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accommodated where possible with existing available resources; however, the City typically will not be

responsible for providing facilities and services for limited, competitive, private or other alternative types of activities. Residents, corporate citizens and visitors are welcome to enjoy the benefits offered by recreating in an attractive setting at all public parks and facilities. General public access to specific amenities and/or sites may be restricted due to special events, structured programs or permitted activities approved by the City.

Issues

• There are perceptions among various groups in the community that it is the City’s responsibility to expand its offerings to accommodate additional levels of service.

Strategies

• Identify the instances where the City believes these perceptions exist and create a formal partnership policy to manage the expectations of the City and its customers. This policy should include:

• Criteria used to determine the need to create a partnership • A formal annual review of the

partnership agreement. The annual review ensures issues are addressed on a timely basis and that all parties are aware of anything that detracts from the continuity of the agreement, such as new leadership, etc.

• Detailed expectations of both parties

• Quantified contributions of both parties

• Language to ensure City commitments of resources to other parties is minimized

Policy 3: As the park system ages and as new trends appear, the City must be prepared to abandon an asset, replace it with an alternate design or renovate it.

Issues

• There are no formal guidelines to address renovation or abandonment.

• Emphasis on renovation is a lower priority than new development.