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<br />3 <br /> <br />FURNITURE AND THINGS COMMUNITY EVENT CENTER VISION <br />An inclusive and accessible facility, incorporating sustainable practices, while creating opportunities that <br />foster pride in our community with a commitment to quality of life. <br /> <br />LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS <br />It is recommended that the staff track program lifecycles on an annual basis to ensure there are a <br />decreasing number of programs in the Saturated to Decline stage. This assessment is not based on <br />quantitative data but based on staff’s knowledge of their program areas. These lifecycles can, and often <br />do, change from year to year over time depending on how the programs fare. <br />The following is a list showing various lifestyle categories of the Department’s recreation programs: <br /> Introduction state (New program; modest participation) <br /> Take off stage (Rapid participation growth) <br /> Growth stage (moderate, but consistent participation) <br /> Mature stage (Moderate to Slow participation growth) <br /> Saturation stage (Minimum to no participation growth) <br /> Decline stage (Declining participation) <br />New programs (Introduction stage) need to have approval of the Parks and Recreation Director. They <br />need to meet the program and services determinants outlined in this Plan. <br />It is recommended that the recreation staff implement a quarterly program innovation audit to identify <br />programs that are stagnating or slowing down. The assessment may identify whether those programs <br />should continue in their current state, or be repositioned to further drive participation, or be cancelled. <br />A performance metric can be established of a program Decline stage and any program staying in that <br />stage for two years should be considered for repositioning or elimination in favor of new and/or growing <br />programs. Programs considered for cancellation must be brought to the attention of the Parks and <br />Recreation Director for final cancellation approval. <br />CORE PROGRAMS <br />Identifying core programs based on current and future needs and prioritizing resource allocation to meet <br />those needs is important for any parks and recreation agency. This assists in creating a sense of focus <br />around specific program areas of greatest important to the community. It does not mean that non-core <br />programs are not important – it simply allows the staff to establish priorities. <br /> Programs are categorized as core programs if they meet a majority of the following categories: <br />• Identified by a community need <br />• Wide demographic appeal <br />• Includes opportunities for skill progression and/or development <br />• Requires city employees to oversee the program