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DEAPR - continued Continue participation in the Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout award program and use Eagle Scout projects to augment park facilities. The division assisted two boy scouts in becoming Eagle Scouts, in FY 2012 -13. Budget Highlights The Parks Division continues to experience increasing deferred equipment costs (replacement, repair and maintenance), and an increase in motor pool costs due to fuel prices. Some of the most - pressing of these needs are included in the budget. Increases in seasonal staff reflect the limited opening of Blackwood Farm Park and FY 2012 -13's living wage increase. In the last four years, the County has opened three parks without additional full -time staff. Historically, seasonal staff has been hired to address the dramatic increase in park usage during April- October. DEAPR: Recreation Division Major Services Coordinate recreation programs for youths and adults, including athletic leagues, instructional programs, special population classes and summer camps. Partner with community organizations to provide requested services to the community, in a low -cost and all- inclusive manner. Provide orientation for parents and training for coaches who participate in youth athletic leagues or programs. Parent Orientations introduce parents to the benefits of youth sports and proper behavior for supporters, during athletic games and practices. The Volunteer Coaches Training Program teaches coaches on the skills of teaching youth sports in a positive, fun, and cultivating atmosphere. Coaches receive criminal background and sexual predator checks, every two years. Manage the scheduling, billing and rental supervision of the County's recreational facilities: Fairview Park's tennis courts, basketball court and softball field; Eurosport Soccer Center's five full size soccer fields, Cedar Grove Community Park's three ball fields; Efland Community Park's three ball fields and football field; Central Recreation Center's gymnasium and two multipurpose rooms; and the Efland Community Center. FY 2012 -13 Outcomes In FY 2012 -13, County recreational facilities served over 40,000 Orange County residents and generated $38,000. Implemented youth and adult running programs, meeting a need indicated on community interest surveys. In total, 53 residents competed in area 5K races, many for the first time, accomplishing the division's mission of promoting healthy lifestyles. "Ready, Set, Run," for youth ages 7 to 12, had 15 participants in a fall session and 20 participants in a spring session. Community Couch -to- 5K for adults had 18 participants in a spring session. The running programs combined generated $2,745 in revenue. Held a free Movie -in- the -Park showing, during the fall and spring, at River Park in downtown Hillsborough. Fall's performance of "Yogi Bear" was attended by over 250 people. Hosted 10 Parent Orientations and 5 volunteer training classes. In 2012, 204 coaches completed the background check process. 1i [1tl