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DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET NARRATIVE <br /> FUND: General <br /> DEPARTMENT: Recreation <br /> DEPARTMENT OBJECTIVE <br /> The Recreation Department provides the community with opportunities to participate in <br /> leisure recreational activities through the planning and organization of programs of <br /> varied interests and skills facilitated in the City and in cooperation with neighboring <br /> cities. <br /> ACTIVITIES <br /> Recreational activities and programs include sports and athletics, arts and crafts, <br /> theater, dance and music as well as swimming, physical fitness, special events, <br /> instruction in skill development, camps, exercise, clubs and other programs covering a <br /> wide range of ages from pre-schoolers to Senior adults. <br /> DEPARTMENT GOALS <br /> - Offer after-school activities. <br /> - Provide instruction and skill development for leisure pursuits such as dance <br /> instruction and gymnastics. <br /> - Provide activities for non-school days such as trips and special events. <br /> - Coordinate with neighboring communities to provide the greatest number of <br /> opportunities as effectively as possible. <br /> - Offer special events for the entire community such as tournaments, MVCT <br /> productions, etc. <br /> - Prepare the City Newsletter, public relations and informational materials, and <br /> facility maps. <br /> - Continue offering sport leagues as demand and facilities permit from Little <br /> Sluggers to senior youth and adults. <br /> - Continue with Senior Adult programming as demand and facilities permit. <br /> DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURE COMMENTS <br /> The Budget reflects materials and funding which is necessary in order to provide <br /> recrea 0•0 • - • • = - • -. --• nts including schooLuse_fees, marketing, office <br /> equipment, memberships and salaries for part-time and full-time employees. <br /> Capital expenditures include the proposed purchase of a new personal computer and <br /> laser printer for the department plus an upgrade in memory and proposed purchase of <br /> scheduling software. These computer additions are necessary to maintain <br /> administrative efficiency. <br />