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2010 Budget
The East Bay Regional Park District’s Board of Directors approved its annual budget and balanced financial plan to guide the District during the coming year. The 2010 budget addresses the policies and vision of the Board of Directors as well as specific plans and programs to be implemented to efficiently manage and preserve 65 regional parks, over 100,000 acres and 1,100 miles of trails within Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.
The 2010 budget totals $197.1 million provided by the following funding sources:
• property taxes and special assessments, (84%)
• park user fees and concession leases, (11%)
• interest and rents (5%).
The $197.1 million budget supports operating costs of $155.8 million and capital project costs of $41.3 million. Capital projects costs include land acquisition, park development and parkland rehabilitation. Capital projects are largely funded by various grants and voter-approved bond measures (Measure AA authorized in 1988 and extended in 2008 as Measure WW). Additionally, in 2004 voters approved measure CC, which provides approximately $3 million of new operating revenue to augment funding for park facilities and projects a at locations from Richmond to Oakland.
A significant challenge in 2010 is accounting for anticipated reduction in revenue from decreased property taxes due to current and forecasted property assessments. However, prudent past fiscal planning and management by the District’s Board of Directors and staff will allow the Park District’s financial status to remain secure despite unstable economic conditions. An example is the District’s Triple A (AAA) investment grade rating status – the highest and most outstanding rating available for governmental agencies -- as assessed by Moody’s Investment Firm.
2010 Priorities and Goals
• Forecasted economic conditions in 2010 will contribute to the anticipated reduction of eight percent property tax revenues due to property reassessments, the impact of foreclosures and job losses in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. This revenue reduction will have an impact on service levels of maintenance and construction projects now and into the future. The District’s priority will be to increase revenues and diverse revenue sources to secure the long-term financial health of the District, enabling it to respond effectively to public demands in a region of growth and change.
• The 2/3rds voter approval of Measure WW in 2008, a $500 million bond extension to support acquisition and development, will provide a secure funding source in 2010 for development of some regional projects and local parks and recreation projects developed by cash-strapped cities and special agencies in Alameda and Contra Costa County.
• With a focus on the future, the Park District will embark on a 2010-11 Master Plan amendment. Through a public process the Board of Directors will update the Master Plan with continued priorities on sustaining, maintaining, improving and expanding parks and facilities, and protecting the District’s cultural and natural resources.
• The Park District will continue its commitment to its communities through improved opportunities and access for youth, families, and constituents with special needs, facilitating their enjoyment and educational opportunities related to the natural surroundings of the parks.
• Providing excellent quality customer service to all parkland visitors by all staff and park partners continues to be a priority focus.
- Download the 2010 Adopted Budget (6MB)
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Employees Approved in the Budget
• Permanent FTE: 622
• Seasonal: 85
Park User Fees
Park user fees and leases fund 11% of EBRPD's 2010 budget. Fees are reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors annually. Typical, fees charged include, but are not limited to, parking, swimming, camping, fishing, boat launching, reservable picnic areas, and recreational programs.
Download > 2010 Consolidated Fee Schedule (370KB)
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
The CAFR contains detailed financial reports, financial and non-financial data and statistics about the District and its operations.
2009 Financial Report (Coming Soon)
Financial/Budget Awards (Coming Soon)
- Click HERE to download 2008 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(3.5 MB, PDF, 135 pages) for the year ended December 31, 2008. - Click HERE to download 2007 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(4.7 MB, PDF, 135 pages) for the year ended December 31, 2007.
