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Rosemary Summers said that the role of department heads in this process is to <br /> eliminate any roadblocks that may occur. In order to do that, the department heads meet <br /> periodically to follow up with each other. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked if all of this could be accomplished with the existing <br /> software and Tom Konsler said yes, but it will take some development. <br /> 5. Creation of New Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan <br /> Dave Stancil said that the staff has been exploring the suggestion by the Board to <br /> update the 23-year old Parks and Recreation Master Plan. He made a PowerPoint <br /> presentation. <br /> A Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan <br /> April 12, 2011 <br /> Why Is a New Plan Needed? <br /> •Existing Plan dates to 1988 —23 years old <br /> •Many new parks, changes since 1988 <br /> •State grant agency (PARTF) will require a new plan for any grant applications <br /> •Good to periodically test assumptions, needs assessment <br /> •Critical coordination issues need addressing <br /> What Has Been Done Since 1988? <br /> •Issue Papers 1996-1999 <br /> •Joint Master R&P Plan <br /> (1999, adopted 2000) <br /> •2001 Parks & Open Space Bond <br /> •2030 Comp Plan <br /> •Master Plans completed <br /> What Has Been Done Since 1988? <br /> •Facilities at 7 County Parks <br /> •Funded 4 municipal parks now open <br /> •Land acquired for 3 future County parks <br /> •Future nature preserves and open space areas <br /> What Would a New Plan Include? <br />