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6. Provide and support community events, festivals, and programs that offer a variety of opportunities for social interaction and contribute to a sense of community. 7. Diversify the funding sources that support the City Parks, Arts and Recreation Department to include public funding, earned revenues, development impact fees, and outside funding sources. 8. Establish regulations and incentives 9. Identify and implement measures that reduce emissions and conserve energy and water at all park facilities. 10. Support collaboration between agencies, organizations, and businesses on trails marketing, management, and maintenance in recognition of the value of trails to the community and the economy. to incorporate parks and trails into subdivisions and other development projects.

Policies 1. Provide and maintain a comprehensive system of parks and recreation programs that serves the needs and desires of the City’s residents. 2. Protect and preserve open space and natural areas that incorporate appropriate opportunities for residents and citizens to view and learn about natural systems and habitats. 3. Provide activities and amenities that allow for community interactions and encourage active and healthy lifestyles. 4. Provide a broad variety of recreational and cultural opportunities to all residents. 5. New development will contribute to the

development of new parks at a level commensurate with their share of new facility needs.

. Parks, Recreation & Open Space Action Plan

Lead

Partners

Short Term (2016–2018)

Establish Level-of-service standards for parks, open space, arts, and service programs.

Parks

CDPW*

CDPW, City Attorney, Mayor’s Office

Establish a formal fee in lieu of program

Parks

Acquire additional properties for inclusion in the Auburn Environmental Park and develop a comprehensive management plan.

CDPW – Environmental Services

Parks

Complete and activate the Auburn Youth and Community Center

CDPW – Public Works, Parks

CDPW, Police

CORE PLAN

Complete the Les Gove Community Campus Plan

City Council, Mayor’s Office, Police, CDPW

Parks

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