2018 Adopted Annual Operating & Capital Improvement Budget

PARKS & TRAILS MAINTENANCE
Statement of Purpose
The Parks and Trails Maintenance Program assures that developed parks, streetscapes, trails, and open spaces are
safe, available, clean, and aesthetically pleasing.
Description
Parks and Trails Maintenance is responsible for 184 acres of open space, 279 acres of developed parks, 47 miles of
trails, and 53 acres of streetscapes and floral beds.
Accomplishments
In 2017, developed parks and streetscape turf areas received once-a-week mowing during the growing season with the
exception of the 14 multi-use athletic fields which were mowed twice-weekly. The synthetic field is maintained on a
weekly basis. Substantial water savings were attained during the year due to best management practices of conserving
and monitoring water use during periods of precipitation. Resurfacing of the tennis court in Hoffman Park was completed
including Pickle Ball markings, improving both safety and playability. 72 new trees were planted Village-wide during
2017, with 35 being planted by the crew and 37 by an outside contractor. 28 of those trees were planted in Orchard Hills
Park as replacements to those removed by the water and sewer district. The Village’s ash trees continue to be
monitored and evaluated for the emerald ash borer. No evidence of the ash borer has been observed thus far in the
Village. The Village owned and maintained fence along the north side of East Chenango Avenue to Fulton Street was
replaced. The two infields at Curtis Park were renovated. The fields had the ridge between the infield and outfield
removed, they were laser graded and sod was installed where necessary. Also, at Curtis Park, concrete edging was
installed around both the north and south mulch beds. A drain was installed at Westlands Park at the bottom of the
south hill of the athletic fields to improve drainage. New art panels for the Curtis Arts and Humanities Center were
acquired and modified to meet our display and maintenance needs. The lightning prediction system at Curtis Park was
upgraded to the newest available technology.
Goals/Objectives
In 2018, the Westlands Park playground railing is proposed for replacement. At Curtis Park and Village Greens Park,
irrigation system upgrades will be made. Landscape improvements are proposed for the Southwest corner of Belleview
Avenue and Clarkson Street.
Outcome Measures
2015
Actual
2016
Actual
2017
Estimate
Number of reported incidents or accidents due to unsafe conditions within
the Parks System.
1 0 0 0
Percentage of respondents rating the appearance of streetscapes and
medians as good to excellent.
N/A* 95> N/A* 95>
Percentage of respondents rating the overall quality and appearance of
the Parks, Trails, and Open Space as good to excellent.
N/A* 95> N/A* 95>
Percentage of time athletic fields are available to permitted users. 100 100 100 100
*Survey not conducted.
2018
Target
123