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City._ <br />Luis �il <br />CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION <br />AGENDA ITEM 111 <br />SUBJECT: <br />DATE: <br />RANGER NATURALIST PROGRAM UPDATE <br />NOVEMBER 29, 2016 <br />PRESENTED BY: KELSEY HARTER, PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT <br />SUMMARY: <br />The Ranger Naturalist position began in 2015 as a seasonal pilot program. In 2016, <br />with support of the Open Space Advisory Board (OSAB) and City Council, the position <br />changed to a full time appointment. <br />In 2016, the positions primary focus is on program development and enforcement. <br />Program development includes: identifying which municipal code titles to enforce, <br />learning the court's interpretation of municipal codes, determining what type of calls are <br />appropriate to be involved in and dispatched to, identifying an equitable approach to <br />enforcement, collaborating with the Police Department and Boulder County <br />Communications Center regarding protocols and procedures and identifying program <br />challenges. Enforcement includes: patrolling Parks, Golf Course, Recreation Center <br />Campus, Open Space and trails and issuing verbal warnings, written warnings, and <br />summons in a fair and consistent manner while also acting as ambassador for the City. <br />In 2017, the positions focus will start to shift from program development to increased <br />patrolling and public outreach and continued collaboration with the Police Department <br />and all Parks & Recreation Divisions. <br />FISCAL IMPACT: <br />None. <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />None. <br />ATTACHMENT(S): <br />1. "Ranger Program Update" presentation <br />CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION <br />25 <br />