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Home My WebLink About2014 02.05 PRC Agenda 0 City of Apache Junction Home of the Superstition Mountains Parks and Recreation Department located at the Northeast corner of Superstition Blvd &Idaho Road Apache Junction Parks & Recreation Commission City Council Chambers 300 E Superstition Blvd. Apache Junction, Az . 85219 Regular Meeting February 5, 2014 6 00 p m A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA E. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES November 6, 2013 F PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTORS REPORT - The Director or those individuals designated by the Director may present information pertinent to items under consideration or information related to the operation of the department G OLD BUSINESS: 1 Update and discussion on intergovernmental agreement with Apache Junction Unified School District 2 . Update and discussion on "Impact Fee" study and utilization H NEW BUSINESS: 1. Presentation and discussion on Parks and Recreation Department FY2014/2015 budget. 2 . Request by the Commission for placement of items on future agenda. 3 . Selection of next meeting date I CALL TO PUBLIC Arizona Open Meeting Law allows individuals to address Commission on any issue within the jurisdiction of the Commission. Commission may not answer your questions or discuss your comments at this time However, at the conclusion of Call to the Public, Commission 300 E. SUPERSTITON BLVD, APACHE JUNCTION, AZ 85119 (480)983-2181 Voice * FAX(480)982-2438 *TDD(480)983-0095 * www ajcity.net may do any of the following• 1) respond to criticism made by any individual who addresses the Commission; 2) ask staff to review a matter; 3) ask staff to place the matter on a future agenda. Commission shall not discuss or take legal action on matters raised at Call to the Public unless the matters have been properly noticed for discussion and legal action. Please stand, approach the podium microphone and state your name and address after being called to speak. There is a three (3) minute time limit per speaker. J. ADJOURNMENT If any disabled person needs any type of accommodation, please notify Human Resources at (480) 474-2617 or (480) 983-0065 (TDD) at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled time Business hours are Monday through Thursday 7am to 6pm. Summary of Legal Actions The Parks and Recreation Commission at their regular meeting on February 5, 2014 1 Unanimously approved the agenda for February 5, 2014 regular meeting. 2 . Unanimously approved the minutes of November 6, 2013 . 300 E. SUPERSTITON BLVD,APACHE JUNCTION, AZ 85119 (480)983-2181 Voice * FAX(480)982-2438 *TDD(480)983-0095 * www.ajcity.net 001 General Fund 2013/14 2013/14 2013/14 2014/15 01120 Parks And Recreation-Administration Actual Budget Adjusted Department Total Total Budget Request Thru 12/2013 Personnel Services `--� -. 501 Payroll 501 Salaries g6 35,975.50 78,070.00 149 820.00 502 Overtime ^. 9.23 1,200.00 1,200.00 503 Part-time Salaries 32,031.58 59,810.00 Total Payroll 68,016 31 139,080 00 - 151,020.00 502 Fringe Benefits 511 FICA 5,154.20 10,640.00% 11,525.00 512 Retirement Plan 7,117.15 14,660.00 15,750.00 514 Worker's Compensation 974.45 2,860.00 3,105.00 516 Health Insurance 2,954.13 5,970.00 5,965.00 517 Dental Insurance 624.24 1,505.00 980.00 Total Fringe Benefits 16,824 17 35,635 00 - 37,325.00 Total Personnel Services 84,840 48 174,715 00 174,715.00 188,345.00 Supplies , 503 Operating Supplies � 521 Office Supplies 1,132.47 4,000.00' 4,000.00 4,000.00 523 Small Tools and Equipment 544.39 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 530 Minor Capital Equipment 20,000.00 5,000.00 Total Operating Supplies 1,676 86 25,000 00 5,000.00 10,000.00 Total Supplies 1,676.86 25,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 Other Services and Charges 505 Professional Services 557 Advertising 1,026.57 300.00 1,026.57 300.00 Total Professional Services 1,026.57 300 00 1,026.57 300.00 506 Communications 572 Telecommunications 289.47 720.00 720.00 720.00 Total Communications 289 47 720.00 720.00 720.00 507 Travel,Training,and Conferences 582 Business Conferences - 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 584 Tuition Reimbursement - Total Travel,Training,and Conferences - 1,000 00 1,000.00 1,000.00 509 Maintenance and Repairs 603 Office Equipment and Furniture 230.38 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 Total Maintenance and Repairs 230 38 2,000 00 2,000.00 2,000.00 510 Printing,Duplicating,and Filming 614 Paper 1,687.04 1,500.00 1,687.04 1,500.00 Total Printing,Duplicating,and Filming 1,687.04 1,500.00 1,687.04 1,500.00 514 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 653 Subscriptions and Memberships 375.00 400.00 400.00 400.00 659 Other Services 151.64 380.00 380.00 380.00 Total Miscellaneous Services and Charges 526.64 780 00 780.00 780.00 Total Other Services and Charges 3,760 10 6,300.00 7,213.61 6,300.00 Capital Outlay 515 Machinery and Equipment 671 Office Equipment and Furniture - Total Machinery and Equipment - - - - Total Capital Outlay - - -. Total 90,277 44 206,015.00 186,928.61 204,645.00 Page 1 of 1 001 General Fund 2013/14 2013/14 2013/14 2014/15 01121 Actual Budget Adjusted Department Total Total Budget Request Thru 12/2013 Personnel Services , 501 Payroll 501 Salaries 264,565.00 571,425.00 871 42S.iii"" 578,410.00 502 Overtime 75.63 1,000.00 200.00 1,000.00 503 Part-time Salaries 143,959.68 282,935.00 291,000.00 293,000.00 Total Payroll 408,600 31 855,360.00 862,625.00 872,410.00 502 Fringe Benefits 511 FICA 30,580.69 66,050.00 66,050.00 65,715.00 512 Retirement Plan 33,253.12 67,815.00 67,815.00 85,360.00 514 Worker's Compensation 6,264.07 19,525.00 19,525.00 19,130.00 516 Health Insurance 39,379.53 78,790.00 78,790.00 94,400.00 517 Dental Insurance 3,143,40 6,735.00 6,735.00 7,265.00 Total Fringe Benefits 112,620 81 238,915.00 238,915,00 271,870.00 Total Personnel Services 521,221.12 1,094,275.00 1,101,540,00 1,144,280.00 Supplies 503 Operating Supplies 521 Office Supplies 1,135.31 3,500.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 523 Small Tools and Equipment 128.90 1,750.00 1,750.00 1,000.00 524 Uniforms 615.61 1,500.00 1,600,00 2,000.00 525 Education and Recreation Supplies 10,136.45 20,000.00 20,000.00 24,000.00 529 Janitorial Supplies 157.50 2,500,00 2,000.00 1,500.00 530 Minor Capital Equipment - 3,000.00 3,000.00 - 539 Other Operating Supplies 822.68 17,000.00 17,000.00 19,000.00 Total Operating Supplies 12,996.45 49,250 00 48,350.00 50,500.00 504 Maintenance and Repair Supplies 543 Materials to Maintain/Repair Buildings and Impro 2,04I 49 6,000.#10 7,500.00 500.00 544 Materials to Maintain/Repair Machinery,Equipmu 910.82 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 Total Maintenance and Repair Supplies 2,952.31 10,000 00 11,500.00 4,500.00 Total Supplies 15,948.76 59,250.00 59,850.00 55,000.00 Other Services and Charges 505 Professional Services 557 Advertising 3,849.16 6,500.00 6,500.00 6,500.00 569 Other Professional Services 48,502.27 125,000.00 113,500.00 117,000.00 Total Professional Services 52,351.43 131,500 00 120,000.00 123,500.00 506 Communications 572 Telecommunications 1,073.63 2,400.00 3,000.00 4,320.00 Total Communications 1,073 63 2,400.00 3,000.00 4,320.00 507 Travel,Training,and Conferences 583 Training 3,762.27 4,000.00 4,000.00 8,000.00 584 Tuition Reimbursement - Total Travel,Training,and Conferences 3,762.27 4,000 00 4,000.00 8,000.00 508 Utilities 591 Electricity 55,882.91 87,750.00 87,750.00 91,000.00 592 Gas 1,595.10 12,600.00 4,000.00 7,200.00 596 Wastewater Treatment 1,912.20 5,930.00 4,590.00 4,730.00 Total Utilities 59,390.21 106,280.00 96,340.00 102,930.00 509 Maintenance and Repairs 601 Janitorial Cleaning and Waste Removal 1,140.10 4,000.00 4,000.00 1,000.00 602 Buildings and Structures 6,840.96 25,000.00 25,000.00 - 603 Office Equipment and Furniture 365.43 1,800.00 1,800.00 1,800.00 604 Machinery,Equipment,and Autos - 1,000.00 500.00 1,000.00 605 Software 4,988.79 14,000.00 14,000.00 16,000.00 Total Maintenance and Repairs 13,335.28 45,800.00 45,300.00 19,800.00 Page 1 of 2 001 General Fund 2013/14 2013/14 2013/14 2014/15 01121 Actual Budget Adjusted Department Total Total Budget Request Thru 12/2013, � ;4 w.•, 510 Printing,Duplicating,and Filming" 3 611 Printing and Binding 266.76 200.00 300.00 300.00 614 Paper - 1,700.00 1,700.00 1,700.00 Total Printing,Duplicating,and Filming 266.76 1,900.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 511 Rents and Leases 624 Machinery and Equipment 404.05 20,000.00 10,000.00 25,000.00 629 Other Rents and Leases 1,623.85 4,500.00 4,500.00 5,000.00 Total Rents and Leases 2,027 90 24,500 00 14,500.00 30,000.00 514 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 653 Subscriptions and Memberships 365.00 350.00 365.00 400.00 656 Special Contractual Services 614.64 1,000.00 1,000.00 - 659 Other Services 18,429.24 20,100.00 19,100.00 20,250.00 660 Bank Fees&Other Charges 13.71 Total Miscellaneous Services and Charges 19,422 59 21,450 00 20,465.00 20,650.00 Total Other Services and Charges 151,630 07 337,830 00 305,605.00 311,200.00 Capital Outlay 515 Machinery and Equipment } 672 Other Machinery and Equipment - 6,500.00 Total Machinery and Equipment - - - 6,500.00 Total Capital Outlay - - - 6,500.00 Total 688,799.95 1,491,355.00 1,466,995.00 1,516,980.00 Page 2 of 2 001 General Fund 2013/14 2013/14 2013/14 2014/15 01122 Parks And Recreation-Parks Actual Budget Adjusted Department Total Total Budget Request Thru 12/2013 Personnel Services 501 Payroll 501 Salaries 299,835.33 653,740.00 653,740.00 687,535.00 502 Overtime 1,115.25 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 503 Part-time Salaries 35,636.64 132,295.00 132,295.00 132,295.00 Total Payroll 336,587 22 791,035.00 791,035.00 824,830.00 502 Fringe Benefits ; ., w ., .,, ,_ 511 FICA ., 22+,858.48 60,515.00 60,515.00 62,115.00 512 Retirement Plan 36,780.76 82,605.00 82,605.00 86,740.00 514 Worker's Compensation 11,499.30 38,185.00 38,185.00 39,295.00 516 Health Insurance x 41,225.15 102,675.00 102,675.00 88,805.00 517 Dental Insurance 3,350.08 9,015.00 9,015.00 6,935.00 Total Fringe Benefits 117,713.77 292,995 00 292,995.00 283,890.00 Total Personnel Services 454,300.99 1,084,030.00 1,084,030.00 1,108,720.00 Supplies 503 Operating Supplies 522 Agriculture and Landscaping Supplies 6,313,49 32,065.00 32,065.00 33,052.00 523 Small Tools and Equipment 1,227.22 6,595.00 6,595.00 7,030.00 524 Uniforms �' 1,965.02 5,345.00 5,345.00 6,555.00 527 Chemicals and Laboratories Supplies 9,806,73 23,000.00 23,000.00 23,000.00 529 Janitorial Supplies 2,815.66 5,940.00 5,940.00 7,730.00 530 Minor Capital Equipment - 7,650.00 7,650.00 4,400.00 534 PPE-PERS Protective Equipment 512,92 2,415.00 2,415.00 3,080.00 539 Other Operating Supplies - Total Operating Supplies 22,641.04 83,010 00 83,010.00 84,847.00 504 Maintenance and Repair Supplies 542 Tires and Tubes 81.47 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 543 Materials to Maintain/Repair Buildings and Imprc" 14,918.05 60,320.00 60,320.00 70,430.00 544 Materials to Maintain/Repair Machinery,Equipm( 3,566.23 10,300.00 10,300.00 14,060.00 Total Maintenance and Repair Supplies 18,565.75 72,120.00 72,120,00 85,990.00 Total Supplies 41,206.79 155,130.00 155,130.00 170,837.00 Other Services and Charges 505 Professional Services > „. . h" 553 Consultant - 3,500.00 3,500.00 3,500.00 569 Other Professional Services 61,859.87 94,865.00 94,865.00 155,825.00 Total Professional Services 61,859 87 98,365 00 98,365.00 159,325.00 506 Communications 572 Telecommunications 1,163,84 5,065.00 5,065.00 3,475.00 Total Communications 1,163.84 5,065 00 5,065.00 3,475.00 507 Travel,Training,and Conferences 582 Business Conferences 5) --- 450.00 450.00 1,105,00 583 Training i 1,300.00 2,595.00 2,595.00 3,915.00 584 Tuition Reimbursement - Total Travel,Training,and Conferences 1,300 00 3,045 00 3,045.00 5,020.00 508 Utilities 591 Electricity 21,530.63 93,800.00 93,800.00 94,000.00 593 Water 87,922.85 177,900.00 177,900.00 198,640.00 Total Utilities 109,453.48 271,700.00 271,700.00 292,640.00 509 Maintenance and Repairs 601 Janitorial Cleaning and Waste Removal 719.10 2,070.00 2,070.00 3,000.00 602 Buildings and Structures - 10,500.00 Total Maintenance and Repairs 779 05 2,070 00 2,070.00 13,500.00 510 Printing,Duplicating,and Filming ,,.._... Page 1 of 3 001 General Fund 2013/14 2013/14 2013/14 2014/15 01122 Parks And Recreation-Parks Actual Budget Adjusted Department Total Total Budget Request Thru12/2013 611 Printing and Binding 546.15 320,00 320.00 320.00 Total Printing,Duplicating,and Filming 546 15 320.00 320.00 320.00 611 Rents and Leases 624 Machinery and Equipment 295.96 1,900.00 1,900.00 2,700.00 Total Rents and Leases 295 96 1,900.00 1,900.00 2,700.00 514 Miscellaneous Services and Charges 653 Subscriptions and Memberships 410.00 450.00 450.00 1,025.00 659 Other Services 400.94 2,550.00 2,550.00 2,550.00 660 Bank Fees&Other Charges - Total Miscellaneous Services and Charges 810 94 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,576.00 Total Other Services and Charges 176,209.29 385,465.00 385,466.00 480,585.00 Capital Outlay M; 515 Machinery and Equipment 672 Other Machinery and Equipment - 7,700.00 7,200.00 31,300.00 Total Machinery and Equipment - 7,200.00 7,200.00 31,300.00 519 Improvements Other Than Buildings 693 Contractual Construction-Other Improvements 75,300.00 42,200.00 41,500.00 Total Improvements Other Than Buildings - 75,300.00 42,200.00 41,800.00 Total Capital Outlay 82,500.00 49,400,00 72,800.00 V. 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'N...‘ *600P4iiiteetik****,. 404.440, __. .. IN THIS ISSUE ARIZONA PARKS AND •RECREATION ASSOCIATION Or ra ` 21. ,,•-„ �VOLUME 14 • ISSUE 1 +t ,,V t PRESIDENT ) y e- • t 1. Bill Schwind z. City of Casa Grande _b."- -, --_-, , ,. Community Services _sue - �� ' *' ' 404 E Florence Blvd Casa Grande,AZ 85122 4 From the President 9 Mesa Earns Prestigious 520-421-8677 wschwind@casagrandeaz.gov CAPRA Designation VICE PRESIDENT 4 Branch Highlight Natural Resources Branch Kirk Haines 10 Agencies Collaborate to Bring Attention City of Peoria Community Services 5 From the Executive Director to Pets and Parks! 8401 W Monroe St Peoria,AZ 853456 10 Fit FamilyMud Run—Parks-and- 623-773-7120 Father/Daughter and kuk.haines@peoriaaz.gov Mother/Son Campouts Recreation-Style! TREASURER Robert Carmona 8 Camp Colley-An Outdoor Adventure 12 Calendar of Events City of Wickenburg Parks, Camp at Little Mogul Recreation&Facilities 155 N Tegner St,Ste A Wickenburg,AZ 85390 ADVERTISERS 928-684-2761 Aquatic Environmental Systems•Dave Bang Assoc,Inc •FlexGrout•Gavan&Barker Inc rcarmona@wickenburgaz.org J2 Engineering&Environmental Design•Polly Products•Valley Rain Construction SECRETARY Jamie Sullivan Apache Junction Parks and Recreation 300 E Superstition Blvd OUR MISSION Apache Junction,AZ 85119 To provide professional development,advocacy and resources to all who enhance quality of life through parks,recreation 480-474-5241 and environmental conservation jullivan@ajcitynet OUR VISION PAST PRESIDENT To positively impact every parks and recreation professional in the state of Arizona Mike Holste Cityof MesaParksRecreation HOW TO SUBMIT INFORMATION 200 S CenterSt, St Bldg 1 Mesa,AZ 85210 Your APRA magazine provides a vehicle to disseminate valuable ideas,practices,observations and research in the field of 480-644-2195 parks and recreation You have great programs,and we would like to read about them The magazine reaches a broad audi- michael.holste@mesaaz.gov ence,including practitioners,administrators,teachers,college/university faculty members and students EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR What makes the magazine a success is your input—your ideas,your experiences and your creativity Articles of approxi- Samantha J.Coffman mately 1,000 words or less may be submitted for publication Please consider sharing your experiences,research,book Arizona Parks and reviews and other noteworthy information with more than 1,400 readers from around the country Artwork and photo- Recreation Association graphs are also encouraged Please note that submissions may be edited for length,clarity and grammatical issues by the 12950 N 7th St. APRA magazine committee Photos are also welcome,please send high-resolution digital images(at a minimum of 300 dpi Phoenix,AZ 85022 and 4x6 inches in size)along with your submission 602-335-1962 APRA Magazine Article Submission Deadlines Fax 602-335-1965 Volume 14 Issue 2-March 17,2014-In mailboxes week of May 5 2014 scoffman@azpra.org Volume 14 Issue 3—June 16,2014-In mailboxes week of August 4,2014 Submit articles and photographs to Liz Arizona Parks and Recreation is City of A published by Innovative Publishing. of Apaacchhee Junction Parks and Recreation To advertise in future issues, 480-474 5154 please contact Richard Ochsner at Ilangenbach@alciry net 520 546 0623 or richard@innovativepublishing.com Format Prefer original photos or slides All emaded photos should have a resolution of at least 300 dpi and be in either a JPEG or TIF 0 10629 Henning Way,Suite 8 format Images should be at least 4x6 inches Louisville,KY 40241 c502.423 7272 Arizona Parks and Recreation is a copyrighted magazine published by Innovative Publishing for the Arizona Parks and Recreation oAssociation APRA is a service organization supported by membership dues and voluntary contributions Opinions expressed in signed articles INNOVATIVEare those of the writers and not necessarily those of APRA The magazine is available by subscription for$25 per year Members receive the i PUBLISHING magazine as part of their annual membership fees Reprint permission for articles must be obtained in writing from the executive director www mnovativepublishing.com 3 FROM THE PRESIDENT rpm. "'", 17* , The Great outdoors isx `May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, Bill Schwind leading to the most amazing view. "—Edward Abbey City of Casa Grande Community Services There's something mystical and refreshing about neighborhoods,communities,towns and cities at being outdoors Whether it's hiking trails in the fall, the State Legislature and with our federal leaders skiing mountains in the winter,golfing in the spring I understand that these are still some very difficult or a relaxing summer day on a beach,there's so much times and budgets remain tight The time is critically for us to experience away from computer screens, important for our association to step up and help smartphones and the hectic nature of our day-to- protect and promote our core Arizona resources that are day routines Parks and recreation agencies have our outdoor park and recreation amenities recently developed gardens,forest parks and outdoor refuges within city limits because people wish and Throughout the course of the year,we will continue to have a need to be outdoors and close to nature It is share with you new and exciting outdoor developments very important that we,as professionals in the field, and programs taking place across the great state of continue to promote and advocate for the development Arizona.The APRA staff,the Executive Board and and preservation of these types of services and help to the 2014 Conference Committee are hard at work stimulate environmental literacy planning for a very dynamic conference and exposition As you go about your own outdoor adventures,I'm told Through advocacy,we should all strive to educate that they all will eventually lead to Wild Horse Pass decision and policymakers on all of the wonderful come August benefits of the services and facilities that we provide The Arizona Parks and Recreation Association remains Play it forward! committed to promoting public value for parks in Branch Highlight: Natural Resources Branch The Natural Resource Branch (aka the Looking to build off of last year's success, the more information on this year's Outdoor Outdoor Branch)strives to provide Natural Resource Branch is busy planning Adventure as it gets closer to conference! professional development opportunities outdoor activities and education sessions for The branch is also seeking ideas for outdoor- and promote the preservation of open space related educational sessions. If you have while encouraging lifelongrelationships " r ` " an idea for a topic you would like to see b g P •t P with the outdoors throughout the state of `' M,` -. r *,,i presented at this year's conference,please Arizona. Last year, the NR Branch hosted r s email Dan Wilson, the branch chair,at the first-ever Outdoor Professionals Day, ( ,T-� danwilson@mail.maricopa.gov. which offered an educational mountain bike tour led by Arizona Outback Adventures - M- , Members needed! If you are an outdoor The ride started in the McDowell Sonoran 44, i +, ' +<: professional or just have an interest in the Preserve and finished at the McDowell ' 'p . outdoors and would like to join the Natural Mountain Regional Park.About a dozen ' ` ' x �,r'`r3 Resource Branch and help this branch grow riders participated,and many new statewide,please visit the website at www. friendships were created as a result of this this year's APRA conference. Many ideas azpra.org/naturalresources.The NR Branch outdoor activity.Three education sessions have been tossed around,including a Tequila officers would be happy to assist you with were also coordinated through the NR Sunrise horseback ride,hatchet-throwing any questions you may have. Branch focusing on outdoor-related issues. and other cowboy games. Stay tuned for 4 Arizona Parks and Recreation Association—Spring 2014 FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A Great Time for APRA . - , , “We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate. Thomas Jefferson '' Samantha Coffman Parks and recreation resources protect our environment, preserve The Administrators Branch will be hosting an upcoming Directors wildlife habitats,strengthen local economies,attract new businesses, Roundtable,where we will be discussing current issues and training contribute to the local tax base,increase property values, and improve those attending on understanding the legislative process We hope you the physical and mental health of citizens of all ages Recognizing will be able to join us for this important learning opportunity the many significant roles of parks and recreation within our Arizona communities,APRA is developing a set of guiding policy principles Another opportunity to get involved on the local level will be on February that direct our advocacy efforts. 18,2014. Environmental advocates from around the state,new and experienced,will be gathering at the Arizona State Capitol to meet with Please take time to review current issues, both state and federal policy state legislators to express support for rivers and streams,clean air,land and legislative, impacting parks and recreation and what you can do conservation,wildlife,and more Come be a part of one of our teams! to help advance the interest of parks and recreation in our state Environmental Day at the Capitol Current issues Arizona Parks and Recreation Association is following Tuesday, February 18,2014 1 Reinstatement of the State Parks Heritage Fund 8.30 a m-2 p m 2 No Child Left Inside Act Arizona Capitol Museum—Old Senate Chambers,Second Floor 3 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) 1700 West Washington Street Phoenix,AZ 85007 flex \ . ROUNDS ` Playground Safety Surfacing FL GROUTM Revolutionary New Grouting System The final solution to all of your play surfacing needs Y0 F S - I ' Ill' lei , ,.— _ r _ _ r- :-.\rlit '!^-vim. a,. z /ice' °1 ►� BEFOR: AFTER Repair/refurbish old pads New pad enhancement Soft top water play le Be flex >UND TREME °L2UND IPEM/i 602-954-0000 • www.flexground.com Arizona Parks and Recreation Association—Spring 2014 5 FATHER/DAUGHTER AND MOTHER/SON CAMPOUTS by Brooke Peterson,City of Chandler In a day and FAQ sheet The Campout FAQ includes dinner to cook over the campfire while tents age where items that are essential,such as a tent,items are being set up and everyone is getting video games, prohibited,like alcohol,and things that are settled A sample recipe is provided for those ?.'ti, social media optional but nice to have,like a camera interested Parents are encouraged to make -`k q' and cell phones their dinners unique and enjoy the time with have grabbed Provide a sample outline of activities or an their children preparing dinner i " the attention agenda for the campout In general,people like ..--...+°r" ' of even our to know what they're getting themselves into Once everyone has arrived and is set up, agow"'./..am.-- youngest When possible,share images and or video from recreation coordinators involve the entire group ''t= residents, previous events to help participants visualize in making Dutch oven cobbler.While the NIthe city of their upcoming experience dessert is set and cooking to perfection,staff Chandler has members lead everyone interested on a quick made an effort to establish programs that Make sure participants are aware of the hike to the highest point in Chandler to watch allow our residents to reconnect with nature weather conditions Some participants may be the sunset and look for desert animals By the and their family,even if just for a night new to the area and unfamiliar with the desert time everyone returns from the hike,the cobbler biomes Temperatures may rise to the high is ready,and the group has a little down time Chandler is a proud supporter of NRPA and 80s or even the 90s during fall and spring the National Wildlife Federation's goal to days,but the night is often another story Following dessert,coordinators take participants engage 10 million kids outside,reconnecting on a min night hike to play Spotlight Animal with nature The city of Chandler knows the Recreation staff members also work with the Bingo.The city provides guests with a flashlight nature of childhood play has changed,and park staff to ensure the bathrooms are open and a bingo card of potential animals they recreation coordinators are working to return and available throughout the campout,but could spot at the park.The first group to find to the basics and bring a little more nature no showers are available on-site. all of the animals on the card wins a prize After to our residents'lives Several of our outdoor bingo,staff members lead the group in campfire programs take place at the Environmental stories,skits and songs From time to time,staff Education Center in southeast Chandler, members have invited guest speakers to tell located within Veterans Oasis Park Four stories by the fire for added excitement years ago,the Recreation Division created the x parent or guardian/child campouts to offer In the morning,participants wake up early unique settings for residents to be together and eat a hearty breakfast provided by the city, The Father/Daughter Campout is held in the and families are then sent on a scavenger-hunt fall,and the Mother/Son Campout is held j adventure throughout the property while staff in the spring,when temperatures are more i, members dean up Depending on what time it reasonable in Arizona Some families may \ti is when they return to camp,participants may have multiple sons or daughters interested play additional games such as egg toss with in attending,participants have the option to leftover eggs from breakfast or a tug-of-war with register an additional child for the campout The first time we hosted this event,we opened parent versus child Everyone is sent on his or for a small fee. it up to 24 pairs Although there was plenty her way by 10 a.m Saturday morning of open space to physically handle 48 people As is probably the case in all public parks, overnight,it was hard to manage and to keep HAVE A CONTINGENCY PLAN camping is not usually allowed in any of our all participants involved The next session,the Chandler doesn't experience extreme weather or public parks or facilities Each session,the number was cut almost in half,offenng space even rain very often,but the staff has learned Environmental Education Center receives for 15 pairs This number has proved to be more that it's important to have a contingency plan special permission from the director of manageable and enjoyable for everyone involved in place and communicate it to those signed community services to offer this program During the past four years,the staff has learned FIND A BALANCE the importance of managing our participants' The goal of events and activities such as this expectations,finding a balance between is to provide opportunities for families to planned activities and free time,and having a unplug and connect with one another and contingency plan should things go awry nature It's important for coordinators to find a balance between planned activities for AP, MANAGE EXPECTATIONS the whole group to interact while allowing An important aspect of managing families time to explore on their own ,..- expectations is to provide participants with a supply or packing list for overnight activities, Participants are given the option to either items they should/should not bring and a eat before they come or bring a tinfoil Continued on page 11 6 Arizona Parks and Recreation Association-Spring 2014 ,iLii . . , ,,:c , ,, AWARDS ^t : . 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Outdoor Adventure Camp at I .itt1e Minn of A Collaborative Program Success of the City of Phoenix, Arizona Parks and Recreation Fellowship and the Camp Colley Foundation by Jeff Spellman a .) • .A. -,„ 7 `t "y It --z ,�. f , t J1 4.- 3'�c` ` v S a> 4 amp Colley is an outdoor adventure camp nestled in a pine and the Camp Colley Foundation,which provides funding for operations It forest on the Mogollon Rim about 50 miles north of Payson and capital The Anzona Parks and Recreation Fellowship will begin Since 2000,the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department offering programming at Camp Colley this summer,and the program has provided structured,supervised recreation opportunities in a will also be made available to all parks and recreation agencies throughout unique forest setting At an elevation of 6,700 feet,the camp provides Arizona.If you are a member agency of the Arizona Parks and Recreation a welcome summer escape from searing valley temperatures. Association,you'll have access to Camp Colley and its programs at the lowest possible cost to your agency With additional construction over the next few years,the Parks and Recreation Department hopes eventually to be able to serve more Just one example of the type of programming offered at Camp Colley than 1,200 campers each summer The Camp Colley Foundation was is the Environmental Education Camp attended by students from established to provide additional funding to enhance and support the Orangewood Elementary School in the Washington Elementary camp's facilities and programs School District Their trip was funded by a grant from Subaru in 2011 These kids experienced the fun of a camping experience while The 30-acre site surrounded by national forest has unique operational receiving an education on the environment A testament to the success needs Totally off the grid,utilities are provided by the use of solar of this program is the fact that those same students who attended energy,propane,well water and a constructed wetlands system for the camp went back to school and started the Orangewood School wastewater disposal.The entire facility is ADA-accessible and specializes Environmental Club,which still exists today The video at www in providing outdoor recreation experiences for people with disabilities youtube com/watch?v=Nl2XheDSN7A tells a bit about that camp Camp Colley is named after James Colley,the former Phoenix Parks Camp Colley is able to provide these life-changing experiences for director who died in 2003 Throughout his career,he dreamed of a kids who wouldn't ordinarily have the opportunity to go to camp place where kids could experience nature,perhaps for the first time It because of the fundraising efforts of the Camp Colley Foundation would be a place where their social and economic backgrounds didn't The camp's primary fundraiser is an annual golf tournament The matter—a place where kids could just be kids Camp Colley is the ninth annual tournament will be held April 26,2014,at the Aguila realization of his careerlong dream Golf Course in Phoenix More information about the tournament can be found at www campcolleygolf coin When the economic downturn hit in 2009,the city of Phoenix started cutting budgets,and Camp Colley was slated for closure due to a lack New this year is another fundraising event called Rock the Kids to Camp of available funding At that point,the Camp Colley Foundation made and will take place on March 8,2014.For more information about this the decision to postpone the capital build-out of the camp and directed event and/or to sign up online,visit www.rockcampcolleycom its fundraising efforts toward the operating cost of keeping the camp open During a four-year period of time,the Camp Colley Foundation Additional information about the Camp Colley Foundation is available contributed close to$360,000 for the operation of Camp Colley at www.campcolleyorg,while information about Camp Colley itself is available at http.//phoenix.gov/parks/trails/outdoor/campcolley/index.html. To further leverage its affiliated relationship with the Camp Colley Foundation,the city of Phoenix contracted with the Arizona Parks and Camp Colley is hosting an Open House on Saturday,May 17,2014, Recreation Fellowship to become the operator of the camp Thus,there for those who would like to tour the camp to see for themselves if are now three entities involved with Camp Colley—the city of Phoenix, Camp Colley might fit their organizational needs For questions, which owns the property and continues to provide major maintenance; please contact the camp manager,Jeff Spellman,at 602-499-2038 or the Arizona Parks and Recreation Fellowship,which operates the camp, by email at campcolley@gmail.com * 8 Arizona Parks and Recreation Association-Spring 2014 a wy i .....its F. jar iii 60144- 1,•, ,, ,•,,_010.Li4i,. ....4k,,,,,,„ .iliott.ik,#: .., , ...., .r •y ' + .. a ,' - • • I i \ ' ; / , \ I / i .i j t 1 f • ab `, ‘,`t +yyy��III y�.l t-ay ,"`f a'),`• } y.Xi -�a ? t 7. 4rY J-_. ,.rs .:,!,, l i Gr`.,a , 1 `f f•1 i T.: j,J i.��. 1 � f Yq, ci�'�, 41.T - '. y 2�` , f' fig ' ,-, � * ,1i • ., , r'4''' - 3� *.i +;,r, < i F f,, + t F •-,-tams-.. i.t / t �i y r y rf ti 'ou ' ` ' Mesa Earns Prest igious s CAPRA Designation by Leslie Clark,City of Mesa Parks,Recreation and Coniiii ri.al I aciIhL's .' ° ,,3 Mesa u the 110th cary m the nation and "I think the tour really sealed the deal," "Congratulations to our parks and Heirshberg said."They got the chance to see recreation department on earning national the fourth city in Arizona to receive how diverse we are not only in our programs but accreditation,"Richitns said "Mesa strives to national accreditation for its parks,programs also the facilities we manage" provide our community with great facilities, and facilities Awarded by the National Recreation and Parks Association(NRPA), parks and playgrounds Facilities like Mesa's the Commission for Accreditation of Park and i ''' .', spring training stadiums,The Red Mountain Recreation Agencies(CAPRA)is a rigorous . \ il Center,Convention Center and Dobson process only given to towns and cues that meets Golf Course are recognized as regional the national benchmark in delivering high-level, ¢ leaders and are amenities of which our residents quality programs and facilities to the public 1 should be proud Credit goes to the Mesa i. Parks,Recreation and Facilities Department "When I came on board nearly four years for maintaining great quality,even during an ago,one of my goals was to help put f / economic downturn." Mesa on the national stage,"Mesa Parks, Recreation and Commercial Facilities A CAPRA accreditation is a quality assurance Mesa Parks,Recreation and Commercial and improvement process demonstrating the Director Marc Heirshberg said "Having this Facilities operates one convention center,two city's commitment to its employees,residents, accreditation will keep us accountable in baseball stadiums,a concert venue,a golf visitors and the community Mesa loins providing the best parks,programs,facilities, course,a cemetery,three recreation facilities, Glendale,Scottsdale and Tucson as the only and staff for the residents of Mesa" nine pools,and 192 parks and retention Arizona cities to receive this accreditation. basins,all with a staff of 135 full-time and The CAPRA accreditation is a five-year During a course of 30 months,the staff at Mesa Park,Recreation and Commercial 61 part-time personnel,serving a population cycle that includes a self-accresment report, of more than 450,000 residents. on-site visitation and the commission's review Facilities compiled and updated operational manuals,procedures,guidelines,long-and and decision Mesa will develop a new self- I knew coming in that Mesa already had great assessment report and be revisited every five short-term strategic plans,and other various programs,events and facilities,"Heirshberg years in order to keep its accreditation documents required for CAPRA accreditation said "But having this accreditation solidifies our "It was a rigorous proeecs,"Mesa Parks and commitment to quality and improvement" "We know the work is just beginning," Recreation Management Assistant II Leslie Heirshberg said "Now comes that hard part, On October 7,2013,a small delegation but it is all so worth it" Clark said "We all pulled together to make it flew out to Houston,Texas,where they happen It truly was a team effort" accepted the CAPRA accreditation District Congratulations to the Mesa Parks,Recreation 1 Councilmember Dave Richms was one of and Commercial Facilities Department and staff During the week of March 11-14,2013,a team from the NRPA visited Mesa for the final review those in attendance on a job well done' Arizona Parks and Recreation Association—Spring 2014 9 Agencies Collaborate to Bring Attention tc by Dawna L Taylor,Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department Maricopa County's Parks & Recreation and Animal Care and Control departments have partnered to bring attention to adoptable animals and county parks. On November 2, the agencies launched a Wag & Walk Adoption Hike program at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa. The program is designed to provide hikers /.0' 't ' Upon arrival at the park,Patrick's new owner the opportunity to meet potential canine - r i knew she had to answer the"call of the wild" hiking companions while enjoying one of the \ ;AWN , and bring this adorable Chihuahua home county's most beautiful parks The 1-mile with her After a couple of minutes with trek takes participants,human and canine, ' Patrick,the two were inseparable on a wide,barrier-free path along Usery Mountain's Merkle Trail , , Shortly after the event,two additional success ' - s stories emerged "Peanut and Louise were "The first event was a huge success,"said 4r also adopted out to their forever families The Dan Wilson,Usery Mountain Regional Park dogs that were featured at the Wag&Walk supervisor "The volunteers brought seven ,r , ' ` Adoption Hike all had a great time getting canines from the shelter to enjoy a trek along ,�,,p; ,,�, away from their daily surroundings and the trail Each canine was paired up with a * # - enjoying the fresh air and hike along the trail park visitor The volunteers stayed close by e This was the first of a six-program series,and to share tidbits about the dog's personality, we're hoping to be able to find homes for behavior and answer general questions At more of the animals,"Wilson added the end of the event,three of the seven dogs headed to their forever homes" 1 Wag&Walk Adoption Hikes are scheduled Pau is k and his new owner for the first Saturday of each month through •Fit Famil Mud Run — Parks-and-Recreation-Stylev by Larry Binion,City of Apache Junction Parks&Recreation Department Mud Run,Obstacle Race,Survivor The challenges were plenty This event Community and sponsorship money from Run,Adventure Race. an event by would have a hefty price tags The idea The Lost Dutchman Marathon,Inc,we any other name just isn't the same as was well-received,however, the idea was were able to cover the expenses. one put on by a parks and recreation team. proposed mid-fiscal year with no budget While all of these themed runs have been Designing the obstacles took some diligence and continue to be wildly popular,they've all - -=- rt .--- and forethought,as we wanted this mud but excluded youth and families. Parks and • .. v.��y_!"! - -- °-- - run to appeal to youth and families but r.r.�V- 4YV,M LLiil61j.u.g,k recreation departments are uniquely positioned - -.r.a -/ - also give older kids and first-time mudders to serve both the youth and family markets. in 9, ' . . some challenges We decided on two routes As such,we acknowledge our responsibility as _ - .` . with some shared obstacles The shorter parks and recreation professionals to provide 4.E ter.._-.,.�, A 4P, 1-mile route was specifically designed for unique and enjoyable fitness endeavors to these younger kids with adult accompaniment groups within our community. The 2 5-mile route had some more strenuous i►r obstacles,yet it was safe enough for most The idea of aparks and recreation mud run ' :: �<. „ � kids and not-so-experienced adult mudders. sprung up a year or so ago when we heard Our parks crew did an amazing job taking that Mesa Parks&Recreation had recently funds attached to the event!Fortunately, descriptions and hand-drawn sketches and held its first family triathlon (an idea we had after significant mud run obstacle research, creating muddy works of obstade art' been kicking around for a year or two) Not we found that we had the majority of one to be outdone,it was decided to do a materials to build these obstacles on hand. We were very fortunate in that our police and family mud run With grant funds from the Gila River Indian fire departments partnered with us at the event 10 Arizona Parks and Recreation Association-Spring 2014 Pets and Parks `Father/Daughter and Mother/Son Campouts,"continued from page 6 up for our events long before the day of the activity Communicate to participants what April Participants are asked to meet at the will happen in the event of rain,a dust storm or another weather-related incident Will park's Merkle Trailhead by 9 a in the event still take place>Will it be moved inside>Will it be rescheduled or possibly Hikers are reminded to bring water,sun canceled all together>Most importantly,make sure they have a phone number they can call to ask questions When possible,make this number one that will be answered or protection and sturdy footwear Friendly leashed dogs are invited to attend but must be at least six checked after hours Many of the individuals coming to the campout will likely work a typical 8-a.m-to-5-p m schedule and may not be able to call mid-day months of age and current on their vaccinations Dog owners are asked to bring water,a bowl and bags to pick up after their pets There is a Last year,the city experienced rain during the Mother/Son Campout Luckily,the $6-per-vehicle park-entry fee campout is hosted at Veterans Oasis Park,and one of the city's recreation facilities is located within this park,so the staff was able to move the fun inside with Usery Mountain Regional Park is located at 3939 minimal effort Tents were set up in classrooms,and participants watched a movie North Usery Pass Road in Mesa The 3,648-acre instead of going on a night hike Participants were still able to roast marshmallows by getting creative and having the fire in a portable fire pit under an awning off park offers visitors stunning views with a large the Environmental Education Center It was a little different than the kids had variety of native plants and wildlife Animal Care and Control volunteers hike with several anticipated,but everyone had a great time By morning,the rain had passed,and adoptable dogs from the agency's East Valley the staff was able to continue with the rest of its originally planned itinerary.An important note to make is that the staff made sure everyone was up and the tents shelter The hike will also feature topics such as trail etiquette and safety ups for dog owners were put away by the time the facility opened to the public on Saturday morning For more information about Usery Mountain Most importantly,remember to have fun,and don't over-plan.Your residents are Regional Park,call the Maricopa County Parks looking for an opportunity to connect with nature and spend time with their and Recreation Department at 602-506-2930 family and loved ones during these special campouts or visit www maricopa gov/parks For more Brooke Peterson is the marketing and communications coordnator for the City of Chandler Community Services information about callMa 60 pa County Animal &Recreation Departments For more mfiirmation,she can be reached at Brooke.Peteison@chandkraz.gov.Care and Control, 602-506-7387 or visit www maricopa gov/pets Toll Free: 1-877-609-2243 r- AatLY PRODUCTS — _MADE U� 1.a ; x. 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X by the lake 4, • xi your- own park bench and sent out several volunteers,which enabled us l .. , 5 ;,i� • (.�' 1• to have someone supervise each obstacle,further •I; ensuring participant safety The fire department also helped contribute to some of the mud I. obstacles and hosing off participants after the races ' �. -' , + s i i Was the event a success>All you have to do is look • at the faces in these pictures to find the answer So the question remains."Where do we go from .� x; . 40"'" J- f- here?"Onlytune,creativityand good old parks " •.. a 7 and recreation ingenuity will tell 4_ r \rF Larry Binion is a recreation coordinator II for the City of Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Department For more information about this event he can be reached at * e c o f r i e n d l y * 10 0% recycled plastic Ibinion@alcity.net * lasts a lifetime * www.pollyproducts.com Calendar of Events February—Aquatic Facility Operators Course March 4,Sports&Aquatics Branch Meeting March 25-26,NRPA Legislative Forum &Exam Conference Call Washington,D C North Mountain Visitor Center,Phoenix,Arizona March 8,Let's Rock to Send Kids to Camp April 18,Board of Directors Meeting/ February 8,APRA Potluck Picnic Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 2,Phoenix,Arizona North Region Kiwarus Park,Tempe,Arizona Northern Arizona,TBD March—Director's Roundtable on Advocacy February 11,Sports&Aquatics Branch Meeting Spring Training Facility TBD April 22,Sports&Aquatics Branch Meeting Location TBD Location TBD March 17,APRA Magazine Content Deadline February 18,Environmental Day at the Capital Mail articles to Ilangenbach@alcity net April 26,Camp Colley Foundation Arizona Capitol Museum,Phoenix,Arizona (;olfTixmizuiicaii Minch 24-26,Certified Playground Safety Institute Aguila Golf Course,Laveen,Arizona North Mountain Visitor Center,Phoenix,Arizona to , G a va n To advertise in future issues of Barker Arizona Parks and Recreation, 0 4 :° Inc please contact Richard Ochsner • , ,.., is, +� i at 520.546.0623 or nchard@mnovativepublishmg.com. li INNOVATIVE Specialized Landscape Architecture and Civil Engineering I, , li 1 i ,, II i \ G services for the Arizona Parks & Recreation Community www.innovativepubllshing.corn gavanbarker corn 602-200-0031 or ,lio,1_,-.4, . ,, .... . \ he tallow , ; 1: 1 ter' -.- - rf I,., n mwu ., t i .t :: 1 I,: ! . q In nr 7pii. 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