City Council Agenda and Packet 2023 01 24 SP

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Note: The General Maintenance and Management Plan includes two documents: the Summary of Findings and Annual Work Plan Template. The Summary of Findings includes an executive summary and recommendations, as well as a series of appendices. The Annual Work Plan Template is currently being used by Parks Superintendent Abby McNeal to develop an approach to tracking tasks and functions of Parks. The Annual Work Plan Template also includes as appendices a series of tools to assist in the inventory of all assets and in monitoring targeted levels of service for each asset. Executive Summary and Key Recommendations The City of Louisville parks system is continually cited by local residents as one of the most cherished assets of the city. The system includes a complex range of amenities available to Louisville residents, including over 300 acres of dedicated park land, playgrounds, athletic fields, recreation amenities including an outdoor swimming pool and splash pad, the cemetery, the 18-hole municipal golf course, and civic facilities. Each of these amenities contributes to the quality of life of Louisville residents. The City of Louisville initiated the 2022 General Maintenance and Management Plan to ensure that Parks assets are thoughtfully maintained and managed, and that funding allocations and annual budgets meet the needs of the department. Guiding each decision is the City of Louisville Vision Statement: Established in 1878, the City of Louisville is an inclusive, family friendly community that manages its continued growth by blending a forward -thinking outlook with a small-town atmosphere which engages its citizenry and provides a walkable community form that enables social interaction. The City strives to preserve and enhance the high quality of life it offers to those who live, work, and spend time in the community. Louisville retains connections to the City's modest mining and agricultural beginnings while continuing to transform into one of the most livable, innovative, and economically diverse communities in the United States. The structure and operation of the City will ensure an open and responsive government which integrates regional cooperation and citizen volunteerism with a broad range of high -quality and cost-effective services. The City has adopted the following Core Community Values that serve as the foundation for all decisions and actions, including the maintenance and management of the City's park system: A Sense of Community. . . where residents, property owners, business owners, and visitors feel a connection to Louisville and to each other, and where the City's character, physical form and accessible government contribute to a citizenry that is actively involved in the decision -making process to meet their individual and collective needs. Our Livable Small Town Feel ... where the City's size, scale, and land -use mixture, and the government's high -quality customer service encourage personal and commercial interactions. A Healthy, Vibrant, and Sustainable Economy ... where the City understands and appreciates the trust our residents, property owners, and business owners place in it when they invest in Louisville, and where the City is committed to a strong and City of Louisville Parks Department Summary of Findings January 16, 2023 Page 4 7