11/5 Lecture - DONE

Question 1

In a “traditional funding model,” parks derive revenue from…

Answer 1

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT (which allocates a large part of budget from the GENERAL FUND, determined through annual political process). They also often charge fees for some services (resulting in earned revenue).

Question 2

Give an ex. of a local agency that uses the “traditional funding model”

Answer 2

SF Rec and Park

Question 3

When is a “dedicated property tax” model used in parks?

Answer 3

When voters initiate a dedicated property tax revenue source for a Recreation or Open Space District, diverting a portion of taxes specifically for recreation/parks

Question 4

Give an ex. of a local agency that derives funding from a dedicated property tax.

Answer 4

Santa Clara County Parks

Question 5

In a “self support” funding model, where do parks derive revenue from?

Answer 5

They must manage private uses that generate enough revenue to support park operations. Self funded.

Question 6

Give an ex. of a local agency that derives funding from a “self support” funding model.

Answer 6

Presidio Nat’l Park

Question 7

What trend have public parks seen in funding?

Answer 7

More PRIVATE FUNDING of public parks

Question 8

According to the slides, what are 2 major concerns w/ greater use of private $ to fund public parks?

Answer 8

1) Equity/social justice

2) Hides declines in public funding

Question 9

What is the primary source of subsidies for public parks?

Answer 9

Taxes

Question 10

What are SF Rec and Park’s primary expenses?

Answer 10

ALL (know top 3 categories?!):
50% maintenance
27% rec & aquatics
12% structural maintenance
6% admin
3% park safety
2% other

Question 11

Name the 3 sources of SF Rec and Park’s revenue.

Answer 11

30% general fund
30% open space fund
40% earned revenue

Question 12

Over the last 15 yrs, SF Rec and Park’s funding has dropped by what percentage?

Answer 12

About 50%

Question 13

Since the passage of Open Space Fund, SF Rec and Park’s funding from the city’s General Fund has…

Answer 13

Declined 1-2%

Question 14

What % of SF Rec and Park’s work orders are preventative, as opposed to emergencies?

Answer 14

1%

Question 15

The backlog of 5,000 SFRPD maintenance requests would cost how much to address entirely?

Answer 15

1.7 Billion

Question 16

In September of 2015, Supervisor Mark Farrell introduced a new charter amendment that would do what for rec and park?

Answer 16

Allocate an additional $3 mill/year from the General Fund for the next 10 years

Question 17

Name the category of management at the top of the organizational chart, directing the overall organization.

Answer 17

Executive management

Question 18

Name the category of management that usually directs, plans, or administers divisions.

Answer 18

Middle management

Question 19

Name the category of managment that usually directs front line staff.

Answer 19

Lower managers (supervisors)

Question 20

Give the top 2 layers of the organizational chart (with organization-appropriate titles) of Yellowstone Nat’l Park.

Answer 20

1) Superintendent

2) Deputy Superintendent (one each for parks and programs)

Question 21

In regards to the Presidio Trust’s organizational chart, name the governing body and highest employee within the organization.

Answer 21

1) Board of Directors

2) Executive Director

Question 22

Which 2 top titles/positions oversee Santa Clara County Parks and Rec Department?

Answer 22

1) Director

2) 2 Deputy Directors (Maintenance/Operations & Admin)