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EGty1� ,.,�� Request for Action River To Item Number Mayor and City Council 10.3 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Work Session August 7, 2017 Cal Portner, City Administrator Item Description Reviewed by Park Improvement Planning and Funding Tim Sevcik, Park Maintenance Superintendent Reviewed by Steve Benoit,Recreation Program Manager Action Requested Receive information and provide feedback as needed. Background/Discussion The city owns and maintains 45 parks that include multisport playfields, nature areas, and neighborhood parks as well as nearly 50 miles of trails. Improvements to city parks primarily utilize two funding sources. Park Dedication Funds are received from developers as they add new homes/businesses that create a need for new/additional recreation options. Park Dedication Funds,by law, may not be used to replace existing recreation options such as parks,playground equipment,playfields, etc. Park Improvement Funds,by policy, are 5% of annual Liquor Operations profits. The funds have no restriction on their use. A few improvements are made with donations from athletic associations and with annual budgeted operating/maintenance funds. The Park and Recreation Commission annually recommends improvements based upon available funds. Staff identifies needed improvements, frequently following requests from athletic associations or individuals. Athletic associations have made an increasing amount of requests for additional amenities and improvements to meet their ongoing growth needs and to provide a positive experience for their athletes and visitors. Their contributions frequently move unplanned improvements higher on priority lists. We are also finding many of our playfield systems and playgrounds nearing the end of their expected lifespan which requires significant revenue inputs beyond our current funding capacity. Following the adoption of the Parks Master Plan,I directed staff to identify all of the individual components of our existing parks and playfields,identify their replacement costs and expected lifespans. I also asked they visit neighboring community athletic facilities to better understand the player/spectator experience and to identify additional amenities to recommend in order to improve our system's player/spectator experience. Our playfields have also been taxed by the growth of our youth associations primarily through the growing popularity of soccer and lacrosse and by the growing interest by female athletes. Staff is currently building a comprehensive Park Improvement Plan. When complete,it will provide a systematic plan for upgrades and replacement to meet Commission, Council, and community park system expectations. The plan will include expected timelines,preliminary costs, and expected funding source. POWERED 6T Template Updoted 4/14 INAMIRE1