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Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Recreation is to provide high quality, diverse, and accessible programs, services, and facilities that enhance the quality of life for all ages, cultures, and abilities.

Budget Overview

The total approved FY25 Operating Budget for the Department of Recreation is $64,615,217, an increase of $4,905,556 or 8.22 percent from the FY24 Approved Budget of $59,709,661. Personnel Costs comprise 60.27 percent of the budget for 190 full-time position(s) and no part-time position(s), and a total of 598.70 FTEs. Total FTEs may include seasonal or temporary positions and may also reflect workforce charged to or from other departments or funds. Operating Expenses account for the remaining 39.73 percent of the FY25 budget.

The Debt Service for the Recreation Fund is appropriated in the Debt Service Fund and is, therefore, not displayed in this section. To pay for the Debt Service, a transfer of funds from the Recreation fund to the Debt Service Fund of $10,653,890 is required to cover General Obligation Bond costs.

In addition, this department's Capital Improvements Program (CIP) requires Current Revenue funding.

County Priority Outcomes

While this program area supports all eight of the County Result Areas, the following are emphasized:

Thriving Youth and Families
A Greener County

Program Performance Measures

Performance measures for this department are included below (where applicable), with multi-program measures displayed at the front of this section and program-specific measures shown with the relevant program. The FY24 estimates reflect funding based on the FY24 approved budget. The FY25 and FY26 figures are performance targets based on the FY25 approved budget and funding for comparable service levels in FY26.

Initiatives

Increase Excel Beyond the Bell Elementary (EBB) services and expand existing out of school time programming with the addition of two new sites: Eastern and Benjamin Banneker Middle Schools.
Aquatics division launched free youth water polo clinics to residents in the Long Branch and Upper County outdoor pool areas to provide an opportunity to increase engagement in water sports that are traditionally not available in the area. Aquatics offered water safety lessons at outdoor pools to engage patrons in safe practices around water.
Increased financial assistance available to qualified residents from $200 to $400 per person per calendar year in an effort to make more Recreation programming available to County residents that receive social services from other County agencies.
Expansion of senior programming at various senior centers to include access to multi-lingual programs and culturally diverse celebrations and events. Continue to develop programming that will cater to the "working seniors or semi-retired seniors" with selected programs offered during various times in the evenings or weekends, during non-traditional senior center hours.

Innovations and Productivity Improvements

Youth Development Accomplishments/Innovations:
- National Association of Counties (NACo) awards won across the department.
- Launch of Teens Day Out - school year and summer programming for middle schoolers on days out of school.
- Launch of Teen Summer Camp - full-day summer camp program for middle schoolers at two locations.
- Teen Mental Health First Aid - partnered with local organization Global Sustainable Partnerships to offer the first in-state program/curriculum/certification for youth.
Collaborations and Partnerships:
- Buckets & Beats - Youth Block Party in partnership with County Councilmember Kate Stewart's office and other County departments/agencies and community partners (September 2023).
- Investigative Team Program - afterschool partnership with Montogomery County Police Department (MCPD) within RecXtra programs (March 2023).
Countywide Accomplishments:
- NACo awards for HerTime2Shine Volleyball Leagues and Kids Day Out/Teens Day Out.
- Expansion of youth sports opportunities to include:
- Established the County's first Sports Advisory Committee. Screened over 100 applications, and the committee met for the first time in June 2023.
Modernized the Recreation Insider Newsletter and Rec Bulletin to streamline program information, services, events, and activities calendar. In addition, launched the first Department of Recreation's podcast which provides educational content and information to a wider audience.

Program Descriptions

Aquatics

The Aquatics programs provide recreational, fitness, instructional, competitive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative water activities that serve all residents. The broad ranges of programming include lessons, instructional wellness classes, and competitive programming such as dive and swim teams. Facilities also host a wide variety of local, regional, and national events and...

Program Performance Measures	Actual FY22	Actual FY23	Estimated FY24	Target FY25	Target FY26
Revenue generated by aquatics programs ¹	$6,434,924	$8,096,874	$8,137,358	$8,178,045	$8,218,935
Percent of total aquatics programs capacity enrolled	63.2%	63.9%	65.2%

Countywide Programs

Countywide Programs offers essential and universally accessible recreation and leisure services to all residents across the region--an indicator of a healthy, affordable, and welcoming community. Program staff generates partnerships with local small businesses and non-profit organizations to activate key public and private spaces and to offer culturally responsive programs,...

Program Performance Measures	Actual FY22	Actual FY23	Estimated FY24	Target FY25	Target FY26
Number of participants registered in countywide recreation programs	N/A	29,754	30,349	30,956	31,575
Percent of recreation customers who report having a disability ¹	0.81%	N/A	0.84%
Percent of planned countywide recreation programs completed ²	77.60%	89.43%	91.22%

Recreation Community & Neighborhood Centers

The Department of Recreation has 23 recreation centers throughout the County. These facilities provide affordable programs featuring leisure activities, social interaction, family participation, and community civic involvement, as well as promote community cohesion and identity for all ages. Centers are designed to support sports, fitness, dance, community/social activities,...

Program Performance Measures	Actual FY22	Actual FY23	Estimated FY24	Target FY25	Target FY26
Number of recreation facility bookings	2,557	3,721	2,660	2,713	2,767
Percent of planned programs in recreation centers completed	72.2%	94%	75.11%

Senior Adult Programs

The Senior Programs Team offers a wide range of supports, opportunities, programs, services, and facilities, which are designed to enhance the quality of life and help community members 55 and over remain active, engaged, and independent in their communities. Lifestyle and leisure program offerings such as fitness and wellness,...

Program Performance Measures	Actual FY22	Actual FY23	Estimated FY24	Target FY25	Target FY26
Number of senior meals served	51,826	61,911	53,919	54,998	56,098
Number of senior program registrants 55 or older	15,006	28,331	28,898	29,476	30,065

Youth Development

The Youth Development Team uses recreation to ensure young people are healthy, connected, and productive during out-of-school time. Program staff work to change the landscape of communities by tackling pressing and diverse issues, reducing barriers to participation, and improving equitable access to high quality out-of-school time opportunities which improve...

Program Performance Measures	Actual FY22	Actual FY23	Estimated FY24	Target FY25	Target FY26
Number of participants registered in youth development programs ¹	8,300	11,041	11,433	11,662	11,895
Average daily attendance in youth development programs ²	58.70%	46.20%	74.46%
Percent of youth development program participants who attend 11 or more sessions	56.74%	56.56%	56.10%

Administration

The Administration Program provides oversight, leadership, management, and supervision to accomplish the Department's mission. The Administration Program includes the Department's senior management, the Director's Office and staff, as well as business and information technology services, communications and outreach, facility planning, asset replacement, and fixed-cost management.The Business Services and Information Technology...

Program Performance Measures	Actual FY22	Actual FY23	Estimated FY24	Target FY25	Target FY26
Number of administrative services transactions ¹	22,000	18,566	26,010	26,530	27,061
Number of human resources transactions	2,272	2,150	2,836	2,892	2,950
Number of seasonal employees	2,000	2,271	2,112	2,070	2,111
Percent of allocated recreation financial assistance dollars used ²	46%	61%	65%

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2025 APPROVED Budget

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64.6M FY25 Approved
Operating Budget

598.7 Full Time
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Program Contacts

Contact Charlotte Keys of the Department of Recreation at 240.777.6942 or Alicia Singh of the Office of Management and Budget at 240.777.2780 for more information regarding this department's operating budget.

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Budget Summary

Title	Actual FY23	Budget FY24	Estimate FY24	Approved FY25	%Chg Bud/App
RECREATION
EXPENDITURES
Salaries and Wages	23023642.00	30221446.00	28042607.00	32236380.00	6.7
Employee Benefits	4528682.00	5881507.00	5871103.00	6428283.00	9.3
Recreation Personnel Costs	27552324.00	36102953.00	33913710.00	38664663.00	7.1
Operating Expenses	19492398.00	19852612.00	19852612.00	20969481.00	5.6
Recreation Expenditures	47044722.00	55955565.00	53766322.00	59634144.00	6.6
PERSONNEL
Full-Time	182.00	189.00	189.00	190.00	0.5
Part-Time	1.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.0
FTEs	569.98	587.36	587.36	590.61	0.6
REVENUES
Property Tax	49584641.00	64112132.00	65408988.00	66444797.00	3.6
Facility Rental Fees	569503.00	120000.00	120000.00	120000.00	0.0
Recreation Fees	4581855.00	4500000.00	4500000.00	4090187.00	-9.1
Miscellaneous Revenues	111464.00	75000.00	75000.00	75000.00	0.0
Miscellaneous Revenues - Parks ActiveNet	0.00	45232.00	45232.00	45232.00	0.0
Recreation Fee Subsidy	0.00	-800000.00	-800000.00	-800000.00	0.0
Recreation Revenues	54847463.00	68052364.00	69349220.00	69975216.00	2.8

RECREATION NON-TAX SUPPORTED
EXPENDITURES
Salaries and Wages	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.0
Employee Benefits	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.0
Recreation Non-Tax Supported Personnel Costs	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.0
Operating Expenses	4702269.00	3600000.00	4725351.00	4700000.00	30.6
Recreation Non-Tax Supported Expenditures	4702269.00	3600000.00	4725351.00	4700000.00	30.6
PERSONNEL
Full-Time	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.0
Part-Time	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.0
FTEs	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.0
REVENUES
Recreation Fees	7631021.00	8100000.00	8100000.00	8100000.00	0.0
Investment Income	30200.00	3100.00	3100.00	3100.00	0.0
Recreation Non-Tax Supported Revenues	7661221.00	8103100.00	8103100.00	8103100.00	0.0

GRANT FUND - MCG
EXPENDITURES
Salaries and Wages	130596.00	143145.00	143145.00	261099.00	82.4
Employee Benefits	15490.00	10951.00	10951.00	19974.00	82.4
Grant Fund - MCG Personnel Costs	146086.00	154096.00	154096.00	281073.00	82.4
Operating Expenses	250000.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.0
Grant Fund - MCG Expenditures	396086.00	154096.00	154096.00	281073.00	82.4
PERSONNEL
Full-Time	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.0
Part-Time	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.0
FTEs	4.41	4.41	4.41	8.09	83.5
REVENUES
Federal Grants	288555.00	154096.00	154096.00	281073.00	82.4
Grant Fund - MCG Revenues	288555.00	154096.00	154096.00	281073.00	82.4

DEPARTMENT TOTALS
Total Expenditures	52143077.00	59709661.00	58645769.00	64615217.00	8.2
Total Full-Time Positions	182.00	189.00	189.00	190.00	0.5
Total Part-Time Positions	1.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.0
Total FTEs	574.39	591.77	591.77	598.70	1.2
Total Revenues	62797239.00	76309560.00	77606416.00	78359389.00	2.7

FY25 Approved Changes

Title	Expenditures	FTEs
RECREATION
FY24 ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION	55955565	587.36
Changes (with service impacts)
Add: Funding for Rental Pool Space for FY25 [Aquatics]	390187	0.00
Enhance: Excel Beyond the Bell Programming- Expansion to Two New Sites [Youth Development]	355533	3.25
Enhance: IT Enhancement for ePact Software and Equipment [Administration]	145100	0.00
Enhance: Damascus Senior Center Rental Space and Storage [Senior Adult Programs]	74472	0.00
Other Adjustments (with no service impacts)
Increase Cost: FY25 Compensation Adjustment	1213396	0.00
Increase Cost: Annualization of FY24 Compensation Increases	904979	0.00
Technical Adj: Restore One-Time Lapse Increase [Administration]	241000	0.00
Increase Cost: Aquatics Custodial Services Contract Escalation [Aquatics]	189420	0.00
Increase Cost: Annualization of FY24 Lapsed Positions	123500	0.00
Increase Cost: Three Percent Inflationary Adjustment to Non-Profit Service Provider Contracts [Administration]	99606	0.00
Increase Cost: Premium Increase for Rental Car Insurance [Administration]	60000	0.00
Increase Cost: Chlorine Contract Escalation [Aquatics]	59870	0.00
Increase Cost: Overtime Adjustment	57107	0.00
Increase Cost: Printing and Mail	6879	0.00
Increase Cost: White Oak Field Maintenance [Administration]	2120	0.00
Decrease Cost: Motor Pool Adjustment	-15494	0.00
Decrease Cost: Lapse Adjustment	-45715	0.00
Decrease Cost: Annualization of FY24 Personnel Costs	-47256	0.00
Decrease Cost: Risk Management Adjustment	-67791	0.00
Decrease Cost: Retirement Adjustment	-68334	0.00
FY25 APPROVED	59634144	590.61

RECREATION NON-TAX SUPPORTED
FY24 ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION	3600000	0.00
Other Adjustments (with no service impacts)
Re-align: Increase to the Non-Tax Appropriation Budget to reflect projected expenditures [Recreation Community & Neighborhood Centers]	1100000	0.00
FY25 APPROVED	4700000	0.00

GRANT FUND - MCG
FY24 ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION	154096	4.41
Other Adjustments (with no service impacts)
Increase Cost: Elder Affairs Grant Fund [Administration]	126977	3.68
FY25 APPROVED	281073	8.09

Program Summary

Program Name	FY24 APPR Expenditures	FY24 APPR FTEs	FY25 APPR Expenditures	FY25 APPR FTEs
Administration	12666710	49.93	13457291	53.61
Aquatics	10921644	144.39	12756606	148.39
Countywide Programs	8699568	80.57	9534509	81.57
Recreation Community & Neighborhood Centers	9583261	126.68	9884183	122.68
Senior Adult Programs	3753976	34.39	4002339	33.39
Youth Development	14084502	155.81	14980289	159.06
Total	59709661	591.77	64615217	598.70

Charges to Other Departments

Charged Department	Charged Fund	FY24 Total$	FY24 FTES	FY25 Total$	FY25 FTES
RECREATION
CIP	Capital Fund	76971	0.50	80168	0.50
Community Use of Public Facilities	Community Use of Public Facilities	33826	0.20	36262	0.20
Total		110797	0.70	116430	0.70

Funding Parameter Items ($000s)

Title	FY25	FY26	FY27	FY28	FY29	FY30
RECREATION
EXPENDITURES
FY25 Approved	59634.000000	59634.000000	59634.000000	59634.000000	59634.000000	59634.000000
No inflation or compensation change is included in outyear projections.
Annualization of Positions Approved in FY25	0.000000	27.000000	27.000000	27.000000	27.000000	27.000000
New positions in the FY25 budget are generally assumed to be filled at least two months after the fiscal year begins. Therefore, the above amounts reflect annualization of these positions in the outyears.
Elimination of One-Time Items Approved in FY25	0.000000	-667.000000	-667.000000	-667.000000	-667.000000	-667.000000
Items recommended for one-time funding in FY25, including funding for pool rental space, IT Enhancement for ePact Software and Equipment, Damascus Senior Center Rental Space and Storage and overtime will be eliminated from the base in the outyears.
Restore One-Time Lapse Increase	0.000000	46.000000	46.000000	46.000000	46.000000	46.000000
Restores in FY26 the one-time lapse increase made in the FY25 budget.
Labor Contracts	0.000000	518.000000	518.000000	518.000000	518.000000	518.000000
These figures represent the estimated annualized cost of general wage adjustments, service increments, and other negotiated items.
Subtotal Expenditures	59634.000000	59558.000000	59558.000000	59558.000000	59558.000000	59558.000000

RECREATION NON-TAX SUPPORTED
EXPENDITURES
FY25 Approved	4700.000000	4700.000000	4700.000000	4700.000000	4700.000000	4700.000000
No inflation or compensation change is included in outyear projections.
Subtotal Expenditures	4700.000000	4700.000000	4700.000000	4700.000000	4700.000000	4700.000000