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Presentation and Possible Approval of the Community Services Department Integrated Master Plan
Recommended Action
I move that Council approve the Community Services Department Integrated Master Plan.
County Manager's Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council approve the Community Services Department Integrated Master Plan as presented in Attachment A.
Board, Commission or Committee Recommendation
The CSD Integrated Master Plan was presented to the Library Board for discussion and to the Parks and Recreation Board (PRB) for discussion and recommendation to approve to County Council. PRB by action recommends that County Council approve the Integrated Master Plan as presented.
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The Community Services Department (CSD) recognized a need to update the 2005 Parks and Recreation Master Plan and create a plan for deferred maintenance of assets. Since the department oversees multiple divisions that contribute to the physical, mental and economic health of the community, it was very important to look at opportunities to integrate programs, services, and offerings across the department. This integration supports operational excellence through better community communications, providing complimentary services at all offerings, developing a long term maintenance plan, looking at the level of service, and aligning programming with community needs and trends. An additional benefit is CSD has not developed a comprehensive list of maintenance, renovation, or new amenities for prioritizing work, budget development or planning. This plan is recognized as a best practice for agencies and is a key foundation component for the accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA).
The contractor started the process with a review of approximately nineteen plans, procedures, assessments, surveys, and Strategic Leadership Plans in the County that directly or indirectly affected the Community Services Department. Key ...
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