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AGENDA
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
5400 BRANSFORD ROAD
May 4, 1989
1. Call To Order
2. Approval of Minutes 4-6-89
3. Issue Concerning Locating a Skate Board Ramp
4. Discussion of a Park Master Plan
5. Discussion of Reviewing Plats and Recommendations
Concerning Park. Land to the Planning and Zoning
Board
6. Discussion of a Park Project that would include
usage of the `Park Fund`
7. Other Concerns
8. Adjournment
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7:00 p.m.
P.O. BOX 185 COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS 76034 (817) 281-4044
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Department: Parks and Recreation
Subject: Approval of Minutes
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Minutes from the April 6 meeting.
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DISPOSITION:
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STAFF REVIEW:
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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
April 6, 1989
The meeting of the Colleyville Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board was called to order by the chairman
Paul Vigiletti at 7:08 p.m.
Present at the meeting: Paul Vigiletti, Alan Linford,
Mary Lou Brieger, Dawn Quinby, Don•Wood, Nick Martine,
Lila Coley, Cheryl Livingston, David Fain, Parks and
Recreation Coordinator.
Business
1. Minutes were approved by a unanimous vote.
2. Discussion and approval of park ordinances: Motion
was made by Alan Linford and seconded by Dawn Quinby
to amend ordinance Section 2,i as follows: delete
"Recommend the establishment of" and replace with "The
Parks anc~`Recreation Board has the right to establish."
Passed u animously. Lila Coley made a motion to amend
Article ~, Section 1, line 10 to read "A quorum shall
consist o~f five (5) members.''' Dawn Quinby seconded
motion. Passed unanimously. Nick Martine motioned that
Article I, Sectionl line 9 be amended by adding"except
in case of a tie'.' added after "the chairman of the Board
shall be ;a non-voting member," Seconded by Lila Coley.
Passed unanimously. Alan Linford moved and Cheryl
Livingston seconded that the Parks proposed city ordinances
be approved as amended. Motion passed unanimously.
3. Discussion and approval of Parks and Recreation Board
by-laws: Lila Coley moved and Dawn Quinby seconded a
motion to amend Article iI, Section 2 to read "A quorum
shall consist of five (5) members." Passed unanimously.
Nick Martine moved and Lila Coley seconded a motion to
amend by adding the words "except in case of a tie." to
Article I, Section 2, line 4. Passed unanimously. Dawn
Quinby moved and Cheryl Livingston seconded that Article
III, Section 2 Part B should be amended to read "A motion
to approve any matter before the Board or to recommend
approval of any request requiring Council action shall
require a simple majority of the voting members." Passed
unanimously. Alan Linford moved and Nick Martine
seconded to approve the Parks and Recreation Board by-laws
as amended. Motion passed unanimously.
4. Discussion of establishment of goals and objectives:
To help in the development of goals, David Fain suggested
that Terry Cheek of Schrickel, Rollins and Associates
make a presentation on master plans. Dawn Quinby moved
and Lila Coley seconded that this presentation be
scheduled. After lengthly discussion about the pros and
cons of master plans, Mary Lou Brieger called the question.
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The motion passed unanimously. The presentation is
tentatively set for Tuesday April 25, 7:00 p.m. at
City Hall. In additionthe following recommendations and
suggestions were discussed:
a) Mary Lou Brieger moved that David Fain pursue hiring
an intern/part time employee for the summer. months of
1989 to work in the Parks and Recreation Department per
the approved City budget. Alan Linford seconded. Motion
passed .unanimously.
b) Nick Martine moved that the Parks and Recreation
Board Chairman should discuss with the City the use of
park personnel to fill non~park related jobs. Alan
Linford seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Nick
is aware of a current situation because of his daily
maintenance of the baseball fields.
c) Mary Lou Brieger suggested that the Planning and
Zoning Board representative give a short explanation of
various zoning codes. Nick Martine suggested this could
be part of the April 25 workshop.
d) Lila Coley gave a brief history of the "Webb House"
property. Restoring the historic house originally built
by the community of its time has had some public support.
Currently $10000 has been raised. Paul Vigiletti asked
that a discussion of this proj•;ect be placed on a future
agenda. Don Wood requested a field trip be scheduled to
visit all park property.
e) Don Wood suggested land acquisition especially for
soccer fields in the future needs to be addressed because
GCISD does not have a clear timetable for use of current
soccer fields. David Fain said he was investigating the
land around City Park for purchase. Don Wood said that
10 acres would meet the minimum needed. Alan Linford
suggested we should investigate maximzing use of City
Park's 30 acres. David Fain offered to make a presentation
on land acquisition.
5. Alan Linford moved to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. Seconded
by Cheryl Livingston.
Respectfully Submitted
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Department: Parks and Recreation
Subject: Skate Board Ramp Issue
Meeting Agenda 11
5-4-89 3
Mayor Hubbard requests that the Park Board consider a
skate board ramp to be located in a park. Mr. Ed Feitel
will be present at the meeting to discuss the skate board
ramp issue and to give the Park Board more insi to to the
situation, Attached is a research from the City of Hurst
which discusses safety and liability, ecomonic considerations,
and location of a skate board ramp.
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City Manager
DISPOSITION: Approved
Other
AGENDA BRIEFING
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CITY OF HIIRST
Community Services - Parks & Recreation
Position Psper
Skateboard Facility
BACRGROOND:
In the 1970's skateboarding became one of the fastest growing
sports activities in the United States. It is a sport based
on the skill, dexterity, and energy of the 1960's surfboard-
ing pastime. Using everything from skateboard parks to
"halfpipes" to concrete drainage channels to the open road,
skateboarders enjoy the speed, risk, and fun of performing
acrobatic maneuvers on their self-propelled boards.
The increased enthusiasm for skateboarding was great enough
to~lead to the opening of commercial facilities (skateparks)
in areas where skateboarding was growing the fastest. Over
300 of these concrete skatelands were in operation during the
1970's. However, almost all of those commercial facilities
were subsequently closed down because of their inability to
obtain liability insurance.
~ ~ Skateboarding has continued to grow in popularity during the
1980's. Unfortunately, accidents related to skateboarding
have continued to rise along with the growth in the activity.
In a number of communities there has been a growing problem
with skateboarders riding in pedestrian areas, parking lots,
and even on the streets. Numerous cities have had to elimi-
nate this type of activity by enacting or enforcing ordi-
nances controlling the use of skateboards on sidewalks and in
roads. At the same time, skaters have also become more
organized and have been recognized by some communities as a
form of activity warranting facilities and resources.
Based on the activity's popularity in the Dallas/Fort Worth
area, skateboard enthusiasts have approached the Hurst Parks
and Recreation Board requesting that the City consider build-
ing a skateboard facility in Hurst. These young men (ages
12-15) are interested in the construction of a halfpipe
facility (see attached sketch). The halfpipe ramp is popular
with skate boarders because it represents a high degree of
challenge and it's U-shape allows them to work back and forth
and practice their skills in an on-going motion.
ANALY3I3:
~ A recent survey located three cities who have constructed
halfpipe skateboard facilities in the 1980's: Grapevine,
Texas; Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Information was gathered from each of these communities about
their facilities and their experiences in constructing and
operating them. This information is included in the analysis
section of this report.
There are three major issues which have to be initially
addressed when considering the introduction of a new facil-
ity, such as a skateboard halfpipe, into the range of ser-
vices offered by the Hurst Parks and Recreation Department.
Theses issues are:
- Safety & Liability
(injury records, insurance costs, supervision
required)
- Economic Considerations
(cost of construction, operation, maintenance)
- Location
(space, neighborhood, noise, activity, amenities)
safety & Liability:
The use of a skateboarding ramp carries with it the risk of
injury. The City of Virginia Beach, Virginia has documented
accidents and accident rates at the three skateramp facili-
ties operated by the City. During one 12 month period there
were 18,130 daily admissions during which there were 36 minor
injuries and 15 major injuries documented. Major accidents
listed included head injuries and fractures of the leg,
ankle, arm, finger, elbow and collarbone. A major accident
occurred at a rate of once every six to eight weeks. Minor
injuries include abrasions, minor lacerations, blistering,
bruises, sprains, and strains. Minor injuries occurred an
average of once every four weeks.
As noted before, there are very few private enterprises
involved in skateboard facilities because they cannot pur-
chase insurance. Legal opinions have stated that a City
would be assuming a fairly high level of risk in operating a
skateboard ramp. An injured party may try to hold the City
liable for the accident based on faulty design or maintenance
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There are a number of actions that a City can take to mini-
mize the risk including careful design and materials selec-
tion, mandatory use of protective equipment, signing of
waiver forms, controlling access, employing ramp monitors,
providing daily maintenance, and initiating other restrictive
regulations governing usage. These measures have been
employed in Virginia Beach and in Ann Arbor. However, Grape-
vine does not monitor their facility, although they do have
signage with rules governing usage. These three cities have
not had any skateboard related law suits filed against them
to date.
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The City of Hurst is self-insured. Any claims against the
City would have to be paid from reserve funds set aside for
insurance. Based on the experience of Ann Arbor and Virginia
Beach, insurance coverage is virtually impossible to purchase
on' this type of, facility. The City would assume the entire
financial burden if a party were to win a judgement against
the .City related to an injury sustained while using the
skateboard ramp.
In this area, the cities of Arlington and Lewisville have
recently considered requests to install skateboard facilities
in their park system. Both cities have denied these requests
due to the overriding risk factors.
Economics:
After reviewing the cost of constructing skate ramps in Ann
Arbor, Michigan and Virginia Beach, it is estimated that the
cost of constructing a ramp in Hurst would be between $15,000
- $20,000. This cost would include the materials for the
ramp, a fence, signs, and miscellaneous amenities such as
bleachers, bike racks, and benches. If the ramp were con-
tracted out for construction the cost estimate would have to
be increased to $25,000 - $30,000.
When Ann Arbor opened their skateboard ramp in October 1987
the cost of the ramp was $15,900. In April of 1988 they
resurfaced the ramp with steel at a cost of $4,300. Virginia
Beach recently constructed a skateboard ramp for $18,800.
In addition to the cost of construction, it is necessary to
consider the cost of operating the facility. Because of the
safety and liability considerations discussed above, one of
the operational requirements is the control and monitoring of
the facility through proper supervision. The primary cost
associated with this would be the salary of the ramp monitor
E or supervisor. Provided here is a potential scenario and
cost estimate:
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Summer (June - August) 9 AM - 9 PM
Spring (March - May) 3 PM - 6 PM Weekdays
Fall (Sept. - Nov.) 3 PM - 6 PM Weekdays
Spring & Fall Weekends 9 AM - 6 PM
12 hrs./day, 7 days/week @ $4.50hr. x 3 mos. _ $4,536
6 hrs./day, 5 days/week @ $4.50hr. x 6 mos. _ $3,240
9 hrs./day, 2 days/week @ $4.50hr. x 6 mos. = 944
Annual Wages $9,720
The other primary costs are associated with ongoing mainte-
nance. Like other park system components, there would be
ongoing costs for maintaining the facility. These costs
include labor, materials, supplies, and equipment. Although
estimated costs are difficult to determine, a skateboard
facility would require a high degree of attention to daily
maintenance due to the liability factors. The Parks organi-
zation would have to place the facility within its mainte-
nance system and request the additional resources to handle
the new project.
Revenue could be generated from the skateboard ramp in the
form of annual passes and daily admissions. A user fee could
be required to regulate usage and help offset some of the
cost of maintaining and monitoring the facility. It would
not be realistic to expect the fee to cover the cost of con-
( structing, maintaining and
standard fee structure based
who operate skate facilities
• the skateramp. Additional
fee ($0.50) in addition to tl
resident daily guest pass.
monitoring the facility. The
on information from other cities
is a $10 annual fee for use of
fee policies include a per visit
ze annual fee, and a $2.00 non-
It is difficult to develop a detailed scenario for projecting
revenues for an activity in which there is not much of a
track record. After reviewing information provided by Ann
Arbor, Michigan and Virginia Beach, Virginia the following
scenario was developed:
Annual Registration Cards
200 ea. x $10.00 = $2,000
Daily Admissions
2,500 ea. x $0.50 = $1,250
Total Estimated Revenue $3,250
Location:
Another major issue related to a skateboard ramp would be
finding a suitable location for such a facility. A detailed
site analysis would have to be conducted prior to considering
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the most suitable location fora proposed skateboard half-
pipe. Location is the key element. A skateboard facility
will generate noise from the skaters and their music (punk
rock), from the physical layout (approximately 4,000 square
feet with bleacher areas warm up area, and skating ramp), and
from the general activity (parking, spectator area, control
center) .
A skateboard facility in a community or neighborhood park
will definitely impact that surrounding neighborhood. Each
potential site would have to be evaluated in terms of its
physical attributes and facilities, the impact on the park
and neighborhood, and the convenience of the facility for the
potential users.
Physical attributes and facilities to be evaluated at each
site include: grade of site, usable fence, restroom, drinking
fountain, and other facilities that would complement or con-
flict with the ramp. Evaluating the impact on the park and
neighborhood should take into account: noise screening,
visual screening, expected neighborhood reaction, and user
reaction to the site.
RECOMMENDATION3 AND CON3IDERATION3:
Based on the primary considerations of~safety and liability,
economics, and location, it is recommended that the Parks and
Recreation Board not endorse the request for a skateboard
halfpipe in the Hurst parks system.
It is further recommended that the following factors be con-
sidered in planning this type of facility within the Hurst
Park System in the future:
1. Current Economic Conditions
The current operational guidelines provided by City
Officials indicate that there will be no additional
programs or facilities carried in the budget until
the economic climate improves.
2. Master Park Plan
The Hurst Master Park Plan is where the issues of
need, funding, location, and liability for new
facilities are addressed and placed in a City-wide
perspective.
3. Capital Improvements Program
This program addresses not only the economic fac-
tors for construction and installation of new
facilities, but also those associated with ongoing
maintenance and annual reoccurring expenses.
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Department: parks and Recreation
Subject: Review of Plats
Meeting Agenda Ik
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Several members of the Park Board discussed the possibility
of reviewing plats and other zoning items that would
include park land. Discussion and recommendations as to
the procedure in which the Park Board may wish to take
to accomplish the task.
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DISPOSITION:
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Parks and Recreation i 5-4-89
Subject: Park Master Plan
Mr. Terry Cheek and Mr. Bo Bass of the firm Schrickel,
Rollins, and Associates made a presentation on Park
master plans at the 4-25-89 workshop. These gentlemen
were very informative. They generated much thought for
the members present. Possible consideration from Park
Board for a park master plan and a proposal to Council
for funding of such a project will be discussed.
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DISPOSITION: Approved Other ~ STAFF REVIEW:
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Agenda
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Department:
Subject:
Parks and Recre~.tion
Park Fund
Meeting
5-4-89
Over the past several months there has been various
discussions pertaining to different park and recreation
projects which would utilize the park fund. Discussion
and possible recommendations to be considered.
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PARK MASTER PLAN
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
MAY 1989
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INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE
A parks and recreation master plan is a document that
provides a framework for orderly and consistent planning.
The plan is utilized for acquisition, development, and
administration of the parks and recreation programs,
resources and facilities. The master plan also:
1) provides detailed researched facts concerning the
community and the role of parks and recreation.
2) establishes priorities and statements of direction
based on researched and documented facts, not on
opinion, bias, or hearsay.
3) provides direction for the community for a five to
ten year period and can also determine immediate as
well as long-range goals.
4) serves as a decision-making document that allows
other parks and recreation decisions, problems, and
questions to be determined in relationship to the
master plan.
5) allows for a consistency in planning that can
survive changes in governmental leadership.
However, the primary purpose of a community parks and
recreation master plan is to allow community leaders
to make decisions regarding both short and long range
parks and recreation goals based on researched facts.
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WHAT IS CONTAINED
IN A
PARK MASTER PLAN?
OUTLINE OF A PARK MASTER PLAN
I. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
A. Of parks and recreation department
B. Of the master plan
II. SUPPLY ANALYSIS
III. POPULATION ANALYSIS
A. Population growth, distribution, projection
of community
B. Age, minority, income, education, gender,
distribution
IV. DEMAND ANALYSIS
V. STANDARDS ANALYSIS
A. Standards for sponsoring agency
B. Standards for all parks and recreation related
agencies
VI. AGENCY ACTION PLAN
VII. EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS
VIII. PRIORITY CRITERION RANKING SYSTEM
A. Actions of highest priority
B. Ranking of all recommended actions
I. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
A. Parks and Recreation Department goals and objectives
Below are several goals and objectives for the
Colleyville Parks and Recreation Department:
1) Provide a park and recreation program to meet
the diverse needs of the citizens of Colleyville.
a) Immediate and short term improvements of
parks.
b) Long term planning of a parks system.
c) Recreation opportunities and programs for
all ages of the community.
2) Determine practical means of maintaining and
upgrading existing areas and facilities to a
prescribed standard and purpose.
3) Acquisition of park land and development of
outdoor recreation facilities, including orderly
development of existing park areas.
4) Enlist community interest by encouraging individuals
and citizen groups funds, property, and manpower
for the development and operation of the parks
recreation facilities.
5) Increase and enhance parks and recreation oppor-
tunities by providing maximim mulitiuse of parks
and recreation resources.
6) To provide opportunity for full parks and recreation
participation opportunities without regard to age,
race, religion, gender, or ecomomic circumstances.
7) To provide new and traditional parks and recreation
experiences for present and future community residents.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
B. Park master plan goals and objectives
1) To identify the existing and potential parks and
recreation resources, facilities, and programs
provided to the citizens of the community.
a} The completion of a supply analysis of the
parks and recreation resources.
b) The completion of a supply analysis of the
parks and recreation resources provided
by other agencies and groups; county, state,
and federal governments, private enterprises,
school districts, and voluntary groups.
2) To determine the population characteristics of
the citizenry of the community.
a) The completion of a demographic analysis
concentrating on the factors of age, income,
gender, education, and ethnicity.
b) The completion of a population analysis
concentrating on the factors of growth,
distribution and projection.
3) To delineate and analyze current and future
demands of the parks and recreation resources.
a) The completion of an activity analysis
specifying the factors of participation and
duration of each occasion of participation.
b) The completion of a community needs assessment
to determine random citizen irn~.put.
c) The holding of at least one; ~p.i~k5ii~c! ~.he.a~~*ir~g ~.t~o
assess citizen imput.
4} To compare parks and recreation resources to the
nationally accepted parks and recreation standards.
a) The completion of a parks and recreation
standards analysis for nonagency provided
resources.
b) The completion of a parks and recreation
standards analysis which includes population
and distnace.
5) To provide an agency action plan based on the
previous findings so that a positive parks and
recreation direction can emerge.
6) To provide an expenditure analysis presenting a
financial cost estimate for actions suggested
timeline,
a) The completion of an expenditure analysis.
b) The completion of a method of funding chart.
7) To provide a priority criterion system recommending
a specific order that the action plan should take.
a) The completion of a priority criterion point
system.
b) The completion of a priority ranking chart.
II. SUPPLY ANALYSIS
SUPPLY ANALYSIS
A supply analysis is the process of: 1) identifying the
existing and potential parks adn recreation resources,
facilities, and programs that are available to community
residents. 2) The supply analysis should also include
parks and recreation resources supplied by other organi-
zations or agencies in the community of Colleyville. An
example would be the playgrounds and open space around
area public schools.
The supply analysis should include:
1) Explanation of supply analysis boundaries and of planning
district divisions.
2) Identification and description of all of agency supplied
parks and recreation resources, facilities, and programs.
3) Identification and description of all nonagency
supplied parks and recreation resources, facilities, and
programs.
4) Charts and maps identifying all parks and recreation
resources, facilities, and programs available and which
agencies provide those services.
III. POPULATION ANALYSIS
POPULATION ANALYSIS
A population analysis is the determination of the
characteristics of the citizenery of the agency`s
service area. The population is analyzed relative to:
1) Population Demographics: age, income, gender,
education, ethnicity. The purpose of population
demographics is to assure the planning process
that as accurate a data base as possible about the
population being served is utilized,
2) Population Trends: growth, distribution, and pro-
jection.
Purposes of the population analysis are:
1) The planning process does not occur in a vacuum and
the population served is most critical. Therefore,
one of the primary purposes of the population analysis
is to be sure that the master plan meets the needs
of the population it is designed for.
2) The population analysis provides the planner with
information that can dramatically alter the recommen-
dations of the master plan.
3) The population analysis provides not only current
information (current planning needs) but future
information (future planning needs).
4) The population analysis can identify very specific
planning information for very specific communities.
IV. DEMAND ANALYSIS
DEMAND ANALYSIS
A demand analysis is an approach for determining what
citizens currently demand, what they want in the future,
and what parks and recreation activities they are currently
participating in.
Purposes of a demand analysis are:
1) Determine precisely what current activities and
resources are popular as measured by actual parti-
cipation.
2) Determine precisely what current activities and
resources are not popular as measured by lack of
participation.
3) Provide an opportunity to participate in the planning
process by conducting:
a) a service area wide survey of interests, desires,
participations, priorities, and awareness factors
by randomly selected citizens.
b) a series of public hearings open to residents of
the service area to assess on a nonrandom basis
the residents' desires, interests, participation,
priorities, and awareness factors.
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V. STANDARDS ANALYSIS
STANDARDS ANALYSIS
A standards analysis is a process of identifying and
comparing existing parks and recreation facilities and
resources to nationally accepted standards for those
facilities and resources. The standards analysis provides
a comparison of one community's resources to a national
standard which is based on population and distance.
Purposes of the standard analysis are:
1) Allow a community to determine if the overall
community is in line with the nationally accepted
parks and recreation standards.
2) Allow the community to determine what facilities and
resources are needed and which ones provide an
over-abundance (from a standards viewpoint).
3) Make obvious, shortages or overages and prevent
"personal bias" regarding the appropriate supply
of parks and recreation resources.
4) Allow the community to determine if specific areas
within the community do not have adequate resources
despite the fact that the overalll community meets
the standards.
5) The standards analysis provides an excellent starting point
for planning with a very specific data base as the
foundation.
Explanation of standards: A standard is a guide, a
benchmark, a direction identifer, and should not be
considered the absolute, definite statement for a community.
The National Recreation Park Association (NRPA) has
developed a mathematical formula for determining standards
for a specific community as well as providing general parks
and recreation standards. Individual communities may
also decide that their specific community needs its own
specific standards. However, parks and recreation standards
are extremely helpful in determining a community's relative
standing specific to a national comparison.
~I• AGENCY ACTION PLAN
AGENCY ACTION PLAN
An agency action plan represents the use of the previously
gathered data and findings so that a positive parks and
recreation direction can be established.
Purposes of an agency action plan are:
1) Identifies specific actions. The agency action plan
is valuable in that very specific actions are suggested
based upon the data which has been gathered.
2) Identifies specific agency responsibility. Another
value of the agency action plan is that an agency is
specifically identified as being responsible for
a particular action.
3) Interpretation of data. The master plan must provide
a statement of direction in addition to data collection.
One of the major purposes of the agency action plan is
to provide that data interpretation.
VII. RXPLNDITURE ANALYSIS
EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS
An expenditure analysis is a financial cost estimate
for each recommendation or suggested action of the master
plan. An expenditure analysis should also include a
detailed history of parks and recreation spending in the
community.
Purposes of the expenditure analysis are:
1) Highlight a method of funding the proposed costs
so that community decision-makers have some idea
of where the needed money can come from.
2) Communities may not realize how little or how much
they spend for the "quality of life" aspects that
the parks and recreation agency provides.
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VIII. PRIORITY CRITERION RANKING SYSTEM
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CRITERION RANKING SYSTEM
A criterion ranking system is a method of determining a
specific order that each recommemded action should take
in the agency action plan.
Purposes of the criterion ranking system are:
1) Actions of highest priority: Eliminate any bias
as to what order the recommendation should take.
By placing an order of importance based on a criteria,
the recommendations should then be in line with what
is best for the community.
2) Ranking of all recommended actions: Equality of
needed facilities, programs, and resources usually
emerges because of a properly designed ranking
system. In other words, each needed resource is
equal in value to the community and judgement is
not made on the basis of what is important and what
is not important but on which is needed first, second,
and third.
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RESOURCE FOR INFORMATION
Gray, Howard and Kelsey, Craig; Master Plan Process
For Parks and Recreation; 1985; American Alliance for
Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance; Reston,
Virginia.