WHERE HAS $100+ MILLION GONE?

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This picture shows Terrebonne's 11 different Rec Districts and the tax rates the people within that area pay to build and maintain their facilities.  On top of that, everyone in Terrebonne pays an additional ~2.1 mills on their property tax bill to fund TPR and programs.

These district boundaries are vestiges of the old Police Jury system prior to consolidating our Parish Government in the 1980's.  Every 10 years, the people within them head to the polls to renew or increase their Rec District millage.

These millages usually pass as people vote "for the children".  But has this been done with a true knowledge of how the system works?

Combined, this "system" has collected generated $100M in revenue in the last decade.

(picture on left not reflective of 2020 millage rates, many of which increased)

OUR CURRENT "SYSTEM"

Terrebonne Parish has one of the largest recreational bureaucracies in Louisiana.  This "system" has led to an imbalance of facility quality as well as tax rates.  Some of our 11 Rec Districts have properly maintained amenities but may pay almost 3-4 times the taxes of their neighbors.  Other districts have facilities that have been called "deplorable" by our Parish Council.  This simply isn't acceptable.

But before we can work to fix this imperfect "system", it is important for the public and the politicians to educate themselves.  This page will try to provide information so that the public can learn.  The decision to change or stay with this "system" should rest with the people.

Below, you will find statistics, a facility inventory, and data on each Recreation District.  The facility list comes from the 2013 BCSP Master Plan and new features may not be included.  But this is the most complete published list available to the public.

How Do We Compare?

We compared Terrebonne Parish to the 15 largest Parishes in Louisiana based on population.  Information from the 2019 Louisiana Tax Commission Annual Report on property taxes was analyzed and used.

Do We Collect Enough?

Fortunately, Terrebonne Parish's recreational "system" collected revenues of over $11.7 million in 2019.  We believe we can live within our means and provide more for our citizens.

In the last five (5) years, total recreational revenue was almost $60 million.  And over the last decade, revenues were $106 million.

We simply don't see the return on our $100 million+ investment.

Please note 2019 Rec 7 Revenue mirrors 2018 as their 2019 Audit has yet to be uploaded to Louisiana Legislative Auditors website.
10 year total revenues

REC DISTRICT 1

2020 Millage Rate - 7.0

2019 Revenue - $1,187,443
2018 Revenue - $818,127
2017 Revenue - $748,536
2016 Revenue - $733,013

2010-2019 Revenue - $8,160,651

Parks & Gyms - 4

Executive Director/Agency Head Compensation - $52,368

Households - 5,328

100% Homestead Exempt - 34.7%

Rec District 1 Board Members

LINK TO 2019 AUDIT
LINK TO 2018 AUDIT
LINK TO 2017 AUDIT
LINK TO 2016 AUDIT

REC DISTRICT 2-3

2020 Millage Rate - 5.0

2019 Revenue - $1,374,989
2018 Revenue - $1,365,751
2017 Revenue - $3,277,086
2016 Revenue - $2,992,002

2010-2019 Revenue - $16,847,283

Parks & Gyms - 9

Executive Director/Agency Head Compensation - $51,200

Households - 6,976

100% Homestead Exempt - 8.5%

Rec District 2-3 Board Members

LINK TO 2019 AUDIT
LINK TO 2018 AUDIT
LINK TO 2018 FORENSIC AUDIT
LINK TO 2017 AUDIT
LINK TO 2016 AUDIT

REC DISTRICT 3A

2020 Millage Rate - 7.0

2019 Revenue - $139,708
2018 Revenue - $142,524
2017 Revenue - $160,860
2016 Revenue - $166,619

2010-2019 Revenue - $1,725,899

Parks & Gyms - 2

Executive Director/Agency Head Compensation - None Shown on Audit

Households - 958

100% Homestead Exempt - 52.4%

Rec District 3A Board Members

LINK TO 2019 AUDIT
LINK TO 2018 AUDIT
LINK TO 2017 AUDIT
LINK TO 2016 AUDIT

REC DISTRICT 4

2020 Millage Rate - 6.91

2019 Revenue - $686,916
2018 Revenue - $657,807
2017 Revenue - $513,785
2016 Revenue - $545,401

2010-2019 Revenue - $5,351,365

Parks & Gyms - 2

Executive Director/Agency Head Compensation - $86,594

Households - 1,744

100% Homestead Exempt - 54%

Rec District 4 Board Members

LINK TO 2019 AUDIT
LINK TO 2018 AUDIT
LINK TO 2017 AUDIT
LINK TO 2016 AUDIT

REC DISTRICT 5

2020 Millage Rate - 17.35

2019 Revenue - $453,732
2018 Revenue - $287,342
2017 Revenue - $296,257
2016 Revenue - $321,113

2010-2019 Revenue - $2,944,779

Parks & Gyms - 2

Executive Director/Agency Head Compensation - $9,600

Households - 1,858

100% Homestead Exempt - 25.2%

Rec District 5 Board Members

LINK TO 2019 AUDIT
LINK TO 2018 AUDIT
LINK TO 2017 AUDIT
LINK TO 2016 AUDIT

REC DISTRICT 6

2020 Millage Rate - 18.35
(Increased from 16.0 in 2020.  Includes 3.35 mills bonded for maintenance.)

2019 Revenue - $940,730
2018 Revenue - $679,012
2017 Revenue - $672,432
2016 Revenue - $704,623

2010-2019 Revenue - $6,900,970

Parks & Gyms - 1

Executive Director/Agency Head Compensation - Not Listed on Audit

Households - 923

100% Homestead Exempt - 71.5%

Rec District 6 Board Members

LINK TO 2019 AUDIT
LINK TO 2018 AUDIT
LINK TO 2017 AUDIT
LINK TO 2016 AUDIT

REC DISTRICT 7

2020 Millage Rate - 9.5

2019 Revenue - Audit not available as of 9/20
2018 Revenue - $656,163
2017 Revenue - $705,229
2016 Revenue - $680,099

2010-2019 Revenue - $6,698,799

Parks & Gyms - 4

Executive Director/Agency Head Compensation - $54,250.00

Households - 1,859

100% Homestead Exempt - 52%

Rec District 7 Board Members

LINK TO 2019 AUDIT (Not Published as of 9/20)
LINK TO 2018 AUDIT
LINK TO 2017 AUDIT
LINK TO 2016 AUDIT

REC DISTRICT 8

2020 Millage Rate - 9.0

2019 Revenue - $365,630
2018 Revenue - $376,609
2017 Revenue - $367,878
2016 Revenue - $315,886

2010-2019 Revenue - $3,353,818

Parks & Gyms - 2

Executive Director/Agency Head Compensation - Not Listed on Audit

Households - 792

100% Homestead Exempt - 61.1%

Rec District 8 Board Members

LINK TO 2019 AUDIT
LINK TO 2018 AUDIT
LINK TO 2017 AUDIT
LINK TO 2016 AUDIT

REC DISTRICT 9

2020 Millage Rate - 14.77

2019 Revenue - $1,165,240
2018 Revenue - $1,205,643
2017 Revenue - $1,203,213
2016 Revenue - $1,309,383

2010-2019 Revenue - $11,134,778

Parks & Gyms - 2

Executive Director/Agency Head Compensation - $73,536

Households - 1,905

100% Homestead Exempt - 10%

Rec District 9 Board Members

LINK TO 2019 AUDIT
LINK TO 2018 AUDIT
LINK TO 2017 AUDIT
LINK TO 2016 AUDIT

REC DISTRICT 10

2020 Millage Rate - 11.45

2019 Revenue - $620,227
2018 Revenue - $621,035
2017 Revenue - $600,145
2016 Revenue - $610,193

2010-2019 Revenue - $6,165,380

Parks & Gyms - 2

Executive Director/Agency Head Compensation - $83,856

Households - 894

100% Homestead Exempt - 48.8%

Rec District 10 Board Members

LINK TO 2019 AUDIT
LINK TO 2018 AUDIT
LINK TO 2017 AUDIT
LINK TO 2016 AUDIT

REC DISTRICT 11

2020 Millage Rate - 10.0

2019 Revenue - $1,849,677
2018 Revenue - $1,632,787
2017 Revenue - $2,160,187
2016 Revenue - $2,165,733

2010-2019 Revenue - $16,889,616

Parks & Gyms - 22

Executive Director/Agency Head Compensation - $42,598

Households - 4,779

100% Homestead Exempt - 43.6%

Rec District 11 Board Members

LINK TO 2019 AUDIT
LINK TO 2018 AUDIT
LINK TO 2018 FORENSIC AUDIT
LINK TO 2017 AUDIT
LINK TO 2016 AUDIT

Terrebonne Parish Recreation (TPR)

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2020 Millage Rate - 2.04 (approved up to 2.21)

2019 Revenue - $2,287,475
2018 Revenue - $2,298,699
2017 Revenue - $2,178,555
2016 Revenue - $2,088,248

2010-2019 Revenue - $19,958,248

Parks & Gyms - None (Programs Only)

Programs - Baseball, Softball, Football, Cheerleading, Volleyball, Basketball, Adult Softball, Special Olympics

Executive Director/Agency Head Compensation - $78,680

TPR Website

Download "TPCG Recreation Budgets 2019"

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