Wakulla County Recreation Department
Wakulla County Recreation Mission Statement: Wakulla County Recreation Division is committed to giving every child the best possible experience with youth sports. By providing excellent sports programs our goal is that every child and citizen's passion will grow when we; as a whole teach them our knowledge and understanding of time, patience, and the meaning of teamwork. As our community continues to grow the Recreation Division will continue to strive to provide the best activities for our community. Parent involvement is important; to find out more information on how to get involved please contact us at (850)
Recreation Director B. Roddenberry 1 FTE Maintenance I C.C. M. Hamilton.75 FTE Maintenance I C.C. J. Frisco.75 FTE Administrative Asst. P. McClaughlin.50 FTE Park Attendant N. Britt.75 FTE Total FTE 3.75
FTE by Department
Wakulla County Recreation Department Facilities Overview Wakulla County Equestrian Center 165 Acres (5 acres developed) Rodeo Arena Restrooms Playground Irrigation System * User Agreement with the W.C.H.A. regarding the maintenance of this facility in place Medart Recreation Park 40 acres 5 Baseball Fields 4 Softball Fields 2 Football/Soccer Fields 4 Basketball Courts 2 Tennis Courts.8 mile Exercise Trail Playground 4 Picnic Pavilions 3 Concession Stands *24 Toilets Irrigation System * Facility OPS Ochlocknee Bay Bike Trail Currently : 10 Miles of Trail 4 Boardwalks – 1,500 feet Future: Phase 2 – 2 Miles Phase 5b -.8 Miles ? Boardwalks - ? Feet Grand Total - 13 Miles Wakulla County Community Center 22 acres Gym (5,000 square feet) Playground
2014/2015 General Fund Budget * Recreation Staffing Budget $165, * Recreation Operational Budget: $ 66, ___________ Sub Total$232, *OBBT Bike Trail Budget:$ 4, *Community Center Budget:$ 17, ____________ Sub Total$ 21, TOTAL$253,537.00
2014 – 2015 Recreation Activity Budget TOTAL $ 90, $68, Anticipated Revenue Based on Participant Registration Fees Adult Softball Fees Flag Football Fees Tackle Football Fees Tackle Cheerleading Fees35000 Winter Soccer Fees ,000 Basketball Fees2000 T-Ball Fees Pitching Machine Fees Medart Rental Fees Association User Fees500015,500 Summer Camp Fees2000 Spring Soccer Fees12500 Player Pitch Fees Equestrian Fees800500
Wakulla Recreation Booster Board Wakulla Recreation Department Wakulla County Recreation Sponsored Programs Flag Football Winter Soccer Basketball T-Ball Pitching Machine Player Pitch Spring Soccer Adult Softball Summer Camps Wakulla Recreation Advisory Board
Concession Stand Operations The food concessions at Medart Recreation Park are operated by the Wakulla County Recreation “Booster Club” Board through a written lease agreement with the county since August, 14, Prior to this, the Wakulla County Recreation Board operated the concessions for many years without a written agreement. The revenue from the concession stands are used for operating the concession stands and the profits generated are used to support ALL the programs (upon request) through donations by the Recreation “Booster” Board for scholarships for economically disadvantage youth, all-team travel assistance, and equipment purchases, etc...
Recreation “Booster”/ Board Past Expenditues with Concession Profits Program Tackle Football $ 1, $ 1, $ 3, $ 1, Cheerleading $ $ $ $ Flag Football $ $ $ $ Basketball $ - $ $ - 0 Winter Soccer $ $ $ $ Spring Soccer $ $ $ - $ T-Ball $ $ $ - $ Pitching Machine $ $ - $ $ 1, $ 3, $ 4, $ 1, $11,175.00
Recreation “Booster”/ Board Past Expenses
Recreation “Booster”/ Board
Wakulla County Recreation Programs & Sport Groups WAKULLA REC. DEPT & REC. ADV. BOARD Flag Football Soccer T-Ball Pltching Machine Basketball Adult Softball Wakulla Cal Ripkin Association Wakulla Girls Softball Association Wakulla Babe Ruth Association Wakulla Horseman’s Association Future Associations Wakulla Youth Tackle Football & Cheerleading Association
Wakulla County Recreation Department Registration Fees Flag Football $40.00 per person/per season T- Ball $40.00/ per person/per season Pitching Machine $45.00 per person/per season Player Pitch $45.00 per person/per season Adult Softball $ per team/per season Spring Soccer $40.00 per person/per season Winter Soccer $40.00 per person/per season Basketball $40.00 per person/per season Activity Camps $30.00 per person/per session Activity Camps$ 2.00 per person/daily
Wakulla County Association’s Registration Fees Babe Ruth Association $ per person Cal Ripkin Association$ per person American Youth Football & Cheerleading Association$85.00 per person Girls Softball Association $60.00 per person Wakulla Horseman’s Association$ per person Wakulla Horseman’s Association$ per family
Program Registration Fees What are they used for? Uniforms Equipment Field Game Preparation Supplies Insurance Electricity Yearly Field Maintenance Supplies
Program Registration Fees What are they used for? Uniform – Shirt & Hat: $10.00 Field Equipment – Home Plate: $27.99 Playing Equipment – Batting Tee$29.99 Batting Helmet : $26.99 Balls (Dozen) :$31.99 Game Preparation Supplies: Paint $3.25 per can X 2 :$ 6.50 Volunteer Background Check s:$24.00 Insurance per team: $ Electricity (Feb. & March) $ Yearly Field Maintenance Supplies Fertilizer, Pesticide, HerbicideT-Ball Player
2014 Spring Sports Utility Matrix DescriptionLeague # of Lights Account #Meter #Feb. 2014Mar. 2014April May. 2014Total Field 1 & 2 OutfieldSoccer REC na $ $ $ Field 1 & 2 OutfieldP.M. REC 09 * $ $ na $ Field 1 & 2 InfieldP.P. REC % na $ $ $ Field 1 & 2 InfieldP.M. REC 09 * % $ $ na $ Field 3U.F. REC % $ $ $ $ $ Field 3U.F. REC $ $ $ $ $ Field 4 & 5U.F. REC $ $ $ $ $ Field 6 & 7 InfieldU.F. REC $ $ $ $ $ Field 6 & 7 OutfieldU.F. REC $ $ $ $ $ Field 8U.F. REC $ $ $ $ $ Field 9U.F. REC % na $ $ na $ Field 9Soccer REC % na $ $ $ $ Field 10 & 11TBALL REC % $ $ na $ Field 10 & 11Soccer REC 14 * % na $ $ $ * Concession estimated electrical operation cost reduced from the invoice/cost. * Estimation based on using Account # (Field 1 & 2 Outfield has 24 athletic lights only) as a comparison. Account # (Field 10 & 11 has 27 athletic lights, concession electricity, plus $26.21 per month parking lot light rental) 50 % of Field 10 & $ $ $ $ F 1 & F2 Infield, partial F3 (37 Lights) $ $ $ $ F 9 - April & May, Spring Soccer and Girls Softball Association Share the field, therefore invoice is split in half these months. 50 % of Field % $ $ 94.57
Winter Sports Utility Matrix
Field Maintenance Matrix (Example 1) Date: Vendor: F.I.S. Invoice #: Product: Winter Rye Field #Acreage Percentag e Field Cost Adult Softball Share Flag Football Share Winter Soccer Share Youth T- Ball Share Pitching Machine Share Player Pitch Share Spring Soccer Share User Fee Share % $ $ % $ $ % $ $ $ % $ $ % $ $ - $ % $ $ - $ % $ $ % $ $ $ % $ $ $ % $ $ % $ $ % TOTAL $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Adult Softball Share Flag Football Share Winter Soccer Share Youth T- Ball Share Pitching Machine Share Player Pitch Share Spring Soccer Share User Fee Share
Field Maintenance Matrix (Example 2) Date: Vendor Seedland. Invoice #: Product: Bermuda Seed Field #AcreagePercentage Field Cost Adult Softball Share Flag Football Share Winter Soccer Share Youth T- Ball Share Pitching Machine Share Player Pitch Share Spring Soccer Share User Fee Share 11.50% $ % $ - 320% $ - 410% $ - 510% $ - 610% $ - 710% $ - 820% $ - 920% $ % $ $ % $ % TOTAL $ $ - $ $ - $ Adult Softball Share Flag Football Share Winter Soccer Share Youth T- Ball Share Pitching Machine Share Player Pitch Share Spring Soccer Share User Fee Share
Association User Fees paid to Wakulla County What are they used for? Uniform – Shirt & Hat NO Playing Equipment – Batting Tee NO Field Equipment – Home Plate: YES Game Preparation Supplies: YES Paint $3.25 per can Background Check YES Electricity: YES Yearly Field Maintenance Supplies YES Fertilizer Pesticide Herbicide
Recreation Activity Surplus Funds What are they used for?
New Player Benches vs. Old Player Benches $ = $12, (* 90 % Explanation on Grants) 2/26/2014 Reliable Seating Inc $ WS 5520 T Ball 3 row 15" low rise bleacher (1/2 T-ball, 1/2 Wtr.soccer)
Home Plate Mats 4 X $ = $1,836.00
Pitching Screens 6 X $ = $1,614.00
Repair of fence used by teams
What does the General Fund A.V./B.O.C.C. pay for?
Who should pay for the sport leagues?
Estimated Annual Attendance at Medart Recreation Park The estimated number of visits is calculated below based on the following: Spectators Only (not including non-organized visitors, players and coaches) Players attend every game (3) Attendees per player on games (Mom, Dad, Sibling) (2) Attendees per player on practices (Mom/Dad, Sibling) (12) Players per team (180) Teams, (846 Games), (1692 Practices)
GAMES: 1 GAME consists of 2 teams with 24 total players 1 player at a GAME brings an average of 3 spectators 24 players would bring 72 spectators every game 846 Games at Medart Park X 72 spectators =
60,912 Annual Game Spectators Visits
PRACTICES: 1 PRACTICE consists of 1 team with 12 players 1 player at a PRACTICE brings an average of 2 spectators 12 players would bring 24 spectators every practice 1692 Practices at Medart Park X 24 spectators =
40,608 Annual Practice Spectators Visits
Game Spectators 60,912 Practice Spectators 40, ,520 ANNUAL VISITS