The Columbus Parks and Recreation Department ("Parks & Rec") and the Columbus \n \n Planning Department recommends approval of the Columbus Parks & Recreation \n \n 20-Year Master Plan (the "Plan").
Approval
Pending
Background
The Parks & Rec Department approached the Planning Department in 2010 regarding
the creation of a long-range comprehensive plan for parks and recreation
facilities and programming. The Planning Department began the process in
January 2011 and completed the project in December 2013. The Plan was
introduced to Council via a presentation on February 11, 2014.
Analysis
The Plan is vast and detailed. It includes a review of the city of Columbus
and functions within it; current facilities and programs; local insights
particular to specific parks and facilities; general and site-specific
recommendations; and a 20-year phasing plan contingent on the availability of
funding.
Financial Considerations
There are no financial considerations but the plans provides a framework to
phase in projects when feasible.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement
N/A
Legal Considerations
N/A
Recommendations/ Actions
The Columbus Parks and Recreation Department and the Columbus Planning
Department recommends approval of the Columbus Parks & Recreation 20-Year
Master Plan.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____________
WHEREAS, the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with the
Columbus Planning Department to create a 20-year master plan for comprehensive
park facilities and program planning; and,
WHEREAS, the master plan is a long-range planning document presented
in goals, strategies, and action steps that creates a vision and a guideline
for a coordinated effort to deliver parks, greenways, recreation, and cultural
arts services over the next 20 years; and,
WHEREAS, the master plan does not commit City Council to a funding timeline for
implementation, and the recommendations in the plan will be implemented as
funding opportunities become available; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the Council of the Columbus Consolidated Government hereby adopts the
attached Twenty Year Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
day of , 2014 and adopted at said
meeting by the affirmative vote of _____ members of said Council.