PARK DEVELOPMENT:

· Brazos Park Land Ground breaking was held on September 27, 2006.

· Monday, September 25, staff met with Sugar Land Little League about the revitalization of Baker Field through a CIP project.

· Staff is working with the Police Department and Public Communications Department on a comprehensive approach to security in Oyster Creek Park, including signage.

LEISURE SERVICES:

· Leisure class enrollment for September totals: Bridge (472 participants), Tai Chi (40 participants), Tennis Lessons (63 participants), Ballet/Flamenco (40 participants), and Jazzercise (597 participants).

SENIOR SERVICES:

· Senior attendance for September was 895.

· Senior Sweet Notes publication was mailed out to 1,778 individuals in September.

· Senior trip to Dog Races was canceled due to lack of interest.

· Senior trip to San Jacinto was held on September 29^th and had 18 participants.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

· On Monday, September 18, the Recreation Division staff assisted Public Works in the Ave F Reconstruction Re-Opening Ceremony. All of City Council, the City Manager and Assistant City Manager Karen Glynn were in attendance with members of the Mayfield Park community to commemorate the finished product as part of an ongoing effort to improve street and drainage conditions of the area.

· Town Square Special Events:

o Concert Series: Grupo Ka-Che – September 8^th

o Concert: Skitterwalk - September 9^th

o Dancing Under the Stars presented by Houstonian Lite Health Club -
September 15^th

o Movie Under the Moon - "Akeelah And The Bee" - September 16^th

o Porche Car Show – RESCHEDULED September 24^th

o Rolls Royce Car Show - September 24^th

o Sugar Land Art Show - September 30^th

POOL:

· Daily pool attendance for the month of September was 88.

· Pool operations ended on September 4^th.

YOUTH:

· Saturday, September 9th – the monthly Saturday Night LYF Program was held. It was our highest attendance for this program to date with 135 participants.

· Monday, September 25th - 55 Sugar Land High School students were inducted into the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council.

COMMUNITY CENTERS:

· September Community/Conference Centers Report: 66 non-profit functions with 190 hours, 73 private functions with 425 hours, 181 City sponsored functions with 492 hours, 320 total building reservations with 1,107 total hours.

· September Pavilion Report: 26 private pavilion rentals with 202 hours, 1 City sponsored function with 2 hours, and 27 total pavilion rentals with 203 total hours.

PARKS MAINTENANCE:

· Preparations for Brazos Park Ground Breaking Ceremony.

· Soccer field number signs at Eldridge Park have all been replaced.

· Inspections and repairs made at all athletic fields in preparation for all leagues.

· Safety Meeting Topic – Insects, Wasp & Bees.

UP COMING EVENTS/ ACTIVITIES:

· Advisory Board parks tour Oct. or Nov. 2006.

· Renovations for the Senior Center will begin first week of October.

· Senior trip to Delta Downs will be held on October 6^th.

· Saturday Night “LYF” will be held on October 7^th.

· MYAC holding a “Think Tank” on October 7th with the newly inducted members at the LYF center to discuss the five "America's Promises." More activities “TBA” for November.

· Senior trip to Ghost Tours will be held on October 18^th and 27^th.

· The Boo Bash will be held at the Sugar Land Community Center on October 28^th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

· Senior Monster Mash will be held at the Sugar Land Community Center on October 31^st.

· Senior trip to the San Marcos will be held on November 15th.

· Senior trip to Cheese Tour will be held on November 29^th.

· Christmas Tree Lighting event to be held in Town Square on November 30^th, activities start at 5 p.m. with tree lighting at 7:45 p.m.

POLICE REPORT:

Reports from September:

· Sugar Mill Park - Found Property

· Imperial Park – Drug Violation