2019 City of Shakopee Budget

103

Budget Impact:

Public works also supported several community events including Rhythm on the Rails, Taste of Shakopee, Shakopee Fire Relief, Budweiser Clydesdales, South Metro 5k, Wheelies Event, River Valley Festival, Pumpkins in the Park, American Cancer Society, Night to Unite, International Festival, Historical Society and a few Clubs, Lions Boy Scouts, Shakopee Ski Team, Pickle Ball, Pop-up Garden, Deer Hunters Association and Adopt-a-Park. These events also touch thousands and public works anchored these events along with other City Departments to meet our City goals and objectives. Our goal is to serve our citizens and we work hard at it with a knowledgeable dedicated staff. In 2018 public works supported several public events that made our great City shine. Some were sporting events that brought hundreds of teams and thousands of spectators. City staff supported many tournaments including soccer, lacrosse, softball, youth softball, youth baseball and most notably co-hosted the 2018 State Amateur Championship with Jordan and New Prague. Over 17,000 fans attended the finals over 3 weekends. It takes a lot to maintain the facilities and grounds for one of the largest property owners in Shakopee – the city. How do you maintain 662.4 acres of parks/open space land with 43 parks, 27 playgrounds, 93 sports fields and 194 acres to be mowed. With great and efficient staff! The Parks Maintenance Division consists of nine full-time and 14 seasonal staff that do it all.

EMPLOYEES

PERCENT OF GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES

9

9

9

9

Park Maintenance 7.9%

Actual 2016 Actual 2017 Budget 2018 Budget 2019

Number of Employees (FTEs)