2012 Budget - South Suburban Parks and Recreation

South Suburban Park and Recreation District
Mission and Goals
Parks and Natural Open Space Department (continued)
Goals and Objectives for 2012 Budget
• Endeavor to ensure the clean and orderly appearance of the parks, natural open space and
outdoor facilities while protecting the health, safety and enjoyment of the people using
them. (District Goals #2GO)
• Utilize the knowledge, experience and dedication of Departmental staff to meet the
objectives of maintenance and upkeep of the park lands, natural open spaces and outdoor
facilities even under financial constraints. (District Goals #2GO)
• Provide and ensure clear communication, honest answers and responses to the questions
and concerns of the public in a professional and timely manner. (District Goals #2GO)
• Conversion of 8.49 acres of low-use turf areas to natural open space. (District Goals
#2GO)
• Develop a Community Garden Program within the District. (District Goals #2GO)
• In addition to the maintenance of new projects, continue with philosophy of “Maintaining
What We Have” which includes irrigation system upgrades, vehicle and equipment
replacement, concrete and asphalt replacement, tree replacement, athletic field
renovations, tennis court repairs, facility renovations of shelters, ball fields, backstops,
fencing, etc., routine trail refurbishing, water and energy conservation, recycling
program, District-wide weed management, S.T.A.R.P.R. Program (Safety, Teamwork,
Accountability, Respect, Partnerships, and Resource Conservation), park
reservations/access permit monitoring, privatization of mowing services in twenty-three
parks, privatization of park fertilization, maintenance and upkeep of the synthetic turf at
David A. Lorenz Regional Park, and use of volunteers and community service workers
for numerous projects, particularly at South Platte Park. (District Goals #2GO)
• During the first several months of the year, staff will continue the transition/move to the
South Suburban Service Center from the Jamison site to the new location. This will
entail a complete transfer of all offices, vehicles and equipment, fuel tanks, maintenance
related materials and supplies, etc. Staff will also assist in accommodating the purchaser
of the Jamison site with any information, records, etc. as necessary. (District Goals
#2GO)
Recreation Services and Facilities Department
Mission
The mission of the Recreation Services and Facilities Department is to provide citizens with
a variety of recreation programs for fun and enjoyment!
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