2018 City of Shakopee Budget

115

Budget Impact:

The reaction to and support of the Community Center/Ice Arena is reflected in the 219-percent membership increase. We project revenues to increase by 209 percent in 2018 over 2017. To continue to provide excellent customer service to our growing members and users, we have increased staffing with three full-time positions. These positions include a maintenance worker and two full-time lifeguards. Having new facilities also requires allocations for increased electric and gas utilities, fitness equipment capital leases and a landscaping maintenance contract. In 2017, our department was recognized by several local and state agencies with awards and other recognitions. The Community Center and Ice Arena were featured in Rink Magazine, Athletic Business and Minnesota Recreation and Parks Magazine. The Shakopee Fun For All Inclusive Playground was featured in the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Magazine and given the Award of Excellence by the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association. Our department is also successful thanks to the amazing partnerships and sponsorships that help us provide programs and facilities to our residents. We received more than $2,000 and hundreds of prizes for our special events and programs. The Shakopee School District and Shakopee Youth Baseball Association contributed $225,000 to Tahpah West ballfield. We also secured another $150,000 in grants for park projects. The Parks and Recreation Department is a major contributor to providing residents with a high quality of life. The recreation and parks that we offer help lower health care costs, reduce stress, enhance social relationships and give residents a sense of belonging and pride in the city they live in. In recent years, the city has made a major investment in the construction of the Ice Arena and renovations to the Community Center. The 2018 budget reflects the changes needed to ensure the facilities are successful and that the residents are well served with these great amenities.

EMPLOYEES

PERCENT OF GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES

15

12

9

Recreation 14.3%

7

Actual 2015 Actual 2016 Budget 2017 Budget 2018

Number of Employees (FTEs)