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Home My WebLink AboutFY 2026 (Department of Parks & Recreation) PARKS AND RECREATION FY 2026 BUDGET AND OPERATIONS SYNOPSIS Pat Porter Director 1 Department: PARKS Fund: GENERAL FUND 1. FY 2025 to FY 2026 BUDGET COMPARSION Fund: GENERAL FUND Department: PARKS AND RECREATION FY 2025 FY 2026 $ + / -% + / - Salary and Wages 11,652,193 12,081,842 429,649 3.7% Benefits 7,502,764 8,169,436 666,672 8.9% Utilities 1,401,119 1,444,861 43,742 3.1% Vehicle/Equip, Lease 1,202,006 1,133,626 -68,380 -5.7% Operations 4,780,939 5,447,076 666,137 13.9% 26,539,021 28,276,841 1,737,820 6.5% 0 2,000,000 4,000,000 6,000,000 8,000,000 10,000,000 12,000,000 14,000,000 Salary and Wages Benefits Utilities Vehicle/Equip, Lease Operations FY 2025 and FY 2026 Comparison FY 2025 FY 2026 44% 28% 5% 5% 18% FY 2025 Operating Budget Salary and Wages Benefits Utilities Vehicle/Equip, Lease Operations 43% 29% 5% 4% 19% FY 2026 Operating Budget Salary and Wages Benefits Utilities Vehicle/Equip, Lease Operations 2 Department: PARKS Fund: GOLF FUND 1. FY 2025 to FY 2026 BUDGET COMPARSION Fund: GOLF FUND Department: PARKS AND RECREATION FY 2025 FY 2026 $ + / -% + / - Salary and Wages 1,317,332 1,383,369 66,037 5.0% Benefits 830,974 908,683 77,709 9.4% Utilities 150,000 164,000 14,000 9.3% Vehicle/Equip, Lease 415,191 199,727 -215,464 -51.9% Operations 729,765 750,965 21,200 2.9% 3,443,262 3,406,744 -36,518 -1.1% 0 200,000 400,000 600,000 800,000 1,000,000 1,200,000 1,400,000 1,600,000 Salary and Wages Benefits Utilities Vehicle/Equip, Lease Operations FY 2025 and FY 2026 Comparison FY 2025 FY 2026 38% 24%5% 12% 21% FY 2025 Operating Budget Salary and Wages Benefits Utilities Vehicle/Equip, Lease Operations 40% 27% 5% 6% 22% FY 2026 Operating Budget Salary and Wages Benefits Utilities Vehicle/Equip, Lease Operations 3 Department: PARKS Fund: 209 FUND 1. FY 2025 to FY 2026 BUDGET COMPARSION Fund: PARKS IMPROVEMENT & MAINT. Department: PARKS AND RECREATION FY 2025 FY 2026 $ + / - % + / - Salary and Wages 0 0 0 0.0% Benefits 0 0 0 0.0% Utilities 0 0 0 0.0% Vehicle/Equip, Lease 7 7 0 0.0% Operations 88,543 88,543 0 0.0% 88,550 88,550 0 0.0% 0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 Salary and Wages Benefits Utilities Vehicle/Equip, Lease Operations FY 2025 and FY 2026 Comparison FY 2025 FY 2026 0%0%0%0% 100% FY 2025 Operating Budget Salary and Wages Benefits Utilities Vehicle/Equip, Lease Operations 0%0%0%0% 100% FY 2026 Operating Budget Salary and Wages Benefits Utilities Vehicle/Equip, Lease Operations 4 2. MAJOR CHANGES AND/OR VARIANCES IN OPERATIONS BUDGET There are a few areas within the Department of Parks & Recreation (DOPR) that are prioritized in the proposed FY 2026 budget. These areas include two (2) new Janitor II positions as well as vehicles to support those positions, a new Project Manager position under the Facilities Maintenance Division, a new dump truck to replace an existing dump truck that is at the end of its useful life, and a replacement aerator for the Wailua Golf Course. Benefits We are requesting an increase in Benefits in the amount of $666,672 or 8.9% from the General Fund and $77,709 or 9.4% from the Golf Fund. To ensure we are adequately positioned to meet future obligations, we have made a strategic decision to increase the allocation of our Other Post- Employment Benefits account across the board. This will provide for flexibility in addressing any potential increases. Two (2) New Janitor II Positions: DOPR is requesting two (2) new Janitor II positions - one for the Central/Civic Center District (Civic Center & Historic County Building) and one for the East District (Kapa‘a to Hanalei). In FY 2024, two (2) Janitor II positions were reallocated to Janitor Working Supervisors for the Central/Civic Center District and the Central/KPD District. These new positions will replenish the Janitor positions that were reallocated to improve service to the Central/Civic Center and East Districts. New Project Manager Position: DOPR is requesting a new Project Manager position under the Facilities Maintenance Division, whose primary responsibility will be to coordinate/procure repair and maintenance services that require outsourcing to complete. The Project Manager will determine the type of procurement method and process the goods and/or services to completion. This process will streamline service as all repair and maintenance will fall under the responsibility of one Division. Replacement Dump Truck Request: DOPR is requesting a new 12-yard tandem dump truck to replace the current 2009 Peterbilt 10- yard Dump Truck (EQ079) that has a rusted/rotten dump bed. In FY 2025, the Park Maintenance Division purchased a large excavator for the upcoming jobs in FY 2026 and beyond. This replacement dump truck will serve two purposes: one, safely transport the large excavator to and from jobs, and two, increase capacity for fewer dump trips while loading with the large excavator. Wailua Golf Course Replacement Aerator: DOPR is requesting to replace a 20+ year old Ryan GA30 Aerator which was purchased in 2005. Newer technology has greatly improved the aerator machines, and one of the improvements is the playability of the course after aeration. The current GA30 Aerator closes sections of the course for three days, and after each aeration, the greens’ condition is nearly unplayable. The suggested new Planet Air Trifecta Greens Aerator leaves the greens completely playable on the day of aeration. This will allow an increased frequency of aerations, better drainage, and much healthier greens. 5 3. OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES Although we are continuing to experience global supply chain issues, previously purchased equipment and vehicles have been delivered in FY 2025. These late deliveries have been negatively impacting daily operations, as it has for many businesses. Some equipment and vehicles are taking more than three fiscal year cycles to arrive. This has impacted on maintenance and service delivery due to equipment and vehicle downtime. Houseless individuals throughout Park’s facilities continue to be a challenge to effectively manage. The Park Rangers, along with the assistance of KPD, have cleared numerous houseless sites. Prior to clearing the sites, assistance is offered to the houseless individuals, if available. Numerous times houseless individuals refuse assistance and/or move to the next available site, whether it be County, State, or private land. These individuals greatly impact our ability to keep up with daily maintenance and ranger patrols. They also increase utility and maintenance costs on plumbing, septic, electrical, and carpentry repairs. Suggested ordinance changes are being presented to the County Council in FY 2025 to assist with the trespassing of nuisance individuals, which may assist with the houseless situation. 4. OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS FROM FY 2025 In 2019, DOPR first initiated the consultation process with the union, proposing a pilot program for the Kawaihau District under the Park Maintenance Division. The pilot program proposed to have each worker report to the Kapa‘a Baseyard and work as a group to accomplish the daily goals and assignments. However, due to the lack of County vehicles in the Department’s fleet, DOPR was unable to move forward with the pilot program at that time. Since then, DOPR was able to acquire additional vehicles and re-initiated the consultation process with the union in late 2023. After meetings and discussions with the union, DOPR implemented the pilot program in the last quarter of FY 2024. The pilot program has proven to be successful. As such, the pilot program will become the new standard for the Park Maintenance Division and will be implemented island wide in the third quarter of FY 2025. This will allow the Division flexibility to be more effective and efficient in accomplishing daily goals and meeting priority tasks. DOPR also consulted with the union on upgrading all Park Caretaker I positions from a BC-02 to a BC-03, as well as upgrading the Park Caretaker II (Working Supervisor) positions from a WS-02 to a WS-03. It also included converting the Groundskeeper positions to Park Caretakers (WS-03, BC- 03). This change allows Park Caretakers to complete all daily tasks as part of their regular salary, instead of being Temporarily Assigned (TA) and receiving TA opportunities and pay intermittently, which benefits both the employees and DOPR as it will allow more flexibility and increase overall efficiency. In FY 2025, DOPR completed playcourt resurfacing projects for the tennis and basketball courts at Wailua Homesteads Park and Wailua Houselots Park. The scope of work included incorporating pickleball court lines as well. The playcourt resurfacing project at Puhi Park is currently underway and is anticipated to be completed by the end of FY 2025. Resurfacing work on the tennis and basketball courts at the Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex will begin late March and is anticipated to be completed within the first quarter of FY 2026. Additionally, there are nine additional 6 playcourts that are currently in the planning & permitting phase.