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2023/2024 Adopted Budget City of Renton, Washington
3-94Budget by Department - Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation
Mission
Promote and support a more livable Renton community by providing recreation, museum, special events opportunities, golf
course and modern parks, and undisturbed natural areas.
Core Businesses and Services
Golf Course
The golf course division provides a safe, clean, attractive, accessible, and well‐maintained environment for the public’s
enjoyment of active and passive recreational golfing opportunities along with preserving our natural resources, wildlife
preservation, and environmental stewardship.
Parks and Trails
The parks and trails division provides a safe, clean, attractive, accessible, and well‐maintained environment for the public’s
enjoyment of active and passive recreational opportunities along with natural resource and wildlife preservation and
stewardship.
Parks Planning and Natural Resources
The parks planning and natural resources division provides a comprehensive and interrelated system of parks, recreation,
open spaces, and trails that respond to locally based needs, values, and conditions; provide an appealing and harmonious
environment and protect the integrity and quality of the surrounding natural systems; and create a sustainable and
exemplary urban forest.
Recreation
The recreation division promotes and supports a more livable community by providing opportunities for the public to
participate in diverse recreational, cultural, athletic, and aquatic programs and activities.
Renton History Museum
The Renton History Museum is the city’s only organization dedicated to the preservation, documentation, and education
about the city’s heritage. With the support of the Renton Historical Society, the museum cares for a collection of over
90,000 objects and 14,000 historic photos. The museum also provides changing and permanent exhibits, programs,
publications, and classroom outreach about local history.
2020 2021 2021 2022 2022 2023 2024 Change Change
Actual Orig Bdgt Actual Orig Bdgt Estimate Adopted Adopted 2022‐2023 2023‐2024
Operating Budget Summary 14,342,039 18,568,906 14,734,916 19,025,438 20,621,296 19,571,438 20,071,128 2.9% 2.6%
CIP Budget Summary 11,604,986 3,838,533 6,913,791 2,528,162 30,941,906 1,071,216 1,940,216 ‐57.6% 81.1%
Position Summary 76.00 74.50 75.25 74.50 75.50 76.50 75.50 2.7%‐1.3%
2023/2024 Adopted Budget City of Renton, Washington
3-95Budget by Department - Parks and Recreation
List of Parks & Recreation Renton Results Decision Packages:
Parks and Recreation Performance Measures:
2023 Adopted 2024 Adopted
Package #Description FTE Tot Exp $Tot Rev $FTETot Exp $Tot Rev $
200020.0012 Volunteer Program 1.00 143,758 ‐ 1.00 149,443 ‐
300020.0154 Museum 1.00 312,495 ‐ 1.00 324,050 ‐
300020.0155 Administration/Parks and Recreation 2.00 787,160 ‐ 2.00 816,716 ‐
300020.0156 Aquatics 1.40 957,343 406,805 1.40 975,842 406,805
300020.0158 Cultural & Community Engagement 2.90 696,945 290,623 2.90 731,458 246,479
300020.0159 Parks and Trails Program 32.60 6,449,926 10,000 32.60 6,706,799 10,000
300020.0160 Education and Recreational Activities 7.15 2,000,041 425,161 7.15 2,083,240 469,305
300020.0161 Senior Activity Center 4.90 1,262,241 128,000 4.90 1,301,959 128,000
300020.0162 Farmers Market 1.25 185,850 9,955 1.25 193,850 34,404
300020.0163 Recreational Facilities 1.90 1,307,002 278,221 1.90 1,351,561 278,221
350020.0058 Add Three (3) Fleet Vehicles to Parks Maintenance ‐ 75,000 ‐ ‐ 150,000 ‐
350020.0059 Add One Lead and Two Parks Maintenance Position 3.00 545,083 ‐ 3.00 426,543 ‐
500020.0026 Golf Course 12.00 2,748,248 2,833,175 12.00 2,875,457 2,912,455
500020.0027 Parks Planning, Urban Forestry and Na Res 4.40 1,796,603 241,357 4.40 1,843,871 249,680
550020.0023 Increase Golf Course Fees ‐ 127,012 328,850 ‐ 132,912 408,735
550020.0025 PPNR ‐ Capital Project Manager Conversion 1.00 176,731 ‐ ‐ 7,427 ‐
Total Operating 76.50 19,571,438 4,952,147 75.50 20,071,128 5,144,084
360020.0051 CIP ‐ General Gov't ‐ 940,000 940,000 ‐ 1,279,000 1,279,000
560020.0015 Golf Course MM ‐ 81,216 68,100 ‐ 211,216 72,200
760020.0005 Parks Impact Mitigation Fund ‐ 50,000 ‐ ‐ 450,000 ‐
Total CIP ‐ 1,071,216 1,008,100 ‐ 1,940,216 1,351,200
Total 76.50 20,642,654$ 5,960,247$ 75.50 22,011,344$ 6,495,284$
City Service Area City Service Area Strategies Performance Measures 2016 Results 2017 Results 2018 Results 2019 Results 2020 Results 2021 Results
Safety and Health
Timely responsiveness and
“projection of effort,” when
the community cannot help
itself.
Percent of contracts completed with
agencies by the end of the first quarter
of the first year of the two year funding
cycle.
80% 80% 80% 80% no data
Hours of service provided annually by
volunteers.43,733 51,079 54,708 43,766 17,213 17,806
Coordinate and leverage civic
engagement opportunities to conserve
financial resources through use of
volunteers, resulting in annual cost
avoidance ‐ Value of volunteer service.
$1,267,820 $1,480,792 $1,586,000 $1,268,800 $499,028 $516,215
Daily Attendance at Senior Center 394 400 400 400 150 150
Percent of attendees at 4th of July,
Renton River Days, and Holiday Lights
events that report overall experience
satisfaction of 3 or be tter in a scale of
1‐5.
98%96%96%85% no data no data
Averge Farmer's Market booth space
occupancy as percentage of available
space.
96 85 82 83 91 60
Number of Museum visitors and people
served by outreach 4,747 7,988 no data no data 7,988 no data
Renton Community Center customers
rate their experience and satisfaction
as Good to Excellent
N/A 84% no data no data 84% no data
Henry Moses Aquatics Cen ter
customers rate their experience and
satisfaction as Good to Excellent
N/A N/A no data no data N/A no data
Overall customer satisfaction rating is
good to excellent In cleanliness and
appearance of Parks and Trails Systems
N/A N/A no data no data N/A no data
Utilities and
Environment
Protection of open
space/acquisition.
Overall customer satisfaction rating is
"good" or better in cleanliness and
appearance of Parks & Trail System
n ext survey 2017 88%next survey 2019 survey
canceled
survey
canceled next survey 2023
Representative
Government
Partnership with community
organizations to leverage
resources.
Provide or make available
diverse learning and
enrichment opportunities
Encourage and foster a strong
sense of community.
Provide clean, safe, healthy
and well‐maintained places
Livable
Community
2023/2024 Adopted Budget City of Renton, Washington
3-96Budget by Department - Parks and Recreation
Highlight of Budget Changes:
The community services department went through a re‐organization in August of 2021 now named parks and
recreation department. The reorganization had the following impacts:
o Human services division was moved and incorporated in the new equity, housing and human services
department
o Facilities division was moved to the public works department
o The neighborhoods portion of the recreation division was moved to the executive department
Regular Salaries increased by 6.7% due to adding 3 new parks maintenance positions, cost‐of‐living adjustments,
and series promotions.
Transfers Out increased to $408,110 from the 2022 original budget due to the golf course increasing the transfer
out to its capital investment project fund, and golf course transfers to fleet for new vehicles.
Expenditure Budget by Division ‐ Parks and Recreation
2020 2021 2021 2022 2022 2023 2024 Change Change
Actual Orig Bdgt Actual Orig Bdgt Estimate Adopted Adopted 2022‐2023 2023‐2024
Administration 502,089 592,057 658,822 606,402 767,413 800,270 823,226 32.0% 2.9%
Parks & Trails 4,819,600 6,783,681 5,497,733 6,980,785 7,128,366 7,331,857 7,563,020 5.0% 3.2%
Recreation 4,362,272 6,319,894 4,130,236 6,459,037 6,719,396 6,229,524 6,449,879 ‐3.6% 3.5%
Museum 221,057 289,701 229,454 297,273 322,190 312,495 324,050 5.1% 3.7%
Golf Course 2,345,917 2,566,000 2,453,144 2,638,766 3,546,523 2,875,260 3,008,369 9.0% 4.6%
Parks Plan and Nat Res 2,091,103 2,017,574 1,765,529 2,043,175 2,137,408 2,022,033 1,902,584 ‐1.0%‐5.9%
Operating Total 14,342,039 18,568,906 14,734,916 19,025,438 20,621,296 19,571,438 20,071,128 2.9% 2.6%
CIP 11,604,986 3,838,533 6,913,791 2,528,162 30,941,906 1,071,216 1,940,216 ‐57.6% 81.1%
Total 25,947,025 22,407,439 21,648,708 21,553,600 51,563,202 20,642,654 22,011,344 ‐4.2% 6.6%
Expenditure Budget by Category ‐ Parks and Recreation
2020 2021 2021 2022 2022 2023 2024 Change Change
Actual Orig Bdgt Actual Orig Bdgt Estimate Adopted Adopted 2022‐2023 2023‐2024
Regular Salaries 5,554,227 6,355,645 5,261,918 6,547,380 6,776,078 6,985,820 7,278,877 6.7% 4.2%
Part‐Time Salaries 344,516 1,249,472 672,661 1,234,472 1,270,246 1,309,074 1,294,074 6.0%‐1.1%
Overtime 35,189 21,596 47,004 21,596 21,596 30,576 30,576 41.6% 0.0%
Personnel Benefits 2,229,005 3,376,814 2,265,684 3,549,795 3,614,908 3,459,796 3,639,452 ‐2.5% 5.2%
Supplies 583,328 783,749 710,466 783,749 899,739 760,579 760,579 ‐3.0% 0.0%
Other Services and Charges 2,282,272 2,201,101 2,179,507 2,198,551 2,527,034 2,137,321 2,134,821 ‐2.8%‐0.1%
Capital Outlay 4,541 20,000 173,552 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 0.0% 0.0%
Interfund Payments 3,226,418 4,492,429 3,307,697 4,597,695 4,643,548 4,460,162 4,582,239 ‐3.0% 2.7%
Transfer Out 82,544 68,100 116,427 72,200 848,149 408,110 330,510 465.2%‐19.0%
Operating Total 14,342,039 18,568,906 14,734,916 19,025,438 20,621,296 19,571,438 20,071,128 2.9% 2.6%
CIP 11,604,986 3,838,533 6,913,791 2,528,162 30,941,906 1,071,216 1,940,216 ‐57.6% 81.1%
Total 25,947,025 22,407,439 21,648,708 21,553,600 51,563,202 20,642,654 22,011,344 ‐4.2% 6.6%
Staffing Levels by Division
2020 2021 2021 2022 2022 2023 2024 Change Change
Authorized Orig Bdgt Authorized Orig Bdgt Authorized Adopted Adopted 2022‐2023 2023‐2024
Administration 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.0% 0.0%
Parks & Trails 34.85 34.85 34.85 34.85 34.85 37.85 37.85 8.6% 0.0%
Recreation 18.75 18.25 19.00 18.25 19.25 18.25 18.25 0.0% 0.0%
Museum 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.0% 0.0%
Golf Course 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 0.0% 0.0%
Parks Plan and Nat Res 7.406.406.406.406.405.404.40‐15.6%‐18.5%
Total FTE 76.00 74.50 75.25 74.50 75.50 76.50 75.50 2.7%‐1.3%
Intermittent FTE 10.63 37.03 19.18 36.67 38.16 38.44 38.08 4.8%‐0.9%
Temp/Intermit Salaries and 442,099$ 1,540,483$ 797,695$ 1,525,483$ 1,587,257$ 1,598,939$ 1,583,939$ 4.8%‐0.9%
2023/2024 Adopted Budget City of Renton, Washington
3-97Budget by Department - Parks and Recreation
Administration Division
Mission
Provide leadership, guidance, and resources to allow the various divisions within the department to perform their
respective functions in accordance with the city business plan, administration and council policy directives, and the general
needs of the populations they serve.
2021/2022 Accomplishments
Reviewed capital projects to meet community needs and budget opportunities.
Worked through department transition and services provided.
Hired/trained new recreation director, parks planning and natural resources director, and golf course manager.
Ongoing, continue to build stronger intra‐departmental partnerships to ensure and improve efficiency,
collaboration and responsible use of time, funds, and resources.
Completed development and implementation of the community services marketing plan.
Began to review and update annual divisional customer satisfaction surveys.
Began construction of Family First Community Center in 2022.
Began implementation of council approved bond funding ($14.5 million) to address parks maintenance projects
backlog.
Continued to identify alternate funding opportunities through grants, partnerships, and sponsors.
2023/2024 Goals
Complete construction of the Family First Community Center.
Complete identified bond projects.
Assess opportunity to continue new round of bond projects to meet the growing community needs.
Complete division revision to surveys/process supporting Renton Results.
Continue to provide opportunities of engagement throughout the city’s diverse communities.
Continue to work through the ‘new normal’ to provide innovative, creative, efficient processes, programs, and
events.
Update/revise the interlocal agreement with Renton School District for field and facility use.
Hold management team retreat on leadership development – 2023.
Continue to identify alternative funding opportunities through grants, partnerships, and sponsors.
Expenditure Budget by Category ‐ Administration Division
2020 2021 2021 2022 2022 2023 2024 Change Change
Actual Orig Bdgt Actual Orig Bdgt Estimate Adopted Adopted 2022‐2023 2023‐2024
Regular Salaries 268,863 272,232 272,191 277,407 288,503 300,979 313,078 8.5% 4.0%
Personnel Benefits 93,673 105,974 95,617 110,992 112,978 107,282 113,153 ‐3.3% 5.5%
Supplies 1,753 7,200 1,048 7,200 7,200 7,200 7,200 0.0% 0.0%
Other Services and Charges 12,076 35,544 5,878 35,544 35,544 35,544 35,544 0.0% 0.0%
Interfund Payments 121,876 171,107 235,761 175,259 308,832 336,154 347,740 91.8% 3.4%
Transfer Out 3,849 0 48,327 0 14,356 13,110 6,510 100.0%‐50.3%
Operating Total 502,089 592,057 658,822 606,402 767,413 800,270 823,226 32.0% 2.9%
CIP 11,582,362 3,770,433 6,860,445 2,455,962 30,291,428 1,036,216 1,775,216 ‐57.8% 71.3%
Total 12,084,451 4,362,490 7,519,267 3,062,364 31,058,841 1,836,486 2,598,442 ‐40.0% 41.5%
Staffing Levels (Full‐Time Equivalent Employees ‐ FTE) ‐ Administration Division
2020 2021 2021 2022 2022 2023 2024 Change Change
Authorized Orig Bdgt Authorized Orig Bdgt Authorized Adopted Adopted 2022‐2023 2023‐2024
Total FTE 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.0% 0.0%
2023/2024 Adopted Budget City of Renton, Washington
3-98Budget by Department - Parks and Recreation
Parks and Trails Division
Mission
Enhance the quality of life in the City of Renton by providing exceptional park and trail environments, opportunities to build
community through volunteering, stewardship, and access to healthy food choices.
2021/2022 Accomplishments
Automated the ordering process for engraved tiles at Veteran’s Memorial Park.
Continued interdepartmental efforts to establish and maintain irrigation networks in city right‐of‐way areas.
Customized reports and charts to tell our story with data from Cityworks work management software.
Implemented dynamic COVID‐19 protocols in parks and programs in compliance with state guidelines.
Increased participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program/Market Bucks match at Renton Farmers
Market.
Installed an AARP outdoor fitness area as part of Renton’s Age‐Friendly city designation.
Led interdepartmental efforts to patrol, post, and clear encampment sites on city‐owned properties.
Partnered with United Way of King County and Renton School District to facilitate the Summer Meals Program.
Provided interdepartmental support for city‐hosted events such as Arbor Day/Earth Day, July 4 Celebration, and
Renton River Days.
Provided training and opportunities for staff to stay current with certifications and licensing.
Updated informational signage and kiosks at Coulon Park and Earlington Park.
2023/2024 Goals
Collaborate with King County and partner agencies to complete a wayfinding plan for the Eastrail.
Complete FEMA project to stabilize erosion from a cedar river embankment next to the cedar river trail.
Customize reports to tell our story with CERVIS software for city‐sponsored volunteer activities.
Determine park attendance and trends using mobile data and applied demographic information.
Increase participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program/Market Bucks incentive at Renton
Farmers Market.
Install one new TRACK trail in the Renton Parks system.
Lead interdepartmental efforts to patrol, post, and clear encampment sites on city‐owned properties.
Participate in one new regional/national park promotion, such as BioBlitz (National Recreation and Park
Association) or National Trails Day (American Hiking Society).
Partner with United Way of King County and Renton School District to facilitate the Summer Meals Program.
Perform farm visits at Renton Farmers Market vendors growing locations to ensure farm integrity.
Provide interdepartmental support for city‐hosted events such as Arbor Day/Earth Day, July 4 Celebration, and
Renton River Days.
Provide training and opportunities for staff to stay current with certifications and licensing.
Refine reports and charts to tell our story with data from Cityworks work management software.
Secure a location for a long‐term parks maintenance operations facility to replace the shop at 1100 Bronson Way
N.
Update informational kiosk and monument signage at parks and along trails.
2023/2024 Adopted Budget City of Renton, Washington
3-99Budget by Department - Parks and Recreation
Expenditure Budget by Category ‐ Park & Trails
2020 2021 2021 2022 2022 2023 2024 Change Change
Actual Orig Bdgt Actual Orig Bdgt Estimate Adopted Adopted 2022‐2023 2023‐2024
Regular Salaries 1,973,529 2,585,707 2,146,311 2,677,435 2,796,211 3,046,439 3,232,430 13.8% 6.1%
Part‐Time Salaries 5,201 45,023 30,574 45,023 51,097 45,023 45,023 0.0% 0.0%
Overtime 20,127 13,076 10,167 13,076 13,076 13,076 13,076 0.0% 0.0%
Personnel Benefits 772,295 1,415,797 873,313 1,494,835 1,516,030 1,437,700 1,534,184 ‐3.8% 6.7%
Supplies 161,980 238,874 207,406 238,874 273,543 238,874 238,874 0.0% 0.0%
Other Services and Charges 679,537 742,709 935,748 742,709 765,814 710,709 710,709 ‐4.3% 0.0%
Interfund Payments 1,206,931 1,742,495 1,294,213 1,768,833 1,712,594 1,600,037 1,629,724 ‐9.5% 1.9%
Transfer Out 0 0 0 0 0 240,000 159,000 100.0%‐33.8%
Total 4,819,600 6,783,681 5,497,733 6,980,785 7,128,366 7,331,857 7,563,020 5.0% 3.2%
Staffing Levels (Full‐Time Equivalent Employees ‐ FTE) ‐ Park & Trails
2020 2021 2021 2022 2022 2023 2024 Change Change
Authorized Orig Bdgt Authorized Orig Bdgt Authorized Adopted Adopted 2022‐2023 2023‐2024
Total FTE 34.85 34.85 34.85 34.85 34.85 37.85 37.85 8.6% 0.0%
Intermittent FTE 0.15 2.22 0.85 2.22 2.37 2.22 2.22 0.0% 0.0%
Temp/Intermit Pay & Ben 6,421$ 92,493$ 35,216$ 92,493$ 98,567$ 92,493$ 92,493$ 0.0% 0.0%
2023/2024 Adopted Budget City of Renton, Washington
3-100Budget by Department - Parks and Recreation
Recreation Division
Mission
Develop and build an active, vibrant, and socially connected community through programming, opportunities, and well‐
managed resources, to help strengthen the well‐being of our community.
2021‐2022 Accomplishments
Leveraged technology to improve the following business processes and customer experience:
o Converted boat launch permitting to an online process.
o Developed and implemented online and mobile check‐in processes for patrons and recreation building
usage, to better quantify numbers served and enhance safety for patrons.
o Utilized existing technology (Energov) to create online application and communication portal for
temporary event permits.
o Quickly adapted operations and programs to COVID‐19 restrictions by activating virtual, drive‐thru, and
human service programs.
Equity and inclusivity goals:
o Finalized Age‐Friendly Renton action plan. Implementation of action plan to start in 2023.
o Updated sports field and gymnasium allocation process to ensure equitable access with Renton residency
as a priority, and opportunity for emerging sports and organizations who serve youth and vulnerable
populations.
Executed the following grants:
o AARP FitLot Senior Fitness Programming Grant; King County Best Starts for Kids, STREAM Team,
out‐of‐school program grant; veterans, seniors, human services levy funded grant to conduct outreach,
engagement, and program development with diverse and isolated seniors.
2023/2024 Goals
Activate Liberty Park building with environmental and other recreation programming. Focusing on programs that
create experiences and learning opportunities to foster environmental sustainability.
Transition Renton River Days to a city advisory board, and update and re‐energize event format and offerings for
current community needs and interests.
Develop ongoing funding source for Gift of Play Scholarship program.
Pilot an intervention from the Center for Disease Control’s Community Guide Get Active! Increase Physical Activity
through Park, Trail, and Greenway Interventions.
Expand Henry Moses Aquatic Center season by offering targeted programming in spring and fall.
Hold annual community forum regarding recreation programs and opportunities to solicit feedback to best meet
the needs of the community.
Revise recreational facility rental process and procedures to provide equitable access, appropriate priority, and
maintain a balance between revenue goals, recreational opportunities, and individual benefit.
Work with facilities division and consultants to secure funding to maintain and enhance Henry Moses Aquatic
Center.
2023/2024 Adopted Budget City of Renton, Washington
3-101Budget by Department - Parks and Recreation
1The 2020 actual expenditures and 2021/2022 original budget include expenditures for 1.0 FTE reflected in EHHS Neighborhood Programs division.
Expenditure Budget by Category ‐ Recreation
2020 2021 2021 2022 2022 2023 2024 Change Change
Actual Orig Bdgt Actual Orig Bdgt Estimate Adopted Adopted 2022‐2023 2023‐2024
Regular Salaries 1,643,202 1,715,702 1,225,670 1,764,969 1,790,693 1,778,706 1,891,812 0.8% 6.4%
Part‐Time Salaries 156,131 1,014,160 424,398 999,160 1,028,860 1,032,730 1,017,730 3.4%‐1.5%
Overtime 6,467 7,500 7,113 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 0.0% 0.0%
Personnel Benefits 691,410 1,028,641 578,762 1,077,430 1,071,627 1,091,551 1,155,223 1.3% 5.8%
Supplies 123,440 211,348 134,166 211,348 292,464 197,178 197,178 ‐6.7% 0.0%
Other Services and Charges 312,637 329,335 331,288 326,785 632,163 298,455 295,955 ‐8.7%‐0.8%
Interfund Payments 1,424,444 2,013,208 1,255,286 2,071,844 1,896,089 1,823,404 1,884,481 ‐12.0% 3.3%
Total 4,362,272 6,319,894 4,130,236 6,459,037 6,719,396 6,229,524 6,449,879 ‐3.6% 3.5%
Staffing Levels (Full‐Time Equivalent Employees ‐ FTE) ‐ Recreation
2020 2021 2021 2022 2022 2023 2024 Change Change
Authorized Orig Bdgt Authorized Orig Bdgt Authorized Adopted Adopted 2022‐2023 2023‐2024
Recreation Services 18.75 18.25 19.00 18.25 19.25 18.25 18.25 0.0% 0.0%
Total FTE1 18.75 18.25 19.00 18.25 19.25 18.25 18.25 0.0% 0.0%
Intermittent FTE 4.56 28.80 11.79 28.44 29.15 29.22 28.86 2.7%‐1.2%
Temp/Intermit Salaries and 189,743$ 1,198,026$ 490,401$ 1,183,026$ 1,212,726$ 1,215,450$ 1,200,450$ 2.7%‐1.2%
2023/2024 Adopted Budget City of Renton, Washington
3-102Budget by Department - Parks and Recreation
Renton History Museum
Mission
The Renton History Museum is the city’s only organization dedicated to the preservation, documentation, and education
about the city’s heritage in ways that are accessible to diverse people of all ages. With the support of the Renton Historical
Society, the museum cares for a collection of over 10,000 objects, 15,000 archival documents, and over 20,000 historic
photos. The museum also provides changing, traveling, and permanent exhibits, classroom curricula, programs,
publications, and research assistance for those interested in local history. Staff at the museum also serve as resources for
historic preservation and interpretation projects in Renton, as well as assisting city staff with historical research.
2021/2022 Accomplishments
Organized and mounted seven temporary exhibits, on topics ranging from a history of marriage in Renton to
refugees’ experiences in South King County to life on the black and cedar rivers.
Expanded and enhanced online offerings during COVID‐19 closure, including 11 new study guides for 7th graders
and above; five new family‐friendly videos; and our first‐ever online exhibit about distinguished Renton women.
Hosted two environmental history exhibits: Facing the Inferno, about wildfire in the west, and Sap in Their Veins,
about loggers during the Spotted Owl Controversy.
Partnered with the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington to host their Annual Brain Injury Art Show in autumn 2021.
Participated with the Division of Urban and Community Forestry in the creation of the new online Historic Renton
Tree Tour.
Assisted the Renton Downtown Partnership with a downtown walking tour.
Accepted the donation of 1139 historic objects and photographs, including a collection of rare glass plate
negatives.
Renovated the north gallery as dedicated programming space with assistance from 4Culture and the facilities
division.
Obtained new collection storage unit to house expanding collection.
Implemented new donor management software, enabling online donations and membership renewals.
Applied for and received grants from 4Culture, King County Council, and CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program
and Economic Injury Disaster Loan.
Partnered with Renton Downtown Partnership, the Renton Municipal Arts Commission, South King County Cultural
Coalition, Washington Historical Society’s “Votes for Women” Initiative, Washington Museum Association
(WaMA), and the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH).
Expanded social media presence to include Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.
Provided the museum manager as a special commissioner to the King County Landmarks Board to further historic
preservation work in Renton.
2023/2024 Goals
Participate in the renewal of the Museum Management Agreement between the City of Renton and the Renton
Historical Society.
Rebuild volunteer program after pandemic losses.
Host a community‐based Black History Month exhibit in winter 2023.
Host Art of the Aloha Shirt exhibit in summer 2023.
Complete collections move into new storage.
Assist parks division in expanding historic interpretation about parks.
Revise the museum’s photo reproduction policy.
2023/2024 Adopted Budget City of Renton, Washington
3-103Budget by Department - Parks and Recreation
Expenditure Budget by Category ‐ Museum
2020 2021 2021 2022 2022 2023 2024 Change Change
Actual Orig Bdgt Actual Orig Bdgt Estimate Adopted Adopted 2022‐2023 2023‐2024
Regular Salaries 98,607 99,287 99,247 101,413 105,470 110,027 114,450 8.5% 4.0%
Part‐Time Salaries 4,500 15,821 1,500 15,821 15,821 15,821 15,821 0.0% 0.0%
Personnel Benefits 30,626 35,669 29,759 37,082 37,809 36,028 37,817 ‐2.8% 5.0%
Interfund Payments 87,324 138,924 98,948 142,957 163,091 150,619 155,962 5.4% 3.5%
Total 221,057 289,701 229,454 297,273 322,190 312,495 324,050 5.1% 3.7%
Staffing Levels (Full‐Time Equivalent Employees ‐ FTE) ‐ Museum
2020 2021 2021 2022 2022 2023 2024 Change Change
Authorized Orig Bdgt Authorized Orig Bdgt Authorized Adopted Adopted 2022‐2023 2023‐2024
Total FTE 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.0% 0.0%
Intermittent FTE 0.13 0.44 0.04 0.44 0.44 0.44 0.44 0.0% 0.0%
Temp/Intermit Pay & Ben 5,541$ 18,496$ 1,822$ 18,496$ 18,496$ 18,496$ 18,496$ 0.0% 0.0%
2023/2024 Adopted Budget City of Renton, Washington
3-104Budget by Department - Parks and Recreation
Golf Course Division – Maplewood Golf Course
Mission
Provide a safe, clean, attractive, accessible, and well‐maintained environment for the public’s enjoyment of active and
passive recreational opportunities along with natural resource and wildlife preservation and stewardship.
2021 / 2022 Accomplishments
Added an electronic tee sheet to the point‐of‐sale system to allow for online tee time booking in 2021.
Updated building fire and security alarm systems and controls pads.
Added fly over videos and new aerial photos to the website and promotional signage.
Remained open daily with low staffing during the COVID‐19 pandemic; processed over 56,000 rounds in 2021.
Replaced a large section of fire suppression dry system piping in the driving range.
Re‐lamped the driving range light poles with an LED retrofit ensuring more energy efficient lighting.
Secured the purchase of 60 new golf carts to replace the aging cart fleet; carts arrived March 2022.
Reconditioned the upper hitting stall heaters and added 15 new timers for the heaters
Re‐lamped the parking lot light poles with energy efficient LED fixtures.
Replaced the protective netting around the perimeter of the driving range.
2023 / 2024 Goals
Fire protection re‐piping: replace exposed sprinkler pipe in the cart storage area.
Replace ball washing and dispensing machine in the driving range.
Renovate tee boxes (#6, #9, #12, #18).
Continue to build marketing programs in conjunction with concessionaire.
Achieve a minimum 85% good to excellent rating for golf course conditions, value of driving range, and level of
service in the pro‐shop.
Provide timely updates to website and lobby signage to include activities, projects, events, and promotions.
Provide multiple junior golf camps throughout each year.
Establish Junior Academy Program.
Purchase new mowers and equipment to replace aging golf maintenance equipment.
Upgrade HVAC controls at the clubhouse.
Expenditure Budget by Category ‐ Golf Course
2020 2021 2021 2022 2022 2023 2024 Change Change
Actual Orig Bdgt Actual Orig Bdgt Estimate Adopted Adopted 2022‐2023 2023‐2024
Regular Salaries 837,213 943,357 830,234 972,233 1,011,122 1,012,882 1,087,234 4.2% 7.3%
Part‐Time Salaries 178,683 174,468 216,189 174,468 174,468 215,500 215,500 23.5% 0.0%
Overtime 8,595 1,020 29,445 1,020 1,020 10,000 10,000 880.4% 0.0%
Personnel Benefits 410,096 554,247 467,830 583,745 590,706 548,895 585,587 ‐6.0% 6.7%
Supplies 290,986 321,500 366,441 321,500 321,704 312,500 312,500 ‐2.8% 0.0%
Other Services and Charges 200,945 133,050 110,395 133,050 133,050 132,150 132,150 ‐0.7% 0.0%
Capital Outlay 0 20,000 0 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 0.0% 0.0%
Interfund Payments 340,704 350,258 364,509 360,550 460,660 468,333 480,398 29.9% 2.6%
Transfer Out 78,695 68,100 68,100 72,200 833,793 155,000 165,000 114.7% 6.5%
Operating Total 2,345,917 2,566,000 2,453,144 2,638,766 3,546,523 2,875,260 3,008,369 9.0% 4.6%
CIP 22,624 68,100 53,346 72,200 650,479 35,000 165,000 ‐51.5% 371.4%
Total 2,368,541 2,634,100 2,506,490 2,710,966 4,197,001 2,910,260 3,173,369 7.4% 9.0%
Staffing Levels (Full‐Time Equivalent Employees ‐ FTE) ‐ Golf Course
2020 2021 2021 2022 2022 2023 2024 Change Change
Authorized Orig Bdgt Authorized Orig Bdgt Authorized Adopted Adopted 2022‐2023 2023‐2024
Total FTE 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 0.0% 0.0%
Intermittent FTE 5.255.566.315.565.566.556.5517.7%0.0%
Temp/Intermit Pay & Ben 218,480$ 231,468$ 262,436$ 231,468$ 231,468$ 272,500$ 272,500$ 17.7% 0.0%
2023/2024 Adopted Budget City of Renton, Washington
3-105Budget by Department - Parks and Recreation
Parks Planning and Natural Resources Division
Mission
Provide a comprehensive and connected system of parks, recreation, open spaces, and trails that respond to locally based
needs, demand, and conditions. Provide an engaging environment, protect the integrity and quality of the surrounding
natural systems, and create a sustainable and exemplary urban forest.
2021/2022 Accomplishments
Completed play equipment replacements at Coulon, Liberty, Kennydale Beach, and Cascade parks.
Completed senior activity center paving repairs and initiated outdoor exercise equipment improvements at current
bocce court location.
Secured $1.3M state Legislative Direct Appropriation Grant and $481,050 King County Parks Capital and Open
Space Grant for Coulon North water walk improvements.
Initiated structural reviews for Coulon Park and system‐wide park bridges.
Renovated Teasdale Park basketball court.
Secured $305,181 grant agreement and reimbursement from King County Conservation Futures Program for a May
Creek acquisition and $500,000 Federal Land Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant through the state Recreation
and Conservation Office (RCO) for the Coulon trestle bridge replacement.
Completed design and construction documents, secured permits, and bid four bond projects (Coulon North water
walk, Coulon trestle bridge, Philip Arnold Park, and Kiwanis Park).
Initiated construction of bond projects.
Initiated system‐wide park entry signage improvements through Kiwanis and Philip Arnold Park bond projects.
Submitted $350,000 state RCO grant application for tennis/pickleball court and parking lot improvements at Talbot
Hill Reservoir Park.
Updated citywide GIS tree inventory database.
Created training manual for in‐house forestry crew.
Renewed 10‐year Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) for 2022‐2032.
Designation of Tree City USA for 14th year.
Created Historic Tree Tour and Story Map in downtown Renton in partnership with the Renton History Museum.
Implemented a Risk Tree Management program
2023/2024 Goals
Replace play equipment at Maplewood, Glencoe, and Windsor Hill parks.
Complete structural review report for Coulon Park and system‐wide park bridges and identify capital improvement
priorities based on results.
Complete Coulon swim beach and northern shoreline erosion analysis/feasibility studies, begin design/permitting,
and grant application efforts.
Design, permit, and begin construction on Talbot Hill tennis/pickleball court and parking lot improvements project.
Complete structural review of Cedar River trestle bridge.
Complete repairs to the Liberty Park sports courts and skate park.
Initiate Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas Plan
Continue inter‐agency coordination with WSDOT on Renton to Bellevue Project, Seattle Public Utilities Broodstock
Collection Facility, King County Parks Soos Creek Trail, King County Eastrail, and the WA DNR Sam Chastain Trail
easement.
Implementation of new urban forestry management plan (UFMP) with enhanced tree planting and tree
maintenance.
Continued pursuit of Tree City USA designations and Growth awards
Complete an urban forest tree canopy cover assessment
Commence design development for May Creek Trail South trail; apply for grant funding to support construction
phase.
2023/2024 Adopted Budget City of Renton, Washington
3-106Budget by Department - Parks and Recreation
Expenditure Budget by Category ‐ Parks Planning and Natural Resources
2020 2021 2021 2022 2022 2023 2024 Change Change
Actual Orig Bdgt Actual Orig Bdgt Estimate Adopted Adopted 2022‐2023 2023‐2024
Regular Salaries 732,814 739,360 688,265 753,922 784,079 736,787 639,872 ‐2.3%‐13.2%
Overtime 002780000N/AN/A
Personnel Benefits 230,904 236,487 220,404 245,711 285,758 238,340 213,487 ‐3.0%‐10.4%
Supplies 5,169 4,827 1,404 4,827 4,827 4,827 4,827 0.0% 0.0%
Other Services and Charges 1,077,077 960,463 796,197 960,463 960,463 960,463 960,463 0.0% 0.0%
Interfund Payments 45,140 76,437 58,980 78,252 102,281 81,616 83,935 4.3% 2.8%
Total 2,091,103 2,017,574 1,765,529 2,043,175 2,137,408 2,022,033 1,902,584 ‐1.0%‐5.9%
Staffing Levels (Full‐Time Equivalent Employees ‐ FTE) ‐ Parks Planning and Natural Resources
2020 2021 2021 2022 2022 2023 2024 Change Change
Authorized Orig Bdgt Authorized Orig Bdgt Authorized Adopted Adopted 2022‐2023 2023‐2024
Total FTE 7.406.406.406.406.405.404.40‐15.6%‐18.5%
2023/2024 Adopted Budget City of Renton, Washington
3-107Budget by Department - Parks and Recreation
Parks & Recreation Position Listing (1 of 2)2020.0 2021.0 2021.0 2022.0 2022.0 2023.0 2024.0
2020 2021 2021 2022 2022 2023 2024
Grade Title Authorized Orig Bdgt Authorized Orig Bdgt Authorized Adopted Adopted
Administration Division
M49 Community Services Administrator 1.001.001.001.001.001.001.00
N16 Administrative Assistant 1.001.001.001.001.001.001.00
Total Administration Division 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Parks & Trails Division
M38 Parks and Trails Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
M31 Parks Maintenance Manager 1.001.001.001.001.001.001.00
A21 Park Maintenance Supervisor 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
A16 Lead Park Maintenance Worker 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00
A12 Park Maintenance Worker III 8.00 8.00 10.00 8.00 11.00 11.00 11.00
A09 Administrative Secretary I 0.600.600.600.600.600.600.60
A08 Park Maintenance Worker II 8.00 8.00 7.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
A04 Park Maintenance Worker I 4.004.003.004.003.005.005.00
A03 Parks Maintenance Assistant II 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
A18 Recreation Program Coordinator 1.001.001.001.001.001.001.00
A16 Program Assistant 0.250.250.250.250.250.250.25
A18 Farmers Market Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Parks & Trails Division 34.85 34.85 34.85 34.85 34.85 37.85 37.85
Golf Course Division
Golf Course Administration
M29 Golf Course Manager 1.001.001.001.001.001.001.00
A09 Golf Course Operations Assistant 1.001.001.001.001.001.001.00
Total Golf Administration 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Golf Course Maintenance
M22 Golf Course Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
A16 Lead Golf Course Maintenance Worker 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
A15 Grounds Equipment Mechanic 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
A04 Golf Course Maintenance Worker I 1.001.001.001.000.000.000.00
A08 Golf Course Maintenance Worker II 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
A12 Golf Course Maintenance Worker III 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Golf Maintenance 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00
Pro‐Shop/Driving Range
M25 Golf Professional 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
N11 Assistant Golf Professional 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
A01 Golf Course Associate 1.001.001.001.001.001.001.00
A04 Pro Shop Assistant 2.002.002.002.002.002.002.00
Total Pro‐Shop/Driving Range 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00
Total Golf Course Division 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00
Parks Planning and Natural Resources Division
M38 Parks Planning & Natural Resources Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
M32 Urban Forestry and Natural Resources Mgr 1.001.001.001.001.001.001.00
M32 Parks Planning Manager 1.001.001.001.001.001.001.00
M32 Capital Projects Manager 1.001.001.001.001.001.000.00
A09 Administrative Secretary I 0.400.400.400.400.400.400.40
A28 Capital Project Coordinator 1.001.001.001.001.001.001.00
A28 Capital Project Coordinator LT 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00
Total Parks Planning and Natural Resources Division 7.40 6.40 6.40 6.40 6.40 5.40 4.40
2023/2024 Adopted Budget City of Renton, Washington
3-108Budget by Department - Parks and Recreation
Parks & Recreation Position Listing (2 of 2)
Recreation Services Division
M38 Recreation Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
M29 Recreation Manager 1.001.001.001.001.001.001.00
M23 Recreation Supervisor 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
A18 Recreation Program Coordinator 6.006.006.006.006.006.006.00
A09 Administrative Secretary I 1.001.001.001.001.001.001.00
A16 Program Assistant 0.500.500.500.500.500.500.50
A14 Recreation Systems Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
A11 Recreation Specialist 1.250.751.500.751.750.750.75
A09 Recreation Assistant 3.003.003.003.003.003.003.00
M22 Community Events Coordinator 1.001.001.001.001.001.001.00
A09 Administrative Secretary I 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Total Recreation Services Division 18.75 18.25 19.00 18.25 19.25 18.25 18.25
Museum Division
M22 Museum Manager 1.001.001.001.001.001.001.00
Total Museum Division 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Department Regular Staffing 76.00 74.50 75.25 74.50 75.50 76.50 75.50
Total Parks & Recreation Department 76.00 74.50 75.25 74.50 75.50 76.50 75.50
2023/2024 Adopted Budget City of Renton, Washington
3-109Budget by Department - Parks and Recreation