State Parks Sections The new pool complex in the campground was completed and opened. The new campground registration building, laundry, country store and nature center were also completed and opened for business. renovation and bond monies, timber sales, donations, insurance claims, grants and other funds. Our Purchasing Office maintains a record <strong>of</strong> all purchases on purchase orders, emergency letters, building contracts, and phone authorizations. We work with vendors, Parks Administration, <strong>Conservation</strong> Administration, Finance Purchasing, Comptrollers <strong>of</strong>fice and employees <strong>of</strong> all 22 state parks in completing the required work. We work with the Management Analysis Section to assure accurate accounting data for payments. We assist in any way possible to eliminate waste in spending in the Montgomery <strong>of</strong>fice, as well as in the parks in order to provide the best quality at the best pricing for all commodities and services purchased. We provide information for all employees <strong>of</strong> parks, from management to maintenance employees, via email, phone and faxes for assistance with product purchases. Our <strong>of</strong>fice works closely with the Director’s <strong>of</strong>fice and Operations and Maintenance Section on various projects, including emergency insurance claims, making sure inventory numbers are assigned, answering phone calls and assisting with address lists and mass email correspondences with the parks. We work with Promotions Section on promoting state parks by making updates on the website, assisting with brochures, e-newsletters, answering phone calls and emails and provide photographs to promote the parks. We assist the Natural Resources Section with purchases they are involved in, including such items as: tree planting, herbicide treatments, controlled burns and forest-mulching service contracts. Accomplishments n Routine purchases, emergency purchases and annual agreements. Most purchases were <strong>of</strong> a routine nature to continue operations during the tough economic times we have experienced the last few years. Such purchases include: replacement water and sewage pumps, linen services, water testing services, uniforms, mattresses, chemicals and mowers for the golf courses, mowing and landscaping service contracts, equipment purchases, and building materials to maintain facilities. Other routine services to help serve our guests include such commodities as garbage service, pest control and portable toilet services. n Some purchases from funds other than budgets during the year included: campground gates, point <strong>of</strong> sale equipment and computers, and electrical supplies for Lakepoint State Park’s major campground renovation project. Future Plans n Continue to provide purchasing services to parks and lodges for their daily needs, as well as during renovations, emergencies and ongoing projects. n Continue to be <strong>of</strong> service to support the <strong>Alabama</strong> State Parks system in areas <strong>of</strong> need. n Continue to work with the Finance <strong>Department</strong> and Purchasing Division to obtain products and services and provide payment to vendors in an efficient manner. 40 ALDCNR 09-10 <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>
1 - Bladon Springs 2 - Blue Springs 3 - Buck’s Pocket 4 - Cathedral Caverns 5 - Cheaha 6 - Chewacla 7 - Chickasaw 8 - DeSoto 9 - Florala 10 - Frank Jackson 11 - Gulf 12 - Joe Wheeler 13 - Lake Guntersville 14 - Lake Lurleen 15 - Lakepoint 16 - Meaher 17 - Monte Sano 18 - Oak Mountain 19 - Paul M. Grist 20 - Rickwood Caverns 21 - Roland Cooper 22 - Wind Creek ALDCNR 09-10 <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> 41