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OVERVIEW OF THE PARKS FACILITIES AND

DEVELOPMENT FUND

Revenues for the NRH Centre are estimated at
$3,214,102 for FY 2018/2019. Expenditures for the new PARK SALES TAX REVENUES
recreation center for that same period of time are $5.5
projected to be $2,918,862. The Park Development $5.0
Fund’s sales tax revenue projection for 2018/2019 is $4.5
$5,197,739. Tennis Center revenues, which are also $4.0
included in this fund, are projected to be $365,300. Millions $3.5
Tennis Center expenditures are projected to be $3.0
$627,412. $2.5
$2.0
The Park Development Fund has issued approximately
$7.7 million in outstanding revenue bonds that are
supported by sales tax revenues. The bonds were used
to purchase park land and construct major facilities, such as the NRH2O, Green Valley Community Park, Stormy
Plaza and Richland Tennis Center. Current and future projects, and debt service on the bonds, are financed
using sales tax revenues. The City has collected over $70 million in sales tax since 1993. Listed below are some
of the projects currently under design or construction.

Linda Spurlock Park Redevelopment – Listed
as a priority in the updated Park, Recreation
and Open Space Master Plan, the first phase
renovation to Linda Spurlock Park includes
design and engineering services in Fiscal Year
2019. Construction of the project will begin in
FY 2020. Improvements to the park include
updated playgrounds, a group pavilion, parking
and other amenities based on public input.

Parks Infrastructure Maintenance - This project
provides infrastructure maintenance and repair
of parks, trails and facilities in response to use
and age. Improvements for FY2019/20 include
HVAC replacement at Richfield Park and
Green Valley Park, sport field bulb
replacement, playground safety surface material, repair of concrete trail sections and playground amenities
repair.

Richland Tennis Center Infrastructure Maintenance - This project includes maintenance items at the tennis
center that are old and deteriorating. The FY 2020 funding will provide for replacement of tile surfaces in the
restrooms and window shades in the Pro Shop.

NRH Centre Pool Plaster – This project will include removal and replacement of all the pool plaster down to the
substrate/gunite surface. Project includes substrate repairs, tile repair and replacement of the grates as needed.

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