HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 1987.10.28 - 38821OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
BUDGET REVIEW
October 28. 1987
The meeting was called to order at 9:10 a.m. by Vice Chairman Jean Fox in the
Parks and Recreation Commission's conference room.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Vice Chairman Jean Fox, Secretary Pecky Lewis, Jr., Geroge Kuhn, Richard Kuhn,
Daniel Murphy, Ralph Nelson, Richard Vogt
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Chairman Lewis Wint, Thomas Law, John Olsen
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation Ralph Richard, Manager
Jon Kipke, Assistant Manager
C. L. Ross, Chief, Administrative Services
Joseph Figa, Chief, Design and Development
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Daniel Stencil, Chief of Parks
Sheila Cox, Accountant
Central Services Glen Dick, Director
1988 PROPOSED BUDGET:
Manager Richard said the proposed revenue budget is $8,604,650, an increase of
4.7% over the estimated actual for 1987. Of this amount, $3,913,250 will come
from fees and charges, and the balance of $4,691,400 will come from the millage
and interest on investments.
The proposed operating budget for 1988 is $6,986,248, an increase of 14% over
the 1987 adjusted budget. Major areas of increase are: full-time salaries and
benefits, both up 5% in accordance with the County Executive's recommendation;
depreciation up $171,300 or 49%; and security up $46,000 or 17.9%.
The remaining balance of the revenue budget, after the $6,986,248 for operations,
is for new operating equipment and capital development. The amount of $756,913
has been reserved for operating equipment, of which $358,250 is for the first
major replacement of our golf cart fleet and other equipment used for rental;
estimated new funds for capital development for 1988 is $1,382,289.
Personnel:
The proposed budget reflects the addition of four new positions: a Naturalist
at Independence Oaks; two Clerks, one at Independence Oaks and one at Addison
Oaks; and one Architectural Engineer in Administration.
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(Commission Budget Review, October 28, 1987)
Fees and Charges:
All of the fees and charges recommended by staff were approved, with the following
exception:
Resident Youth and Resident Seniors rates at Springfield, White Lake,
and Glen Oaks Golf Courses will remain the same at $3.75 for nine holes
and $6.00 for 18 holes.
The Commission requested staff review the day use fee structure with a view toward
setting a special per person rate for larger vehicles, such as vans and buses,
and bring back the fee proposal to the Commission for approval.
Manager Richard reviewed the operating equipment budget, noting the major purchases
at each park.
Manager Richard reviewed the proposed capital improvement budget, noting projects
in process and the four-year forecast for upcoming projects.
The Commission was in agreement to approve the budget as presented, with the noted
fee change. In accordance with State law, a public hearing will be held prior
to its formal approval in December.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:28 p.m.
Pecky D. Lewis, Jr.
Secretary
Karen Smith
Recording Secretary
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