ADVOCACY KICKOFF DINNER Sponsored by: The Friends of Parks and the Montgomery Parks Foundation
Montgomery Parks KRISTI WILLIAMS, PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
How We Work PRINCE GEORGE’S MONTGOMERY COUNTY GOVERNMENT COUNTY GOVERNMENT The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission PRINCE GEORGE’S MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING COUNTY PLANNING BOARD BOARD Executive Committee Planning Commissioners’ Parks and Planning Commissioners’ Parks Department Office Department Department Office Recreation Department Finance Department of Legal Department Human Resources Department and Management
Montgomery County Parks and Planning Board CASEY ANDERSON, CHAIRMAN
Montgomery Parks Foundation MICHAEL NARDOLILLI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Question #1 What is the annual economic impact of all the local and regional parks in the State of Maryland? A. $500,000 in economic activity and 5,000 jobs B. $1 million in economic activity and 10,000 jobs C. $2.7 billion in economic activity and over 22,000 jobs in Maryland.
Question #1 What is the annual economic impact of all the local and regional parks in the State of Maryland? C. $2.7 billion in economic activity and over 22,000 jobs in Maryland.
Question #2 Which of the following major social movements were influenced by lands managed by Montgomery Parks? A. The abolitionist movement B. The land conservation movement C. The modern environmental movement
Question #2 Which of the following major social movements were influenced by lands managed by Montgomery Parks? A.The abolitionist movement B.The land conservation movement C.The modern environmental movement
Question #3 Montgomery Parks is home to all of the following except: A. The largest tree in Maryland B. The stream that inspired one of the most popular tunes used in the Ken Burns miniseries on The National Parks . C. A “paddestoel,” a traditional European mushroom-shaped directional sign that was placed along the Rock Creek Trail by the Netherland-America Foundation. D. One of the region’s largest agricultural history parks containing a unique collection of typical farming structures from the early 20 th Century.
Question #3 Montgomery Parks is home to all of the following except: A. The largest tree in Maryland B. The stream that inspired one of the most popular tunes used in the Ken Burns miniseries on The National Parks . C. A “paddestoel,” a traditional European mushroom-shaped directional sign that was placed along the Rock Creek Trail by the Netherland-America Foundation. D. One of the region’s largest agricultural history parks containing a unique collection of typical farming structures from the early 20 th Century.
Question #4 Which encompasses more land, Central Park or Montgomery Parks? The holdings of Montgomery Parks (37,076 acres) is over 40 times the size of New York’s Central Park (843 acres)
Question #5 Which has more annual visitors? A. The Capital Crescent Trail B. Fort McHenry C. Arlington House D. Ford’s Theatre E. The White House
Question #5 Which has more annual visitors? The Capital Crescent Trail (1 million in 2006) B. Fort McHenry (769,300 in 2014) C. Arlington House (671,638 in 2014) D. Ford’s Theatre (655,441 in 2014) E. The White House (569,391 in 2014)
Question #6 How many times has the Commission which oversees Montgomery Parks won the prestigious National Gold Medal Award for excellence in Parks and Recreation Management? A. One Time B. Twice C. Four Times D. Six Times
Question #6 How many times has the Commission which oversees Montgomery Parks won the prestigious National Gold Medal Award for excellence in Parks and Recreation Management? A. One Time B. Twice C. Four Times D. Six Times
Question #6 Montgomery Parks is a 6-time winner of the National Gold Medal Award for excellence in Parks and Recreation Management. More than any other park system in the nation.
TONIGHT’S TOP TEN REASONS WHY PARKS MATTER
Top 10 Reasons Why Parks Matter… 10. Without Parks, we would have a valid excuse for sitting on the couch all day!
Top 10 Reasons Why Parks Matter… 9. Without Parks, our property values would drop faster than a lead balloon!
Top 10 Reasons Why Parks Matter… 8. Without Parks, we would be knee deep in storm water on most days!
Top 10 Reasons Why Parks Matter… 7. Without Parks, we would have to go to zoos to even see squirrels!
Top 10 Reasons Why Parks Matter… 6. Without Parks, we would almost never talk with our neighbors!
Top 10 Reasons Why Parks Matter… 5. Without Parks, we would all die of road rage!
Top 10 Reasons Why Parks Matter… 4. Without Parks, our only sport would be playing the PowerBall!
Top 10 Reasons Why Parks Matter… 3. Without Parks, our at-risk youth would resemble “West Side Story” –but without the singing and dancing!
Top 10 Reasons Why Parks Matter… 2. Without Parks, we would need to import oxygen!
Top 10 Reasons Why Parks Matter… And finally, the #1 Reason Why Parks Matter Without Parks, we couldn’t sing, “this land was made for you and me!”
Montgomery Parks MIKE RILEY, DIRECTOR
Mission and Vision Our Vision An enjoyable, accessible, safe and green park system that promotes a strong sense of community through shared spaces and experiences and is treasured by the people it serves. Our Mission Protect and interpret our valuable natural and cultural resources; balance the demand for recreation with the need for conservation; offer a variety of enjoyable recreational activities that encourage healthy lifestyles; and provide clean, safe, and accessible places for leisure-time activities.
Three Pillars
Proposed CIP County Executive Recommendation Planning Board Request Program Open Space Program Current Current $19,863,000 Open Space Revenue Revenue 12% $22,363,000 $24,543,000 $18,888,000 Other 11% 13% 11% $26,875,000 Other 14% $26,875,000 16% Park & Park & Planning Planning Bonds Bonds $39,012,000 $40,064,000 GO Bonds 24% 21% GO Bonds $80,533,000 $61,321,000 41% 37% $194,378,000 $165,959,000
CIP Funding over Time $250,000,000 $196,370,000 $194,378,000 $200,000,000 $178,231,000 $170,653,000 $166,141,000 $165,959,000 $156,560,000 $150,000,000 $100,000,000 $50,000,000 $0 07-12 09-14 11-16 13-18 15-20 17-22 CE 17-22 Rec Proposed
County Executive Reductions • Level of Effort Projects ($16.4 M) • Wall Park Parking Garage ($6.0 M) • Ovid Hazen Wells ($4.6 M) • Little Bennett Connector Trail ($2.8 M) • TOTAL $28.4 M
CIP Level of Effort Project Reductions • Planned Lifecycle Asset Replacement - $6,360,000 • Urban Park Elements - $1,500,000 • Minor New Construction - $1,500,000 • Parkland Acquisition - $1,450,000 • Hard Surface Trail Renovation - $1,100,00 • Pollution Prevention - $1,050,000 • Ballfield Improvements - $760,000 • Restoration of Historic Structures - $695,000 • Natural Surface Trail Design and Construction - $600,000 • ADA Compliance - $350,000 • Stream Protection - $550,000 • Hard Surface Trail Design and Construction - $300,000 • Roof Replacement - $222,000
How you can help Public Hearings Written Testimony Contact your Councilmember Tell your friends ParksMatter.org
Park Programs • Athletic Fields • Historic and Cultural Resources • Outdoor Courts • Community Open Space • • Indoor Tennis Arboriculture • Ice Skating • Horticulture • Urban Parks • Natural Resource Management • Seasonal Park Amenities • Stream Protection • Adventure Sports • Natural Surface Trails • • Permitted Picnic Facilities Nature Centers • Playgrounds • Park Planning • Dog Exercise Areas • Public / Private Partnerships • Park Activity Buildings • Volunteers • Event Centers • Property Management 3 rd Party Support • • Paved Surfaces • Hard Surface Trails • Management and Administration • Public Gardens • Capital Investment
FY 2017 Tax- Supported Park Fund Operating Budget Request Debt Service Operating Budget $96.7M Impact $3.4M / 3.7% Mandates (ADA, more than Staffing Pesticides) FY2016) Equipment/Supplies Maintaining High Quality Ballfields Public Safety (Park Police, EAB) Activating Urban Parks
Park Fund/Operating Budget Historical Trends Montgomery Parks % Change in WY, Acreage, and Tax Rate 10 Years - FY07-FY16 20.0% 10.0% FY16 = +9.8% 0.0% FY16 = +4.6% -10.0% FY16 = (-10.1%) -20.0% -30.0% -40.0% FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 Park Acreage Park WY Park Tax Rate - Real (Cents)
How you can help Public Hearings Written Testimony Contact your Councilmember Tell your friends ParksMatter.org
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