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She said new park openings make up $36,000 in expenses, and this includes the opening of Blackwood Farm Park on a limited basis. She reviewed some of the following budget highlights: Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation: Support and Administrative Services Budget Highlights • Proposed Fee Schedule Changes, effective July 1, 2014: ❑ Athletic Fields (Tournaments): New fee category to help offset additional expenditures in field lining and preparation, as well as on-site staff time during tournaments. Hourly rate. Prior Rate: $25 resident, $37.50 non-resident New Rate: $35 residents, $52.50 non-resident ❑ Special Event Vending: Technical amendment. This category was accidentally eliminated when the Tournament Vending Permit fee was modified in the FY 2013-14 Approved Budget. Daily rate. Rate: $15 per booth Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation: Recreation Budget Highlights • The Division will be working with one of its vendors to provide program scholarships for residents registering for classes in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics ($3,500). This scholarship fund will support 80 low-income program participants, annually. • Revenue Increases: Increased FY 2014-15 revenues ($17,343) based on high program enrollment and facility registrations in FY 2013-14. • Increased Supply Needs: Additional funding for program (e.g. shirts, class materials) and concession supplies ($8,137). • Recurring Capital: FY 2014-15 Budget includes the replacement of the primary cooking unit, for the Soccer Center concession stand. Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation: Parks Budget Highlights • New Position Request: The FY 2014-15 Manager Recommended Budget includes a Parks Conservation Technician II (0.75 FTE), effective November 1, 2014 ($26,256). The FY 2013-14 Budget included seasonal staff funds to open Blackwood Farm Park, for 20 hours per week. However, demand for additional hours is expected and a permanent part-time position would meet that need. Reduced seasonal staff funds would offset a small portion of position costs ($1,207). • Park Operating and Recurring Capital Needs: The FY 2014-15 Budget includes increases in operating expenses ($41,918) to maintain expected standards of quality and fund increasing needs, and to replace older equipment (two lawnmowers totaling $49,735). In the past five years, the County has opened four new parks and the department has expanded its oversight of countywide grounds and landscape areas. This has been done without additional permanent staff and small increases in operating expenses. Blackwood Farm Park will open later this year, Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation (DEAPR): Soil and Water Budget Highlights • The three-year project will cost $97,500. The County will contribute a total of$40,000; CLG will contribute $27,500; and private grants, sponsorships and manuscript purchases will fund the remainder ($30,000).