Fiscal Year 2019 Budget

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Budget Impact: The Campground budget has remained fairly steady. The revenues generated by the camping fees have consistently outpaced the expenditures required to run and maintain the facility. This has allowed the city to set aside excess revenue to be earmarked for future improvements at the campground. The budget contained herein is status quo and will allow for the necessary maintenance and options of the facility. New in calendar year 2018 will be enhanced recycling facilities for campers to utilize while at the campgrounds. These new collection containers will also be dispersed throughout the city park system.

Future Concerns:

Camping has seen the introduction of larger camping units which require additional electrical demands that can't be serviced by the current facility. Also, the needs of campers have changed, many now expect Wi-Fi to be available as well as cable TV and sewer at the site. The Park Board commissioned a campground facility needs assessment a couple of years ago to see how to meet these new demands. The city has yet to prioritize these recommendations for future implementation. Three years ago, the city set aside excess campground revenue to be utilized in offering Wi-Fi services at the campground, however implementation has not yet occurred. Another area of concern is that in the past decade, Clay County Conservation has made large investments at Scharnberg Park and the camping facilities there. This offering has given campers additional choices while staying in Spencer.

Employees

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Number of Employees (FTEs)

Part Time