anchor Description
This project funds renovations or new construction at M-NCPPC-owned Enterprise facilities that operate in a manner similar to private business enterprise. Enterprise facilities include: Black Hill boats, Lake Needwood boats, Little Bennett campground, South Germantown Mini-golf and Splash Playground, Cabin John Ice Rink, Wheaton Ice Arena, Wheaton Sports Pavilion, Pauline Betz Addie Tennis facility, Wheaton Indoor Tennis, Cabin John Train, Wheaton Train and Carousel, Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel, Brookside Gardens, South Germantown Driving Range, Rockwood Manor and Seneca Lodge Event Centers. The project supports planning, design, and construction-related activities, with an emphasis on renovation of existing Enterprise facilities. Work includes, but is not limited to, minor renovations, equipment upgrades, fire suppression system installations, roof replacements, lighting improvements, site work, infrastructure improvements, associated support facilities, etc.
anchorCost Change
Change in cost due to a number of projects added for this CIP, which includes various improvements to the Wheaton Sports Pavilion, the South Germantown splash pad, and various solar related projects to supplement the Departments efforts to implement solar initiatives that are consistent with the County's Climate Action Plan.
anchor Justification
Infrastructure Inventory and Assessment of Park Components, 2008.
anchorFiscal Note
Ridge Road Ice Rink project was delayed beyond FY26 for affordability. Prior year partial capitalization of expenditures through FY16 totaled $2,907,000.
M-NCPPC's Enterprise Facilities provide recreational and cultural activities that operate in a manner similar to private business enterprises. User fees replenish the enterprise fund that sustains all revenue-generating facilities in the parks system.
anchorDisclosures
Expenditures will continue indefinitely.