2020 BUDGET OPERATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES PARKS & SPORTS FIELDS - Oro Medonte
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2020 BUDGET
OPERATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
PARKS & SPORTS FIELDSIntroduction
The Parks and Sports Fields budget provides funding for the maintenance and provision of:
Parks
21 Developed parks consisting of approximately 116 acres
34 Undeveloped parks consisting of approximately 219 acres
3 Public Wharfs
5 Picnic Pavilions
4 Boat Launch Facilities (Line 2 , Line 9 and Line 14) Line 13 Bass Lake
1 Double Tennis Court
10 Playgrounds
1 Outdoor Green Gym
8 Multi Use Sports Pads (7 with lights)
1 Designated Swimming Area
1 Toboggan Hill
1 Large Waterfront Park with Bathrooms (Bayview Memorial Park)
Lake Country Oro-Medonte Rail Trail 28km linking to Barrie and Orillia
Sports Fields
3 Ball Diamonds with Lights
4 Ball Diamonds Unlit
3 Soccer Fields (Includes 7 Pitches in Richlieu Park) – Land use agreement with Burl’s Creek Event Grounds
Services are delivered through internal (own) forces and contracted services (maintenance, various projects)Environmental scan
The Township has a significant number of undeveloped parks, which are underutilized and not functional to meet future
community needs. This presents an opportunity for cost reduction and the use of a divestment/re-investment strategy to better
meet community needs.
Recent research by Parks and Recreation Ontario identified that 97% of Ontario households use local parks and Ontarians now
see leisure as more important than work elevating their importance to quality of life and the decision of where to live and work.
The 2019 community satisfaction survey identified 91% of respondents were with very satisfied or somewhat satisfied with Parks
and 92% with trails.
Emerald Ash Borer and other conditions will impact a number of mature park trees and the “urban” canopy along the waterfront.
Over the next several years there will be an increased need for management of hazardous trees and tree succession.
Trail activities in all four seasons are predicted to rise. There are also requirements for policies related to active transportation.
Active transportation policies in the Official Plan amendments will ensure this need is met and residents are able to walk to the
amenities within their communities.
Risk Management in Parks and Sports fields is and will remain an ongoing management challenge.
The increased frequency and severity of storms will require additional considerations for repairs, maintenance and risk
management/insurance.
The recently completed Development Charges Study and 2020-2024 capital plan will ensure Parks infrastructure will continue to
meet community needs.
In 2020 construction will commence on Starfall Park in Braestone.
Technology has improved work coordination. The adoption and use of new technologies/equipment can lead to greater
operational efficiencies and effectiveness. This will continue to be an operational focus in 2020.
There is a need to deal with unrestricted parkland issues in communities along the Lakeshore rd.
The continued growth in Barrie - Southwards will put additional usage pressures on parks, boat launches and access points to
Lake Simcoe.
Insurance, labour and other external factors have resulted in significant cost increases for turf maintenance contracts. In 2019
snow removal for parks and facilities was brought “in house” due to significant escalation of contract pricing.
The development of new parks in Braestone, Warminster and other developments will require additional resources to service
once they are assumed.
2020 Initiatives
Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Danny McHugh Park
Starfall Park
Focus on volunteer development and outdoor rink program
Continue GIS mapping of infrastructure
Asset management
Process improvements
Continued optimization of human resources between Operations divisionsTownship of Oro-Medonte
Operating Budget 2020
VARIANCE
Parks & Sportsfields Increase / (Decrease)
2019 2020
2019 2019 2020 Projection Budget vs
Explanation of Variance
Budget Projection Budget vs 2019 2019
Budget Budget
Parks Administration:
Salaries & Benefits 10,322 10,324 10,527 2 205
Increase in scope to include Guthrie Sportsfield
Parks Master Plan 90,000 - 140,000 (90,000) 50,000
and Craighurst Park Master Plan
Less: Costs Funded from Reserves -90,000 - -140,000 (50,000) To fund the above
Total Parks Administration 10,322 10,324 10,527 -89,998 205
Parks:
Increase wage distribution to parks activities
Operating Costs 350,751 384,554 413,714 33,803 62,963 $50,000 partially offset in facilities and rise in other
operating costs $12, 963
Less: Revenues Generated -37,300 -56,545 -46,700 (19,245) (9,400) Increase in Bayview Memorial Park revenue
Total Parks 313,451 328,009 367,014 14,558 53,563
Sportsfields:
Operating Costs 89,262 79,669 92,658 (9,593) 3,396
Less: Revenues Generated -22,780 -18,766 -22,150 4,014 630
Total Sportsfields 66,482 60,903 70,508 -5,579 4,026
Total Tax Levy Requirement 390,255 399,236 448,049 (81,019) 57,794Service Parks
Purpose of Service To provide opportunities for passive and active outdoor recreation to residents and visitors through the provision and maintenance of a wide
range of parks, open space, waterfront access and trails to enhance quality of life.
Strategic plan's overarching goals that service relates to:
Continuous improvement and fiscal responsibility
Inclusive, healthy community
Balanced growth
Enhanced communications and customer service
Employer of choice
Activity / Responsibility Current Service Level
Parkland Maintenance a) As required
Maintenance of 21 Developed parks consisting of b) Portable washrooms are provided through service contract in approx. 20 locations
116 acres and 34 undeveloped parks consisting of c) Grass Cutting through contracted services. Developed parkland : Cutting approximately 20 times per season
219 acres, maintenance and operation of park (2.5"-3.5") aeration and fertilization 2x per season.
facilities. Undeveloped Parkland : cutting approximately 12 times per season (2.5"-4")
a) Hazardous Tree Removal and Maintenance d) Garbage collection and disposal as required; approximately 110 barrels in the summer months and 20 in the
b) Provision of seasonal portable washrooms (May- winter months
Sept) e) Developed Parks inspected weekly, provision of signage; hazard removal, preventative maintenance
c) Grass Cutting f) Provision of regulatory, informational and risk management signage as required
d) Garbage Collection g) i) Weekly raking - Contracted service, maintenance and repair as required
e) Risk Management ii) Beach raking/goose waste removal - 2 x weekly (summer)
f) Signage iii) Water Quality Testing - Beach testing conducted weekly, water quality testing monthly
g) Memorial Park h) Reponses to an average of 200 annual work orders
i) Beach Maintenance i) As required
ii) Goose Management
iii) Water Testing
h) Response to Customer Complaints
i) General Maintenance and Repairs
Parkland Infrastructure Meet industry standard guidelines (CAN/CSA-Z614) for monthly inspection and repair of playground equipment
Inspection and required maintenance and repair of Weekly Inspection of docks and wharfs
all park structures including: 3 boat launches and Maintenance and repair of infrastructure as required
docks on Lake Simcoe, 1 Boat Launch on Bass
Lake, 3 Public Wharfs, 11 Playgrounds, 1 "Green
Gym" Outdoor Gym Equipment, 8 Multi-Purpose
Sports Pads, 4 Pavilions, 1 Double Tennis Court,
Buildings, Septic Systems, In Ground Water,
Electrical Services and Lighting, Park Furniture,
Fencing, Signage, Gates and Barriers, Bridges and
PathwaysWinter Control Snow removal when accumulation exceeds 2" provided
Contracted snow removal for 6 Parks Salting/Sanding as required
Inspection of Toboggan Hill and 7 Natural Outdoor Provision of Natural Outdoor Rinks through partnership with community volunteers operated December - March
Rinks (weather permitting); maintenance and flooding by community volunteers, parks operation conducts inspections
and liaises, and provides training and support to volunteers (Recreation and Community Service Administration)
Weekly inspection of Sweetwater Park Toboggan Hill
Trails Maintenance and repairs of signage, bridges, barriers, and surfacing; brushing 2x per year, poison ivy control as
Inspection and maintenance and repair of the Oro- required, hazardous tree removal and maintenance, portable washrooms (2) (May-September), Weekly
Medonte Rail Trail 28km and Lohuaru Trail 1 km Inspection of Rail Trail during peak season (May-October), Other trails inspected 2-3 per year
loop
Administration Facility Bookings - Tennis Court (Line 4), Pavilions, Sportsfields (Ball Diamonds)
Scheduling and coordindation (front line supervision) - ongoing
Maintenance CoordinationService Sports Fields
Purpose of Service To provide opportunities for active outdoor recreation and participation in sports to residents and visitors through the provision and maintenance
of a wide range of sportsfields to encourage physical activity and enhance quality of life.
Strategic plan's overarching goals that service relates to:
Continuous improvement and fiscal responsibility
Inclusive, healthy community
Balanced growth
Enhanced communications and customer service
Employer of choice
Activity / Responsibility Current Service Level
Baseball Diamonds Grass cutting approx. 20 x per year
Provision, inspection maintenance, and repair of 7 Aeration and Fertilization 1 x per year
Baseball Diamonds throughout the Township; 3 of the Poison Ivy control as required
7 lit diamonds Portable bathrooms provided at all diamonds
Permanent bathrooms Vasey and Warminster cleaned weekly
Dragging of diamonds prior to facility rentals
Grooming of infields as required
Garbage collection Lions 3 x weekly, Vasey 1 x Weekly, Shanty Bay 2 x Weekly, Warminster 2 x Weekly
Soccer Fields Maintenance and Lining the Fields at Richlieu Park
Grass cutting 14 x per year,
Aeration and fertilization 1x per year.
Oro-Medonte Minor Soccer - contract agreement with Burl's Creek Event Grounds
Portable bathrooms.
Administration Facility booking and coordination - as required (included in parks)You can also read
