has been no exception. Local declines in golf participation, increases in competitive golf courses and repeated budget shortfalls led the Peoria Park District Board of Trustees to vote to close Donovan Golf Course after the 2014 season. In stark contrast to the negativity surrounding golf in recent years, industry reports released during 2015 reflect optimism about the game. Golf participation numbers appear to be stabilizing both locally and nationally. In addition, many in the golf industry consider recent course closures as part of a positive trend, one that allows for a natural correction in course supply that better meets todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demand. After a careful analysis of our local golf market following the Donovan closure, golf staff proposed several adjustments to our fees and offerings during the 2015 budget process. While weather again posed a challenge, the changes made for the 2015 golf season are proving to be positive. Season ticket sales increased for the first time since 2008-2009. Junior and league play increased, and players enjoyed District golf lessons, tournaments and outings throughout the golf season. Drainage work performed at Newman Golf Course in late spring resulted in significant improvements to course conditions. As we move into 2016, golf staff believes that maintaining our current fee structure, with only minor proposed adjustments, will be the best option to allow us to capitalize on this positive momentum and grow the game in the Peoria area. Specifically, golf staff recommends three small fee increases. First is a $5.00 increase to the price of group golf lessons; as proposed, 2016 adult resident lesson fees would be $60.00 ($12.00 per hour of professional instruction) and junior resident lesson fees would be $45.00 ($7.50 per hour of professional instruction). Second is a proposed $.50 increase to the price of range buckets at the Golf Learning Center. Bucket prices have remained stable since 2012,

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and this small price increase would keep our prices competitive with other area driving ranges. Finally, because of the availability of a longer league season in 2016, staff proposes to increase the price to add the league play option to a season ticket from $50 to $75. Difficult decisions have been made in recent years to place the Peoria Park District in the best possible position to combat the downturn in golf participation. The positive results of the changes made have created renewed optimism for a positive future for Peoria Park District Golf.

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Golf Fund Summary 2016 Budget Revenues

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

Detweiller Golf Course

$98,475.15

$129,921

$70,008

$122,744

75%

Donovan Golf Course

$479,602.98

$1,080.84

Golf Administration

$589,449.08

$676,499

$669,974

$913,784

36%

Golf Learning Center

$264,349.22

$276,600

$276,973

$287,200

Kellogg Golf Course

$817,054.35

$1,069,083

$932,969

$962,487

Madison Golf Course

$371,721.08

$454,000

$414,239

$431,266

Newman Golf Course

$447,765.04

$574,164

$454,316

$488,740

$3,069,497.74

$3,180,267

$2,818,479

$3,206,221

Equipment Maintenance

Total Revenues

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Expenditures

2014 Actual

Detweiller Golf Course

$146,719.64

$110,236

$101,187

$106,269

Donovan Golf Course

$562,289.16

$3,775

$12,828

$4,153

-68%

Equipment Maintenance

$239,139.28

$264,377

$250,540

$297,679

19%

Golf Administration

$417,739.52

$458,858

$441,948

$352,716

-20%

Golf Learning Center

$312,175.18

$315,276

$320,280

$334,765

Kellogg Golf Course

$836,232.54

$900,422

$848,534

$931,170

10%

Madison Golf Course

$474,985.04

$489,150

$504,833

$509,563

Newman Golf Course

$594,013.87

$641,948

$597,991

$669,906

12%

$3,583,294.23

$3,184,042

$3,078,141

$3,206,221

($3,775)

($259,662)

Total Expenditures Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

($513,796.49)

2015 Budget

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2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Detweiller Golf Course Department Overview 2016 Budget Department Description Detweiller Golf and FootGolf Course is a 1,758 yard, 9 hole scenic river course, and is a favorite of junior golfers and novice players. The Detweiller Golf Course budget is responsible for Detweiller Golf Course grounds, equipment, pro shop operation, and snack shop operation.

Department Changes Detweiller Golf introduced FootGolf in the spring of 2014, which has been well received by players of all ages. Included in Detweiller Golf Courseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2016 proposed budget is a $1 increase to daily green fees.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time

Part Time

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$98,475.15

$129,921

$70,008

$122,744

75%

Expenditures

$146,719.64

$110,236

$101,187

$106,269

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

($48,244.49)

$19,685

($31,179)

$16,475

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Donovan Golf Course Department Overview 2016 Budget Department Description Donovan Golf Course was closed in 2015 and converted to a public park.

Department Changes The Donovan Golf Course 2016 budget includes maintenance for the public putting green remaining at Donovan.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time

Part Time

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$479,602.98

Expenditures

$562,289.16

$3,775

$12,828

$4,153

-68%

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

($82,686.18)

($3,775)

($12,828)

($4,153)

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Equipment Maintenance Department Overview 2016 Budget Department Description The Golf Equipment Maintenance budget is responsible for administrative expenses, purchasing, maintaining, repairing and replacing golf course equipment and golf cars. Preventative maintenance schedules have been developed to ensure maximum usable life.

Department Changes There are no proposed service level changes for the 2016 Equipment Maintenance budget.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time Part Time 2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$1,080.84

Expenditures

$239,139.28

$264,377

$250,540

$297,679

19%

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

($238,058.44)

($264,377)

($250,540)

($297,679)

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Golf Administration Department Overview 2016 Budget Department Description Golf Administration is responsible for the management of the entire Golf Division including special projects, capital improvements, tournaments, outings, marketing, and other administrative expenses. Property tax support is also included in the Golf Administration budget.

Department Changes Golf marketing duties were combined with operational functions being performed by part time staff in 2015, resulting in the creation of one full time golf administrative employee and elimination of one part time administrative employee.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time

Part Time

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$589,449.08

$676,499

$669,974

$913,784

36%

Expenditures

$417,739.52

$458,858

$441,948

$352,716

-20%

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

$171,709.56

$217,641

$228,026

$561,068

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Golf Learning Center Department Overview 2016 Budget Department Description The Golf Learning Center includes indoor and outdoor practice facilities, allowing golfers to practice the game year-round. The outdoor area offers a 9-hole Pitch & Putt Course, practice putting greens and sand bunker, and a driving range consisting of recreated hole layouts and all-weather tees. The indoor Center provides an indoor putting green, a practice area with nets, a fullservice pro shop, and food service. The Golf Learning Center budget is responsible for Golf Learning Center grounds, equipment, pro shop operation, snack shop operation, driving range, and Pitch and Putt Course.

Department Changes Included in the 2016 proposed budget is a $.50 increase in the price of buckets and a $5 increase to the price of group golf lessons.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time Part Time 2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$264,349.22

$276,600

$276,973

$287,200

Expenditures

$312,175.18

$315,276

$320,280

$334,765

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

($47,825.96)

($38,676)

($43,307)

($47,565)

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Kellogg Golf Course Department Overview 2016 Budget Department Description Kellogg Golf Course features bent grass fairways, resurfaced greens, renovated bunkers, a patio, and updated restrooms and snack shop. Kellogg also offers an Executive 9 Hole Course option. Kelloggâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget is responsible for Kellogg Golf Course grounds, equipment, pro shop operation, and snack shop operation.

Department Changes There are no proposed service level changes for the 2016 Kellogg Golf Course budget.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time Part Time 2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$817,054.35

$1,069,083

$932,969

$962,487

Expenditures

$836,232.54

$900,422

$848,534

$931,170

10%

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

($19,178.19)

$168,661

$84,435

$31,317

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Madison Golf Course Department Overview 2016 Budget Department Description Madison Golf Course is a 5,332 yard, 18 hole course and is conveniently located near West Peoria. It offers level terrain and very few hazards, making it a favorite of senior golfers and those looking for a care-free and relaxing round. The Madison budget is responsible for Madison Golf Course grounds, equipment, pro shop operation, and snack shop operation.

Department Changes There are no proposed service level changes for the 2016 Madison Golf Course budget.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time Part Time 2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$371,721.08

$454,000

$414,239

$431,266

Expenditures

$474,985.04

$489,150

$504,833

$509,563

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

($103,263.96)

($35,150)

($90,594)

($78,297)

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Newman Golf Course Department Overview 2016 Budget Department Description Newman Golf Course is a scenic, irrigated, 6,467 yard, 18 hole course that provides challenging steep terrain, moderate ravines, deep bunkers and numerous mature trees, and is popular with low to medium handicap golfers. Newman Golf Course budget is responsible for Newman Golf Course grounds, equipment, pro shop operation, and snack shop operation.

Department Changes There are no proposed service level changes for the 2016 Newman Golf Course budget.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time Part Time 2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$447,765.04

$574,164

$454,316

$488,740

Expenditures

$594,013.87

$641,948

$597,991

$669,906

12%

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

($146,248.83)

($67,784)

($143,675)

($181,166)

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Detweiller Marina

Detweiller Marina 2016 Budget Overview Detweiller Marina is a 20-acre public marina and park managed and maintained by the Peoria Park District through a long standing operational agreement with Detweiller Playground, Inc. Fees and charges paid by users of Detweiller Marina provide the revenue stream for the annual operating expenses. Detweiller Marina offers boaters on the Illinois a full range of common marine services including slip rentals, overnight slips, dry-docking, daily boat launching ramps, winter storage facilities, a gas dock, boat pressure washing, boat launching, restrooms, showers, public parking and trailer storage. There is a 10% slip rental fee increase proposed for 2016. The operational agreement with Detweiller Playground, Inc. also includes North Park, an open green space for public use. Amenities at North Park include a picnic shelter, grills, parking, playground equipment, walking trails and fishing access to the Illinois River. The internal walking trail loop also provides public access to the larger Peoria Park District Rock Island Greenway system. This coming year will be Detweiller Marinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 58th year of operation as a public facility on the Illinois River. To the public boater, Detweiller Marina remains an attractive, affordable, wellmaintained harbor and park facility offering easy access to the Illinois River channel.

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Detweiller Marina Fund Summary 2016 Budget Fund Description For over 50 years, the Peoria Park District has had a contract with the Detweiller Playground Inc. to operate Detweiller Marina and North Playground. The Detweiller Marina Fund accounts for all of the revenues generated and expenses associated with operating the Marina and Playground. No property tax dollars are included in this fund.

Fund Changes The Detweiller Marina is proposing a 10% increase in slip rentals for 2016 to help offset rising costs.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time

Part Time

Revenues Detweiller Marina

Total Revenues Expenditures Detweiller Marina

Total Expenditures

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

$259,299.35

$226,109

$215,806

$246,377

14%

$259,299.35

$226,109

$215,806

$246,377

14%

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

$259,299.35

$226,109

$215,806

$246,377

14%

$259,299.35

$226,109

$215,806

$246,377

14%

$0.00

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2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

General Fund

General Fund 2016 Budget Overview The General Fund includes the maintenance of the District’s parks including miles of trails, numerous picnic areas, scenic views, and many playgrounds. All of these services are provided at no charge to the user and provide many hours of enjoyment to residents of all ages. Some divisions funded within the General Fund primarily provide services to other divisions or facilities within the District to assist with the maintenance and development of facilities as well as providing marketing and print shop services for all District facilities and programs, human resources services, and other administrative services on a District-wide basis. The divisions included in the General Fund are: • Administration and Business • Human Resources • Marketing and Public Relations • Planning, Design and Construction • Parks Capital projects that are donation and grant funded are also included in the Administration and Business Department in the General Fund. Since grant and donation revenues can vary from year to year, the General Fund can experience notable increases or decreases in fund totals. This is true for the 2016 budget. In 2014 and 2015, the District sold debt certificates primarily for erosion control work on Grandview Drive and in Detweiller Park to be completed in 2015 and 2016. Thus the debt sale proceeds received in 2014 and 2015 are for capital projects scheduled for construction in 2015 and 2016. In 2014 the District completed the bridge over Knoxville at Junction City for the Peoria Park District Rock Island Greenway bike trail. This project was funded entirely by a state grant. Adventure Grove, funded by Rotary Club of Peoria and an Illinois Department of Natural Resources grant, was completed in 2014 and provides a walking path connecting Peoria Zoo and the Peoria PlayHouse with fun nature related activities to be enjoyed along the way. The Peoria PlayHouse, a new children’s museum funded through donations raised by the Junior League of Peoria and the Peoria Zoological Society, was completed in 2015. The District also was awarded an Illinois Department of Natural Resources grant to construct a welcome center at Tawny Oaks. This facility is scheduled to be completed in 2015. The 2016 proposed General Fund revenues and expenses, excluding capital projects, as presented is a breakeven budget for daily operations.

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General Fund Summary 2016 Budget Revenues

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

$18,068,664.39

$17,218,371

$16,884,611

$12,669,903

-25%

Contract Services

$417,814.72

$455,452

$418,416

$468,515

12%

Human Resources

$98,544.22

$37,380

$37,053

$38,231

Maintenance and Repair

$55,576.59

$51,329

$51,318

$51,930

Marketing and Public Relations

$190,071.63

$206,965

$197,860

$205,963

Parks, Landscape Maintenance

$100,690.84

$98,575

$98,975

$100,315

Planning, Design, and Construction

$242,972.15

$252,800

$182,000

$180,000

-1%

$19,174,334.54

$18,320,872

$17,870,233

$13,714,857

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Administration and Business

Total Revenues Expenditures Administration and Business

2014 Actual $11,039,686.63

$11,821,368

$9,962,862

$7,611,165

-24%

Contract Services

$419,966.05

$455,452

$418,416

$468,515

12%

Human Resources

$289,864.93

$243,772

$243,264

$254,215

$2,589,288.36

$2,697,673

$2,682,329

$2,739,028

$574,470.60

$618,091

$589,198

$612,110

Parks, Landscape Maintenance

$2,754,845.29

$2,858,926

$2,930,406

$2,939,093

Planning, Design, and Construction

$416,844.38

$459,694

$428,625

$429,731

Total Expenditures $18,084,966.24

$19,154,976

$17,255,100

$15,053,857

($834,104)

$615,133

($1,339,000)

Maintenance and Repair Marketing and Public Relations

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

$1,089,368.30

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Administration and Business

Debt Certificates General Administration Purchasing Unallocated Costs

Administration and Business Division 2016 Budget Overview The primary role of the Administration and Business Division is to provide support and efficient internal operations to the District’s facility/program staff and Board of Trustees. The Administration and Business Division’s support includes the work of the Executive Director’s Office, the Secretary to the Board of Trustees, and the Superintendent of Finance and Administrative Services, whose staff and functions include accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, audit, payroll, finance, risk management, purchasing, and information technology. Executive Director’s Office and Secretary to the Board of Trustees The Executive Director’s Office serves as a liaison between the Park Board Trustees and the District’s staff and plays an integral role in maintaining current and forging new community partnerships. The Park District has made concerted efforts to find community partners as we grow into the future; this has allowed the District to multiply its capital improvement dollars. An example of these partnerships is the partnership between the District, the Peoria Zoological Society, and the Junior League for the expansion of the Peoria Zoo and addition of Peoria PlayHouse in Glen Oak Park. In addition to supporting the District’s partnerships, the Director’s Executive Assistant also worked with the District’s staff to draft and submit grant requests for the support of many park programs. The Secretary to the Board of Trustees manages the Park Board agreements, meeting minutes, responses to Freedom of Information requests, and works cooperatively with the Trustees to answer questions from members of the public. As the caretaker of the Park District’s documents, the Secretary must maintain the documents in accordance with the Illinois Local Records Act and the Illinois Open Meetings Act. These Acts require specific measures be taken in keeping records, which the public may request for review. Accounting/Audit/Finance The Business Division’s accounting, audit, and finance staff work closely with District staff, external auditors, financial partners, and legal counsel in order to compile financial statements, audit reports, and budget documents; and to maintain regulatory compliance and proper contract review. The information and documents produced by the accounting, audit, and finance staff are essential for the Executive Director and the Park Board to assess the financial stability of the District and to strategically plan for the District’s future. The Park District was again awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for the 2013

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Pleasure Driveway & Park District of Peoria, Illinois

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Year Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

audit report. In order to be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, a governmental entity must publish an easily readable and efficiently organized comprehensive annual financial report. The report must satisfy both generally accepted accounting principles and applicable legal requirements. A Certificate of Achievement is valid for a period of one year only. Staff believes that our 2014 comprehensive annual report continues to meet the Certificate of Achievement Program’s requirements, and it has been submitted to GFOA to determine its eligibility for another certificate.

The finance staff also manages the District’s health benefits plan along with our health benefits partner, Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA). The PDRMA Health’s program offers both a PPO and an HMO option. As health benefit regulations change and the health insurance industry is evolving, due to the enactment of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), PDRMA Health is proving to be a valuable partner in ensuring that the Park District is compliant with health regulations. The accounting, audit, and finance staff have been implementing new procedures to comply with ACA. This regulation will impact how the District manages our employee health benefits, how we handle W2 reporting, and how we monitor hourly employees’ time worked. Also, the accounting, and finance staff oversees the District’s sale of General Obligation Bonds and Debt Certificates, which are used to finance capital improvements throughout the District. Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) The AP staff works with District staff to provide timely processing of vendor payments. The AP staff works closely with the Purchasing staff to ensure that vendors have been properly qualified, and that their work is complete prior to payment. The AR staff is responsible for depositing receipts and recording District-wide revenues as well as invoicing contractual services provided through intergovernmental agreements and other service contracts. Monthly reports are prepared and used by Park District staff to monitor their revenues and expenditures. Administration Reception Whereas, many members of the Business Division staff do not generally interact directly with patrons, the Administration Receptionist is the epitome of customer service. The Administrative Receptionist greets all Administration Office visitors, answers in-bound phone calls, fields questions from the public, and performs other ancillary receptionist duties. Additionally, the Administration Receptionist organizes and processes park shelter rentals. The Business Division employs one full-time Administration Receptionist, but many Business Division staff are cross-trained on these duties. This cross-training allows the Business Division to be more nimble when handling staff scheduling and still maintain a high level of customer service.

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Information Technology The IT department provides internal desktop support, maintains the District’s compliance with PCI Security and other regulatory standards, and ensures that the District’s wide area network is equipped to meet the District’s needs now and in the future. The IT department maintains an IT disaster recovery plan that will allow the District to continue vital Administration and Business Division functions should a disaster strike the Administration Building. Payroll The services provided by payroll staff hinge on accuracy and timeliness. The District is fortunate to have experienced payroll staff that is able to process over 20,000 payroll checks and direct deposits per year. Payroll staff is responsible for providing basic orientation to new and seasonal part-time staff, and obtaining their required withholding and I-9 forms. The payroll staff also assists employees with IMRF enrollment, and manages the District’s IMRF required reporting. The payroll department is responsible for maintaining the District’s maintenance allocation database, which apportions labor costs to pertinent operational and project budgets. Purchasing Department The Purchasing Department administers the bid and quote process for the procurement of goods and services, they maintain the qualified vendor list, issue purchase orders, place vendor orders, maintain a warehouse of supplies for the District, and run the District’s inter-office mail and delivery service. The Purchasing Department issues a warehouse supply catalog and has made the warehouse requisition process more user friendly in order to increase the number of requisitions placed through the warehouse, which decreases the number of supplies that department’s purchase at full retail cost; thus, creating a more cost effective and efficient process for the entire District. Risk Management The Risk Management staff is charged with assuring the safety of the Park District’s patrons and employees. This includes working with administration and staff to inspect and assess the safety of the Park District’s facilities, playgrounds, vehicles, and equipment. Due to the diversity of the Park District’s infrastructure, the scope of inspecting and ensuring this safety is incredibly broad. Thus, the Risk Management staff must understand and be proficient in the application of state and federal regulations including National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Codes, ASTM Playground Safety, and Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations. Additionally, the Risk Management staff is responsible for annually training the Park District’s employees on safety topics ranging from first aid and CPR to proper lockout tag out procedures. Many of the safety training topics are required under state and federal law.

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Since the District’s employee base includes full-time, year round part-time, and seasonal part-time employees, and ranges in type from professional staff to recreation staff to maintenance and laborer staff, applying a onesize fits all training program is not optimal. The Risk Management staff believes the customized trainings better equip staff with knowledge pertinent to their job tasks in order to keep them and the District’s patrons safe. Risk management staff also manages the District’s property, liability, and workers’ compensation claims process. Managing claims requires that Risk Management staff train employees on how to properly handle and report situations that have the potential to create a claim, and should a claim arise the Risk Management staff must be diligent in reporting the claim to our risk pool insurer, Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA). Risk Management staff then works cooperatively with PDRMA to investigate the claim and assess for possible loss control solutions. Working with PDRMA for claims management is a crucial part of controlling the District’s claims loss. As a member of the PDRMA risk pool the District must undergo a thorough accreditation process every three years. The District completed this process in 2014 and was re-accredited for another three years.

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Administration and Business Department Overview 2016 Budget Department Description The Administration and Business Department includes the operating expenses for the Park Board, Executive Director's office, and the business division staff located in the Noble Center. This department reports grant revenues and expenses, reimbursements from other departments for maintenance services, administrative expenses, district wide health plan expenses, and provides centralized purchasing activities.

Department Changes There are no major operational changes planned for 2016.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time

18.8

Part Time

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues $18,068,664.39

$17,218,371

$16,884,611

$12,669,903

-25%

Expenditures $11,039,686.63

$11,821,368

$9,962,862

$7,611,165

-24%

Revenues $7,028,977.76 Exceeding Expenditures

$5,397,003

$6,921,749

$5,058,738

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Administration and Business Department Summary 2016 Budget - Revenues Program Debt Certificates

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

$803,356.00

$800,000

-100%

General $16,578,656.57 Administration

$15,675,991

$15,445,631

$12,035,923

-22%

Purchasing

$448,117.92

$427,600

$414,200

$374,200

-10%

Unallocated Costs

$238,533.90

$314,780

$224,780

$259,780

16%

Total Department Revenues

$18,068,664.39

$17,218,371

145

$16,884,611

$12,669,903

-25%

Administration and Business Department Summary 2016 Budget - Expenditures Program Debt Certificates

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

$321,216.35

$1,616,325

$264,767

$1,339,000

406%

General Administration

$9,583,947.45

$8,982,977

$8,624,275

$5,195,408

-40%

Purchasing

$841,899.35

$847,196

$788,950

$754,395

-4%

Unallocated Costs

$292,623.48

$374,870

$284,870

$322,362

13%

$11,039,686.63

$11,821,368

$9,962,862

$7,611,165

-24%

Total Department Expenditures

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Debt Certificates Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Debt Certificates

Administration and Business

General

Program Description This department records the debt certificate proceeds and project costs for the debt certificates sold in 2012, 2013, 2014 and January 2015. These projects include the Noble Center, the cannon wall in Glen Oak Park, Mossville Soccer Complex, Lakeveiw Recreation Center, and erosion control projects.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$803,356.00

$800,000

-100%

Expenditures

$321,216.35

$1,616,325

$264,767

$1,339,000

406%

Subsidy (-) Excess (+)

$482,139.65

$535,233

($1,339,000)

($816,325)

People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

n/a

Activity Fee N/A

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Jan Budzynski

Bonnie W. Noble

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General Administration Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

General Administration

Administration and Business

General

Program Description This budget is responsible for Trustee, Director, Board Secretary, Deputy Director, Assistant Director, and Noble Center business staff expenses, and projects funded through grants and donations. It also includes general fund taxes and various inter-fund reimbursements.

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues $16,578,656.57

$15,675,991

$15,445,631

$12,064,339

-22%

Expenditures $9,583,947.45

$8,982,977

$8,624,275

$5,195,408

-40%

Subsidy (-) $6,994,709.12 Excess (+)

$6,693,014

$6,821,356

$6,868,931

2014 Actual

People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

n/a

Activity Fee N/A

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Jan Budzynski

Bonnie Noble

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n/a

Purchasing Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Purchasing

Administration and Business

General

Program Description This budget is responsible for the costs associated with the Purchasing Department including the purchase and reimbursement of warehouse stock.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$448,117.92

$427,600

$414,200

$374,200

-10%

Expenditures

$841,899.35

$847,196

$788,950

$754,395

-4%

($393,781.43)

($419,596)

($374,750)

($380,195)

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

n/a

Activity Fee N/A

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Nicole Staley

Jan Budzynski

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n/a

Unallocated Costs Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Unallocated Costs

Administration and Business

General

Program Description The unallocated costs budget is responsible for gasoline and diesel fuel costs that are allocated to specific budgets when dispensed. This budget also includes the fees paid by the District for the landfill and park housing rent and expenses.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$238,533.90

$314,780

$224,780

$259,780

16%

Expenditures

$292,623.48

$374,870

$284,870

$322,362

13%

($54,089.58)

($60,090)

($62,582)

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

n/a

Activity Fee N/A

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Jan Budzynski

Bonnie W. Noble

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n/a

Human Resources

Human Resources Division 2016 Budget Overview Our goal in the Human Resource Division is to support the overall mission of the Peoria Park District. This is accomplished in partnerships with managers and their teams, with individual employees, and with other groups to provide services that create a work environment where employees feel empowered and are involved in furthering the District’s goals. Human Resources Human Resources provides support in the following areas: recruiting, employing, on boarding, retaining, and developing management and staff. We also work to maximize employee relations and performance through internal consulting and problem resolution. As part of our recruitment efforts, we participated in the ELITE Youth Outreach Program and job fairs at Bradley University and Woodruff Career and Technical Center. Training opportunities for this year focused on a new hiring process, customer service and diversity. PATH (Positive Activities Toward Health) began this year. This wellness program was offered to health plan participants through PDRMA. The program gave our employees opportunities to improve their health through individual and team challenges. Our division, in coordination with the employee contributions committee, hosts special events for staff and retirees. The annual employee banquet was held in April at Peoria Zoo. The theme for this year’s event was “Sports Night.” Employees and guests were asked to represent their favorite team and/or sport, and everyone participated in a trivia game. At the event we presented the Rodell Owens Distinguished Group Service Award to the Peoria Rotarians and the Landon Memorial Volunteer Service Award to Shirley Andrews. Peoria Park District employees also received recognition for reaching key milestones in their years of service. The employee picnic was held at the Noble Center in September. Staff enjoyed food and picnic activities, including sack races, bags, frisbee and a pie eating contest. This year the picnic was opened up to all staff and family. Volunteers Our volunteers are much more than an auxiliary workforce; they are the front lines of our organization in the community. They represent us in their social circles, and they are the ones

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who carry our message further than any newsletter, paper, or television ad ever could. The Volunteer Department has continued to work with the Park District staff to provide the volunteers needed for special events as well as year-round needs. At the end of 2014, we had over 52,859 hours logged by volunteers. This year we will complete three mailings of our volunteer newsletter The Vine. We strive to make our publication a convenient and easily accessible tool for the community to obtain information about the array of exciting volunteer opportunities the Park District offers. In addition to The Vine, we provide a variety of ways for people to learn about volunteer opportunities. These include posting on the Peoria Park District website, sending out enewsletters, networking on Bradley University’s campus and using social media. Our Facebook page is Peoria Park District Volunteer, and you can follow us on Twitter via @PPDVolunteers. The Park District was pleased to announce 84 recipients of this years President’s Volunteer Service Award. This award, created by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, seeks to thank and honor Americans who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service. The award was given in conjunction with National Volunteer Week at a special reception in April honoring all of our volunteers who did an outstanding job. We also sent out “thank you” certificates and Peoria Park District Volunteer lapel pins. Special scratch off holiday cards were sent out in 2014 to show our appreciation to our volunteers. The TEAMS initiative, which offers corporations and organizations the opportunity to volunteer as a group while participating in team-building, has continued to grow to over 20 participating entities. These long standing partnerships are essential in the success of many of our annual festivals and programs. We will work to foster these same benefits with additional groups moving into the future.

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Human Resources Department Overview 2016 Budget Department Description The Human Resources Department provides the full scope of human resource services for all departments within the Park District including the coordination of all aspects of the volunteer program. The Human Resources Division serves full-time employees and over 1,000 part-time employees and manages a volunteer database of more than 5,000 volunteers.

Department Changes There are no anticipated changes within the Human Resources Division.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time Part Time 2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$98,544.22

$37,380

$37,053

$38,231

Expenditures

$289,864.93

$243,772

$243,264

$254,215

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

($191,320.71)

($206,392)

($206,211)

($215,984)

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Marketing and Public Relations

Marketing and Public Relations Division 2016 Budget Overview The Marketing/Public Relations Division was created to centralize and coordinate all marketing, promotional and public relations efforts of the District. We develop and implement marketing plans and strategies on both district-wide and individually targeted levels to create awareness of, and increase participation in, programs and events at our facilities. Recognized as Peoria Park District Advertising Agency, we are able to negotiate and place media buys and production in-house. Although this has dramatically increased our workload, it affords the District substantial savings. The standard agency commission allows us to stretch our advertising budgets. We negotiate with the media for radio, television and other buys not only to get the best rates, but also to obtain value-added schedules and other considerations when possible. Using strategies such as cross promotion, combined advertising, and distribution of collateral materials allows us to maximize advertising budgets, while increasing the reach of our messages. We continue to reach growing market segments through free distribution of press releases, public service announcements, and event calendars. We set up and coordinate weekly, monthly and event-driven media interviews/appearances, facilitate media requests, and post directly to community websites. Newcomers and tourists are targeted through distribution of brochures to realtors and relocation agents, area hotels, Convention and Visitors Bureau and some Illinois Tourism Visitor Centers. The Marketing/Public Relations Division has contracted for ongoing ad space in a variety of publications for discount prices, which we divide up each month among facilities. Online settings include CINewsNow.com, Peoria Macaroni Kid, and ExplorePeoria.com. Through our advertising contract with the Journal Star, we are able to access Google AdWords, which places ads for PlayHouse, RiverPlex, Owens Center, Peoria Zoo, Golf and birthday parties at the top of results when people search through Google. We also share space in ads in tourism, festival and regional publications. We intensified our cross promotion efforts in 2015, expanding both signage trade among facilities (i.e. Peoria Zoo sign at RiverPlex) and utilization of space in facility-specific newsletters, publications and email blasts to promote other facility offerings. New telephone on-hold messages across facilities will be completed by the end of 2015. In 2016 we plan to cross-promote Peoria Zoo,

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Golf, PlayHouse, Luthy Botanical Garden and RiverPlex through ads on the back of cash register receipts. We will purchase the pre-printed receipt tape in bulk for the year to keep the cost of this comparable to what facilities would have paid for plain white tape. Email blasts targeted to specific audiences are used to promote events and classes for many divisions. We purchased Constant Contact this year and revamped our email marketing efforts. Besides sending general Peoria Park District emails, we have integrated specific lists to include additional facilities such as Forest Park Nature Center, Volunteers and The Book Court. People can sign up for our emails on the Park District homepage, and they are also added to our email list periodically when they sign up through the CLASS system. In addition, we purchased Survey Monkey to help us in creating and tabulating surveys. This was particularly helpful in coordinating Summer Camp surveys across facilities. Park District facilities pooled their resources for Summer Camp promotion, allowing Marketing staff to create a comprehensive, unified marketing campaign to promote Summer Camps districtwide. Marketing worked with other divisions in organizing a Camp Open House featuring each camp and promoted through a radio campaign, press releases, fliers distributed to facilities, libraries, businesses/professional offices, and a 16-page “Day Camp Fun Guide” distributed to area schools. We auditioned children to play news anchors and field reporters, then created and produced a 4-minute “PPD Camp News” video that premiered at the Open House and was used on our website and posted and shared on numerous Facebook and Twitter pages. Promotion following the Open House included: distribution of 10,000 fliers on Little Caesar Pizza boxes, ads in area publications, radio commercials, email blasts, and social media blogs/ ads. Marketing arranged several TV morning news appearances for staff to promote camps.

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One of the most exciting challenges for the Marketing Division in 2015 was promoting the opening of the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum. We assisted with an April press conference announcing important dates, a special media preview day, and the June 12 ribbon-cutting. We worked with Bright Idea! marketing firm, Administrative and PlayHouse staff during the initial phases of preparation which included distribution of table tents and bag stuffers to area Culver’s, distribution of bookmarks throughout the community, designing invitations, posters, and more. We produced a 15-second commercial that ran before free kids movies shown at Willow Knolls Theatre during the summer. Marketing also created and produced numerous brochures, a large banner for the RiverPlex building,

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interior banners and other materials. We promoted the PlayHouse on radio in early fall, followed by a three-week television campaign in November. As the Peoria PlayHouse opened, there became a much bigger draw to Glen Oak Park being a daylong destination. The Marketing Division met with PlayHouse, Zoo and Luthy staff to determine what the focus would be and how it should be promoted. Marketing staff created a logo for Daylong Destination at Glen Oak Park and a promotional look. Several shared advertisements have been placed in area newspapers and Daylong Destination at Glen Oak Park has a webpage on www.peoriaparks.org. Marketing worked with Recreation staff, sponsors and community partners on the third annual PNC Worldwide Day of Play, designing a host of materials such as posters, buck slips for PNC distribution, and a program for the event; we also heavily promoted the day. We obtained WEEKTV as a new media sponsor, whose generous on-air promotion helped result in substantially increased attendance. Through our Speakers Bureau, we arranged for staff to address several local organizations. We provided materials such as promotional pieces, display items, brochures, and the 2010 Gold Medal video to staff who were speaking or representing the District at service organizations, community fairs, school events or trade shows. The Marketing Division generates substantial support each year by obtaining sponsorships in the form of cash, merchandise, media sponsorships and appearances, and in-kind services. We continue to explore new and/or expanded opportunities to offer current and potential sponsors. Marketing administers the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soft drink contract, securing free product for several events throughout the District, obtaining promotional banners, and scheduling and writing radio commercial tags. In 2015, we utilized the option of a commemorative Pepsi can. Pepsi distributed 10,000 cases (480,000 cans) throughout 40 central Illinois counties that promoted the PlayHouse with a $1.00 off admission offer. Our in-house Print Shop continues to provide full service, quality printing. In addition to full service printing capabilities, the Print Shop offers a variety of options such as cutting, folding, stapling, binding, padding, collating and booklet making. We also offer printing services to outside entities; the PPD Print Shop is the printer of choice for several outside businesses and organizations such as the Uplands Neighborhood Association, Springdale Cemetery, and a local dental group.

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Marketing and Public Relations Department Overview 2016 Budget Department Description The Marketing/Public Relations Division provides other divisions with comprehensive marketing services including: development and implementation of marketing plans and strategies, media strategy and placement, and complete in-house design and production of marketing materials. Recognition as an official in-house advertising agency allows us to realize significant savings in media buying and production. We continually explore and develop innovative marketing opportunities as well as potential sponsorships. Our in-house Print Shop provides full service printing capabilities for the District.

Department Changes We foresee no major changes in 2016 and will continue to work as a team to expand the volume, scope and diversity of services we provide. We anticipate increases of 2-4% in media costs, 5-6% in printing, and 3-5% in paper costs. We will continue to market our services to build outside print business in our Print Shop.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time

Part Time

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$190,071.63

$206,965

$197,860

$205,963

Expenditures

$574,470.60

$618,091

$589,198

$612,110

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

($384,398.97)

($411,126)

($391,338)

($406,147)

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Planning, Design and Construction

Planning, Design and Construction Division 2016 Budget Overview The Planning, Design and Construction Division consists of in-house professionals that plan, design, bid, and manage construction projects throughout the Peoria Park District. The department also coordinates planning efforts with other units of local government, provides support service to other facilities and departments within the Park District, writes and manages capital grants for the District, is responsible for code compliance, performs cost estimates, handles property issues (easements, encroachments, annexations, etc.), and provides maps of facilities. In 2015, the conversion of the Glen Oak Pavilion into the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum was completed. The actual construction portion of the renovation project took nearly a year and was a huge success with many hidden treasures discovered along the way. Old newspapers, signs, trinkets, and markings were discovered as walls were removed and workers crawled into little known spaces of the hundred year old building. Coordination of the building renovation work and the exhibit fabrication was challenging but rewarding as the two came together and the exhibits took shape. Roughly $5.9 million was donated to this project, and the community will definitely get that value out of it based on the smiles and wonder on the children’s faces as they discover what’s around the next corner. Unfortunately in March of 2015, the new governor suspended all grant funds for construction projects. This impacted the Park District concerning four active projects. All design work was stopped on the Lakeview Recreation Center Renovation, Forest Park Nature Center Exhibits, and the Lakeview Skate Park. Tawny Oaks Welcome Center and exterior improvements project was temporarily suspended until all accounting was completed and the determination was made to move forward and complete the project with minimal negative financial impact to the Park District, regardless of the State’s stance. Other projects worked on and /or completed in 2015 included sidewalk replacement in Lakeview Park, the restoration of the Kinsey Memorial Fountain in Glen Oak Park, installation of a new fire hydrant for Newman Golf Course off of Nebraska Avenue, the installation of drains on the greens at Newman Golf Course along with the modification to the shape of

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several greens, improvements to the parking and entrance at the Mossville Soccer Complex, installation of utilities to the Mossville Soccer Maintenance building, renovation of the Owenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center Restrooms, removal of the Lakeview Water Slide Support Structure, construction of a bike trail segment from Attingham Subdivision to the Rock Island Trail parking lot off of Alta Road, replacement of the window wall in the Zoo tropics building, purchase and installation of a new stage truss system for the RiverFront Landings, and the installation and commissioning of the air conditioning units for the auditorium at Proctor Recreation Center. Due to intense and significant amounts of rain over the last few years, we had numerous slope failures along bluff properties and in gullies. Streambeds have eroded away, damaging cabins and other infrastructure. Planning is working with engineers and contractors on the larger projects such as Grand View Drive at Bishop, Grand View Drive at Grand View Avenue, Detweiller at the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Y,â&#x20AC;? Wokanda streambed and bridges, and Forest Park Nature Center by High Point Terrace. On the smaller scale erosion issues Planning is coordinating with the Parks Division to take care of projects such as Sommer Park North culvert and path repair, Lakeview parking lot drainage repairs, Endres Park storm water re-direction, and Robinson streambed and bridge stabilization. In addition to time spent on Park District storm water management issues, the City of Peoria has started emphasizing their combined sewer overflow issues and other storm water repairs needed. The financial impact to the Park District concerning these issues may be significant. Planning staff has been involved in discussions and research and will continue to make Park District issues heard concerning the storm water utility proposed. With the closing of Donovan Golf Course and the conversion of the land into a park, Planning staff began the master planning process with public input being at the forefront. An analysis was completed and a short term plan was developed, along with concepts for a longer range master plan. This process will continue over several years as use patterns become more obvious and funding and resources become available. Due to financial limitations and the suspension of grant funding, the focus of 2016 will be less on new facilities and more on taking care of existing facilities and infrastructure. Drainage issues will be a top priority along with repair and replacement of roofs and mechanical equipment.

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Planning, Design, and Construction Department Overview 2016 Budget Department Description The Planning Design & Construction Department is involved in the planning and design of new District facilities, renovation of existing parks and facilities, and long range capital planning for the District.

Department Changes Planning had a full time vacancy in 2015 through attrition. This position will not be filled and is not funded for 2016.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time

Part Time

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$242,972.15

$252,800

$182,000

$180,000

-1%

Expenditures

$416,844.38

$459,694

$428,625

$429,731

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

($173,872.23)

($206,894)

($246,625)

($249,731)

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Contract Services

County Complex Courthouse Gateway Building Hanna City Peoria Heights RiverFront Park

Contract Services 2016 Budget Overview The Contract Services Department is responsible for horticultural, custodial, and landscape maintenance services performed under intergovernmental agreements on behalf of the City of Peoria, Peoria County and Village of Peoria Heights. Contract service work for the City of Peoria is limited to RiverFront Festival Park/Downtown Area services. Twenty years ago the Park District chose to enter into an agreement with the City of Peoria to provide the leadership role in developing RiverFront Park into a first-class regional family entertainment and recreation destination. Park District employees at RiverFront Festival Park provide support services needed for the successful implementation of programming by the Peoria Park District RiverFront Division staff. These services include mowing, snow removal, landscaping, litter removal, restroom sanitation, set up and tear down for events, walkway cleaning and generally restoring the park for subsequent events. The Park District provides landscape maintenance services at the Village of Peoria Heights municipal building, police station, water facility, Tower Park and the downtown flower planters. The Park District provides Peoria County with general landscape maintenance services at the County Courthouse, County Complex and the Hanna City work camp. The City of Peoria, Village of Peoria Heights and Peoria County have chosen to continue these inter-governmental agreements for Park District services and have fully funded the operational budgets for 2016. The 2016 proposed Contract Services Department budget reflects a similar level of service to those provided in 2015.

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Contract Services Department Overview 2016 Budget Department Description Contract Services is responsible for horticultural, custodial, and landscape maintenance services performed under intergovernmental agreements on behalf of the City of Peoria, Peoria County and Village of Peoria Heights.

Department Changes Supervision of The Gateway Building Maintenance department transferred from Contract Services to the RiverFront Division beginning January 2015.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time Part Time 2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$417,814.72

$455,452

$418,416

$468,515

12%

Expenditures

$419,966.05

$455,452

$418,416

$468,515

12%

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

($2,151.33)

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Contract Services Department Summary 2016 Budget - Revenues Program

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

County Complex

$18,859.12

$29,980

$21,717

$29,540

36%

Courthouse

$13,699.00

$16,296

$15,632

$21,489

37%

Gateway Building

$74,522.89

$80,446

$69,581

-100%

Hanna City

$9,294.74

$12,275

$11,950

$15,087

26%

Horticulture Services

$4,650.01

$4,603

$9,303

102%

Peoria Heights

$14,751.17

$15,785

$15,500

$21,289

37%

RiverFront Park

$282,037.79

$300,670

$279,433

$371,807

33%

Total Department Revenues

$417,814.72

$455,452

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2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

$418,416

$468,515

12%

Contract Services Department Summary 2016 Budget - Expenditures Program County Complex

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

$18,941.00

$29,980

$21,717

$29,540

36%

Courthouse

$13,695.90

$16,296

$15,632

$21,489

37%

Gateway Building

$75,149.19

$80,446

$69,581

-100%

Hanna City

$9,294.74

$12,275

$11,950

$15,087

26%

Horticulture Services

$4,650.01

$4,603

$9,303

102%

Peoria Heights

$14,751.17

$15,785

$15,500

$21,289

37%

RiverFront Park

$283,484.04

$300,670

$279,433

$371,807

33%

$419,966.05

$455,452

$418,416

$468,515

12%

Total Department Expenditures

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County Complex Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

County Complex

Contract Services

General

Program Description The County Complex budget provides landscape maintenance for the County Jail, the former Bel-Wood Nursing Home, and the Juvenile Detention Center grounds. These services are performed under an intergovernmental agreement with the County of Peoria.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$18,859.12

$29,980

$21,717

$29,540

36%

Expenditures

$18,941.00

$29,980

$21,717

$29,540

36%

Subsidy (-) Excess (+)

($81.88)

People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

n/a

Activity Fee The County of Peoria reimburses the Park District for all County Complex expenditures, per the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Park District and Peoria County.

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

JD Russell

Matt Freeman

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Courthouse Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Courthouse

Contract Services

General

Program Description The Courthouse budget provides landscape maintenance work at the Courthouse Plaza and Grounds. These services are performed under an intergovernmental agreement with the County of Peoria.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$13,699.00

$16,296

$15,632

$21,489

37%

Expenditures

$13,695.90

$16,296

$15,632

$21,489

37%

Subsidy (-) Excess (+)

$3.10

People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

n/a

Activity Fee The County of Peoria reimburses the Park District for all Courthouse expenditures, per the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Park District and Peoria County.

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

JD Russell

Matt Freeman

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n/a

Hanna City Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Hanna City

Contract Services

General

Program Description The Hanna City budget provides landscape maintenance work at the Hanna City site, which is owned by Peoria County. These services are performed under an intergovernmental agreement with the County of Peoria.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$9,294.74

$12,275

$11,950

$15,087

26%

Expenditures

$9,294.74

$12,275

$11,950

$15,087

26%

Subsidy (-) Excess (+)

$0.00

People served

n/a

Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

Activity Fee The County of Peoria reimburses the Park District for all Hanna City expenditures, per the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Park District and Peoria County.

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

JD Russell

Matt Freeman

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Horticulture Services Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Horticulture Services

Contract Services

General

Program Description The Horticulture Services budget provides planting and maintenance services associated with the City of Peoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downtown summer flower baskets. The number and type of baskets planted and serviced is determined by the City in the spring.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$4,650.01

$4,603

$9,303

102%

Expenditures

$4,650.01

$4,603

$9,303

102%

Subsidy (-) Excess (+)

$0.00

People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

n/a

Activity Fee The City of Peoria reimburses the Park District for all horticulture service expenditures, per the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Park District and the City of Peoria.

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

JD Russell

Matt Freeman

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Peoria Heights Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Peoria Heights

Contract Services

General

Program Description The Peoria Heights budget provides landscape maintenance work at the Village of Peoria Heightsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s municipal building, police station, water facility, Tower Park, and the downtown flower planters. These services are performed under an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Peoria Heights.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$14,751.17

$15,785

$15,500

$21,289

37%

Expenditures

$14,751.17

$15,785

$15,500

$21,289

37%

Subsidy (-) Excess (+)

$0.00

People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

n/a

Activity Fee The Village of Peoria Heights reimburses the Park District for all departmental expenditures, per the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Park District and the Village of Peoria Heights.

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

JD Russell

Matt Freeman

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RiverFront Park Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

RiverFront Park

Contract Services

General

Program Description The RiverFront Park budget provides general park landscape maintenance for the Peoria RiverFront Park area. These services are performed under an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Peoria.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$282,037.79

$300,670

$279,433

$371,807

33%

Expenditures

$283,484.04

$300,670

$279,433

$371,807

33%

Subsidy (-) Excess (+)

($1,446.25)

People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

n/a

Activity Fee The City of Peoria reimburses the Park District for RiverFront Park expenditures, per the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Park District and the City of Peoria.

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Matt Freeman

Bonnie Noble

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Maintenance and Repair

Arborist Carpenters Equipment Service Heavy Equipment Landscape Construction Maintenance & Repair Park Forestry Peoria Players

Maintenance and Repair 2016 Budget Overview The Maintenance and Repair Department provides core maintenance and landscape services to the other Peoria Park District departments. These supportive services include, but are not limited to, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, general construction, electrical work, concrete construction, landscape development, roadway and trail maintenance, playground maintenance, forestry, and arboriculture. Department employees are routinely called upon to construct, modify, refurbish or alter existing landscapes and facilities. Many buildings, play structures, walkways and other public amenities have been constructed through the combined efforts of Maintenance and Repair employees. A key function of the Maintenance and Repair Department includes the care of the Park District’s eight million dollar plus fleet of vehicles and equipment. Park District mechanics maintain a fleet of 26 cars, 78 trucks, 89 tractors and utility vehicles, 87 riding mowers, dozens of chainsaws, string trimmers, blowers and other equipment. Although the vast majority of service requests come from individual facility, park and golf course managers, the Maintenance and Repair Department plays a major role in meeting the needs of the general public, our external customers. Each year the Maintenance and Repair Department dedicates hundreds of hours to the start-up tasks associated with the District’s aquatic centers and spray parks. Whether it is assembling pumps or plumbing systems or removing and replacing concrete to repair a return line, aquatic center start-up is a major undertaking. General maintenance and repair also includes routine work associated with keeping the District’s assets in safe, usable condition for the general public. During an average calendar year, Maintenance and Repair employees will complete approximately 3,200 work orders for internal service. From repairs to special event set-up to major construction projects, the Maintenance and Repair Department possesses the skills and institutional knowledge to preserve the District’s many resources and contributes to providing the core services to the public users.

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The Heavy Equipment Crew also falls within the Maintenance and Repair budget. The Heavy Equipment Crew is responsible for the Park District’s garbage control, snow removal, roadway maintenance, welding, hauling, erosion control work, grading and construction. Crew members help maintain the Park Districts 23 miles of roadways, parking lots and walking trails. Each year the Heavy Equipment Crew uses their skill and expertise to remedy erosion issues within our parks and property as well as hauling materials and moving heavy loads at the request of facility and park managers. Other facets of the Maintenance and Repair Department are Park District arborist and forestry crews, which provide internal service to the District’s park, golf and recreation facilities. Park arborists offer District-wide tree care including growing, planting, fertilizing, mulching, watering, insect control and disease control. Located at Sommer Park, the Elroy Limmer Tree Nursery serves as the Peoria Park District’s major nursery operation. At this site, tree seedlings are started and placed into growing bags. Once seedlings are large enough, they are moved to one of our three tree nurseries at Madison, Kellogg and Newman Golf Courses. When trees are approximately two inches in diameter, they are moved by tree spade and planted throughout the District. The arborist crew also provides landscaping renovations and installations at Park District facilities. The Park District forestry crew’s primary function is to preserve and protect the health of the District’s forest using the latest arboricultural practices and to promote safe parks and golf courses for the public to enjoy. Each year, forestry personnel prune, uplift and remove hundreds of trees that are dead, diseased or dangerous. With public safety our primary concern, we evaluate and remediate issues with trees along roadways, near parking lots, adjacent to shelters and playgrounds, or located in other high traffic areas throughout the District. The proposed 2016 Maintenance and Repair Department budget reflects service levels similar to those provided in 2015. Please note, Heavy Equipment, Arborist and Forestry Crew budgets fell within different classifications prior to the 2016 budget.

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Maintenance and Repair Department Overview 2016 Budget Department Description The Maintenance and Repair department provides the District with services associated with traditional building crafts & trades, including plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC, electrical work and concrete construction.

Department Changes The Maintenance & Repair budget, as proposed, does not include any service level changes.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time

Part Time

2014 Actual Revenues

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

$55,576.59

$51,329

$51,318

$51,930

Expenditures $2,589,288.36

$2,697,673

$2,682,329

$2,739,028

($2,646,344)

($2,631,011)

($2,687,098)

Revenues ($2,533,711.77) Exceeding Expenditures

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Maintenance and Repair Department Summary 2016 Budget - Revenues Program

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Arborist

$140.00

Equipment Service

$39,934.73

$37,700

$37,400

$37,560

Landscape Construction

$159.40

Maintenance and Repair

$303.41

Park Forestry

$53.99

Peoria Players

$14,985.06

$13,629

$13,918

$14,370

Total Department Revenues

$55,576.59

$51,329

174

$51,318

$51,930

Maintenance and Repair Department Summary 2016 Budget - Expenditures Program

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Arborist

$141,556.63

$138,248

$135,577

$137,339

Carpenters

$181,343.63

$192,362

$191,520

$197,194

Equipment Service

$635,957.43

$676,377

$658,141

$692,325

Heavy Equipment

$397,388.05

$414,384

$425,197

$425,525

Landscape Construction

$399,246.42

$411,656

$410,580

$411,145

Maintenance and Repair

$449,933.77

$467,590

$474,926

$481,121

Park Forestry

$369,246.54

$383,427

$372,470

$380,009

Peoria Players

$14,615.89

$13,629

$13,918

$14,370

$2,589,288.36

$2,697,673

$2,682,329

$2,739,028

Total Department Expenditures

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Arborist Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Arborist

Maintenance and Repair

General

Program Description Park arborists provide District-wide turf and tree care, which includes growing, planting, fertilizing, mulching, watering, and insect and disease control.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$140.00

Expenditures

$141,556.63

$138,248

$135,577

$137,339

($141,416.63)

($138,248)

($135,577)

($137,339)

n/a

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

Activity Fee N/A

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

JD Russell

Matt Freeman

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Carpenters Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Carpenters

Maintenance and Repair

General

Program Description The Carpenters are responsible for general building construction, roof maintenance, glazing, hardware installation, cabinet making, and construction of some park signs. The carpenters are also involved in remodeling projects at many Park District facilities.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$0.00

Expenditures

$181,343.63

$192,362

$191,520

$197,194

($181,343.63)

($192,362)

($191,520)

($197,194)

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

n/a

Activity Fee N/A

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Joe Atkinson

Matt Freeman

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n/a

Equipment Service Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Equipment Service

Maintenance and Repair

General

Program Description Equipment Service is responsible for maintenance and repair of the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 26 cars, 78 trucks, 89 tractors/utility vehicles, 87 riding mowers, and hundreds of miscellaneous equipment and small power tools, as well as heating, air conditioning, and ventilating systems.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$39,934.73

$37,700

$37,400

$37,560

Expenditures

$635,957.43

$676,377

$658,141

$692,325

($596,022.70)

($638,677)

($620,741)

($654,765)

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

n/a

Activity Fee N/A

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Joe Atkinson

Matt Freeman

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n/a

Heavy Equipment Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Heavy Equipment

Maintenance and Repair

General

Program Description The Heavy Equipment Crew is responsible for the Park District's garbage removal, snow removal, roadway maintenance, welding, hauling, erosion control work, grading and construction.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$0.00

Expenditures

$397,388.05

$414,384

$425,197

$425,525

($397,388.05)

($414,384)

($425,197)

($425,525)

n/a

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

Activity Fee N/A

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

JD Russell

Matt Freeman

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Landscape Construction Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Landscape Construction

Maintenance and Repair

General

Program Description Landscape Construction is responsible for the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s landscape work, concrete work, playground maintenance work, and other projects as assigned.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$159.40

Expenditures

$399,246.42

$411,656

$410,580

$411,145

($399,087.02)

($411,656)

($410,580)

($411,145)

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

n/a

Activity Fee N/A

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Joe Atkinson

Matt Freeman

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n/a

Maintenance and Repair Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Maintenance and Repair

General

Program Description The Maintenance & Repair crew is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plumbing fixtures and systems, irrigation equipment, and the pool filtration systems. Crew members also maintain electrical and lighting systems for the Park District.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$303.41

Expenditures

$449,933.77

$467,590

$474,926

$481,121

($449,630.36)

($467,590)

($474,926)

($481,121)

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

n/a

Activity Fee N/A

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Joe Atkinson

Matt Freeman

181

n/a

Park Forestry Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Park Forestry

Maintenance and Repair

General

Program Description Park Forestry's primary function is to preserve and protect the health of the Park District's forests. The park forestry crew prunes, uplifts and removes dead, diseased or dangerous trees.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$53.99

Expenditures

$369,246.54

$383,427

$372,470

$380,009

($369,192.55)

($383,427)

($372,470)

($380,009)

n/a

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

Activity Fee N/A

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Matt Freeman

Bonnie Noble

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Peoria Players Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Peoria Players

Maintenance and Repair

General

Program Description The Peoria Players budget provides for building and mechanical system repairs at the Peoria Players Theatre.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$14,985.06

$13,629

$13,918

$14,370

Expenditures

$14,615.89

$13,629

$13,918

$14,370

Subsidy (-) Excess (+)

$369.17

People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

n/a

Activity Fee The Peoria Players pay a rental fee to the Park District for use of the theater.

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Joe Atkinson

Matt Freeman

183

n/a

Parks and Landscape Maintenance

Bradley Park Detweiller Park Donovan Park Glen Oak Park Grand View Drive Park John H. Gwynn Jr. Park Lakeview Park Parks Administration Recreation Maintenance Robinson Park Small Parks Trewyn Park

Parks and Landscape Maintenance 2016 Budget Overview The Parks Landscape Maintenance Department’s fundamental charge is to maintain parks that are clean, healthy and safe for the benefit and enjoyment of the general public. The general scope of maintenance operations include, but are not limited to: seven major parks, 29 small parks, 23 linear miles of roadways, dozens of parking lots, several contract maintenance sites, multiple school district-owned sites and miles of hiking/biking trails. Donovan Park is a 143-acre former golf course now offered as open green space for public use. The park features a cross country course utilized by local middle schools, high schools and Bradley University. Public amenities include restrooms and mowed walking trails. The park is also home to Northmoor Observatory, which is operated by the Peoria Astronomical Society. In 2016 the park will continue to receive a moderately low level of maintenance and see no formal development. Bradley Park is a 130-acre recreational park offering the public a number of diverse activities. The park hosts several fundraising events annually, including numerous races and walks. The 18hole disc golf course at the park is also utilized for fundraisers, tournaments and public use. Other public amenities include three playground areas, one picnic shelter, two sand volleyball courts, a tennis center, lighted horseshoe courts, two restroom buildings, flower displays located throughout the park, the Japanese Garden Area which is a popular wedding site, Corn Stock Theatre, two dog parks, two baseball fields and a sledding site. One of the baseball fields is used by the Bradley University Women’s Softball program. Bradley Park is also home to Peoria High School cross country and tennis programs. Detweiller Park is a 785-acre recreational park that includes a 276-acre dedicated nature preserve. Public offerings include a radio control car track, a bicycle BMX course, twelve soccer fields, a mini bike area, a marina, a rugby field, a football field, one sand volleyball court, two playground areas, three picnic shelters, a sled hill, three restroom buildings, and five miles of hiking trails through the Detweiller Woods Preserve. Detweiller Park serves as one of the District’s major athletic centers and the home of the Peoria High Invitational Cross Country Meet, the Notre Dame Invitational, the IHSA State Cross Country meet and other running events. Robinson Park is a 630-acre conservation/recreational park site. Public amenities include the six mile Illinois River Bluffs Trail, a dedicated nature preserve, a parking lot/trailhead feature, a picnic area, shelter, restrooms, and a swing set.

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Glen Oak Park is a 117-acre recreational park site that includes Peoria Zoo, Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum, which opened in June 2015. Public offerings in the park include a picnic shelter, one baseball field, Kinsey picnic shelter, access to the District’s tennis center, fishing in the lagoon, three restrooms, a pergola, and three playgrounds including Peoria Rotary Adventure Grove and the Robert Leathers Tricentennial structure. In June the baseball field was dedicated as Royce Elliott Field. Glen Oak Park is also home to some of the District’s special events including the 3rd of July fireworks, Clyde West Fishing Derby, PNC Worldwide Day of Play, and multiple amphitheater offerings. Grand View Drive Park is a historic 185-acre, two and a half mile pleasure driveway. General public amenities include three flower displays, a historic picnic shelter, two restroom buildings, a baseball field, slightly less than two miles of sidewalk, sixteen panoramic views of the Illinois River Valley including the Pimiteoui Marker Overlook, a sand volleyball court, and two playground areas. Additionally, Grand View Drive Park staff maintains the Rock Island Greenway from Glen Avenue to Pioneer Parkway. Lakeview Park is a 43-acre special use park that includes the Noble Center, Peoria Players Theatre, Girl Scouts of Central Illinois, Owens Center, Lakeview Recreation Center, Lakeview Family Aquatics Center, and the Lakeview Branch Library. Small Parks is the largest operation in the Parks Landscape Maintenance Department offering the public more than 29 park sites across the District. Becker Park is a 21-acre neighborhood park site. Public amenities include a restroom building, a picnic shelter, a gazebo, a playground, a soccer field, a skate park, a natural interpretive area, and a quarter mile of asphalt walking paths. Charter Oak Park has two lakes and encompasses 121 acres of land. Activities such as a half-court basketball court, a multi-purpose athletic field, a tennis court, a pickleball court, a playground, a swing set, a picnic shelter, two fishing platforms, and one mile of asphalt walking paths are open to the public. A majority of the park has been planted with native prairie grasses. Chartwell Park is a 25-acre neighborhood park that offers a playground, .6 miles of asphalt walking paths, picnic shelters, and open space for recreational activities. Endres Park is a 10-acre neighborhood park located in Central Peoria. The park features a

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picnic shelter, a playground, a soccer field, a T-ball diamond, a sledding hill, and a multipurpose athletic field. Franciscan Park is a 12-acre neighborhood park located in West Peoria, offering the public a variety of athletic facilities. Park features include two baseball fields, two soccer fields, a playground, a picnic shelter, and a walking path around the perimeter of the park. Giant Oak Park is a special use park which encompasses one acre. The Giant Bur Oak Tree took root in 1499 so it is now estimated to be 513 years old. The Easton Fountain and planting bed is also located in the park. John Gwynn Jr. Park is a 17-acre urban park. Gwynn Park offers the public a baseball field, one soccer field, four lighted basketball courts, a picnic shelter, a restroom building, two playgrounds, a community garden, and walking trails. Markwoodlands Park is an 18-acre neighborhood park school site located adjacent to Mark Bills School. This area has one playground, a picnic shelter, a JFL Football field, and three baseball diamonds. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park is a 7-acre urban park. Public offerings at this site include two basketball courts, a picnic shelter, one restroom building, and a playground. This park is a popular site for special events such as church revivals, community health fairs, and large picnics. The park also features a recently completed fire station themed playground that was funded through City of Peoria TIF funds. Morton Square Park is a 3-acre urban park which features a restroom building, a playground, two half-court basketball courts, three soccer fields, and a multi-purpose athletic field. Morton Square has become a popular neighborhood site for soccer, neighborhood events, and day camps. Northtrail Park encompasses 26 acres and offers a small pond with fishing pier, a picnic shelter, a basketball court, two tennis courts, a baseball field, a soccer field, one playground, swing set and more than one mile of asphalt walking paths. Schmoeger Park is a 23-acre park school site adjacent to Woodrow Wilson School. Amenities include a playground, a soccer field, a picnic shelter and a playground. Sommer Park is a 30-acre neighborhood park offering the public a soccer field, baseball field, two half-court basketball courts, two tennis courts, a picnic shelter, a skateboarding feature, a playground, a small pond with fishing pier, and 1.25 miles of asphalt walking paths. Trewyn Park is one of the four original parks of the Peoria Park District. This 15-acre urban park

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contains Trewyn Pavilion, picnic areas, a spray fountain, two playgrounds, basketball courts, garden site, and a Head Start site. General Shalikashvili Park (formerly Veterans Memorial Park) is located in downtown Peoria at the corner of Hamilton and Madison Avenue. The park is a quiet quarter acre oasis in the city containing benches and a small public plaza. It was re-dedicated in 2014. The Recreation Maintenance department provides maintenance support services to various recreation programs and special events, including 3rd of July and Clyde West Fishing Derby. Additionally, this crew oversees the maintenance of Stadium Park, which encompasses four lighted softball fields, a soccer field, a lacrosse field, a picnic shelter, a playground, two half-court basketball courts, and .6 miles of asphalt walking paths. The Recreation Maintenance department is also responsible for maintenance of other sports fields, including soccer and baseball fields throughout the district. The 2016 proposed budget reflects a service level similar to 2015.

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Parks, Landscape Maintenance Department Overview 2016 Budget Department Description The Parks & Landscape Maintenance Department is responsible for maintaining parks that are clean, healthy and safe for the benefit and enjoyment of the general public. The general scope of Parks & Landscape Maintenance includes the care of 7 major parks, 29 small parks, park roadway upkeep, and garbage removal.

Department Changes There will no longer be an operational budget in 2016 for Administration Maintenance. The Administration Maintenance budget was responsible for the maintenance of the Administration and Recreation offices at the Glen Oak Park Pavilion. The Administration and Recreation offices moved to the Noble Center in February 2014, and the Peoria Playhouse took occupancy of the Glen Oak Park Pavilion in 2015.

Personnel Requirements: Full Time Part Time 2014 Actual Revenues

2014

2015

2016

18.5

17.5

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

$100,690.84

$98,575

$98,975

$100,315

Expenditures $2,754,845.29

$2,858,926

$2,930,406

$2,939,093

($2,760,351)

($2,831,431)

($2,838,778)

Revenues ($2,654,154.45) Exceeding Expenditures

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Parks, Landscape Maintenance Department Summary 2016 Budget - Revenues Program

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

Bradley Park

$27,410.45

$23,350

$24,100

$24,640

Detweiller Park

$20,112.55

$17,800

$19,400

$19,700

Donovan Park

$0.00

$300

Glen Oak Park

$5,258.00

$5,800

$5,400

Grand View Drive Park

$6,493.50

$4,450

$4,300

Lakeview Park

$75.00

$75

Robinson Park

$2,305.00

$1,600

$1,900

Small Parks

$17,841.34

$19,000

$17,500

$18,000

Trewyn Park

$21,195.00

$26,500

$26,000

$100,690.84

$98,575

Total Department Revenues

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2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

$98,975

$100,315

Parks, Landscape Maintenance Department Summary 2016 Budget - Expenditures Program Administration Maintenance

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

$52,560.06

$9,290

$10,919

-100%

Bradley Park

$355,518.07

$347,627

$349,463

$359,081

Detweiller Park

$309,339.10

$324,861

$335,507

$343,167

Donovan Park

$0.00

$57,241

$77,083

$82,727

Glen Oak Park

$307,070.35

$335,500

$333,642

$344,945

Grand View Drive Park

$236,052.06

$241,233

$244,299

$247,192

John H. Gwynn, Jr. Park

$22,651.58

$32,146

$31,046

$33,243

Lakeview Park

$253,986.92

$245,091

$247,934

$225,812

-9%

Parks Administration

$381,435.08

$393,124

$422,634

$397,921

-6%

Recreation Maintenance

$123,214.70

$133,512

$133,487

$136,545

Robinson Park

$22,974.81

$29,999

$28,069

$28,914

Small Parks

$583,248.48

$598,344

$604,915

$622,839

Trewyn Park

$106,794.08

$110,958

$111,408

$116,707

$2,754,845.29

$2,858,926

$2,930,406

$2,939,093

Total Department Expenditures

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Bradley Park Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Bradley Park

Parks, Landscape Maintenance

General

Program Description Bradley Park is a 130-acre park that includes three playground areas, a picnic shelter, two sand volleyball courts, a tennis center, an 18-hole disc golf course, the Japanese Garden Area, Corn Stock Theatre, two dog parks, two baseball fields, and a sledding site.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$27,410.45

$23,350

$24,100

$24,640

Expenditures

$355,518.07

$347,627

$349,463

$359,081

($328,107.62)

($324,277)

($325,363)

($334,441)

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

n/a

Activity Fee Shelter Rentals: Monday - Friday $50/day Weekends & Holidays $75/day Special Event Fee: $75/event

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Stuart Whitaker

JD Russell/Matt Freeman

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Detweiller Park Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Detweiller Park

Parks, Landscape Maintenance

General

Program Description Detweiller Park is a 785-acre park that includes the 276-acre Detweiller Woods Nature Preserve, a radio control car track, a BMX track, 12 soccer fields, a rugby field, a football field, a sand volleyball court, a marina, 2 playground areas, picnic shelters, and a sledding hill.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$20,112.55

$17,800

$19,400

$19,700

Expenditures

$309,339.10

$324,861

$335,507

$343,167

($289,226.55)

($307,061)

($316,107)

($323,467)

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

n/a

Activity Fee Shelter Rentals: Monday - Friday $50/day Weekends & Holidays $75/day Special Event Fee: $75/event

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Tom Higdon

JD Russell/Matt Freeman

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Donovan Park Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Donovan Park

Parks, Landscape Maintenance

General

Program Description Donovan Park is a 143-acre park that currently offers walking trails and a cross country course utilized by local high schools and Bradley University. The park is also home to Northmoor Observatory operated by Peoria Astronomical Society. Staff will continue to develop and assess a master plan for the park.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$0.00

$300

Expenditures

$0.00

$57,241

$77,083

$82,727

Subsidy (-) Excess (+)

$0.00

($57,241)

($76,783)

($82,427)

People served

n/a

Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

Activity Fee N/A

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

JD Russell

Matt Freeman

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Glen Oak Park Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Glen Oak Park

Parks, Landscape Maintenance

General

Program Description Glen Oak Park is the home of the Glen Oak Amphitheatre, Peoria Zoo, Luthy Botanical Gardens, and the Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum. The Park also offers a rentable picnic shelter, a baseball field, the Kinsey Picnic shelter, fishing in the lagoon, and three playgrounds.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$5,258.00

$5,800

$5,400

Expenditures

$307,070.35

$335,500

$333,642

$344,945

($301,812.35)

($329,700)

($328,242)

($339,545)

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

n/a

Activity Fee Shelter Rentals: Monday - Friday $50/day Weekends & Holidays $75/day Special Event Fee: $75/event

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Laurie Haas

JD Russell/Matt Freeman

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Grand View Drive Park Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Grand View Drive Park

Parks, Landscape Maintenance

General

Program Description Grand View Drive Park includes flower displays, a picnic shelter, a baseball field, panoramic views of the IL River Valley, a sand volleyball court, and two playgrounds. Grand View Drive staff also provides maintenance for the Central Section of the Rock Island Greenway.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$6,493.50

$4,450

$4,300

Expenditures

$236,052.06

$241,233

$244,299

$247,192

($229,558.56)

($236,783)

($239,999)

($242,892)

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

n/a

Activity Fee Shelter Rentals: Monday - Friday $50/day Weekends & Holidays $75/day Special Event Fee: $75/event

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Mark Murphy

JD Russell/Matt Freeman

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John H. Gwynn, Jr. Park Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

John H. Gwynn, Jr. Park

Parks, Landscape Maintenance

General

Program Description John H. Gwynn Jr. Park is a 17-acre urban park. The Park offers a baseball field, a soccer field, four lighted basketball courts, a picnic shelter, two playgrounds, a community garden and walking trails.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$0.00

Expenditures

$22,651.58

$32,146

$31,046

$33,243

($22,651.58)

($32,146)

($31,046)

($33,243)

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

n/a

Activity Fee Special Event Fee: $75/event

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Roger Slama

JD Russell/Matt Freeman

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Lakeview Park Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Lakeview Park

Parks, Landscape Maintenance

General

Program Description Lakeview Park is a special use park that is home to the Noble Center for Park District Administration, Peoria Players Theatre, Girl Scouts, Owens Center, Lakeview Family Aquatics Center, Lakeview Recreation Center and the Lakeview Branch Library.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$75.00

$75

Expenditures

$253,986.92

$245,091

$247,934

$225,812

-9%

($253,911.92)

($245,016)

($247,859)

($225,737)

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

n/a

Activity Fee Special Event Fee: $75/event

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Steve Dunham

JD Russell/Matt Freeman

197

Parks Administration Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Parks Administration

Parks, Landscape Maintenance

General

Program Description The Parks Administration budget is responsible for the administration and supervision of the Parks Division.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$0.00

Expenditures

$381,435.08

$393,124

$422,634

$397,921

-6%

($381,435.08)

($393,124)

($422,634)

($397,921)

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

n/a

Activity Fee N/A

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Matt Freeman

Bonnie Noble

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n/a

Recreation Maintenance Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Recreation Maintenance

Parks, Landscape Maintenance

General

Program Description The Recreation Maintenance staff provides athletic field maintenance for Recreation Division programs, and support services for other programs.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$0.00

Expenditures

$123,214.70

$133,512

$133,487

$136,545

($123,214.70)

($133,512)

($133,487)

($136,545)

n/a

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

Activity Fee N/A

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Ryne Schafer

JD Russell/Matt Freeman

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Robinson Park Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Robinson Park

Parks, Landscape Maintenance

General

Program Description Robinson Park is a 630-acre conservation/recreational park site. The Park includes 6 miles of IL River Bluffs Trail, a dedicated nature preserve, a trailhead area, a picnic area and shelter, and a swing set.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$2,305.00

$1,600

$1,900

Expenditures

$22,974.81

$29,999

$28,069

$28,914

($20,669.81)

($28,399)

($26,169)

($27,014)

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

n/a

Activity Fee Shelter Rentals: Monday - Friday $50/day Weekends & Holidays $75/day Special Event Fee: $75/event

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Tom Higdon

JD Russell/Matt Freeman

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Small Parks Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Small Parks

Parks, Landscape Maintenance

General

Program Description Small Parks Crew is responsible for the operation and landscape maintenance of 29 small/neighborhood parks and the mowing of 22 baseball fields on school district sites.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$17,841.34

$19,000

$17,500

$18,000

Expenditures

$583,248.48

$598,344

$604,915

$622,839

($565,407.14)

($579,344)

($587,415)

($604,839)

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

n/a

Activity Fee Special Event Fee: $75/event

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Roger Slama

JD Russell/Matt Freeman

201

Trewyn Park Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Trewyn Park

Parks, Landscape Maintenance

General

Program Description Trewyn Park is one of the four original Peoria Park District park locations. The park contains the Trewyn Pavilion, picnic areas, a spray fountain, 2 playgrounds, a garden site and a Head Start Program site.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$21,195.00

$26,500

$26,000

Expenditures

$106,794.08

$110,958

$111,408

$116,707

($85,599.08)

($84,458)

($85,408)

($90,707)

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

n/a

Activity Fee $150 refundable deposit, $40/hour (2 hr. Minimum), additional $35/hour for groups of 50 or more. Community Action Agency's Head Start Program Rental: $1,650/month

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Roger Slama

JD Russell/Matt Freeman

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Police Fund

Administration Explorer Bicycle Safety Town

Park Police 2016 Budget Overview The Peoria Park District Police Department is responsible for the protection of the general public, prevention of crime and the protection of the natural resources and facilities of the Park District. Park Police Officers provide district-wide daily patrols, saturation patrols, money courier services, crowd control, special details, traffic control and general security assistance at many special events. The Park District Police Department is responsible for recruiting, hiring, and training a pool of up to 16 P.T.I. (Police Training Institute) certified part-time officers to serve the special security needs throughout the District. Routinely, part-time officers are needed at Logan Center, Proctor Center, Madison Golf Course, Newman Golf Course, Peoria Zoo, Gwynn Family Aquatic Center, Owens Center, Lakeview Family Aquatic Center, the RiverPlex and all of our major parks. The adaptability and flexibility to provide cost-effective security service is a key component of Park District policing. During the spring and summer seasons, the Park District, as a whole, relies heavily upon part-time officers to augment the six full-time officers. Peoria Park District Police Explorer Post #900 is a career education program offering young adults hands-on activities to increase their knowledge of the law enforcement field while improving leadership skills, promoting teamwork and encouraging responsibility. Explorer Post #900 consists of 12 youth ranging from 15 to 20 years of age, who volunteer hundreds of hours annually. Explorer activities include: practicing patrol techniques, firearm safety/marksmanship, investigation techniques, CPR/First Aid, report writing, traffic enforcement, building searches and more. Park District Explorers assist with parking/crowd control at all regional cross country meets, IHSA State cross country meet, bicycle rodeos, July 3-4 festivities and other special events. An educational service administered and funded by the Park Police Department is the bicycle safety program. Each year, children from the greater Peoria area receive the comprehensive bicycle safety training program at our unique, three-quarters of a mile facility at Bicycle Safety Town. Safety Town also offers a picnic shelter, family restroom, a playground for young children and access to the Peoria Park District Rock Island Greenway.

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Police Fund Summary 2016 Budget Fund Description The Police Fund is a special revenue fund that accounts for the operation of the Peoria Park District Park Police. The Park Police force is responsible for the protection of the public, prevention of crime and the protection of our natural resources and facilities. The Park Police fund also operates the Explorer Program and Bicycle Safety Town.

Fund Changes The Park Police Administration and Explorer budgets have no major operational changes for 2016.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time

6.5

Part Time

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

$660,702.11

$699,236

$672,769

$751,729

12%

Explorer

$1,265.75

$750

$2,738

$1,450

-47%

Safety Town

$3,735.50

$4,000

$665,703.36

$703,986

$679,507

$757,179

11%

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

$641,772.51

$695,136

$658,802

$741,354

13%

Explorer

$1,443.90

$750

$1,981

$7,115

259%

Safety Town

$6,214.75

$8,100

$7,150

$8,710

22%

$649,431.16

$703,986

$667,933

$757,179

13%

$16,272.20

$11,574

Revenues Administration

Total Revenues Expenditures Administration

Total Expenditures

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

204

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Administration Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Administration

Police

Program Description The Park Police Officers provide district-wide routine daily patrols, saturation patrols, money courier services, crowd control, special details, traffic control, and general security assistance for Park District special events.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$660,702.11

$699,236

$672,769

$751,729

12%

Expenditures

$641,772.51

$695,136

$658,802

$741,354

13%

Subsidy (-) Excess (+)

$18,929.60

$4,100

$13,967

$10,375

People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

n/a

Activity Fee N/A

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Chief Sylvester Bush

Bonnie Noble

205

n/a

Explorer Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Explorer

Police

Program Description The Park District Explorer Post 900 is a career education program that provides young adults between the ages of 15 and 20 years old, the opportunity to increase their knowledge of the law enforcement field while improving leadership skills and promoting teamwork and responsibility.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$1,265.75

$750

$2,738

$1,450

-47%

Expenditures

$1,443.90

$750

$1,981

$7,115

259%

$757

Subsidy (-) Excess (+)

($178.15)

($5,665)

People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

n/a

Activity Fee N/A

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Chief Sylvester Bush

Bonnie Noble

206

n/a

Safety Town Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Safety Town

Police

Program Description The Bicycle Safety Town program is a unique, three-quarter mile training facility with new facility upgrades including a family restroom, picnic shelter, bicycle fleet upgrade and playground. Bicycle Safety Town is available for birthday party rentals and private rentals by organizations/clubs.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$3,735.50

$4,000

Expenditures

$6,214.75

$8,100

$7,150

$8,710

22%

($2,479.25)

($4,100)

($3,150)

($4,710)

4,000

($0.62)

($1.03)

($0.79)

($1.18)

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

Activity Fee Rental fees vary depending on time and services provided.

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Chief Sylvester Bush

Bonnie Noble

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Non-Operating Funds

Audit Bond & Interest FICA IMRF Liability Paving & Lighting Workersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Compensation and Unemployment

Audit Fund Overview 2016 Budget Division Business

Fund Description The Audit Fund provides the funding for the annual audit of the District's financial statements and reimburses General Administration for internal audit responsibilities.

Fund Changes Annual audit fee for 2016 is increasing to $30,800 ($700 or 2.3% increase from 2015).

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$47,941.33

$42,100

$30,800

-27%

Expenditures

$34,400.00

$42,100

$30,100

$30,800

$13,541.33

$12,000

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

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Bond & Interest Fund Overview 2016 Budget Division Business

Fund Description The Bond and Interest Fund pays the principal and interest payments for outstanding general obligation park bonds.

Fund Changes The 2016 budget assumes a $5 million bond issue will be sold in January 2016 with a maturity schedule of $2,000,000 on December 1, 2016, $1,600,000 on December 1, 2017, and $1,400,000 December 1, 2018.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues $4,157,747.78

$4,761,520

$4,724,770

$5,099,560

Expenditures $4,174,471.61

$4,744,899

$4,728,099

$5,099,560

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

($16,723.83)

$16,621

($3,329)

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FICA Fund Overview 2016 Budget Division Business

Fund Description This fund pays for the District's (employer's) portion of Social Security and Medicare for all employees.

Fund Changes The employer's rate will remain 7.65% for Social Security and Medicare.

2014 Actual Revenues $1,042,761.62 Expenditures

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

$1,002,150

$1,017,450

$980,353.77

$1,002,150

$994,500

$1,017,450

$62,407.85

$7,650

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IMRF Fund Overview 2016 Budget Division Business

Fund Description This fund pays the Park District's contribution to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) for the provision of pension and disability benefits for qualifying employees.

Fund Changes The Park District's contribution rate for 2016 will be increasing to 10.53% from 10.45%.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues $1,190,918.61

$1,161,500

$1,190,000

Expenditures $1,124,768.71

$1,161,500

$1,190,000

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

$66,149.90

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Liability Fund Overview 2016 Budget Division Business

Fund Description The Liability Fund provides funding for the District's risk management program and the quarterly contributions to the Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA) for general liability, auto liability, public officials liability, employment practices liability, law enforcement liability, pollution liability, and property coverages.

Fund Changes Liability coverages are expected to increase by 5.67% and property coverage by 8%.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$539,201.46

$542,531

$546,131

$632,030

16%

Expenditures

$498,848.24

$550,045

$535,128

$632,030

18%

$11,003

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

$40,353.22

($7,514)

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Paving & Lighting Fund Overview 2016 Budget Division Business

Fund Description The Paving and Lighting Fund pays for street and parking lot lighting within the parks and some roadway and/or parking improvements.

Fund Changes The 2016 proposed budget includes $40,000 for a curb and gutter project in Glen Oak Park and $25,000 for improvements at Mossville Soccer.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$49,539.36

$99,005

$105,005

Expenditures

$44,471.83

$160,000

$128,819

$115,000

-11%

$5,067.53

($60,995)

($29,814)

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

213

($9,995)

Workers' Comp. & Unemployment Fund Overview 2016 Budget Division Business

Fund Description This fund pays for the Park District's workers' compensation coverage and unemployment compensation costs. The Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA) provides the District's workers' compensation coverage.

Fund Changes For 2016, a 8% increase is projected for workers' compensation coverage.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$482,754.73

$517,855

$529,334

Expenditures

$512,525.77

$517,855

$496,068

$529,334

$21,787

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

($29,771.04)

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Heart of Illinois Special Recreaiton Association

Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association 2016 Budget Overview The HISRA fund encompasses two budgets: Administration and Camps. The Administration budget includes all full time staff costs as well as all costs associated with HISRA’s general recreation programming, special events, Special Olympics, Adapted Sports, member district general recreation inclusion costs, the operation of the HISRA facility, vehicles and offices. The Camps budget includes all staff, supply and other costs associated with operating HISRA’s camp programs as well as all member district inclusion costs associated with participation in day camps and related activities. Youth Programs HISRA offers year round youth programs that are developmentally appropriate activities geared toward individuals with disabilities. This includes structured activities for youth on days off school and/or other special events. This group participates in arts and craft, sensory and motor development activities as well as trips to community venues. HISRA’s Parent’s Night Out program provides an important source of weekend night respite to families of individuals with special needs and their siblings. This program provides structured activities for individuals and their siblings. Camps HISRA offers summer and holiday camps to meet the varying needs of school-aged individuals aged 4-21: • Camp Free To Be-This camp is designed to meet the needs of individuals who have needs that require increased staff-to-participant support to experience traditional day camp activities. Children are grouped by both age and ability, and developmentally appropriate activities are planned to meet the needs of each individual. Camp Free to Be strives to provide participants with a safe and nurturing environment, to introduce youth to a variety of recreation activities, and to provide participants opportunities to increase socialization, self-discovery, and build skills through positive interactions. The established curriculum includes activities that address goals in the following areas: motor skills, physical activity, art, social skills and relationship skills, sensory activities, as well as community-based instruction on field trips.

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• Summer Daze-Summer Daze is designed to meet the needs of individuals age 13-21 who can participate in communitybased activities with a staff to camper ratio of 1:4. Summer Daze is primarily a community-based camp in which participants explore the Peoria area in search of fun and friendship. • School Breaks-These days are designed to meet all the varying needs of individuals and families in need of structured activities over the school breaks. Adult Social Programs HISRA’s social programs are designed for fun and friendship. They encourage social interaction and skill development. HISRA adult participants have fun while making friends and building skills toward independence in the following programs: • FOCUS-this program includes an active group of adults who spend four days a week, cooking, exploring the community, volunteering and spending time with friends. • Center-Based Activities-Groups of friends gather at HISRA to play bingo, sing karaoke, cook out, play games, bake holiday treats and much more! Parent’s night out is also open to our adult participants. • Community-Based Activities-Some favorite activities include dinner, bowling and seasonal attractions in the community. Sports and Physical Fitness • Wheelchair Basketball-HISRA’s wheelchair basketball program is an Adapted Sports program designed to serve individuals with physical disabilities. The HISRA Adapted Sports program is designed to give the recreational or competitive athlete the ability to participate to his/her fullest extent possible. • Special Olympics-HISRA proudly competes in the Heartland/Area 6 in Special Olympics Illinois which serves the Peoria and Bloomington areas. HISRA athletes participate in six Special Olympic sport opportunities: Basketball (including individual skills), Track & Field, Aquatics, Softball (team and individual skills), Bowling (single and team competition), and Golf (individual, unified and skills). To participate in Special Olympics an individual must be eight years old and identified by an agency or professional as having one of the following conditions: intellectual disability or

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cognitive delay as measured by a formal assessment. The Special Olympics programs are competitive sports that allow participants to reach their fullest athletic potential. HISRA conducts athlete evaluations and divides teams or determines individual skill competition based upon skill level. This process allows teams to compete fairly against similar level teams from other schools or agencies. Individual athletes and teams then have the opportunity to compete against other agency teams and at district, regional and state levels based upon advancement. HISRA’s Special Olympics program promotes fun, friendship, physical fitness, skill development and healthy competition. • HISRA Health Club-HISRA participants works with a RiverPlex trainer to develop or advance physical fitness. All levels of physical fitness are welcome. Special Events and Trips These are one time events focused on socializing and experiencing new opportunities. HISRA participants enjoy participating in community based activites such as: Movies in the Park, Festival of Lights, Peoria Players and Cornstock productions, Morton Pumpkin Festival, Peoria Rivermen games, Balloon Race, Holiday Dances and Parties. Inclusion Services Individuals with special needs are welcome to participate alongside their peers in any programs offered by our member districts. HISRA is committed to providing a variety of recreation choices for individuals who have special needs. We believe that all individuals should be provided with leisure opportunities to allow for enjoyment at their highest level of ability. Member district programs may be the best choice for some. Reasonable accommodations are provided at no cost to residents of HISRA’s member districts. Residents pay the regular registration fees through the member district in which they are participating. HISRA staff supports inclusion in member district event as requested. Available accommodations include: • Assessment, observation, evaluation • Activity modification • Disability awareness training • Behavior management support • Adaptive equipment • Visual supports • Varying levels of staff support • Staff training Inclusion assures that all residents of HISRA’s member districts have the freedom of choice to participate along side their peers. Inclusion fosters and increases a sense of independence in leisure activities. It provides an opportunity for all residents of a community to learn, grow, and appreciate individual differences and celebrate diversity.

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Major Special Events and Partnerships • ACCESS March Madness Experience-HISRA, along with other major sponsors, open up the games of the March Madness Experience to individuals with disabilities for a daytime field trip for classrooms and an evening event for families and groups. During the family fun night the area’s largest disability resource fair is held. • ACCESS Steam-Access Steam is an all-inclusive exercise and fitness program that is designed to meet the needs of individuals of all ages who have been diagnosed with a disability. The additional beauty of the program is that it is designed for not only the individual but the families and loved ones of the participants. The program culminates in Peoria’s Steamboat Classic 4K or 4 mile race. With the help of Running Central, HISRA is developing a fleet of specially designed racing wheelchairs, handcycles, pushchairs and other vehicles for loan to the community to encourage individuals with disabilities and their families to engage in physical activity. 2016 Budget Highlights The 2016 budget reflects the same level of programming as the past year. In our proposed 2015 budget HISRA integrated the Camp Connections curriculum and program into our Camp Free to Be program. This was successful and will be continues in 2016. We have budgeted for 4 full-time and 3 permanent part time positions. HISRA staff works to provide quality programming at a reasonable price to our participants and families. A minimal program fee increase is included to offset the rising cost of doing business. Camp fees are not budgeted to increase. Program fees are budgeted to increase an average of 2%. We will maintain the type and variety of programming offered in 2015 while being mindful of the desires of our participants. Non-resident fees reflect approximately a 25% increase over resident fees.

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Heart of Illinois SRA Fund Summary 2016 Budget Fund Description The Heart of Illinois SRA is a cooperative extension of the Chillicothe, Morton, Peoria, and Washington Park Districts. A broad range of programs and services provide appropriate, adapted and accessible recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities and special needs. The Heart of Illinois SRA also provides inclusion services for it member districts.

Fund Changes Please refer to written budget overview.

Personnel Requirements: 2014

2015

2016

Full Time

Part Time

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

Administration

$728,873.03

$723,188

$750,028

$752,573

Camp Free To Be

$131,817.22

$133,500

$109,297

$109,700

$860,690.25

$856,688

$859,325

$862,273

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

Administration

$612,615.80

$663,156

$601,651

$699,570

16%

Camp Free To Be

$189,061.67

$193,532

$198,829

$204,718

$801,677.47

$856,688

$800,480

$904,288

13%

$59,012.78

$58,845

Revenues

Total Revenues Expenditures

Total Expenditures

Revenues Exceeding Expenditures

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2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

($42,015)

Administration Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Administration

Heart of Illinois SRA

Program Description This budget includes all youth, teen and adult social programs, Special Olympics, wheelchair basketball, leisure education, skill building programs, and special events.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$728,873.03

$723,188

$750,028

$752,573

Expenditures

$612,615.80

$663,156

$601,651

$699,570

16%

Subsidy (-) Excess (+)

$116,257.23

$60,032

$148,377

$53,003

People served

2,056

2,100

2,125

$56.55

$28.59

$70.66

$24.94

Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

Activity Fee Varies per program

Proposed Activity Fee 2% increase per program

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease Increasing cost of building maintenance and supplies.

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Katie Van Cleve

HISRA Board

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Camp Free To Be Summary 2016 Budget Program

Department

Fund

Camp Free To Be

Heart of Illinois SRA

Program Description This budget includes all HISRA day camps and member district inclusion services associated with day camps.

2014 Actual

2015 Budget

2015 Revised 2016 Proposed % Change

Revenues

$131,817.22

$133,500

$109,297

$109,700

Expenditures

$189,061.67

$193,532

$198,829

$204,718

($57,244.45)

($60,032)

($89,532)

($95,018)

100

135

Subsidy (-) Excess (+) People served Per capita Subsidy (-) Excess(+)

($584.13)

($600.32)

($663.20)

($703.84)

Activity Fee Varies per program

Proposed Activity Fee N/A

Rationale for proposed fee increase / decrease N/A

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Katie Van Cleve

HISRA Board

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Appendix A Financial Policies Peoria Park District’s financial policies support the District’s strategic goals and provide a framework for the budget process and day to day operations. The Peoria Park District has established the following strategic goals:  Ensure the long term financial security of the Peoria Park District.  Implement and maintain an on-going strategic planning process.  Enhance recreation, education, and leisure opportunities for all members of the community.  Address infrastructure, safety and operational needs.  Encourage and support staff creativity, innovation, and commitment.  Remain a leading force in the preservation of the historical, cultural, and natural environments of the community. These strategic goals support the Peoria Park District’s mission and vision. The mission of the Peoria Park District is: To enrich life in our community through stewardship of the environment and the provision of quality recreational and leisure opportunities. The District’s vision is:  The Peoria Park District is a financially sound organization providing quality parks, facilities, and innovative and responsive recreation programs.  The Peoria Park District has insured its financial security and ability to provide quality recreational opportunities to all members of its community through a mix of public funding, fees and charges, and partnerships in the private sector.  The Peoria Park District is an active force in the preservation of the historical, cultural, and natural environment of the community.  Continually aware of the changing needs and economic resources of the community, the Peoria Park District works independently and in cooperation with other organizations to provide recreational opportunities for all members of the community. In order to ensure the sound financial management of the District, the following financial policies have been adopted by the Peoria Park District. Sources of Revenue1. Property Taxes – Illinois Statutes limit the amount of total property tax that can be levied by the District. In complying with these requirements, the levy for each fund shall be based upon an evaluation of its fiscal health, non-property tax revenues and the opportunities for non-levy revenue growth, the level of planned expenditures, and cash flow requirements. Property tax revenues shall be projected using conservative estimates based on historical information, current levels of collection, and equalized assessed valuation estimates.

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2. User Fees - The District establishes fees and charges for services which benefit specific users more than the general public. To the maximum extent feasible and appropriate, fees and charges shall be established to recover the total cost of delivering the service. 3. Alternative Funding Sources â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For both the operating budget and the capital budget, the District shall work to establish partnerships with other public and private entities and to secure grants to recover some of our annual operating expenses and capital expenses for facility acquisition and improvement projects. When evaluating prospective partnerships or grant applications, the amount of matching funds required, the in-kind services to be provided, and the on-going operating and capital costs shall be considered. 4. Revenue Diversification and Stabilization - The District will work to develop additional revenue sources to limit the impact of lower revenues from any single revenue source. Operating Budget â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1. The District shall adopt a balanced budget with annual revenues sufficient to pay all expected annual expenditures. 2. One time revenues shall not be used to pay annual operating expenses. The District shall differentiate between on-going or annual operating revenues and one-time revenues in order to provide the assurance that one-time revenues are not budgeted to pay annual operating expenses. 3. The District shall maintain a cost recovery system to ensure that to the maximum extent feasible, the costs of a service are matched to the fees received for this service. Matching the fees paid for a service to the cost to deliver that service assists the District in identifying areas where increased operational efficiencies would be most beneficial, enhanced revenues may be possible, or a change in the allocation of District resources should be considered. 4. The annual operating budget shall provide for compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal statutory requirements. Examples include Illinois Park District Code, minimum wage increases, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Health Care Reform), United States Department of Agriculture, Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois Accessibility Code, and Clean Water Act. 5. The annual operating budget shall comply with all Park District policies. Examples include the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s policies for historical preservation, scholarships, and purchasing. 6. The annual operating budget shall provide for meeting the requirements of certifying or sanctioning agencies. Examples include Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards, Government Accounting Standards Board, Consumer Product Safety Commission, National Fire Protection Association, Ellis and Associates, Government Finance Officers Association, and Park District Risk Management Agency. 7. District staff shall continually monitor economic conditions, revenue sources, and expenses in order to make adjustments as necessary to end the year as close to breakeven as possible. If District staff anticipates a significant variation from budget, the Park Board will be advised of the cause and possible adjustments that could be made to limit any negative financial impact on the District.

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8. District staff is responsible for maintaining a budgetary control system to monitor adherence to the approved budget. This system shall include monthly reports comparing actual revenues and expenditures to the approved budget. Capital Budget – 1. Capital projects are prioritized for funding on the following basis: a. Capital improvements or equipment needed for the safety of the District’s employees and users. b. Contractual commitments such as alternate revenue source bond payments. c. Capital projects necessary to comply with statutory or regulatory requirements. d. Capital projects that ensure proper maintenance of District facilities. e. Capital projects that reduce or help to control annual operating costs. f. Capital projects that improve service delivery or enhance service levels. 2. A five year capital improvement plan shall be maintained and submitted to the Park Board annually as part of the budget process. The capital improvement plan should provide sufficient funds for the regular repair and maintenance of District capital assets and endeavor to schedule projects so that total capital expenditures do not fluctuate significantly from one year to the next. 3. Capital projects are primarily funded through the sale of general obligation park bonds. Capital projects may also be funded through grants, donations, annual or one-time revenues, and the sale of alternative revenue source bonds or debt certificates. Debt Financing – 1. Debt financing shall generally be utilized only for capital projects that have a useful life that will exceed the term of the financing. 2. The District annually issues general obligation park bonds for capital projects. The projects to be funded by the annual bond issue shall be submitted to the Park Board for approval during the budget process along with the five year capital improvement plan. 3. Illinois Statutes limit the amount of outstanding general obligation park bonds to .575 percent of the District’s equalized assessed valuation. 4. Illinois statutes limit the District’s total debt outstanding to 2.875 percent of the District’s equalized assessed valuation. Alternate Revenue Source bonds do not count towards the District’s total debt limitation. 5. Prior to the sale of debt, a funding or revenue source(s) must be designated to make the principal and interest payments throughout the term of the financing. Fund Balances – 1. At least annually the District will review the fund balances including restricted, committed, assigned and unassigned balances to determine if any changes should be considered. 2. For fund balances that are committed, Park Board action is required to establish, modify or rescind the specific purpose for which funds have been committed. Example of a committed fund balance account is the Senior Olympics reserve account.

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3. For fund balances that are assigned, District staff may establish or make changes to these accounts with the concurrence of the Finance Committee. Examples of assigned fund balance accounts are land acquisition reserve, roadway improvements reserve, Bielfeldt Park reserve, and OPEB (Other Post Employment Benefit) reserve. 4. Funds where property taxes have been levied for a restricted purpose have restricted fund balance accounts. The amounts shall be maintained separately to ensure compliance with the specific purpose for which property taxes were levied. 5. The total of restricted fund balance accounts, unassigned fund balance accounts, and the assigned account in the general fund for building repairs and improvements shall be sufficient to meet the District’s cash flow requirements. This includes sufficient funding to pay expenses prior to the collection of property taxes without short term borrowing. Financial Management and Reporting – 1. District staff shall maintain a comprehensive system of internal controls designed to protect the District’s assets from loss, theft, or misuse and to compile reliable information for the preparation of the District’s financial statements in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. 2. The District shall prepare its comprehensive annual financial report in compliance with the standards established by the Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award program.

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Appendix B Fund Descriptions In governmental accounting, all financial transactions are organized within funds. A fund contains a group of accounts segregated for specific purposes. All financial transactions related to these purposes are recorded in the accounts of the fund. Each fund is self-balancing and are often established for a specific purpose that is required by state statute and cannot be used for any other purpose. The Peoria Park District maintains the following funds: General Fund – The General Fund is a major fund and is the general operating fund of the District. This fund accounts for administration, maintenance of parks, internal service charges, and capital projects funded through grants and donations. The property taxes received for corporate purposes as well as the operation and maintenance of park buildings and roadways are included in the General Fund. Recreation Fund – The Recreation Fund is a major special revenue fund used to account for the operations of most of the District’s recreation programs and facilities. Revenues are generated primarily from fees and charges for specific activities. Municipal recreation and recreation centers property taxes also provide a major source of revenue for this fund. As part of the District’s cost recovery system, the fund is organized into various departments and program or facility budgets in order to match the revenues received for participation in specific activities to the expenses or cost to provide those specific activities. Golf Fund – The Golf Fund is a special revenue fund used to account for the operations and maintenance of the District’s four golf courses and the golf learning center. Revenues are generated primarily through fees received for services provided. This includes season ticket sales, green fees, golf car fees, food and beverage sales, merchandise sales and various golf outings and tournaments. Some property taxes levied for municipal recreation purposes are included as revenues for this fund. RiverFront Events Fund – The RiverFront Events Fund is a special revenue fund used to account for the programs provided on Peoria’s riverfront. This fund includes the management of the Gateway Building for the City of Peoria. Revenues are primarily generated through the admission fees to attend the events, food and beverage sales, event sponsorships, and facility rentals. Some property taxes levied for municipal recreation purposes are included as revenues for this fund. RiverPlex Recreation and Wellness Center – The RiverPlex Fund is used to account for the operation of the RiverPlex Recreation and Wellness Center. The only source of operating revenues for this facility is fees and charges. No property tax dollars are included in this fund.

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Detweiller Marina Fund – For over 50 years, the Peoria Park District has had a contract with the Detweiller Playground Inc. to operate Detweiller Marina. The Detweiller Marina Fund accounts for all of the revenues generated and expenses associated with operating the marina. No property tax dollars are included in this fund. Museum Fund – The Museum Fund is a special revenue fund used to account for the operations of the District’s museums. These include Forest Park Nature Center, Tawny Oaks, Luthy Botanical Garden, and Peoria Zoo. Revenues are generated through grants, admission fees, class fees, membership fees, special event fees, rentals, and merchandise sales. Property taxes levied for museum purposes are a primary source of revenue for these facilities. Heart of Illinois SRA – The Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association is a special revenue fund and is a cooperative programming effort provided by the Peoria Park District, Morton Park District, Chillicothe Park District, and Washington Park District. Each District provides property tax support at a tax rate of 2 cents annually. The SRA provides a broad range of recreation programs and services for individuals with disabilities and special needs as well as inclusion services for its member Park Districts. Audit Fund – The Audit Fund is a special revenue fund that accounts for the expenses related to the audit of the District’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. This is a requirement under Illinois State Statutes. The funding source for this requirement is property taxes. Liability Fund – The Liability Fund is a special revenue fund that accounts for the District’s liability and property insurance expenses as well as the District’s risk management activities. Property taxes levied for liability purposes are the primary source of revenue for these expenses. Police Fund – The Police Fund is a special revenue fund that accounts for the operation of the Peoria Park District Park Police. Property taxes levied for police purposes are the primary source of revenue for this fund. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) – IMRF is a special Revenue fund that accounts for the District’s contributions to IMRF as required by Illinois State Statutes for the provision of employee pension and disability benefits. Property taxes levied for IMRF purposes are the primary source of revenue for this fund. Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment Fund – The Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment Fund is a special revenue fund that accounts for District’s workers’ compensation coverage expense and unemployment costs. Property taxes levied for paying workers’ compensation and unemployment expenses are the primary source of revenue for this fund.

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Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA) Fund – This fund is a special revenue fund that accounts for the employer’s contribution to social security. Property taxes levied for paying social security expenses are the primary source of revenue for this fund. Paving and Lighting Fund – The Paving and Lighting Fund is a special revenue fund that accounts for the District’s expenses for street lighting and some roadway projects. Property taxes levied for paving and lighting purposes are the primary source of revenue for this fund. Bond and Interest Fund – The Bond and Interest Fund accounts for the payment of principal and interest payments due on general obligation park bonds that were issued to finance capital improvements. Property taxes levied at the time of the issuance of general obligation park bonds are the primary source of revenue for this fund.

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