Financial Management
One of the oft-repeated concerns expressed by park and recreation administrators is the availability of sufficient financial resources for operational and capital expenses. As a result, preventative maintenance and appropriate expenditures often get tabled, become deferred, or are ignored. This area contains resources applicable to explore strategies for creative financing among exemplary park and recreation agencies, learn more about potential grant opportunities, and investigate alternative approaches to funding.
SAMPLE - Capital Project Request Guide
University of Wisconsin, 2019
Template stakeholder guide explaining how to fill our the CPR form
SAMPLE - Project Budget Worksheet
University of Wisconsin, 2019
Template worksheet to assist stakeholders to calculate capital project budgets
SAMPLE - Capital Improvement Plan
Chicago Park District, 2020
Sample comprehensive multi-year plan for land acquisition and park development, new building construction, building and facility management, park site improvements, and technology and major equipment.
Parks & Recreation Facility Costs Calculation
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This article will discuss two (2) viewpoints of calculating facility/park cost –current methods or Square Footage and future methods or Facility Unit Service Capacity.
Cost Analysis for Improving Park Facilities to Promote Park-based Phys. Activity
NC State Extension, 2015
The goal of our analysis is to provide realistic and objective estimates of costs of providing park facilities that can increase physical activity. To our knowledge, no study has attempted to establish the financial costs associated with providing park facilities and amenities most supportive of physical activity during a park visit.
SAMPLE - Superintendent’s Recommended Budget
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board, 2021
Sample budget justification from a large mid-western city
Capital Replacement Planning Manual
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, 2003
Capital replacement planning means taking a long-term view of thephysical and financial needs of your property. A Capital Replacement Plan allows you to plan, budget or pay for largereplacements without large fee increases or emergency financing. This manual will help you reduce and even get rid of some of these risks.
An Introduction to Strategic Capital Replacement Planning
Alternate Care Purchasing & Products,
Effective capital replacement planning requires that a facility prioritizesits capital replacement spending, using its business model and business objectives as guidelines. While business models and objectives will vary greatly from facility to facility, it is crucial that each facility establish priorities to effectively plan for capital replacement investments.
TEMPLATE - Project Plan
ProjectManagement.com, 2018
Template document to be used for project planning.
Landscaping Surface Material Calculator
Gravelshop.com, 2022
This tool will help to estimate the amount of surfacing material (volume and weight) needed for projects based upon area.
Understanding the Benefits of Cost-Based Estimation
Infotech, 2022
Throughout this whitepaper, we’ll examine the cost-based estimation methodology, its associated benefits, how reliable estimates can be used with greaterconfidence when evaluating bids and how good bid analyses of projects bring us full circle to more informedestimating in the future.
SAMPLE - Food Truck Requirements
School Board of Palm Beach County, 2022
Sample requirements to have a food truck serving the public at special events
SAMPLE - Commercial Activity andConcession Permit Information
City of Santa Maria Parks & Rec, 2017
Sample guidelines from a city parks & recreation department for vendors. These guidelines address the types and locations where concessions will be allowed.
Asset Management Levels of Service Guide
Northwest Territories Association of Communities, 2018
The Guide is designed to help communities use the Levels of Service Template to create documents thatare tailored to their local context.
Annual Budgets for Community Tree Programs
Penn State Extension, 2016
This article explains the essentials of budgeting for the costs of a community tree program each year. It includes a community tree budget worksheet.
