FY2022

PARKS & RECREATION ADMINISTRATION Parks & Recreation Administration is responsible for the oversight and support of the department’s operating divisions. The Division’s budget is organized into four activities: Administration, Parkland Acquisition, Farmers Market, and Government Buildings. Administration Administration personnel include the Parks & Recreation Director and an Administrative Secretary. The Government Buildings function includes the Facility Manager and four maintenance staff. Farmers’ Market The Iowa City Farmers’ Market makes homegrown fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods, foodstuffs, handcrafts, and flowers available to the general public. The market season runs May through October and is held on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings at the Chauncey Swan parking facility. The 2020 season was held on-line due to COVID-19. Government Buildings Government Buildings staff provides routine custodial and maintenance services at City Hall, Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, Mercer Aquatic Center, Scanlon Gymnasium, Senior Center and other public buildings utilizing a combination of in-house and contracted approaches. Staff provides daily cleaning and maintenance for the 64,445 square foot City Hall building, including Police and Fire facilities which are in operation 24/7 and three splash pads and City Park Pool during from Memorial Day through Labor Day. HVAC zones are also maintained daily for optimal energy efficiency, productivity, and comfort. Recent Accomplishments: • Farmers Market was successfully offered through and on-line order, contact free pick up process throughout the entire 2020 season. Only food and farm products were sold. • Park Renovation Projects completed at Willow Creek, City Park Playground, Wetherby, Fairmeadows, Scott, and Napoleon Playground. • Government Buildings staff altered operations and work environments throughout City facilities in response to COVID-19. • Recreation Centers, swimming pools and programs largely closed for first half of year due to COVID-19. Staff provided emergency childcare and limited recreation services during this time. HIGHLIGHTS

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