Who is CARD? The Chico Area Recreation & Park District, known - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Who is CARD? The Chico Area Recreation & Park District, known locally as CARD Created in 1948 (71 years ago) Encompasses over 250 square miles, beyond City of Chico city limits Population served is 121,000 Operated separately
Who is CARD?
Who maintains 1 Mile Recreation Area? Who maintains Hooker Oak Recreation Area? There have been great changes to Caper Acres. Who is responsible for the care and maintenance of Caper Acres?
What CARD Does
Provide parks & recreation facilities. Enrich our residents’ quality
Promote health, wellness, learning and fun.
CARD is one of the most utilized agencies in our area, with our parks, facilities, and programs serving thousands
Our parks: Reflect the quality of our community. Improve property values. Contribute to education. Reduce crime. Attract businesses and create jobs.
CARD’s total budget is $8.9 million Roughly 50% of the revenue is from property taxes The remaining 50% is generated by program and rental fees Should a tax measure be placed on the ballot, this will be the first for CARD since 1948.
CARD is part of the Cal PERS retirement system We currently have an unfunded liability of $2.8 million
Most employees pay for the employee portion of the contribution, with some groups paying a percentage of the employer contribution In FY 2018/19, CARD developed an aggressive plan to pay off their unfunded liability resulting in a projected savings of $1.8 million. If CARD were to leave CalPERS, the District would have to pay upwards of $40 million to leave the system.
Why are we here today?
said?
needs?
Deferred Maintenance
facilities
programs for all-youth to our seniors
conducted
providing security guards to patrol parks
programs for all Chico area residents
parking, and other safety features
playgrounds, sports fields, swimming pools, and facilities that promote active and healthy living and maintain recreational programs for seniors and youth
for persons with disabilities
recreation areas, and completing parks under construction
Community Park: Upgrade bathrooms, add additional restroom facility at north end of park, add additional softball field at north end of park, improve ADA accessibility, replacement of aging playground structure, upgraded maintenance facility CARD Community Center: Improved ADA accessibility, upgrade interior of facility Lakeside Pavilion: Improved ADA accessibility including upgrades to
Wildwood Park: Additional parking, improved irrigation and turf, additional picnic area Hooker Oak Recreation Area: Improved irrigation and fencing Oak Way Park: Replacement of aging playground structures Rotary Park: Replacement of aging playground structures
Completion of Remaining 14 Acres
fields, gymnasium, inclusive play area, and aquatics facility Additional dog park: Including both big dog and small dog areas
$60 or $5 per month $85 or $7.08 per month $110 or $9.16 per month
$17.9 Million Project Fund
list, based on community feedback) $36 Million Project Fund
Gymnasium, Aquatics Facility (potential 2 pools) $50 Million Project Fund
Gymnasium, Aquatics Facility (potential 3 pools)