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Receive a presentation from Gabriel Lanusse, General Manager of the Greater Vallejo Recreation District, on the district’s FY2016/17 Annual Report
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors receive a presentation from Gabriel Lanusse, General Manager of the Greater Vallejo Recreation District, on the district’s FY2016/17 Annual Report.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Gabriel Lanusse, General Manager of the Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD), will present to the Board the GRVD FY2016/17 Annual Report.
Background
The mission of the GVRD is to build community and enhance the quality of life through people, parks, and programs. Their offices are located at 395 Amador Street in Vallejo, and they can be found on the Internet at www.gvrd.org <http://www.gvrd.org/>.
GVRD is a special service district funded by property tax, although they also receive revenue from grants, park rentals, facility and programming fees. The District is managed by a general manager with oversight by a five member board of directors-three selected by the City of Vallejo and two from the County. They have served the residents of Vallejo since 1944 independently, but in partnership with the City of Vallejo. The GRVD currently operates 30+ parks including four special purpose parks, an Olympic-size swimming pool, and four community centers. GVRD provides a wide range of recreational programs, services, and special events. The district also manages more than 1,000 acres of public land. GVRD also collaborated with multiple government agencies, non-profits, and independent youth organizations.