Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Adopted Budget - County of Sonoma

MISSION STATEMENT
The Sonoma County Regional Parks Department leads in the preservation,
conservation, restoration, and promotion of natural, scenic, historical, and
cultural resources in Sonoma County. We provide recreational, educational,
social, and cultural opportunities for the public.
DEPARTMENTAL DESCRIPTION
Budget at a Glance:
REGIONAL PARKS
Caryl Hart, Director
Total Expenditures $18,802,192
Total Revenues $15,141,960
Total Net Cost $3,660,232
Total Staff 81.55
The Regional Parks Department includes four distinct divisions, two % Funded by Local Discretionary Funds 24%
enterprise funds, and County Service Area #41 in the Sonoma Valley that
includes three parks and is supported by its own taxes.
Park Operations Division operates and maintains the county's regional parks system, including three regional recreation areas, fourteen
open space parks and preserves, six paved and seven coastal access trails, seven community/neighborhood parks, eight Russian River
access parks, and six campgrounds. This division maintains landscaping for the county parks, Veterans buildings, and other county
properties. Under contract, it also maintains Open Space District and other public land properties.
Recreation, Health and Education Programs Division creates, markets, and operates park programs that promote tourism, economic
development, preventative health, and environmental sustainability. Responsibilities include program design, web and social media
presence, creation of exhibits and displays, branding, advertising, and customer tracking. The division develops and implements plans
for sponsorships and promotions, working closely with associated marketing efforts. The division manager serves as the primary liaison
between the department and the Regional Parks Foundation, and is responsible for enhancing and expanding the department’s volunteer
programs.
Park Planning and Development Division coordinates planning for new parks, trails, and capital projects, as well as improvements and
maintenance of existing parklands. The division works with other agencies to develop funding partnerships and to pursue grant
opportunities. It also ensures compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, which regulates
pollutants associated with storm water runoff in county parks.
Business Strategy and Development Division is a new division being created in FY 11-12 which will lead the department in the
development of strategic and business plans and measurements of performance and efficiency, and includes the department’s fiscal and
other support functions. Responsibilities include determining specific costs for park services and developing pricing. The division will
work closely with the Recreation, Health and Education Programs Division on partnerships, sponsorships and concessions. This division
will be responsible for management and marketing of the seven Veterans buildings and the Occidental Community Center.
The department operates Spud Point Marina and the Sport Fishing Center as enterprise funds.
Funding Sources
County of Sonoma
FY 2011-2012 Adopted Budget
General Fund
Park Mitigation Fees
Rents/Concessions
Charges for Services
Fees (Camping, etc.)
Internal Reimbursements
Gasoline Sales, etc.
Transient Occupancy &
Other Taxes
185
Funding Uses Park Operations
Park Development
Veterans Buildings
Ground Maintenance
Marinas
Development Services