Recommended FY 2022-2024 Operating Budget and CIP

Public Services (continued)

result, recreation services have been provided to the Morgan Hill community at a high level of direct cost recovery, with limited support from the City’s General Fund. In recent years, under direction of the City Council, the Division began placing a greater emphasis on maintenance of facilities and non-fee-based services (Senior Center and afterschool program). The Division has also continued to provide programs to underserved members of the community, through financial assistance provided by the City and through partnerships with local non-profit organizations. This team also supports both the Library, Culture and Arts Commission, and the Parks and Recreation Commission. Oversight of the City’s Youth Action Council (YAC) is also a responsibility of the Division. The Recreation and Community Services team will be further challenged during Fiscal Year 2022 23 with operating the City recreation facilities through the continued Covid-19 Pandemic, opening the new Magical Bridge Playground, commencement of the Innovative Transit Program, and reopening the City’s Downtown Splash spray pad at the Community and Cultural Center.

Notably, the Division’s ability to generate revenue has been severely hampered by the Covid -19 Pandemic. The Recreation and Community Services team has focused on cost containment, but

FY 20-21 Actual

FY 21-22 YE Proj

FY 22-23 Recommended

FY 23-24 Recommended

RCSD Revenue

$3,100,000

$4,748,000

$6,177,000

$6,857,000

RCSD Expenditure

$5,222,000

$6,751,000

$7,902,000

$8,332,000

Transfers In

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

RCSD Net Impact

$2,047,000

$1,928,000

$1,650,000

$1,400,000

Cost Recovery

61%

71%

79%

83%

cost recovery levels have fallen significantly. However, the City anticipates a gradual return to levels of cost recovery previously seen as illustrated in the following table.

RCSD Budget SummaryTable The Recreation and Community Services team will continue to focus on improving a high level of cost recovery while looking for ways to maximize the level of community access to services by our underserved community. The Division continues to plan on partnering strategically with community organizations that have goals in line with the City’s priorities, including the YMCA of Silicon Valley, Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center (MHOSC), the Boys and Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley, and many other organizations. These partnerships are a key for successful operation of the

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