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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Committees - Parks & Recreation Commission - 05/24/2023 • 4100 KENT Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Commissioners: Chair Kristie Duggan, Vice-Chair Roberto Arellano, Jr, Elizabeth Carter, Kathleen Meehan, Matthew Morgan, Michael J. Javelli, Jr, Miriam Alvarez-Pintor, Sarah Veele, Scott Taylor, Suzanne Smith, Taek Kim Director: Julie Parascondola, CPRE Deputy Director: Brian Levenhagen, CPRP May 24, 2023 5:30 p.m. City Hall, Council Chambers, 220 4t" Avenue South Item Description Action Speaker Time 1. Roll Call / Call to order - Vice-Chair Arellano 01 2. Changes to the Agenda - Vice-Chair Arellano 01 3. Approve Minutes Summary dated April YES Vice-Chair Arellano 01 26, 2023 4. Youth, Teen, and Adaptive Recreation NO Lori Hogan, Julie 60 Programming Update Stangle, and Lara Castillo 5. TEDx Talk on Anthropocene NO Taek Kim 10 6. Commission Planning, Updates, and NO All 20 Discussion 7. Director/Commission Updates NO All 10 • Kherson Park Grand Opening Thank You • Van Doren's Soft and Grand Opening • Council Transition: Committees to COW • Commission Mtgs: o June - Mill Creek Canyon Hike o July - No Mtg o August - Park Tour 8. Adjournment NO Vice-Chair Arellano 01 The public may submit written public comments that relate to a commission agenda item by emailing: cityclerk@kentwa.gov by 3:30 p.m. on the day of this commission meeting. After 3:30 p.m., written public comments may only be submitted in person by presenting them to the committee secretary at the public meeting. Written public comments that do not relate to a commission agenda item are not permitted. Written public comments are not read into the record. Unless otherwise noted, the Parks and Recreation Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Kent City Hall, Chambers 220 Fourth Avenue South, Kent 98032. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's Office at 253- 856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service, call Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at 7-1-1. Parks and Recreation Commission Kent, Washington Meeting Minutes Approval Pending Date: April 26, 2023 Time: 5:30 p.m. Place: Kent City Hall Chambers Attending: Chair Kristie Duggan, Vice-Chair Roberto Arellano, Elizabeth Carter, Kathleen Meehan, Matthew Morgan, Michael J. Javelli, Jr, Sarah Veele, Scott Taylor, Suzanne Smith, Taek Kim Director Julie Parascondola, Deputy Director Brian Levenhagen Absent: Miriam Alvarez-Pintor 1. Call to Order/Roll Call: Commission Chair Duggan called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m. 2. Changes to Agenda: None 3. Approve Minutes dated March 22, 2023: Approved 4. Commission Planning, Updates, and Discussion: Discussed upcoming months' meetings and options. Q&A occurred. No actions or decisions were made. S. Kent Parks 2022 Accomplishments and 2023 Work Plan: Director Parascondola shared the "Kent Parks 22 Accomplishments & 23 Work Plan" presentation with the Commission. Q&A occurred. No actions or decisions were made. 6. Riverbend 2022 Year-End Update: Director Parascondola shared the "Riverbend Update" presentation with the Commission. Q&A occurred. No actions or decisions were made. 7. Director/Commission Updates: May 2011 Kherson Park Soft Opening. June 611 Summer Blast Event, Movie in the Park. Middle of June, Van Doren's Landing Park will reopen. Commissioner Taek requested Anthropocene discussion be added to May's agenda. 8. Adjournment: Commission Chair Duggan concluded the meeting at 7:32 p.m. Igo a C�L� Jr Ronald Lashley Jr. Parks and Recreation Commission Secretary { t DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES 2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND 2023 WORK PLAN PARKS COMMISSION, APRIL 26, 2023 KENT WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES V1,51ot),712022 A ccoMpljl,5h M el) t,5 c7 0 41 2023r Wopl< Plc7o Highlights DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES tp� tio 1) DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Adml*w Midot) 2020-2022 KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Led during very challenging, unprecedented times • Significant amount of budget analysis, submittal and oversight • Every front facing division in the department has completed guiding or strategic plans built with those they serve • Launch and utilization of WorkDay • Started with very little capital funding, now have over $90 million (located in capital funding from 2019-2024. Telling the story matters. • Established a professional marketing and community engagement office in Kent Parks, centralizing this function and also introducing advertising (takes $ to make $!) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • 100% re-build of Kent Parks pages on the City's website • Major IT divisional systems updated: RecTrac, MainTrac, Golf Now, Upkeep, My Senior Center and more • Creation of the Greater Kent Historic Society Strategic Plan • Contract negotiations and relationship with Teamsters/AFSCME • City of Kent Race and Equity Plan • Creation of new Kent Parks staff recruitment strategies • Transition and integration of new Chief Administrative Officer • Councils, Committee and Commissions DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Adml*w Midot) 2023 WORK PLAN HIGHLIGHTS: • Active involvement in KEHOC and City Hall Campus Building Projects • Completion and mobilization of new Kent Parks Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Plan • Enhanced focus on staff safety, security and emergency management protocols - 100% staff trained in 2023 • Updating of the Greater Kent Historical Society (20 years old) MOU • Non-rep classification and compensation market study • Enhanced partnership with the Kent School District • Departmental and divisional policy updates (beginning in 23 into 24) • (Hopefully 4th quarter) - begin consultant led, Kent Parks Staff Training, Development and Succession Plan • A ton more! DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES B u-51 t) e-5.5 � t)c/ Fit),7 t) (ficl � OpeP,� ti0t).5 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES BU_51*t)e5.5 ,)t)61 Fit),7t)Cl�l OpeP,760t)_5 2022 KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Hired 2.0 FTE Operations Analyst (Facilities and Operations) and 1 .0 FTE Accounting Technician (Facilities) • No finding for Community Development Block Grant Single Audit Worked with Finance to officially transition Riverbend Golf Course to cashless point of sale • General Fund year-end savings totaled $674,000 of a $22.6M budget; expended or carryforward 97% of 2022 budgeted expenditure • Expended $32.7M in capital funds between 2020-2022; an average of $1 1 M per year. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Bu_5i*ne5.5 ,)m1 Fin,7ncl�l Opep,76on-5 2023 WORK PLAN HIGHLIGHTS: • 2023 12024 Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment • Implementation of Riverbend Golf Complex point of sale update • MainTrac asset management system rollout • Potential new accounting system • / 021 State Accountability Audit • 2022 State Financial/Single/Accountability Audit • Performance Measures update • Streamline contract process for the department • Recruit 1 .0 FTE (L. Osborn vacancy) DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES F� c1�ltles ten�t) ce OpeP,� ti0l).5 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Facilities M,wntenwce k Opep,7&on.5 2022 KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Police HQ Renovation • UpKeep CMMS Implementation (WO System) • S tainability Efforts • EV Charging Station for Motor Pool at City Hall Campus • Solar panel grant award for Senior Center • Staffing & Building a new team • Facilities Condition Assessment and Master Plan DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES F,7cllitle5 c7 0PeP,7&'ot)5 2023 WORK PLAN HIGHLIGHTS: - s • KEHOC 5 I"P • City Hall Campus ° --s • Siemens BMS Upgrades 5 5 `3samoo 5 5 2saw oo • urt Room Remodels 5 s Commons Remodel • 5 30 omm 5 5a4�moo 5 • Access Control s °°� - s =,�W s �W Upgrades 5 ssamm 5 • Exterior PaintingsPt ssm.w s aocm.w -a�a c- s aalmm • Centennial Fire Alarmw 5 and Elevators 5 5 5 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES P, P/C7 C7 9 )?e ve�opm en t DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES P')Pk5' P1'71)1)1ng '71)61 )?eVe10PMe& 2022 KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • 4t" and Willis Greenways • Chestnut Ridge Park • Titus Railroad Park • Mill Creek Canyon Trail Repair • Ruth Property Acquisition • 2022 Parks and Open Space Plan • 7 of 7 successful grant applications totaling over $5 million • $3.975 M from RCO • $1 .044 M from KC • Engagement statistics • Engaged 737 people at in-person events • 4449 total visits to EnaageKentParks.com • 861 survey responses • 15 in-person events DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES R�Pk.5, Pl�t)t)lng �t)61 )?eVelOptnet) t 2023 WORK PLAN HIGHLIGHTS: • Kherson Park • Salt Air Vista Park • Van Doren's Landing • East Hill North Community Park • Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks Park Springwood Park • Garrison Creek Park • Kiwanis 4 Tot Lot • Morrill Meadows Park • Interurban Trail at Naden Ave DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Nc�m�� Se�vfces DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Hun?�n 5epvice5 2022 KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Facilitated the 2023-2024 human services funding application cycle and received a record number of applications • Implemented a "guest reviewer" model to bring in additional community members to review applications • Prioritized training on grantmaking with an equity lens for both Commissioners and staff • Funded 1 1 new programs, expanding our reach into the community • Our partner nonprofit programs served over 57,000 residents Our Home Repair program completed over 400 repairs, helping keep low-income seniors and disabled residents safe and stable in their homes. • Staff worked together to fill the staffing gap in our federal CDBG program, including submitting key reports and meeting deadlines. • CDBG audit by the State Auditor's Office resulted in no findings for our program. • Improved engagement with residents and partner organizations to ensure a strong safety net and response to the pandemic crisis DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Hun?�n 5epvice5 2023 WORK PLAN HIGHLIGHTS: • Build additional flexibility into the Home Repair funding guidelines to account for increased cost of service and supplies • Initial planning and process mapping for upcoming work related to the City's Comprehensive Plan, Fair Housing, Consolidated Plan, and Strategic Plan • Continue to implement recommendations from the equity analysis of the fu ding application and allocation process, including work at the gional level on the collaborative countywide application process • Increase Human Services Commission engagement with community- based organizations serving Kent residents • Track legislative session and other potential impacts to human services (including King County Crisis Center Levy, KCRHA work, etc.) • Provide additional outreach efforts to our underserved populations • Continue to seek solutions to address the disparate impact the pandemic had on our low-income Kent residents and communities of color DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES R ecpe'7 tion '7t�cf Cc��tu��15epv1ce5 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES RecPa7tion 'It2d cultup'71 2022 KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • COVID recovery: Resilient, Creative, Adaptable, Realistic, Patient • Transitioned to a new registration system replacing CLASS with Rec Trac • MySeniorCenter: participation tracking software • SEEK Grant: $246,000... creative programming / cost savings for new stage! • Brite Sign installations at Senior Center and Commons • P ogramming: 75 new pre-school offerings, revised volleyball and soccer with added age groups and seasons to enhance participation Revised Recreation organizational structure: Two Recreation Supervisors • VSHSL Funding: Hired Senior Center Outreach Coordinator • Spotlight Series: 9 successful performances at 80% capacity along with 7 educational outreach activities for students and seniors. • Events were back! Summer Concerts, Halloween, WinterFest, Fun Runs, Wellness Fair, Senior Center Holiday Meals, Community Dinner, Food Truck Frenzy, Student Art Exhibit, Vaccine Clinics. AND......Supported over 20 community led events in parks • Facility Use: Sports complexes hosted 45 events (1 ,000 teams, 75,000 guests; Kent Commons- 23 trade shows; Senior Center/Commons/KMP hosted several hundred general rentals. Park shelter use..... PDF! • Recruitment: set the bar through outreach, creativity and promotion! DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES RecPa7tion 'It2d cultup'71 2023 WORK PLAN HIGHLIGHTS: • Teen Center Transition - Phoenix Academy back to Middle School • Continue Rec Trac training / increase confidence. . . add Team sideline • Pass Lite cost recovery software: Learn it! Use it! • Kent Commons renovation (facelift) • Kent School District - potential sports complex partnership • Enhance safety and security plans/procedures • outh Sports Initiative: survey interest, outreach-marketing, program values, volunteer development • Determine future of the summer beach program • Participate fully in the Compensation study • Veterans, Seniors, Human Services Levy: future of Senior Center funding • Recreation Plan... revisit.... reinvigorate • Events: future and transition • Manage program and rental impacts related to park projects (park openings and closures for renovation) • Community Garden transition to new location • Outreach and Marketing: All 140,000 Kent residents should know who we are and what services we provide • Recruitment... seasonal challenges DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES PC7 p1<5 114c7/*/) ten'7 n ce '7 n 6/ Op e�� tiO/).5 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES R)pk M,7inten'Ince k opep,760t)_5 2022 KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • MainTrac asset management system - deployment • Managing increased Park Use - 1 .6 Million pounds of bagged garbage • Community Garden project - In-house construction project • Summer program support preparations - Summer concerts, Summer playground, Splash • Annual maintenance of locations less known • 911 Markers Maintenance for Green River Trail • West Fenwick - Pollinator garden • Turnkey - Raingarden • Garrison Creek Park - It's a City water reservoir, City art installation and a park • Stormwater is a parks things too. .. • Service Club - These detention ponds also have vegetation element for water quality • Morrill Meadows - Biofiltration system inspection and maintenance • Trees and more trees - Ongoing hazard tree assessments, tree maintenance and tree removals • Willis St renovations - Establishing new service levels for a primary City gateway and public space DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES R)pk M,71*&et),1nce k opep,760t)-5 2023 WORK PLAN HIGHLIGHTS: • Seasonal staff recruiting - New year with continued emphasis on outreach, media and advertising • Annual lifecycle - parking lot striping and sealcoating, updating/replacing park amenities • Parking lot management - Replace, install bollards, fences and gates to improve access control at Lake Meridian round-a-bouts, Old Fishing Hole • /Ana d Lake Fenwick nual maintenance to athletic complexes, restrooms • Natural Resources team - Parks Urban Forestry, Community stewardship events, managing natural areas (Mill Creek, Clark Lake) • New Van Doren's Park and joint management of the Green River Natural Resource area • Renovated Kherson Park - new custom play structures, new technology • Renovated Salt Air Park - New stormwater infrastructure, formalized walking trails, new playground, ongoing management of natural area DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Rl"vepl?encl Golf com' plex DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Rivepbend Golf 2022 KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • First full year of operation since 2017 (Golf Course, Driving Range, and Restaurant) • First year that the Golf Complex was profitable under the Golf Complex Business Plan • Over 65,000 rounds of golf were played at the 18 Hole Golf Course • Over 9,400,000 range balls were hit at the Driving Range • Hosted the Washington Junior Golf Association World Qualifier with over 200 junior players from around the Northwest • Hosted our first Cross Country Meet with the Kent School District • Over 8,000 volunteer marshal hours • The Riverbend 18 Hold Golf Course continues to be one of the busiest and most popular golf courses in the Northwest DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Rivepbend Golfcomplex 2023 WORK PLAN HIGHLIGHTS: • Rebranding of the Golf Course • New flags, flagsticks, tee markers, tee signs, and yardage posts • New benches and garbage cans • Drainage improvements to greens • Irrigation control system upgrades • Sprinkler head replacement • Resurfacing tee boxes • Additional bunker sand • Parking lot and Clubhouse landscaping improvements Hepe '-5 to -5ucce-55ful .2023,11 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Julie Parascondola, CPRE, Director Brian Levenhagen, CPRP, Deputy Director Parks, Recreation and Community Services Parks, Recreation and Community Services 253-856-5007 1 jparascondola@kentwa.gov 253-856-5116 1 bjlevenhagen@kentwa.gov Lori Hogan, Superintendent Terry Jungman, Manager Recreation/and Cultural Services Parks, Planning and Development 253-856- 67 I hogan@kentwa.gov 253-856-5112 1 tiungman@kentwa.gov Merin Hanson, Manager Garin Lee, Superintendent Hou ing and Human Services Park Maintenance and Operations 25 -856-5077 1 .nhanson@kentwa.gov 253-856-5131 1 glee@kentwa.gov Will Moore, Superintendent Pete Petersen, Manager facilities Maintenance and Operations Riverbend Golf Complex 06-445-3761 1 wmoore@kentwa.gov 253-856-5190 1 rrpetersen@kentwa.gov Phung Huynh, Manager Business and Operations 53-856-5102 1 .1UY1111@kentwa.gov r:,' v k �� R.L �' .ry,, f.+!�` � ,�� • � "'�. � ^mot, Y#.� ;x ,.:f .. �;rS _, , � ,. -`�'' �c ,+e 7• r' .= - 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"� "•a- '"'S - .� _'- '" `s w RIVERBEND GOLF COMPLEX CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP, MARCH T 2023 k _ s General ■ Riverbend Golf Complex completed adjustments in their business model and is now operating at sustainable profit ■ Will need another 2 years to officially confirm user and financial trends y A large percentage of the 2017 Business Plan strategies are still valid; however, staff did update the financial proforma from the original plan to forecast in a ten-year window, 2023-2033 ■ Updates will coincide with the City's biennium budget process, every two years to confirm trends and performance ■ Riverbend staff performs dynamic spend plan management - budgets are broken out by monthly allocations, staff track monthly actuals and re-forecasts remainder of the year, where applicable ■ Financial proforma will inform both operating and capital decisions in the short-term future r*� ■ inancial ■ 2022 Riverbe r 2022 Revenues vs. Expenses 6 Year Revenue - Expense Summary 2017 2018 2019 2020* 2021* 2022 2023(F)** REVENUES $2,527,079 $2,402,096 $2,493,146 $2,152,266 $2,520,912 $3,347,728 $3,372,200 EXPENSES $2,827,953 $2,467,667 $2,472,859 $2,229,519 $2,586,087 $2,917,900 $2,978,640 PROFIT ($300,874) ($65,571) $20,287 ($77,253) ($65,175) $429,828 $393,560 TOTAL ROUNDS 59,546 62,587 59,596 60,522 68,027 65,279 65,000 Note: *2020-2021 Covid 19 Pandemic. **2O23(F) Does not include 2023 COLA, profit will drop by appropriate %. Final numbers are draft until year end financial close out of 2022. ■ Success a combination of more/new golfers, strategic pricing and increases, new driving range and hard work ■ Paid off 100% of the general fund loan to support past golf operations ■ Per City Polic the Riverbend Golf Fund should maintain a 16% fund balance equal current year budgeted expenses or L00,000, whichever is higher ■ 16% of 2023 $2,978,640 Expenditures = $476,582 ■ Built a Cash Reserve Fund, separate from overall fund balance = $500,000 ■ Ending fund balance for 2022, heading into 2023 = $656,000 ■ Capital fund balance for 2022, heading into 2023 = $171937000 0 Combination of Par 3 sale, ARPA and Admissions Tax Rmiverbend ■2022 nancials ■ Hard work and intentional policy decisions helped turn the golf course around into a profitable business with no general fund (taxpayer) reliance ■ Finally have stability in a long-term restaurant concessionaire with Half Lion Public House ■ 67% of 12 months were profitable (8 of 12) ■ Riverbend Men's Club is hovering around the 300-350 members yearly and to date this year, membership is up 29 % over 2022 ■ Riverbend Ladies Club is hovering around 100-125 members and have seen significant growth in members and tournament participation in recent years ■ Riverbend hosted over 100 small groups/ tournaments in 2022, inclusive of the Seattle Fire Department and the Fir State Golf Club ■ Riverbend does not track golfer demographics, however, golfers range in age from 5 years old up to mid-90's, of all races/cultures. We have seen an influx of "new" golfers during and after the pandemic and are working diligently to retain their repeat business Half ion Pubimic House Half Lion Original Lease Terms • Opened Half Lion Public House June 2019 (6 months later the pandemic hit) • 2022 is the first year they've been open a full year with no operating restrictions • Lease Term = 10 Years plus three (5) year options to renew • Rent = $3,000 per month = $36,000 pear year • Utility consumption in addition to lease payment, based on formula • Tenant responsible for all taxes and fees, including 12.84% leasehold tax • $5,000 security deposit on file - • 3% CPI growth each annual renewal • At each option to for extension, a market adjustment is reviewed (3-6% increase) , - Reminder. not a gross profit model, not tied to profit or loss - more simplified landlord/tenant relationship Formal Lease Amendment in August 2021 to address pandemic impacts: • Lease waiver until 2 months after full restaurant restrictions relaxed - $54,000 loss to Riverbend • Suspended CPI inflation adjustment until 2023. This begins in June, 2023. • Utility deferment and payback (5 years with 8% interest) • Total utility deferment of$36,013 and as of 11112023 they still owe $26,232. • The payback schedule is for 60 months or 5 years at a rate of$730.22 per month. • Half Lion hasn't missed a payment and has paid back 28% of their deferment to date. Half Publ 'Ic House Jason Nel!znn , Owner of Half 1 ,ion Public House HALF ■ Good partnership and collaboration with Riverbend staff ■ Driving Range - next steps ■ Community / City Owned Properties Introducing and unveiling tonight . . . HALF LION 4-02 .w .aa IIII�Rill 109 'A r 2022 Key ■ First full year of a complete operation for the Golf Complex since 2017 ■ First year that the Golf Complex was profitable under the Golf Complex Business Plan ■ Over 65,000 rounds of golf were played at the 18 Hole Golf Course ■ New fleet of golf carts ■ Hosted the Washington Junior Golf Association World ■ Partnered with the Kent School District and hosted our first Cross Country meet in October (goal to begin expanding public use, outside of golf, when applicable) ■ Riverbend hosted the Half Lion/Green River College fund raising tournament ■ Riverbend also hosts the DGA Golf League, the Holeouts Golf League(Boeing), the BB League, the Aero Golf League(Boeing), the City of Kent Golf League and the Highline Golf League. ■ Riverbend is the home course for four local area high school golf teams (Kent Meridian, Thomas Jefferson, Mount Rainier, and Seattle Christian) ■ There were more than 8,000 volunteer marshal hours ■ Over the past 22 years, the Riverbend 18 Hole Golf Course continues to be one of the busiest and most popular golf courses in the Northwest 2022 Operatming ■ March 4th the 14th hole was flooded for several days ■ Poor weather in May with nearly twice the normal rainfall ■ June 17th the Driving Range's west entrance was smashed into resulting in a loss of over $10,000 in inventory and damage to the facility ■ July 25th there was a fire in the one of the back offices at the Driving Range resulting in over $85,000 of damage (active claim with City's risk/insurance division) ■ October 2nd the on-course restroom on the 15th hole was damaged by fire ■ November 9th the well pump shed was stolen ■ Golf course was closed for 15 days in December due to weather ■ December 24th the golf course was flooded out ■ All year, continually dealing with escalating vandalism/damage, break-in attempts ■ ■ Driving Performance ■ The Driving Range Remodel Project started in February of 2020 and was completed in August of 2021. ■ Total cost of the (3) Phase Driving Range Improvements = $476407315 .aw Jt�' ■ Paid for Riverbend's portion of the Meet Me on Meeker frontage improvements ■ Took up significant portion of original Par 3 sale - capital allocation (due to 3 phases) ' ■ The Driving Range now has over 50 stalls an enlarged range field new lighting, >1 and a remodeled Pro Shop f ■ In 2022, there more than 9,400,000 balls hit at the Driving Range ■ In 2022, the Driving Range exceeded budgeted revenue expectations by more than 20% ■ Significant influencer on Riverbend's long-term sustainability, adding double the driving range .' revenue from 2019 (pre-pandemic and pre-improvement) at almost 50% increased revenue. 7771 Iwo loon" ■ Ex: 2019 Revenue = $431,966 increased to 2022 Revenue = $859,107 f 2023�2024 Work P Highlights 0 ■ Operating the course 362 days a year, targeting over 65,000 golf visits h ■ Operating policy updates to address SAO audit feedback ■ New Point of Sale System (GolfNow), estimated launch in June ■ Re-branding of the Golf Course, giving it a new look - - ■ New flags, flagsticks, tee markers, tee signs, and yardage posts ■ New benches, garbage cans, and divot mix containers ■ Drainage improvements to the front of greens ■ Irrigation control system upgrades ■ Sprinkler head replacement ■ Resurfacing and leveling tee boxes ■ Additional bunker sand - M yopu-ffinowe ■ Parking lot and Clubhouse landscaping improvements If a Riverbend golfer decides to walk the course while playing and not use a golf cart, ■ Replace the on-course restrooms they will walk between 5-6 miles and burn ■ Cart path repairs around 1300-166 calories! This contributes to Kent Parks' and the City's goal of ■ Driving Range field improvements providing healthy opportunities to be active and to combat Kent's highest causees of ■ Driving Range net repairs death which is diabetes and heart disease, bot mostly preventable by lifestyle choices. Rmiverbend S THANK YOU to the Riverbena staff! 22It combined years of exp+erilence and commitment to Riverbend Golf Complex and the City of Kent! ■ Lloyd Abraham - Maintenance Field Supervisor (39 Years) Eric Hinrichs - Head Golf Professional 18 Hole Golf Course (22 Years) ■ Josh Immordino - Golf Professional 18 Hole Golf Course (17 Years) ■ Jeff Lewis - Maintenance Work III (26 Years) ■ Melanie Manning - Golf Accounting Supervisor (35 Years) ■ Marti O'Neill - Head Golf Professional Driving Range (23 Years) ■; Pete Petersen - Golf Complex Manager (29 Years) - - ■ Pat Sims - Mechanic (36 Years) ■ Over 20 part-time staff aRk w// fl7-..`� �- n`•• - - .'r},'1+rb1". _ . -i`i..N'`•1'7�, '.F".lr "x ..ti a 5 •r.G t J, t'. kt. 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