City Council Agenda and Packet 2016 10 12 SP

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The Director of Parks & Recreation is requiring more consistency and accuracy with golf course fiscal operations. Public Works has a dedicated position for the similar area of work. 2. 2017. Parks Maintenance Tech III - Turf Cultural Practices. $66,838 annually, plus $30,000 one-time funding for a vehicle starting in 2017 from the Open Space and Parks Fund, General Fund and Cemetery Fund. Note: Staff has removed this position from the recommended budget because current projections do not reflect sufficient recurring revenue to sustain the position over the long term. Description: Primarily responsible for conducting turf cultural practices such as: fertilization, aeration, weed control, overseeding and sodding. Will assist in all other park related duties as necessary including snow removal. Justification: Turf cultural practices are maintenance activities that can be often skipped or minimized when time is limited. Results are normally not apparent in the short term but will show up in the long run. This in part is why many Parks Departments commit to having a Turf Cultural Practices position. These positions are key in having sustainable and presentable turf not only in high volume areas such as sports fields or in front of facilities but also in areas less frequented such as pocket parks. The position could also assist in native turf but with approximately 100 acres of bluegrass to maintain there is no shortage of needed help or improvements that could occur (for example, turf damage from the 2002 drought can still be seen along medians). Overall the Parks Board is in support of additional park maintenance positions. 3. 2017. Parks Seasonal Positions. $11,600 (960 seasonal hours increase) from the Open Space and Parks Fund starting in 2017, and then an additional $11,600 in 2018. Description: seasonal positions for athletic fields and horticulture. Justification: Positions will support maintenance needs in athletic field operations and horticulture. Increased support in the athletic field operations will increase quality of product, customer service, and help support additional usage. Additional plant material beds will be added to the inventory in 2016/2017. An additional seasonal will help support these additions. Parks Contributing Projects City of Louisville Programs, Goals, Sub -Programs, and 2017-2018 Proposed Contributing Projects Programs Goals Sub -Programs 2017 Proposed Contributing Projects 2018 Proposed Contributing Projects Parks 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. Parks Cemetery 1. Create Parks Scorecard to prioritize park, playground and restroom deficiencies that should be addressed. 2. Update Parks & Open Space Map to provide detail on designations and management practices 3. Implement irrigation clock upgrades 4. Eradicate List A noxious weeds in parks and rights-of-way. 5. Coordinate trail connections/wayfinding with Open Space and Trails. 6.Implement public outreach and educational programs on the importance and value of trees of trees in Louisville, and providing information on care, species selection, diseases, proper planting, pruning and removal. 7. Develop a priority list and action plan for replacing plant material that is in decline on City property and implement that plan. 1. Continue actively marketing cemetery plots that are difficult to attract buyers because of location or other factors. 2. Improve the Cemetery's wayfinding programs so loved ones can better locate the final resting place of their dearly departed. 5 1. Prioritize and implement irrigation replacement in most inefficient parks 2.Continue wayfinding implementation 3.Improve and upgrade tennis courts and sports fields 4. Evaluate and replace a minimum of one playground that does not meet safety or ADA standards 4.Eradicate List A noxious weeds in park and rights- of-way. 5. Inventory and evaluate health and condition of the City's urban forests 6. Prune trees for health and safety concerns. Remove hazard trees 7.Continue to monitor and take appropriate action on tree disease and especially Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). 8. Continue consultations with residents and local businesses. 9. Coordinate on Streetscapes priority list. 10. Evaluate contactors performance on annual downtown flower planting/care to ensure efficiency and meets community expectations; determine if modifications and/or expansion to other areas in City should be considered in 2019. 11.Make progress on action plan to remove, replace and enhance plant material that is in decline on City property. 1. Improve on -sight equipment storage. 2. Determine if cemetery master plan update is necessary. 3. Continue to market the cemetery keeping abreast of trends that continue to impact municipal cemeteries. 4. Eradicate noxious weeds.