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Accept a report on the Department of Resource Management Parks and Recreation Division FY2018-2020 Work Plan
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Board of Supervisors accept a report on the Parks and Recreation Division's FY2018-2020 Work Plan.
SUMMARY:
The Parks and Recreation Work Plan includes the major projects and initiatives that the Division plans to complete or start through FY2019/20; several of which are already underway. The Work Plan reflects an ongoing effort to expand park services to the public and improve and preserve the quality of the park facilities and natural resources under the Division's stewardship. The Work Plan also includes efforts to address incidents of peak-day overcrowding, promotion of healthy lifestyles, increase staff training, and update operation manuals and maintenance management programs. The Division continues to seek ways to improve financial sustainability, both by improving revenues and finding more cost-effective ways to provide public services to the parks. This includes efforts to seek grants and build partnerships with related agencies, maintain park fees at market rates, and seek concessionaire and vendor opportunities, all with an emphasis on achieving long-term stability. The Division continues to support the Regional Parks Subcommittee on working towards the formation of a Regional Parks and Open Space District with current efforts being focused on the development of Administration and Finance and Public Outreach Plans.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The F2018-2020 Work Plan projects and initiatives are funded by a combination of grants, park-generated fees, property taxes and the General Fund.
DISCUSSION:
The Parks and Recreation Division (Division) is one of seven operational divisions within the Department of Resource Management. The Division is res...
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