DATE: November 18, 2015
TO: Board of Mayor and Aldermen
FROM: Eric Stuckey, City Administrator
Vernon Gerth, ACA Community and Economic Development
Lisa Clayton, Parks Director
SUBJECT:
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Discussion of Final Draft of the Comprehensive Parks Master Plan
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Purpose
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information to the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) concerning the final draft of the comprehensive parks master plan with adoption of a Parks Master Plan in January 2016.
Background
In August of 2014, a planning team led by Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, Inc. (BWSC) was retained by the City to guide the development of a Parks Master Plan. The following steps were key elements in formulating the plan:
* Conducted community outreach to gain input through a statically valid survey, focus group discussions, and community meetings.
* Collected and evaluated information related to the inventory of existing City recreational facilities and programs.
* Collected and evaluated information regarding existing recreational programs and facilities including schools.
* Collected and evaluated information related to past and projected changes in the City's population and demographics, as well as evaluated emerging trends in parks and recreation facilities and programs.
* Evaluated the current administration and finances of the City of Franklin Parks Department.
* Compared existing recreation land and facilities to state and national standards. Using standards, community input, and population projects, prepared a summary of current parks and recreation shortfalls and future needs through the development of Level of Service Standards.
* Made presentations to stakeholder groups regarding the importance of the parks to the quality of life and economic vitality in Franklin and the Parkland Dedication Ordinance.
* Prepared recommendations for refurbishment and expansion of existing facilities, as well as for...
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