Operating and CIP Budget Fiscal Year 2015-16

Community Services Department (continued)

 CITY OF MORGAN HILL  FY 15-16  OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET  CITY OF MORGAN HILL  FY 15-16  OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET  CITY OF MORGAN HILL  FY 15-16  OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET  CITY OF MORGAN HILL  FY 15-16 OPERATING AND CIP CITY OF MORGAN HILL  FY 15-16  OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET  CITY OF MORGAN HILL  FY 15-16  OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET  CITY OF MORGAN HILL  FY15-16  OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET The division will continue to focus on maintaining a high level of cost recovery while looking for ways to maximize the level of community access to services. The division partners strategically with community organizations that have goals in line with the City’s priorities. These partnerships are a key for successful operation of the recreation facilities. A focus on youth remains a top priority in alignment with Council’s goals. Community Services Maintenance Team In FY 12-13, the former Park Maintenance and Street Maintenance Teams were combined into a single Community Ser- vices Maintenance Team and in FY 13-14 management of Building Maintenance was integrated into this team. This approach continues to provide flexibility and allows team resources to be allocated freely to address vital tasks. The use of contractors and seasonal temporary teammates remains a cost-effective and flexible approach for addressing maintenance issues. Contractors are typically used to complete both repetitive maintenance tasks, e.g., lawn mowing, at a reduced cost and high-level tasks, e.g., street striping, that require special equipment and expertise. As the skill level of the Team’s full-time permanent team members grows, the Team is able to take on additional projects that previously were completed by contractors at a higher cost. The overall effect of this blended approach is a cost- effective method to address the maintenance of the City’s public infrastructure. Environmental Services Team During FY 14-15, the Environmental Services Team completed several energy efficiency projects, including LED street- lights and an energy savings retrofit at the Community and Cultural Center. The largest priority for the team in FY 15-16 will be coordinating the City’s drought response effort and supporting the community in reaching the water conserva- tion goals established by the City, Water District and the State. All of the Team’s projects are focused on maintaining the City’s compliance with State environmental mandates – while progressing on implementing the City’s Environ- mental Agenda and supporting the Council’s goal of actively participating in regional issues that impact the Morgan Hill community. Council Goals The Community Services Department will implement policies and activities that are aligned with the priorities, goals and strategies the City Council has set for 2015:  Supporting Youth o Continue to educate the community on the 41 Developmental Asset model by providing staff training, mentoring youth to lead monthly asset presentations during City Council meetings o Continue to actively participate in the South County Youth Task Force o Continue to focus on building relationships with youth through positive interactions o Continue to offer programs that intentionally build youth assets

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