Additional information about the Recreation Programs Division may be obtained by calling Dwayne Jones, Recreation Manager at (919) 469-4064, through e-mail at dwayne.jones@townofcary.org or by visiting the Town’s website at www.townofcary.org.
Town Focus Areas
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Focus Area I:
Community Planning
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Focus Area II:
Infrastructure
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Focus Area III:
Financial Condition
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Focus Area IV: Municipal Services |
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Town Goals
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Achieve a well-planned community using innovative
and proactive planning approaches and techniques.
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Ensure that roads, water and wastewater facilities,
parks, and other infrastructure exists for the existing citizens and for the
future needs identified in the comprehensive plan.
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Achieve a stable and strong financial position by
accurately estimating, prudently allocating, and managing financial
resources.
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Achieve a high level of service to the citizens in a
prompt, reliable, responsive, and cost-effective manner. |
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Town Initiatives
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document contain full descriptions of each Town Initiative) |
Growth Management
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Housing Program
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Comprehensive Planning
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Land Use Plan
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Environmental Concerns
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Infrastructure and Level of Service
Standards
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Fiscal Plan
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Water, Wastewater, Transportation
Infrastructure
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Broad Band Technology Services
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Long Term Financial Plan
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Performance Measurement
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Short Term Financial Planning
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Review Operations
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Cost Consciousness and Sustained
Service Provision
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Public Involvement
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Departmental Goals and Initiatives |
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1,2,3,
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10,11,12
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1. To enhance the quality of life for the residents of the Town of Cary and surrounding area by providing a permanent and safe recreation facility for skating and biking.
2. To
create and execute an operating philosophy which is consistent with the Mission
Statement, Statement of Values and Goals of the Town of
3. To
staff, manage, operate, and maintain the
4. To develop and consistently implement policies and procedures that ensures the safety of the facility users.
5. To develop programming that maximizes facility use and revenue including opportunities for “drop in” or “session” participation, instruction, clinics, and special events.
6. To provide a wholesome social environment for youth.
7. To protect and maintain the facility’s condition so as to preserve and improve the Town’s capital investment.
8. To provide the highest level of friendly, accurate, and responsive customer service.
9. To maximize revenues and provide convenient services such as concessions, retail sales, rentals, and/or other opportunities.
10. To
promote the facility and programming in such a manner that enhances the
reputation of the Town of
11. To include input from users in developing operations and programming.
12. To provide revenues that offset operating costs.
FY 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
· Collected $17,631 in merchandise sales the first 6 months of FY08 already exceeding FY07 sales which totaled $17,335.
· Increased Multi-session pass sales by 63% for the first 6 months of FY08 and on target to exceed FY08 revenue projections.
· Based on current fiscal year participation and historical data, on track to exceed 12,000 participants for FY08.
· Developed and implemented instructional track out programs for students in year round schools.
· Hired full-time Program Assistant to provide consistency in operations and to improve internal controls.
· Continued to develop and implement checks and balances for Daily Work Plans, Weekly planning sessions, monthly overviews allowing minimal staff to perform at greater efficiency.
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Increased number of Private Lessons.
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Planned and
implemented four annual skate/bike contests.
· Achieve an Above Average or Excellent overall program satisfaction rating on 96% of program evaluations for camps/clinics.
· Achieve an average of $4,800 in monthly sales revenue from membership and entry.
· Solicit and secure $4,000 annually in sponsorship funds to help offset operational costs.
· Recover 85% of operational costs through membership/entry, program, retail, sponsorship and concessions revenue.
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Projected |
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Above Average or Excellent Program Satisfaction of 96% of program evaluations for camps/clinics (79 evals as of 2/08) |
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97.0% |
97.0% |
97.0% |
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Average $4,925 per month in paid entries and membership sold |
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$5,041 |
$5,500 |
$5,750 |
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Secure $4,000 in sponsorship per year |
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$2,750 |
$2,750 |
$4,000 |
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Recover 85% of operational cost through membership/entry, program, retail, sponsorship and concessions revenue |
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89.1% |
90% |
90% |
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Actual |
Estimated |
Projected |
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Memberships Sold |
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461 |
525 |
540 |
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Paid Entries |
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10,338 |
11,000 |
11,500 |
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Number of camp/clinic participants |
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452 |
477 |
500 |
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Number of Session Passes Sold |
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156 |
170 |
190 |
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Actual
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Actual
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Actual
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Estimated
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Budget
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Personnel Services |
$58,413 |
$76,301 |
$89,770 |
$121,621 |
$149,186 |
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Operations and Maintenance |
$27,974 |
$33,777 |
$45,396 |
$37,593 |
$54,970 |
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Capital Outlay |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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P W Services |
$5,490 |
$8,477 |
$11,986 |
$15,050 |
$12,051 |
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Total |
$91,877 |
$118,555 |
$147,152 |
$174,264 |
$216,207 |
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Authorized FTEs |
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Implement updated fees and charges.