REPORT TO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
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Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan Goals for FY2023/24
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COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
Enhance Community Sports, Recreational and Arts Assets
Deliver and Enhance High-Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
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BACKGROUND
Annually, the Parks & Recreation Commission (Commission) considers three to five specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound Work Plan goals and/or activities for the year. These are intended to focus Commission efforts and respond to community and City Council priorities within existing budget direction, resource limitations, and the purview of the Commission as set forth in the City Charter and City Code.
At the October 17, 2023 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting, the Commission adopted Work Plan Goals A through E, and on January 16, 2024 the Commission added and adopted Work Plan Goal F for FY2023/24:
* Goal A: Review park site and facility condition assessments and recommend priorities given existing and anticipated service levels and available resources.
* Goal B: 1) Review and solicit community input on the existing City park rehabilitation projects based on the current Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget and schedule; and 2) Review residential developer proposed schematic designs for new neighborhood parks that serve new residential development.
* Goal C: 1) Host and develop recommendations for the annual Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival 2024; and 2) Participate in Citywide special events.
* Goal D: Partner with one other City commission to build/expand on at least one existing Parks & Recreation event by adding an extra element for patrons to interact with during the event.
* Goal E: Participate in the Parks & Recreation Master Plan process.
* Goal F: Consider the annual budget of the Parks & Recreation Department during the budget preparation process and make recommendations with resp...
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