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Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda Request
To: Board of Commissioners
Mark McCauley, Interim County Administrator
From: Monte Reinders, Public Works Director/County Engineer
Agenda Date: December 6, 2021
Subject: Proclamation of Parks and Recreation Volunteer Appreciation
Statement of Issue: Due to COVID-19 the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is
unable to host its annual volunteer appreciation event. In lieu of in-person
recognition, the Advisory Board made a plan that includes a proclamation by the BoCC
among other things. The proclamation has been prepared and is ready for approval.
Members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and some volunteers will attend
the meeting. This will provide the BoCC a chance to ask questions and say a few
words if they so choose.
Analysis/Strategic Goals/Pro’s & Con’s: In 2019 Parks and Recreation volunteers
donated 4903 hours, the equivalent of 2.72 FTE, valued at $139,931.62. These
volunteers serve in several programs: general parks maintenance; caretakers and
camp-hosts; recreation program coaches; promoting specific projects like JUMP!; and
adopting entire parks such as Irondale Beach Park. Volunteerism improves health,
increases community, and benefits the natural environment.
Fiscal Impact/Cost Benefit Analysis: The proclamation will increase volunteer
retention and motivation. The costs are minimal.
Recommendation: Approve the proclamation and briefly engage with the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board and volunteers during the meeting.
Department Contact: Matt Tyler
Reviewed By:
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Mark McCauley, Interim County Administrator Date