Parks and Public Landscaping Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2018 04 05

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City of Louisville Programs, Goals and Sub -Programs Programs Goals Sub -Programs Sub -Program Objectives Parks Open Space & Trails Provide well-maintained parks and landscaped areas that are easy to walk to and enjoyable to visit or see; sports facilities that are fully used and properly maintained; and a suitable final resting place that meets community needs. Acquire candidate properties as they become available and preserve, enhance and maintain native plants, wildlife, wildlife and plant habitat, cultural resources, agriculture and scenic vistas and appropriate passive recreation. Parks Cemetery Well maintained, popular parks and facilities that provide multiple outdoor opportunities for residents of and visitors to Louisville to enjoy. Acquisition Maintenance and Management Education and Outreach Trail Maintenance Promote the physical, mental and social well-being of residents and visitors through a broad range of Recreation high-quality, reasonably priced recreation and leisure activities for Recreation Center Management people all ages, interests and ability levels. Athletic Field Maintenance Provide a suitable final resting place that meets community needs. Maintain an up to date list of high-priority candidate parcels for acquisition. Contact each property owner and, based on the owner's expressed Interests, determine the most effective strategy for voluntary acquisition of or easement on each candidate parcel. Maintain contact with each property owner consistent with their expressed interests. Voluntarily acquire candidate parcels at a price that reflects the current market value for comparable property (considering all development restrictions, size, location, existing development, and other relevant factors). Maintain funding for acquisition consistent with adopted Council policy. Manage the City's Open Space properties in a manner consistent with good stewardship and sound ecological principles that benefits citizens of Louisville by promoting native plants, wildlife, wildlife and plant habitat, cultural resources, agriculture and scenic vistas and appropriate passive recreation. To inform and educate residents and visitors about the City's diverse Open Space properties and the many benefits associated with these lands. To involve residents and visitors in activities that encourage understanding and stewardship of these lands. New Trails Maintain all trails to a satisfactory level to encourage recreation and to enable safe walking, running and bike riding around Louisville. Construct the highest priority new trails and trail connections to enhance the trail system in a manner consistent with City Council adopted plans. Youth Activities Adult Activities Senior Activities and Services Aquatics Provide programs which stimulate physical, social, and cognitive skills for the youth of Louisville. Encourage community responsibility through volunteer service that supports the well-being of the community. Provide an individualized teaming environment in which each child may grow and learn at their own pace. Encourage physical activity, Intellectual stimulation, and social well-being by offering adult sports leagues, adult educational programs, and other events. Encourage physical activity, intellectual stimulation, and social well-being through programs and services forpersons 60 and older. Provide comprehensive aquatics programming that meets the needs of the community through highly accessible, enjoyable, and varied opportunities for learning and recreation. Offer a safe, responsive and welcoming aquatics environment that promotes the health and well-being of residents and visitors. 2017 11 06 Budget Adoption 05.xlsx Page 2 of 4 11/2/2017