1. Public Services Agency
General Fund Units:
Public Services Agency – Administration
PARKS – Administration
Programming
Arts & Cultural Affairs
Parks
Aquatics/Gymnastics
Tennis
Natural Resources
Special Services/Athletics
Keep Cobb Beautiful
Cobb Clean Commission
Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre
Library
Senior Services
Extension Services
Elections – Elections
Prep Center
Administration
Registration
Government Service Centers
Non-General Fund Units:
Solid Waste
Golf Courses
Departments within the Public Services Agency
Agency Budget Presentation
March 2017
Jackie R. McMorris, EdD

2. Public Services Agency
Three year spending history, FY 17 Adopted & FY 18 Proposed by Department
Public Services Agency
Actuals
Adopted
Proposed
Unit
FY 14
FY 15
FY 16
FY 17
FY 18
PSA-Admin
$ ,519
$ ,093
$ ,119
$ ,915
$ ,915
Parks ; 3100; 3130; 3200; 3340; 3360; 3380; 3400; 4950; 4955; MHBA
$ ,892,259
$ ,897,290
$ ,478,506
$ ,066,682
$ ,066,682
Government Service Centers
$ ,932
$ ,001
$ ,330
$ ,641
$ ,641
Senior Services ; 0070; 0075
$ ,372,632
$ ,520,181
$ ,911,038
$ ,737,229
$ ,737,229
Library
$ ,500,522
$ ,084,569
$ ,618,515
$ ,649,236
$ ,649,236
Extension Services
$ ,209
$ ,293
$ ,558
$ ,627
$ ,627
Elections ; 9716; 9720; 9750
$ ,537,763
$ ,314,592
$ ,763,462
$ ,041,687
$ ,041,687
Solid Waste ; 4960 (Fund 600)
$ ,279
$ ,502
$ ,489
$ ,061,373
$ ,061,373
Cobblestone Golf Course (Fund 650)
$ ,562,387
$ ,454,906
$ ,699,262
$ ,796,700
$ ,796,700
Total Agency Budget: $42,554,090

3. Mission Statement Our Mission
To provide direction, planning and management for county departments that implement educational, leisure and quality of life programs and services for all county residents.
To serve in a coordination/liaison role between Elections and Voter Registration and the Cobb County Board of Commissioners and County Manager.

5. Public Services Agency - Administration
FY 18 Requests
Additional Training/Registration Fees
Increased Travel for Training and Business
Expanded Memberships/Promotions

6. Public Services Agency - Parks

7. Public Services Agency - Parks
FY 18 Requests – Administration Requested/Unfunded
The Director’s administrative support position (Administrative Supervisor): Unfunded. These tasks are currently being carried out by a part-time position.
The request for an additional $10,181 in part-time salaries (6018): Denied. With no full-time staff support, additional funds are needed.
The request for $1,700 for food/supplies (6166): Recreation Board refreshments; ribbon cuttings/ground breakings: Denied.
Professional Development (6394, 6400): Requested $2,800

8. Public Services Agency - Parks
FY 18 Requests – Programming Requested/Unfunded
Increase part-time salaries (6018) by $13,481:
Summer camps at our recreation centers and TRS camp.
Windy Hill Community Center and Hudgins Hall rentals have drastically increased--additional part-time hours needed to cover these rentals. Exceed the approved budget every year.
Increase recreational supplies (6194) by $8,489:
Supplies used during our summer camps and special events.

9. Public Services Agency - Parks
FY 18 Requests – Arts & Cultural Affairs Requested/Unfunded
Coordinator for The Art Place-Mountain View: Unfunded. The quantity of programs requires a full time position: $79,000.
Coordinator and operational costs for East Marietta Library and Cultural Arts Center: Unfunded.
FT coordinator $79,000; operational and maintenance $181,000 for joint use facility. (SPLOST)
Increase part-time salaries (6018) by $67,266:
All of the summer camps at our art centers. Exceeded the approved budget the past two years.
$13,000 in food/supplies (6166): Required by contract to provide food for entertainers at the Anderson Theatre; gallery show openings in the Art Centers.
Increase recreational supplies (6194) by $10,000:
All supplies at our centers/camps.
Increase rental equipment (6532) by $3,300:
Equipment to produce shows at the Anderson Theatre & art center performances.

10. Public Services Agency - Parks
FY 18 Requests – Park Operations Requested/Unfunded
In the past 10 years, PARKS has acquired over 900 “maintainable” acres of land: 12 fewer maintenance positions & no new equipment.
Increase overtime salaries (6014) by $101,085: Annually exceed our overtime budget; flex a majority of special event shifts-- leaving parks unattended during the day.
Increase landscaping supplies (6178) by $11,000: Supplies needed to maintain the turf on athletic fields.
Increase machinery & equip supplies (6182) by $40,500: Mechanics struggle to keep aging equipment in the field and additional funds for parts needed.
Increase recreational supplies (6194) by $13,250: Replacement of temporary fences & drag mats for infields.
Increase building & grounds service (6494) by $34,608: Funds for major repairs that must be done to our 206 buildings and 77 properties.

11. Public Services Agency - Parks
FY 18 Requests – Aquatics / Gymnastics Requested/Unfunded
Increase part-time salaries (6018) by $162,099:
Lifeguards and MOD’s at aquatic facilities. One FT staff at all facilities w/the exception of one; thus a majority of the time they’re covered by PT employees. Seven Springs Water Park is 100% PT.
$19,120 in accountable equipment (6258):
Each year, we have to replace some lane lines/touch pads/consoles in aquatic centers due to age and the aquatic environment.
Increase professional services (6326) by 22,593:
Water exercise instructors & the revenue generated from the classes pay the instructors.
Increase chemicals (6152) by $20,000:
Chemicals to maintain the safe water quality. Exceeded budget by $25K last year.

12. Public Services Agency - Parks
FY 18 Requests – Tennis Requested/Unfunded
Increase part-time salaries (6018) by $17,333:
Each tennis center has only one FT employee. To maintain service during 2016, we exceeded budget by this amount.
Increase recreational supplies (6194) by $9,795:
Trophies, tournament balls, replacement nets/poles and windscreens.
$5,700 in accountable equipment (6258):
Replace worn out ball machines, umbrella tables, and furniture for our tennis centers.

13. Public Services Agency - Parks
FY 18 Requests – Natural Resources Requested/Unfunded
The Coordinator (Farmer) position for Hyde Farm/unfunded.
Unable to proceed with the programming/cultivating of the farm without this position.
Increase part-time salaries (6018) by $14,300:
Allows patrons to use Stout Park & Hyde Farm as rental facilities.
Supplement environmental education programs in schools and environmental centers.
$2,685 in travel/training (6394, 6400 & 6416):
Environmental education staff must maintain their certifications.

14. Public Services Agency - Parks
FY 18 Requests – Athletics Requested/Unfunded
Increase recreational supplies (6194) by $30,000:
Supplies of balls, bases, home plates, trophies, t-shirts and other athletic programming supplies.
FY 18 Requests – Keep Cobb Beautiful Requested/Unfunded
$11,000 in MSW Disposal Fees (6367):
Clean up debris around recycling centers and illegal dumping.

15. Public Services Agency - Parks
FY 18 Requests – Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre Requested/Unfunded
Increase professional services (6326) by $15,900:
Increase costs of independent technical contractors for MHBA performances.
Lanier Parking
Increase electricity (6476) by $12,000:
For the past 3 years, we have exceeded our budget by this amount.
$54,000 in rental equipment (6532):
Funds cover the contract to rent the sound system for all shows at the Amphitheatre. Without these funds, there could be no shows at the facility. We have spent at least this amount every year (except for 2012) for the past six years.

16. Public Services Agency – Solid Waste
Actuals
Adopted
Proposed
Unit
FY 14
FY 15
FY 16
FY 17
FY 18
Solid Waste ; 4960 (Fund 600)
$ ,279
$ ,502
$ ,489
$ ,061,373
$ ,061,373
This unit is maintained in Fund 600 – Solid Waste Enterprise Fund
FY 18 Requests
None

17. Public Services Agency – Golf Course
Actuals
Adopted
Proposed
Unit
FY 14
FY 15
FY 16
FY 17
FY 18
Cobblestone Golf Course (Fund 650)
$ ,562,387
$ ,454,906
$ ,699,262
$ ,796,700
$ ,796,700
This unit is maintained in Fund 650 – Golf Course Operating Fund
FY 18 Requests
None

18. Public Services Agency – Library
FY 18 Requests
Library Materials:
Requested: $2,125, Allocated: $1,350,000.00
Increase funding to support the demand for library materials
Part-Time Hours:
Requested: $912,850.00* Allocated: $845,810.00
Funding full complement of part-time staff hours working 15 hours per week per year.
* $1,019, needed after comp and class implementation
Contractual Obligations:
Requested: $936, Allocated: $775,500.00
Janitorial, rental leases and Integrated Library System

19. Public Services Agency - Library
FY 18 Challenges
State Funding Allocation
Personnel: All 11 state paid staff positions (reimbursement), none can be converted to SSG
State System Services Grant: (FF&E, programming, professional development, and
library materials)
Library Materials: Unknown
Technology Grant: Unknown
Staffing
Fund 5 full-time unfunded positions (2-Library Assistants; 2 Library Associate I; 1 Library Assistant I)
Fund 68 part-time unfunded positions (part-time Page positions)
Additional staff for new East Marietta Library and Cultural Center
Expand Service Hours
Restore part-time hours from 15 to 19 hours per week: expanded service hours including Sunday hours/regional libraries
Consistent opening and closing hours throughout Library System
Facilities
Security

20. Public Services Agency – Senior Services
FY 18 Requests
Materials:
Requested: $127, Allocated: $0
Personnel:
Part-time
Requested: $118, Allocated: $0
Full-time
Requested: $75,000 Allocated: $0
Additional 2018: $410,179
Capital:
Requested: $615,007 Allocated: $ 25,000

21. Public Services Agency – Senior Services
FY 18 Challenges
Loss of Older Americans Act Funding
Grant Funding Reduction Potential Loss: $1,678,118 (SFY18)
Loss of Meals on Wheels and Congregate Meals, Transportation
Staffing
Fund 5 Full time Case Management positions
Fund 4 part-time unfunded positions (2-Program Leaders; 1 Admin Assistant, 1 Maintenance Tech)
Fund a Full time Program Specialist for the North Cobb Expansion workout room
Fund a Division Manager to replace the position eliminated in 2010
Expand Service Hours
Open Workout facilities at the Senior Wellness Center earlier and on weekends
Senior Wellness Center weekend hours for rental of Dinner Theater
Aging Fleet
Fund at least 5 Multi-passenger Vans w/Lift
Parking
Wellness Center Parking Lot Expansion and North, West and Freeman Poole repaving
Equipment

22. Public Services Agency – Extension Services
FY 18 Requests
Extension Materials:
Requested: $30,703 Allocated: $21,049
Increase funding to support the demand for community programming, Extension outreach, office supplies and program material.
Travel Expense/Mileage:
Requested: $10,000 Allocated: $6,000
To support travel expense for in-school programming, community programming and travel training expense.

23. Public Services Agency – Extension Services
FY 18 Requests
Rental-Equipment:
Requested: $1,200 Allocated: $700
Rental expense for transportation needs when county vehicles are not available.
Part-Time Hours:
Requested: $61,000 Allocated: $40,000
Increase part-time positions from 19 to 29 hours per week.
Overtime Hours:
Requested: $8,000 Allocated: $6,000
To support overtime pay for full-time staff when working nights and weekends.
FY 18 Challenges
Maintenance and upkeep of facilities and public use areas.

24. Public Services Agency – Elections & Registration
FY 18 Requests
Designated Contingency: $408,366
Per Diem: Increase for Training, Poll Clerk & Area Supv. - $22,290
Supplies: Poll Worker commemorative pin- $2,450
Batteries: Multi-year replacement project - $3,360
Professional Services: Polling place security - $6,280
Computer Charges: Online Subscriptions - $14,966
Position: Poll Worker Coordinator; (7P) - $22,970
Position: Admin Specialist II (Registrar); (9) - $46,700

25. Public Services Agency – Elections & Registration
FY 18 Requests
Accountable Equipment: Requested: $92,002 Allocated: $29,803
Replace Optical Scan Memory Cards •Tablets for off-site voter registration
Replace broken tables/chairs •Replace broken sign containers
ADA stair chairlift to Training Room •Wide Monitors & Barcode Scanners
Capital: Requested: $161,000 Allocated: $60,000
Universal Power Supply
Ballot on Demand Printer
Poll Worker management & training (approved)

26. Public Services Agency – Government Service Centers
FY 18 Requests
None
Challenges:
Facility Renovation
Maintenance
Landscaping
Security