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Parks and Recreation master plan presented to committee; staff flags funding needs and suggests a future parks levy to support operations and capital
Summary
City staff and consultants presented a long-range parks and recreation master plan that sets level-of-service standards, new park classifications, equity-based prioritization and funding strategies. Consultants said a dedicated parks levy is the only funding source that can match the scale of investment needed, but councilmembers cautioned a levy
The Municipal Services and Properties Committee received a presentation on March 31 of the city’s Parks and Recreation master plan, a multi-year framework developed by city staff with consultants that lays out design guidelines, level-of-service standards, equity-based prioritization, funding strategies and a multi-step implementation plan.
Consultant Andrew (OLIN) and department staff said the plan grew from a two‑year community needs assessment that included more than 250 open‑house attendees, youth workshops, a statistically valid survey and neighborhood…
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