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ADVOCACY KICKOFF DINNER

Sponsored by: The Friends of Parks and the Montgomery Parks Foundation

KRISTI WILLIAMS, PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Montgomery Parks

How We Work

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Executive Committee

Finance Department Department of Human Resources and Management Legal Department

MONTGOMERY COUNTY GOVERNMENT PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Parks and Recreation Department Planning Department Commissioners’ Office Parks Department Planning Department Commissioners’ Office

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING BOARD PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PLANNING BOARD

CASEY ANDERSON, CHAIRMAN

Montgomery County Parks and Planning Board

MICHAEL NARDOLILLI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Montgomery Parks Foundation

Question #1

What is the annual economic impact of all the local and regional parks in the State of Maryland?

• A. $500,000 in economic activity and 5,000

jobs

• B. $1 million in economic activity and 10,000

jobs

• C. $2.7 billion in economic activity and over

22,000 jobs in Maryland.

Question #1

What is the annual economic impact of all the local and regional parks in the State of Maryland?

• C. $2.7 billion in economic

activity and over 22,000 jobs in Maryland.

Question #2

Which of the following major social movements were influenced by lands managed by Montgomery Parks?

• A. The abolitionist movement
• B. The land conservation movement
• C. The modern environmental movement

Question #2

Which of the following major social movements were influenced by lands managed by Montgomery Parks?

A.The abolitionist movement B.The land conservation movement C.The modern environmental movement

Question #3

Montgomery Parks is home to all of the following except:

• A. The largest tree in Maryland
• B. The stream that inspired one of the most popular tunes used in

the Ken Burns miniseries on The National Parks.

• C. A “paddestoel,” a traditional European mushroom-shaped

directional sign that was placed along the Rock Creek Trail by the Netherland-America Foundation.

• D. One of the region’s largest agricultural history parks containing

a unique collection of typical farming structures from the early 20th Century.

Question #3

Montgomery Parks is home to all of the following except:

• A. The largest tree in Maryland
• B. The stream that inspired one of the most popular tunes used in

the Ken Burns miniseries on The National Parks.

• C. A “paddestoel,” a traditional European mushroom-shaped

directional sign that was placed along the Rock Creek Trail by the Netherland-America Foundation.

• D. One of the region’s largest agricultural history parks containing

a unique collection of typical farming structures from the early 20th Century.

Question #4

Which encompasses more land, Central Park or Montgomery Parks? The holdings of Montgomery Parks (37,076 acres) is over 40 times the size of New York’s Central Park (843 acres)

Question #5

Which has more annual visitors?

• A. The Capital Crescent Trail
• B. Fort McHenry
• C. Arlington House
• D. Ford’s Theatre
• E. The White House

Question #5

Which has more annual visitors?

The Capital Crescent Trail (1 million in 2006)

• B. Fort McHenry (769,300 in 2014)
• C. Arlington House (671,638 in 2014)
• D. Ford’s Theatre (655,441 in 2014)
• E. The White House (569,391 in 2014)

Question #6

How many times has the Commission which

• versees Montgomery Parks won the

prestigious National Gold Medal Award for excellence in Parks and Recreation Management?

• A. One Time
• B. Twice
• C. Four Times
• D. Six Times

Question #6

How many times has the Commission which

• versees Montgomery Parks won the

prestigious National Gold Medal Award for excellence in Parks and Recreation Management?

• A. One Time
• B. Twice
• C. Four Times
• D. Six Times

Question #6

Montgomery Parks is a 6-time winner of the National Gold Medal Award for excellence in Parks and Recreation Management. More than any other park system in the nation.

TONIGHT’S TOP TEN REASONS WHY PARKS MATTER

Top 10 Reasons Why Parks Matter…

• 10. Without Parks, we would have a

valid excuse for sitting on the couch all day!

Top 10 Reasons Why Parks Matter…

• 9. Without Parks, our property values would

drop faster than a lead balloon!

Top 10 Reasons Why Parks Matter…

• 8. Without Parks, we would be knee deep in

storm water on most days!

Top 10 Reasons Why Parks Matter…

• 7. Without Parks, we would have to go to

zoos to even see squirrels!

Top 10 Reasons Why Parks Matter…

• 6. Without Parks, we would almost never

talk with our neighbors!

Top 10 Reasons Why Parks Matter…

• 5. Without Parks, we would all die of road

rage!

Top 10 Reasons Why Parks Matter…

• 4. Without Parks, our only sport would be

playing the PowerBall!

Top 10 Reasons Why Parks Matter…

• 3. Without Parks, our at-risk youth would

resemble “West Side Story” –but without the singing and dancing!

Top 10 Reasons Why Parks Matter…

• 2. Without Parks, we would need to import
• xygen!

Top 10 Reasons Why Parks Matter…

And finally, the #1 Reason Why Parks Matter Without Parks, we couldn’t sing, “this land was made for you and me!”

MIKE RILEY, DIRECTOR

Montgomery Parks

Mission and Vision

Our Vision An enjoyable, accessible, safe and green park system that promotes a strong sense of community through shared spaces and experiences and is treasured by the people it serves. Our Mission Protect and interpret our valuable natural and cultural resources; balance the demand for recreation with the need for conservation; offer a variety of enjoyable recreational activities that encourage healthy lifestyles; and provide clean, safe, and accessible places for leisure-time activities.

Three Pillars

Proposed CIP

GO Bonds $80,533,000 41% Park & Planning Bonds $40,064,000 21% Program Open Space $22,363,000 11% Current Revenue $24,543,000 13% Other $26,875,000 14%

Planning Board Request

$194,378,000

GO Bonds $61,321,000 37% Park & Planning Bonds $39,012,000 24% Program Open Space $19,863,000 12% Current Revenue $18,888,000 11% Other $26,875,000 16%

County Executive Recommendation

$165,959,000

CIP Funding over Time

$170,653,000 $196,370,000 $166,141,000 $156,560,000 $178,231,000 $165,959,000 $194,378,000

$0 $50,000,000 $100,000,000 $150,000,000 $200,000,000 $250,000,000

07-12 09-14 11-16 13-18 15-20 17-22 CE Rec 17-22 Proposed

County Executive Reductions

• Level of Effort Projects ($16.4 M)
• Wall Park Parking Garage ($6.0 M)
• Ovid Hazen Wells ($4.6 M)
• Little Bennett Connector Trail ($2.8 M)
• TOTAL $28.4 M

CIP Level of Effort Project Reductions

• Planned Lifecycle Asset Replacement - $6,360,000
• Urban Park Elements - $1,500,000
• Minor New Construction - $1,500,000
• Parkland Acquisition - $1,450,000
• Hard Surface Trail Renovation - $1,100,00
• Pollution Prevention - $1,050,000
• Ballfield Improvements - $760,000
• Restoration of Historic Structures - $695,000
• Natural Surface Trail Design and Construction - $600,000
• ADA Compliance - $350,000
• Stream Protection - $550,000
• Hard Surface Trail Design and Construction - $300,000
• Roof Replacement - $222,000

How you can help

Public Hearings Written Testimony Contact your Councilmember Tell your friends ParksMatter.org

Park Programs

• Athletic Fields
• Outdoor Courts
• Indoor Tennis
• Ice Skating
• Urban Parks
• Seasonal Park Amenities
• Adventure Sports
• Permitted Picnic Facilities
• Playgrounds
• Dog Exercise Areas
• Park Activity Buildings
• Event Centers
• Paved Surfaces
• Hard Surface Trails
• Public Gardens
• Historic and Cultural Resources
• Community Open Space
• Arboriculture
• Horticulture
• Natural Resource Management
• Stream Protection
• Natural Surface Trails
• Nature Centers
• Park Planning
• Public / Private Partnerships
• Volunteers
• Property Management
• 3rd Party Support
• Management and Administration
• Capital Investment

FY 2017 Tax- Supported Park Fund Operating Budget Request

$96.7M $3.4M / 3.7% more than FY2016) Staffing

Equipment/Supplies

Mandates (ADA, Pesticides)

Operating Budget Impact Debt Service Maintaining High Quality Ballfields Activating Urban Parks Public Safety (Park Police, EAB)

Park Fund/Operating Budget Historical Trends

• 40.0%
• 30.0%
• 20.0%
• 10.0%

0.0% 10.0% 20.0% FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 Park Acreage Park WY Park Tax Rate - Real (Cents)

Montgomery Parks % Change in WY, Acreage, and Tax Rate 10 Years - FY07-FY16

FY16 = +9.8% FY16 = +4.6% FY16 = (-10.1%)

How you can help

Public Hearings Written Testimony Contact your Councilmember Tell your friends ParksMatter.org

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