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CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM |
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Department: |
Parks and Recreation Department |
Commission Meeting Date: 03/21/17 |
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Staff Contact: |
Ernie Shaw, Interim Director Parks and Recreation |
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Recommendations/Options/Action Requested: |
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Accept the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department comprehensive Master Plan. |
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Executive Summary: |
In February 2016, the Parks and Recreation Department contracted with GreenPlay LLC to update the department Master Plan. A draft of the plan was provided to the City Commission at a Work Session in September 2016. The recommendations and comments shared by Commissioners were brought back to the full 16-person steering committee, which was appointed by the City Commission, for further study and refinement. The committee met six additional times and incorporated commissioners’ comments and recommendations into the final draft. The steering committee also further incorporated the guiding principles they developed during the process to highlight how each of the plan’s objectives aligned with guiding principles. They also reordered the goals within each objective to correspond with survey results.
The guiding principles are: · Promoting active lifestyles for all ages and abilities · Protecting the environment and natural areas · Ensuring affordability and sustainability of services · Enhancing community pride through events and beautification of public spaces · Building a diverse and equitable funding mix to support the needs of our growing community
After a second Work Session where a final draft of the Master Plan was presented and discussed with Commission, additional changes were made to the plan presented for adoption. Those changes are noted in an attachment. Also, a multi-year financial analysis of the department’s finances is attached to this memorandum.
The Master Plan will provide comprehensive guidance to the Parks and Recreation section of Horizon 20/20 and will contribute suggested strategies for the City’s Strategic Plan as it relates to Parks and Recreation initiatives. A Master Plan is a tool for prioritization and planning of projects and resources. It must be considered in the context of other City needs and budget realities as each annual budget is developed by the City Manager and then approved by the City Commission. Given this, the projects and staffing levels outlined in this plan may likely shift over the course of the planning horizon and must be in sync with the City’s adopted strategic plan and other needs over time. |
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Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor |
Effective Governance/Professional Administration Safe, Healthy, and Welcoming Neighborhoods Innovative Infrastructure and Asset Management Core Services Sound Fiscal Stewardship Collaborative Solutions Economic Growth and Security |
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Fiscal Impact (Amount/Source): |
The fiscal impact to the City from adoption of the master plan will be determined through the development and adoption of future annual budgets and capital improvement programs as projects and initiatives are identified and funding becomes available. Recommendations contained in the master plan are subject to annual budget development and authorization. |
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Attachments: |
Master Plan - Updated 03/20/17 |
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Reviewed By: (for CMO use only) |
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