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Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) April 2, 2026 Study Session Andrea Alicoate, Interim PRCF Director Fiscal Year 2026/27 PERFORMANCEPLUS E N V I S I O N . E L E V A T E . I M P A C T . The Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department exists to care for, operate, and activate vibrant public spaces and resources through fostering safe and welcoming environments, impactful events, and dynamic experiences, upholding Mesa's commitment to cultivating a thriving community. OUTCOMES-Base of KPIs HOW WE ALIGN TO THE PRIORITIES WHY WE EXIST Public Purpose P A R K S , R E C R E A T I O N A N D C O M M U N I T Y F A C I L I T I E S Accomplishments: • 2025 3-Star StarGuard Elite Award - Recognizes excellence and leadership in aquatic safety • 2025 Jessica Curtis Water Advocacy Award from the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona- Honoring impactful contributions to drowning prevention • 2025 Arizona Parks & Recreation Association Outstanding Special Events Award- Merry Main Street (Population 100k+) Other Department Highlights: • Certified Autism Center Renewal- 80%+ of community-facing staff trained, strengthening accessibility and inclusion • Community-Driven Capital Projects- New amenities in development, including BMX Bike Park and RC Car Track • Mobile Recreation Expansion- Launch of M.O.R.E. (Mobile Outdoor Recreation Experience) to increase community access • Continues to operate a large and complex system, including 200+ parks and 2,000+ acres of parkland Current Accomplishments & Highlights 3 3 Fostering Outcomes: • Safe & Welcoming Environments • Impactful Events • Dynamic Experiences Our Commitment: • Maintain safe places and spaces for residents to gather. • Maintain fiscal transparency and responsibility. • Provide high quality programs for those who work, play, and spend time in Mesa. Outcome Areas 4 4 PRCF Cost Recovery & Subsidy Plan 5 5 Comments Examples Cost Recovery Goal* City Funded Description Service Level Core services that provide for a healthy and vibrant community, unrestricted and equal access, services mandated by law Parks, Playgrounds, Trails, Open Space, Volunteer Service, Events, Accessibility 0% 100% Base Level of Service, Open Public Access, Community-Wide Events 1 Drop-in Gym, Public Swim, Court or Ramada Rental Recreation Centers, Aquatic Centers, Ramadas 20-30% 70-80% Drop-in Access Level of Service 2 Recreation programs that are market based / benefit-based pricing Youth Sports, Adaptive & Pre-K, After-School & Camps, Swim Lessons 30-50% 50-70% Recreation Focused/ Educational (Beginner/Intermediate) 3 Direct Costs Covered 100% (staff & supplies) Adult Sports, Special Interest, Competitive Programs 50-100% 0-50% Skill Focused Advanced/Competitive, Private Rentals 4 Direct and Indirect Cost Covered (facility & equipment) Trips & Excursions, Retail, Rentals, Commercial Operations 100+% 0% Individual Benefit 5 *Cost recovery calculations based on program staffing and supply costs and not maintenance and utilities for the facility PRCF Attendance and Rentals 6 6 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 40,000 0 200,000 400,000 600,000 800,000 1,000,000 1,200,000 1,400,000 1,600,000 1,800,000 2022 2023 2024 2025 Attendance and Rentals by Calendar Year (Excluding Pools) Attendance Rentals Program Participants 7 7 2,531 2,881 3,369 3,497 2,161 2,668 3,063 3,501 3,450 3,666 4,077 4,432 - 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 5,000 2022 2023 2024 2025 2022 2023 2024 2025 2022 2023 2024 2025 Adaptive Youth Programs Tri-Centers (Webster, Eagles, Jefferson) Program Participants by Calendar Year Citywide Direct Cost Recovery for PRCF Facilities 8 8 *Percentages for FY25 Department Financial Summary 9 Figures in millions, rounded 9 FY 26/27 Proposed Budget FY 25/26 Year End Estimate FY 25/26 Revised Budget FY 24/25 Year End Actuals Core Service Level Expenditures $9.1 $8.9 $8.9 $8.6 Commercial $15.3 $17.0 $16.6 $14.5 Recreation $30.7 $30.4 $30.9 $30.9 Resource Management $55.1 $56.3 $56.4 $54.0 Expenditures Total Revenues $9.2 $8.5 $9.2 $8.3 Commercial $6.6 $6.1 $6.1 $6.2 Recreation $2.1 $2.4 $2.4 $1.9 Resource Management $17.9 $17.0 $17.7 $16.4 Revenues Total Position Reductions • 3 Vacant Full Time Positions- $301,056: • Recreation Specialist • Recreation Programmer • Trades Worker I • Part Time Non-Benefited (PTNB) Hours- $374,760: • 7.24 FTE Equivalent • Closing Fremont Aquatic Complex- $180,218: • 3.5 FTE Equivalent • Neighboring Aquatic Complexes have the Capacity to Absorb the Swimmers and Programs Base Budget Reduction(s) 10 10 FY 26/27 Budget Reduction Base Budget Reduction(s) 11 11 FY 26/27 Budget Reduction Program Reductions • Operations & Maintenance Budget- $50,203: • Adaptive Program Savings- ‘Off Broadway’ Moved to Mesa Public Schools(MPS) • Reduce Excursions from Summer Camps • Overhead at The Post & Mesa Tennis and Pickleball Center • Eliminate Spring Celebrate Mesa- $36,000: • Cost is Direct Savings- Additional Indirect Savings to Reallocate Staff Time and Dept. Resources • Commitment to Annual Fall Celebrate Mesa FY 26/27 Budget Reduction Summary Fund Reduction Amount FTE Reduction General -$301,056 -3 Remove Vacant Positions General -$180,218 -3.50 Close Fremont Pool General -$374,760 -7.24 Part-time non-benefited staffing hours General -$50,203 0 Reduce Operations and Maintenance General -$36,000 0 Eliminate Spring Celebrate Mesa -$942,237 -13.74 Total 12 12 13