REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
January 17, 2019
FROM: PARVIN NELOMS, JR., Director
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department
BY: KRISTINA CHAMBERLIN, Assistant Director
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department
SUBJECT
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Approve the expenditures of $1,000,000 of General Fund appropriations identified in FY2019 budget deliberations for PARCS recommended priority projects
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of expenditures of $1,000,000 of General Fund appropriations identified in FY2019 budget deliberations for PARCS recommended priority projects as outlined in this staff report.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Council has appropriated one-million dollars ($1,000,000) in Fiscal Year 2019 to fund one-time improvement projects in non-regional parks. Based upon priorities outlined in the Fresno Parks Master Plan, staff has prepared a list of proposed projects for consideration. Upon direction of Council, staff will proceed with executing the approved projects.
BACKGROUND
In January 2018, The City Council adopted the Fresno Parks Master Plan (PMP). Several key findings emerged that characterize the challenges and opportunities for Fresno's park system. Unfortunately, the PMP identifies over $112 million in deferred investment needed to adequately fund critical lifecycle replacement costs. Of that, nearly $48 million is attributed to antiquated irrigation systems throughout the park system.
The PMP process included assessment and analysis of the individual parks as well as a series of public workshops, surveys, and various other public engagement. The results of the formal assessments confirmed that Fresno's park system is dominated by parks in poor condition. The poor conditions are attributed to lack of adequate resources for maintenance, lifecycle replacement, and general improvements. A predominant narrative heard throughout the public engagement was the need to address public safety concer...
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