The URL can be used to link to this page

R07-044 II 1 2 RESOLUTION R07- 011 3 4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF 5 THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, 6 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE RECREATION 7 AND PARKS DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC PLAN; 8 AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 9 10 WHEREAS, the Recreation and Parks Department has developed a strategic plan 11 that will act as a "road map" for the planning and development of parks and recreation 12 facilities for the next ten (10) years; and 13 WHEREAS, this Master Plan identifies the recreational needs of the citizens of 14 Boynton Beach as indicated in the System Map and the Comp Plan, as well as 15 recommending strategies and actions for meeting those needs; and 16 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF 17 THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT: 18 Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as 19 being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption. 20 Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida does hereby 21 approve and adopt the Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Plan for Recreation, a copy 22 of the Plan is attached hereto as Exhibit "A". Section 3. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon passage. 23 II PASSED AND ADOPTED this '7 day of April, 2007. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ATTEST: 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ~5 L. ~~l2l!_e.~ - CarlM,cKoy '''''''''-''"'~-'''-''''''-'''''~-,,~,,:;~:..-~, 1207 -[JLf'f City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department ~ Boynton Beach, Florida u co (J) C[) ~ o ~ h :::n o CO t.Q .~ Ct1 0... ~ o .. ........ -f-=> Ct1 ~ U CJ) ~ ~;:;..t. r~."'.t'e 9.... a c. P ~ ~ n. 1ll wi ~",.. a. '. ". ~ I '-A\. II ~ N r., "...,.. __I . a~n 'i ~n~n.....n. ..a.r-e %'- An-'An" ~'. · ,;.;.-;, '4..",.., .:,"";p "I.. -..J l!J' ",'""" ft...." ...,~, ~ ~ '........ :., >:-~ .... ,,-,," '""'fIt), ,., : '"". 1C1Ir ~ .-.a ~ ". n 1.t ................c .........,. .\... J!II "'" ') ~\ ,..~.,. ~ d~. n ,., J " ~ . . .~. ~"W.t'" 5.1_ ~II i:'~! ,':"_ . ...... V""'''IfIIIi'' .~:e ~:~~ Boynton Beoch Recreation and POrlOI Deportment c~~ (-~') ~" . I '~~~~?J "---~ Acknowled2ements ~ity Commission Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Mayor Jerry Taylor Elizabeth (Betty) Pierce-Roe, Chair Vice Mayor Jose Rodriguez William Orlove, Vice-Chair Commissioner Bob Ensler John (Jay) Allard Commissioner Muir C. Ferguson David Barie Commissioner Mack McCray Patti Hammer Vice Mayor Commissioner Carl McKoy James McMahon Commissioner Ron Weiland John McVey Janelle Sloane Betty Thomas - Tom Vlilliams Pam 'Hinters City Staff Kurt Bressner, City Manager Wilfred Hawkins, Assistant City Manager Jeff Livergood, Director ofP1:1blic 'Works Michael Rumpf, Director ofPlar.ning and Zoning Ed Breese, Principal Planner Dick Hudson, Senior Planner Har.na Matras, Economic Planner Wally Majors, Director of Recreation and Parks ldy Rivers, Parks Superintendent Virginia Shea, Senior Recreation Manager Mary DeGraffenreidt, Senior Recreation Manager Tom Balfe, Parks Manager Sherri Claude, Assistant to the Director Vicki Robertson, Administrative Secretary City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan I. A. B. e. II. A. B. ~ III. IV. A. B. e. D. V. A. B. VI. A. B. C. D. VII. Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Strategic Master Plan Table of Contents INTRODUCTION........... ................... ......................... ............................................ 1 Overview...................................................................................................................... ..............1 Methodology.............................................................................................. .................................3 Purpose of Plan.......................................................................................................................... . 3 INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS .........................................................................4 Parks Classifications................................................................................................................... 4 Inventory .............................................................................................................................. ......6 C. Analysis....................................................................................................................... .........9 CO","...LS ""AND OBJECTI\TES VISION ............................................................. 15 PARK ST ANDARI>S ......................................................................................... 17 Overview...................................................................................................................... ............ 17 Description of Standards.. ......... ......................... ................. .................. ......... ..... .................... ..17 Needs Assessment.................................................................................................................... . 17 Level of Standards.................................................................................................................... 18 MASTER PLAN............ ............................................ ........ .............. ................... 19 Conceptual Parks and Recreation System Map ..........................................................................19 Future Park Improvements........................................................................................................ 21 THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN ................................................................... 30 Capital Improvements Plan.... ......... ........... ....... .............................. ............... ........ ..... ...... ........ 30 Funding Sources....................................................................................................................... 30 Comprehensive Plan................................................................................................................. 33 Management and Administrative Recommendations................................................................. 33 VIII. PROGRAMMING PLAN ................... ............................................................... 42 MARKE TIN G PLAN..................................................... .................................... 42 IX. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN.................................................... 42 X. EV ALVA TION .................................................................................................. 42 XI. COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLAN................................................................ 42 XII. REVENV E PLAN ............................... ......................... ...................................... 42 XIII. NEEDS ASSESSMENT........................................................ ............................. 42 XIV. TECHNOLOGY PLAN ..................................................................................... 42 XV. PREVENT A TIVE MAINTENANCE PLAN.................................................... 42 APPEND ICES.................. ....... .......................... ..... ...................... ..... ...... ................ ..... 42 Appendix A Recommendations from Staff Connections regarding Organizational Structure Appendix B Revised Comprehensive Plan Appendix C 5-year Capital Improvement Plan I. INTRODUCTION A. Overview Throughout time, parks and open spaces have provided a unifying community structure and an aesthetic identity to our urban environments as well as providing recreational opportunities. While it is difficult to place a precise value on our parks and open space systems, it is clear to all that they provide a variety of benefits that contribute to the "liveability" of our cities, such as: · Accommodate recreational activities, . Attract recreation enthusiasts, · Increase property values, · Provide public access to natural recreation areas and significant sites, · ProVide and enhance animal and plant habitats, · Conserve, preserve and protect historic character, · Contribute to the city's identity and marketability, · Enhance aesthetic quality, and · Contribute to clean air and water. Parks and recreation opportunities contribute to the health of residents, provide a variety of recreational and educational activities for all ages, and preserve and enhance the quality and integrity of the natural environment. Parks and recreational opportunities are also significant in attracting visitors to the community and, thus, contribute to local tourism and economic development. When a community has a comprehensive and interrelated system of parks and recreation opportunities that responds to the needs and values of local residents, the residents support their local governments, become involved in their community activities, and reap the benefits of a "quality-of-life" community. Over the past year, the importance of recreation and parks has been even more compelling with the "It Starts in Parks" (ISIP) program initiated by the Florida Recreation and Parks Association and incorporated into the National Recreation and Parks marketing plan. The lSIP campaign is intended to better position parks and recreation in the future to be recognized and supported for the benefits and services provided by the profession. The eight (8) messages of the ISIP campaIgn are: · Personal Achievement · Sense of Community · Conservation of our natural resources · Economic development · Good health · Ties to our heritage · Respect for nature · Florida's future The recreation and parks facilities in the State of Florida generate over $34,000,000,000 ($34 Billion) annually. The profession of recreation and parks has a startling effect on the citizens and visitors to the state. This department is making sure that this message is taken into our community by implementing the ISIP campaign in the City of Boynton Beach. City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan This Master Plan identifies the recreational needs of the citizens of Boynton Beach as indicated in the System Map and the Comp Plan and recommends strategies and actions for meeting those needs. The Master Plan identifies the actions necessary to implement the plan in order to satisfy the expectations of the community. It includes recommendations that give guidance for improving programs and services, creating a fmancially responsible organization, making land acquisitions and protecting open spaces, improving and establishing new facilities and instituting continuous improvement processes. This plan will enable the city to make the necessary changes that will help sustain an attractive and livable city. The City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Park staff prepared this Master Plan to serve as the strategic planning tool for making parks, open space, facility and recreational program decisions over the next decade. The master Plan includes recommendations that give guidance for improving programs and services, creating a financially responsible organization, making land acquisitions and protecting open spaces, improving and establishing new facilities and instituting continuous improvement processes. Through these processes, the department will constantly and consistently review community input and proactively make the necessary changes that will help create an attractive and livable city. The City of Boynton Beach is experiencing unprecedented growth. With this increase in development come new issues, expectations and demands for expansion and protection of park lands and open spaces. The anticipation of these changes has led to the research and design of this Master Plan in the hopes that every one of the demands are met, and that the City of Boynton Beach will continue to find itself among the best communities in the country. The City of Boynton Beach is growing and becoming more diverse in its economic development. In Boynton Beach, parks and recreation services continue to be an integral part of establishing and sustaining a higher quality oflife while highlighting an image and character that is unique to Boynton Beach. To this end, parks and recreation services can affect the city by their ability to: · Provide social benefits by connecting people within the community regardless of income, background and ability. · Provide economic benefits by improving the quality of life in the community and helping to attract businesses and residents to the city. · Provide protection of the environment by establishing greenways, natural areas and open spaces managed by the city. · Provide benefits to individuals and the community by promoting physical fitness and self- improvement. The process used to shape this Master Plan included the fo Howing tasks: · Evaluating current services and operations ofthe Recreation and Parks Department. · Evaluating current and future needs for parks, recreation services, recreation facilities, open space and trails. · Creating equity access maps to visualize and determine gaps of services. · Developing recommendations and an implementation plan for the future that will provide the greatest benefits to the residents. City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 2 B. Methodology In 2001, the City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department commissioned a Needs Assessment, which was prepared by Management Learning Laboratories. The purpose of the assessment was to determine recreation interests, facility usage, and opinion of recreation as related to the Boynton Beach system of parks and facilities. After review of the information that resulted from the study, it was determined that a master plan of the park system should be developed that would steer the direction of the acquisition and development of parks and facilities into the future of Boynton Beach. In July 2004, the firm of Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin Lopez Rinehart, Inc. was hired to solicit public input regarding the city's parks, recreation facilities and programs and to prepare the Conceptual Parks and Recreation System Map. and make change.s to the City's Comprehensive Plan that will allow the recommendations in the System Map to occur. Through a series of meetings with city staff, board members from the Senior Advisory and the Recreation and Parks Boards, and the general public, a system-wide map was developed that indicated existing parks and proposed parks, recreation facilities, greenways, bikeways and open space. (The following paragraph was moved from "Inventory and Analysis") Interviews were held with the City Commission, City Manager, Interim Director of Human Resources, the Planning Team and staff to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the department. Complete summaries of these interviews are included in the Appendix of this report. In summary, the participants were asked four (4) questions regarding the "ideal" park system issues that need to be addressed, funding mechanisms and partnerships. In general, it was felt by most of the participants that the department has a motivated and dedicated staff, the parks inventory needed to be analyzed, departmental organization needed to be analyzed, funding sources need to be identified and partnerships with schools and private developers should be addressed. Using this information, the Recreation and Parks staff analyzed the current and future needs for additional staff and operating resources. Park standards, or Levels of Service, for park land and facilities were determined. Potential funding sources were identified. In 2007, Recreation and Park staff updated the Strategic Plan to show projects that have been completed since the adoption of the 2006 plan and to match the 2007-2011 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) as adopted by the City Commission. c. Purpose of Plan The Master Plan has been prepared to address the following key goals: · Assess current needs for recreation and park facilities for the citizens of Boynton Beach. · Assess the future needs for recreation and park facilities for the citizens of Boynton Beach. · Prepare a long range, phased plan for the provision of current and future park needs. · Preservation of important natural and cultural facilities. City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 3 · Provide a system of connected greenways and trails for the city. · Provide an effective Parks and Recreation services delivery system for the citizens. · Effective management/administrative/departmental structure; o Effective maintenance system; o Land Development Regulations to provide for future park needs; o Appropriate funding program for future capital improvements; o Creation of appropriate multi-jurisdictional partnerships for the provision of parks and open space services. II. INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS A. . Parks Classifications The Recreation and Parks Department, through the Strategic Planning process, has developed different park classifications. The following the definitions: Urban Open/Civic Space Urban parks will provide civic open space in the downtown area for the enjoyment of all the residents of the City as well as visitors to Boynton Beach. They serve as elegant public spaces that are designed to complement the urban patterns of downtown Boynton Beach. These parks will serve as urban oases amongst the bustle of downtown activity. Urban parks should be located according to traditional town planning principles and good urban design. The parks will be of two types: (1.) downtown plazas, and (2.) waterfront parks. Additional urban pocket parks will be added to complement the historic urban framework. All ofthe urban parks should be tied together with a network of streetscaped pedestrian walkways and urban trails. The waterfront park system will build upon and enhance the waterfront park network in the downtown. The waterfront park system will create a connected system of urban park amenities along the waterfront and provide direct access to the activities of the downtown. The park facilities and programs of the park spaces should complement the objectives of the Community Redevelopment Agency. The urban park experience should embrace the spirit of Boynton Beach as a quality-of.life destination with a quaint traditional hometown feel. Community Parks Community parks are typically the largest active parks in the City and serve the largest population base. They are the most comprehensive in terms of recreation activities provided. These parks are the most expensive to build and maintain. The optimum service area for a community park in Boynton Beach should be one (1) mile. Community parks should be serviced by arterial and collector streets and be easily accessible throughout the service area by way of interconnecting trails. While community parks should be strategically located through the community, their locations can be significantly impacted by other types of parks, most notably regional or county parks. which can contain some of the same recreational opportunities provided in community parks. City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 4 The optimal size of a community park should be based on the land area needed to accommodate the desired uses. Special Use Parks Special use parks are those parks with unique, specialized amenities that cater to a select group of users. In Boynton Beach, special use parks include the cemeteries, the Little League Park and Kids Kingdom. Efforts should be made to include future special uses in neighborhood and community parks rather than segregate them into separate areas. Neighborhood Parks Neighborhood parks will be the basic unit of the Boynton Beach park system and serve as the recreationai and social focus of each neighborhood. They should be developed for both active and passive activities geared specifically for those living within the neighborhood service area. These parks should accommodate a wide variety of age and user groups, including children, adults, seniors, family groups, and special populations. Creating a sense of place in each park by bringing together the unique character of each site with the social character of the neighborhood will be vital to creating a successful deSIgn. Neighborhood parks should be centrally located within each service area, which should encompass a Y2 mile distance, and if possible, uninterrupted by non-residential streets or other physical barriers. Each site should be accessible from throughout its service area by way of interconnecting trails, sidewalks or low-volume streets. Ease of access and walking distance are critical factors in locating a neighborhood park. A person's willingness to use a neighborhood park is greatly reduced if they perceive it to be diffcult to access or not within a reasonable walking distance. Ease of access, central location and linkage to greenways are the key concerns when selecting a site. The site itself should exhibit the physical characteristics appropriate for both active and passive recreational uses. Since one of the primary reasons people go to a park is to experience a pleasant outdoor environment, the site should have some innate aesthetic qualities. "Left-over" parcels of land that are undesirable for development are generally undesirable for neighborhood parks as well and should be avoided. Additionally, it is more cost effective to select a site with inherent aesthetic qualities, rather than trying to create them through extensive site development. Given the importance oflocation, neighborhood parks should be selected before a subdivision is platted and acquired as part of the development process. It IS recommended that 5 acres be the generally accepted minimum size necessary to provide space for a menu of activities. The site should have well-drainage and suitable soils and level topography. Ideally, it should be connected to other park system components such as natural areas, lakes, ponds, and greenways. Land within a flood plain should only be considered if the facilities are constructed above the appropriate flood elevation. Although a park size of 5 acres is recommended, the actual size should be based on the land area needed to accommodate the desired uses. Since each neighborhood is unique, input from neighborhood residents should be used to determine the development program for the park. The guidelines presented here should City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 5 be used as a framework to guide program development and ensure consistency with other park system components. They should not be used as an impediment to creative design possibilities. Development of a neighborhood park should seek to achieve a balance between active anp passive uses. Active recreational facilities are intended to be used in an informal and unstructured manner. Neighborhood parks are not intended to be used for programmed activities that result in overuse, noise, parking problems and congestion. Neighborhood parks should be the basic unit of the Boynton Beach park system and serve as the recreational and social focus of each neighborhood. Conservation Lands The function of an Open Space Park or Greenbelt is to provide space where people can engage in passive and active recreation, provide preservation and conservation of environmentally sensitive areas and habitat for wildlife, and to serve as corridors to effectively link park system components together to form a continuous park environment. These parks should be located in areas of significant natural resources, aesthetic landscapes, and open space. There are no specific standards for how much conservation land a community should have. Instead, it is dependent on the number and quality of natural and historical resources in the area, the public desire to preserve these valuable sites, and the willingness of the citizens to provide funds for their preservation. Water and Beach Access Parks These parks offer opportunities for access to and interaction with the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. Amenities can include kayaking and canoe launches, fishing areas, observation boardwalks, day docks, boat launching ramps, volleyball courts, picnic areas, restrooms and parking. Generally each park has its own unique features that are defined by the relationship with the water. Neighborhood and community input through the public input process should be the primary determinant of development of any park. The guidelines posted in this document should be used as a framework to guide program development and ensure consistency with the other park system components. They should not be used as an impediment to creative and unique design concepts. B. Inventory 1. Park Land a. Existing Park System The current park system is made up of J!-2 parks, cemeteries and open spaces in the following categories: City q( Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Depa,:tment Strategic Master Plan 6 Urban Open/Civic Space Acres Nei2hborhood Parks Acres Bicentennial Park 1.0 Boynton Lakes Park 8.0 Edward Harmening Arbor 0.4 Civic Center 0.8 Heritage Park 0.1 Forest Hills Park 3.7 Hibiscus Park 0.5 Galaxy Park 4.0 Kiwanis/Sierra Club Park 0.15 Jaycee Park #. Veterans' Park 0.5 Laurel Hill Park 1.5 TOTAL 2.65 Meadows Park 7.0 Kno llwood Park 3.0 Pence Park 3.4 Community Parks Acres Pioneer Canal Park 2.5 Congress A venue Park 25.0 Rolling Green School 10.0 Ezell- Hester Park 23.0 Southeast Neighborhood 2.3 Intracoastal Park 1-(M} TOTAL 4&() 46.2 Wilson Park 3.5 TOTAL ~ Conservation Lands Acres 51.5 Seacrest Scrub * 53.7 Special Use Parks Acres Rolling Green Scrub ** 8.0 Barton Mem. Park/Cemetery 5.7 Rosemary Scrub * 13.6 Boynton Beach Memorial 10.0 TOTAL +H Cemetery 67.3 Little League 11.0 Kids Kingdom 0.5 Water/Beach Access Acres Sara Sims Park/Cemetery 4.0 Boat Club Park 9.5 TOTAL 31.20 Intracoastal Park 10.0 Jaycee Park 5.6 Greenways/Bikeways Acres Mangrove Park 12.0 Palmetto Green 2.3 Oceanfront Park 12.0 TOTAL 2.3 TOTAL ~ 49.1 * Owned by Palm Beach County. Maintained by City of Boynton Beach ** Rolling Green acreage including in total acreage for Ezell Hester Park This is a citywide total acreage of251.45 250.25 acres of park, cemetery and open space lands. b. Future Park Sites The following areas are potential future park sites: Site Acres FP&L 7.7 Girl Scout 9.7 Nichols Road 15.4 N autica Pond ~ Nautica Sound/Meadows I 9.0 City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 7 Quantum 15.0 Winchester 5.0 Woolbright Place 3.5 TOTAL 6&#) 65.30 Thus, there is a potential for 322.75 3 I 5.55 acres of park, cemetery and open space lands in the City. 2. Facilities a. Existing Recreation Facilities · Art Center o Community Center with Class Rooms · Boat Club Park o Meeting Room o Play Equipment · City Hall in the Mall o Office Space . Civic Center o Community Center with Class Rooms · Congress Avenue Community Park o Har- Tru Tennis Courts (17) o 4 Hard Surface Tennis Courts o Pro Shop o Locker Rooms/Showers · Ezell Hester Park o Community Center with Activity and Meeting Rooms and Gymnasium o BasebalVSoftball Field o Basketball Courts (3) o Volleyball Court (1) o New and Improved Play Equipment o Pavilion o Racquetball Court (4) o Tennis Court (2) o Nature Preserve · Madsen Center o Program Room o Shuffleboard Courts (16) · Senior Center o Community Center with Meeting Rooms, Exercise Room, Kitchen, Computer Room, Arts & Crafts Room and Game Room · 'Nilson Park and Center Carolyn Sims Center and Wilson Park o See Future Recreational Facilities o COIIlfIRlnity Center "'lith Meeting Rooms o Pool City q{ Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 8 o Basketball Court (2) o Play Equipment o Multipurpose Field b. Future Recreational Facilities · Intracoastal Park Clubhouse o Community Center with Meeting and Program Rooms · \Vilson CeHter Carolyn Sims Center and Wilson Park o Existing building to be defllO lishcd o New building will have gymnasium and meeting rooms o Picnic Facilities o Playground o Pool to be reno',fated replaced o Open Play Field o Basketball Court &- c. Analysis 3. Park Land and Facilities a. Existing Parks and Facilities City qf Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan · Urban Open/Civic Space o Bicentennial Park is a passive park on Federal Highway. The park has little to attract visitors; however, it will be greatly impacted by the downtown redevelopment and will become a critical part of the urban open space of the town center. o Edward F. Harmening Arbor Park is a small passive park located adjacent to the East Water Treatment Plant. It has several species of flowing trees. Its location and lack of parking create an isolated park area with very little visitation. o Heritage Park located on Seacrest Boulevard, is a popular gathering space for neighborhood residents. There is a monument dedicated to Boynton Beach African Americans. The monument is frequently vandalized. Recent beautification efforts include the removal of the planters and installation of35 palms. o Hibiscus Park is a small park located in the Lake Boynton Estates neighborhood. The playground equipment is scheduled for replacement is FY 2007/08. o Kiwanis/Sierra Club Park is located on Northeast 22nd A venue and is simply a grassy area. o Veterans Park is located in the downtown core of the City. At present, it is a passive park with large ficus trees. In the 9 future, the park will become precious greenspace in the urban downtown center. · N ei2hborhood Parks o Boynton Lakes Park is located in the Boynton Lakes neighborhood and contains a playground, a walking trail and a large open grassy area. The play equipment is old and has been vandalized. It v:ill be replaced in September 2005. The play equipment and park furniture was replaced in 2005. o Civic Center Park is located on Ocean A venue and has new play equipment and a maze made from shrubs. o Forest Hill Park is located in the Forest Hill neighborhood and is bordered on the west side by a sound barrier wall on 1-95. This park was built in 1972 and is was showing signs of aging. The playground equipment is getting older and there is not a unified landscaping theme. The park furniture and play equipment was replaced in 2006, as was the fence in the front. Plans include replacement of existing and additional landscaping in 2007. o Galaxy Park is one ofthe oldest parks in the system and is well used. The restroom was renovated in 2005. +he fencing around the baseball field will be replaced in 2005106. The fencing around the baseball fields was replaced in 2006. The playground equipment needs to be replaced in 2006107. o .lflycee P-flrk is a 5 acre park located between Federal Higrn.'/ay and the Intracoastal 'Waterway. Currently, there is a bocce ball cowt and a few picnic tables; hm.yever, the park is scheduled fur development is 20067. e Laurel Hill Park, located in the Laurel Hills neighborhood, contains play equipment, a basketball court and an open grassed area. The park was built in 1972 and is in need of renovation. Replacement of the play equipment and repair of the basketball courts and goals is scheduled in 2005/06. Replacement of the play equipment and park furnishings was completed in 2006. A double rail fence is scheduled for installation 10 2007. o Meadows Park is an extremely popular park used by city residents and school groups. While the park was built in 1994, the heavy use has created bare areas around the pavilions and courts. The playground equipment, trash receptacles and benches are scheduled fur replacement in September 2005. The playground equipment and park furniture were replaced in 2006. Because of the heavy use and enjoyment by park users, this park will require consistent maintenance and upgrades. o Pence Park is the oldest park in the system. Neighborhood residents heavily use the basketball courts. The fence City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 10 around the baseball field was replaced in 2005. The restrooms were renovated in recent years. The playground equipment is scheduled for replacement in 2006/07. o Pioneer Canal Park has the only freshwater boat ramp in the park system, which is widely used. The ramp was scheduled for renovation in 2004/05 but is on hold pending scheduling of a canal dredging project by the South Florida Water Management District. The tennis courts are also heavily used. The park was not master planned and use of the property is not effective. This park needs to be completely renovated. The installation of a double rail fence, renovation of the restrooms and resurfacing of the basketball and tennis courts is scheduled for 2007. o Rolling Green Park is in the rear of Rolling Green Elementary School and is was used primarily by soccer players and cricket players. A new school is under construction and the park area is being used as a staging area. Once construction is complete, the park will be restored to a multi-purpose playing field. o Southeast Neighborhood Park is currently fOrested with mango trees and is in the process of being developed. It is scheduled for completion in 20067 and will include a picnic pavilion, two tennis courts, picnic areas, walking trait landscaping and a small parking lot. · Special Use Parks o Barton Memorial Park is a cemetery that contains early African American resident gravesites dating back to the early 1900's. It is currently closed for burials. o Boynton Beach Memorial Park is the primary public cemetery in Boynton Beach. There are several hundred gravesites remaining and the property 'Hill be was replatted to identify over 300 more sites. The trees were heavily damaged by the 2004 hurricanes and v:ill be were replaced in 2005/06. o Kids Kingdom Playground is a "Leathers" designed wooden and concrete play structure that is an extremely popular destination for residents, schools, camps and visitors. The structure was built in 1996 and is beginning to show signs of wear. The structure must be inspected regularly for splinters and damage. Funds are included in the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) for annual maintenance. o Little League Park contains four (4) baseball fields that are used primarily by the Boynton Beach Little League organization. Built in 1971, the structures are showing signs of aging. Hurricane Wilma caused considerable damge to the fields and the concession building. Extreme Makeover rebuilt field 2 and portion of Field 3 and the City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 11 concession building. The City rebuilt Field 1 and replaced the lights. Consideration should be given to accessibility codes. a Sara Sims Park and Cemetery is an older park that requires constant maintenance due to vandalism This park is in the CRA district. · Water Beach Access a Boat Club Park is located between Federal Highway and the Intracoastal Park and provides boat access to the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean. This park is heavily used by both boaters and park users. The fishing pier was replaced in 2004. The restrooms inside the community center were renovated in 2004. Playground equipment is scheduled for replacement in 2008/09. The restrooms are scheduled for renovation in FY 2005/06 2007. The canal will be dredged in November 2007. Additionally, Palm Beach County is providing funding for a new or renovated restroom, new picnic pavilions and Improvements to the boardwalk. a Intracoa,'iital Park, the newest park in the system, is located between Federal Highway and the Intracoastal Waterway. It is an extremely popular site that contains picnic shelters and a large, handicapped accessible play structure. A clubhouse 'Nill be constructed on the east side of the site in ~is under construction and is expected to be completed in October 2007. a Jaycee Park is a 5-acre park located between Federal Highway and the Intracoastal Waterway. Currently, there is a bocce ball court and a few picnic tables; however, the park is scheduled for development is 200e7. a Kllo11wood Park is a 3.0 acre park located at Lawrence Road and Meadows Drive. The newest park in the system, Knollwood was built by D. R. Horton Developers as a public/pnvate partnership. In exchange from till removed from the park site and used for development, the developer paid for the construction of the park. Park amenities include a pond with well planted littoral zones, a walking path, a gazebo and a small parking area. a Mangrove Park contains a 1/4 mile aluminum walkway through 10 acres of mangroves on the Intracoastal Waterway and includes educational kiosks and an observation deck. Trash accumulation in the mangroves is an unpreventable problem. a Oceanfront Park is the City's only beach access. It is heavily used, primarily by residents of Boynton Beach and Ocean Ridge. The boardwalk was scheduled for replacement in 2004; however, the cost of the replacement exceeded the budget. It is now scheduled for replacement City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 12 in 2007/08; however, this may need to be reevaluated because of the deteriorating infrastructure that supports the boardv/alk. The lif.eguard towers are to be renovated in 2005/06.. A design fIrm will be hired in 2006/07 to begin construction drawings. · Greenway/Bikewavs o Palmetto Green Linear Park is located on the south side of the SFWMD C-16 canal. The pathway turns into several overlooks that could serve as fishing piers; however, a great amount of trash and refuse has been tossed off the platforms making fishing difficult. · Conservation Lands o Rolling Green Scrub is actually 5 different scrub sites located in and around Ezell Hester Park. o Rosemary Scrub is owned by Palm Beach County and is maintained in conjunction with the Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department. The scrub is open to the public. o Seacrest Scrub is also owned by Palm Beach County, maintained in conjunction with the Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department and open to the public. · Community Parks o Congress Avenue Community Park is home to the city's tennis complex. The fencing and lights on several of the courts were replaced in summer of 2005. The park is scheduled fur master planning in 2005/06. A Master Plan was done for future park development that includes a barrier- free park. A fund raising campaign will be conducted to raise the money necessary to build the park. There is a deep water well installed by the Utilities Department on the southwest side of the park. o Ezell Hester Park is one of the largest parks in the system and the athletic facilities are heavily used. The sand volleyball courts will bc were replaced with a large play structure in 2005/06. o Wilson Park is in the process of a complete renovation. The existing community center will be has been demolished and replaced ','lith a new, larger onc a new two- story center is under construction with completion anticipated in November 2007. New play equipments will also be added. The pool will be renovated or replaced. b. Future Parks · Urban Civic Open Space City qf Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 13 o Woolbright Place, approximately 3 acres located on SW 8th Place and SW 1 st Court, will be sodded and irrigated. Trees from other developments in the City will be relocated to this sight. The City Commission has asked for community input and feedback prior to this project taking place. · N eie:hborhood Parks o FP & L Park is located on old Southwest 23rd Avenue directly south of the FP & L Substation and is bordered on the west by the E-4 canal and on the east by the CSX Railroad. This park could be developed so that access to the canal is provided. This 7.68-acre site has not been master planned. o Girl Scout Park is located on the east side ofthe E-4 canal and is heavily treed with mature canopy. This site also could be developed for access to the canal. A master plan has not been done at this time for this 9.73 acre site. o N<<utictl P-8nd Site is a 3 acre site that will be developed into a passi'o'e, nature based park that will feature a pond and a walking trail. The development to the north of the site, Knollwood, is antioipated to assist '.yith the funding fur the development in exohange fur the fill. o Meadows I/Nautica Sound Park Site is a 9-acre site that could be developed as a community park since there is no community park in this quadrant of the city; however, it is expected that surrounding neighborhoods would prefer a more passive use. A master plan has not been done for this site. · Community Parks o Nichols Property is a 15.4 acre site located on the west side of the Boynton Beach Mall. This site is not within the city boundaries at this time. o Quantum Park Site is a IS-acre site located in the Quantum Corporate Park east of the E-4 canal. A master plan was done for this site that included. athletic facilities; however, it is anticipated that the use will change from active to passive, nature-oriented as gopher tortoises have been spotted on the site. The property is adjacent to a large conservation area, which could be incorporated into the nature-oriented aspects of the park with the addition of interpretive trails. Additionally, this park could be used for access to the canal for canoes and kayaks as part of the greenwaylblueway. City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan · Greenwav/Bluewavs o Palmetto Green Linear Park is planned for expansion from the existing path west to 1-95, then south to Galaxy School. 14 Funds are allocated in the CIP for land acquisition and construction. o The Greenway and Bikeway Master Plan is nearing completion. This plan will show proposed bikeways, greenways and blueways to interconnect the various destination points such as parks, schools, shops, the library and neighborhoods. (The following paragraph was moved to "Methodology") B. Publie and Staff Input Interviews were held with the City Commission, City Manager, Interim Director of Human Resources, the Planning Team and staff to determine the strengths and 'Nealrnesses ofihe department. Complete summaries of these interviews arc included in the Appendix of this report. In summ.ary, the participants 'were asked fOur (1) questions regarding the "ideal" park system, issues that need to be addressed, funding mechanisms and partnerships. In general, it was felt by most of the participants that the department has a motivated and dedicated staff, the parks inventory needed to be analyzed, departmental organization needed to be analyzed, funding sources need to be identified and partnerships 'Hith schools and private de':elopers should be addressed. III. CO.LA...LS .L\ND OBJECTI''ES VISION · Ensure Boynton Beach's Recreation and Park Legacy for Future Generations o Develop fully programmed, fully operational and well-maintained parks, facilities and programs that meet both current and future park and recreation needs. o Keep the public and local leaders informed about the value, benefits, conditions and needs of Boynton Beach's park system. o Coordinate the planning, management, development and funding ofparks, natural resources, trails and recreation needs and concerns with other Boynton Beach departments and city, county and regional planning efforts. o Engage the residents to become stewards of Boynton Beach's recreation and park system to help preserve the legacy for future generations. · Design. Build and Maintain Excellent Parks and Recreation Facilities o Develop a park system that adequately serves the citizens' current and future needs in an efficient and affordable fashion. o Develop a set of park design standards that preserve the quality of the recreation and parks system for future generations. o Develop each park, natural area and open space to respect the unique attributes of each site and its neighbors and according to its role in the overall recreation and park system. o Develop parks and facilities that are accessible and available to all residents. Meet and, where possible, exceed the requirements of Americans with Disabilities Act. City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 15 o Use environmentally friendly, sustainable methods to build and care for parks, natural resources and recreation facilities. · Create An Interconnected Regional and Local System of Paths, Walkways and Trails for Make Boynton Beach a "Walkable Community" o Provide a safe and convenient trails system between parks, natural areas and recreational facilities, and connect them with residential areas, civic institutions and businesses. o Coordinate the development of a regional trails system with surrounding municipalities and the county. o Integrate the parks, community centers, and trails into the neighborhoods. · Provide equal access to parks and recreation programs for all residents in the City o Pursue all opportunities to provide parks and recreation services in new developments throughout the community and in natural areas. o Provide developed neighborhood parks and community facilities within a reasonable distance of every resident. o Provide a geographic distribution of parks and recreation facilities that offer equal access and opportunity for all residents. · Develop Recreation and Parks Facilities that Promote "Community in the City" o Build public plazas and "green connections" in neighborhoods and along main streets. o Provide unique public spaces that give Boynton Beach a special and attractive identity that reinforces the existing character of the City. o Partner with other public agencies, schools and private organizations to maximize parks and recreation opportunities, facilities and programs. o Provide a wide variety of arts, culture, historical and civic amenities in the system. · Provide an Appropriate Set of Land Management Regulations to Accomplish the Long Range Needs of the Park System. o Develop a long-range strategic plan for the City that enables the City to plan and develop specific future parks sites within the context of a well- orchestrated land development scenario. o Review and update the Parks and Recreation Impact Fee structure every three (3) years. o Adopt new standards in the Comprehensive Plan that will assure an adequate and appropriate parks, recreation and open space system. o Establish regulations that require new developments to provide pedestrian and bicycle access into and through the new developments. · Provide Adequate Park and Recreation Maintenance and Management o Establish appropriate maintenance standards to upgrade and enhance the level of maintenance for parks and recreation areas. o Implement a parks and recreation improvement program, include redevelopment of existing areas, maintenance, improvement and renovation of all public areas and facilities. City Clf Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 16 o Maintain, secure and manage existing and future parks and open space in a manner that encourages appropriate use. IV. PARK STANDARDS A. Overview Each community is unique. Every City has its own "personality" that differs because of its demographic makeup. Due to differing geographical, cultural, social, economic and environmental characteristics, each community must select a set of standards, which best serves them for~ the cost of delivering those services. The parks and recreation system of a given City needs to reflect the needs ofthe residents of that City by setting standards for appropriate service. The standards are an expression of the essential facilities needed to provide the level of park and recreation services desired by the residents in each community. These standards are typically expressed as ratios such as acres of park per 1,000 residents or numbers of tennis courts per 1000 residents. The ratios are very useful in order to quickly assess the quantities and cost of the projected needs. Standards should be practical and achievable, and provide for equitable allocation of parks and recreation resources throughout the community. B. Description of Standards The City of Boynton Beach currently has a level of service for park acreage of2.5 acres per 1,000 residents. It has been determined that this is an appropriate and satisfactory level of services. Currently, the City owns 245.85 acres of developed park land which is more than sufficient to meet this level now and in the future c. Needs Assessment In 2002, the City of Boynton Beach completed a Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment which indicated the following facilities were a priority with those residents that participated in the survey: · Neighborhood Parks · Nature Trails · Picnic Areas · Playgrounds in Parks · Fishing Piers · Amphitheater · Jogging Paths · Multipurpose Fields · Swimming Pools · Passive Recreation Areas · Greenways · Senior Center · Tennis Courts City q{ Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 89% 81% 80% 71% 75% 65% 64% 63% 60% 58% 57% 56% 55% 17 . Baseball Fields 53% . Aquatic Facility 52% . Basketball Courts 50% . Teen Center 50% . Skate Park 49% . Football Fields 47% . Boat Ramps 47% . Soccer Fields 44% . Dog Park 44% It is important that a needs assessment be completed every five (5) years to understand trends and demographic changes. This information will assist the Department in detennining what park facilities and programs are needed and desired by the citizens of Boynton Beach. The City is due for a re- assessment in 2007/08 and a request for funding will be included in the Department's 2007/08 budget req uest. D. Level of Standards The existing Comprehensive Plan incIudes--fe.F- the following LOS. CURRENT LOS AND NEEDS 65,208 - 2004POPULA TION FACILITY CURRENT EXISTING NEED PER CURRENT LOS FACILITIES POPULATION NEED Baseball/Softball, Youth 1/15,000 46 4 0 Baseball, Regulation 1/25,000 42 3 I Basketball 1/3,000 13 22 9 Community Center (1) 1/25,000 5 3 0 Fitness Trail (2) 1/30,000 2 2 0 Football/Soccer 1/40,000 I 2 I Multipurpose Field 1/10,000 I 7 6 Racquetball Court 1/10,000 8 7 0 Picnic Area 1/6,000 21 11 0 Playground I /4,000 17 ~17 I Shuflleboard 1 /2,500 16 26 10 Pool (3) 1/40,000 1 2 2 Tennis Court I /2,000 31 33 2 Bocce Court N/A 3 N/A N/A Volleyball Court N/A 4 N/A N/A City qf Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 18 Based on current trends in some recreational activities and on the 2002 Needs Assessment, the following LOS are recommended. RECOMMENDED LOS AND NEEDS 65,208 - 2004 POPULATION FACILITY CURRENT EXISTING NEED PER CURRENT LOS FACILITIES POPULATION NEED Baseball/Softball, Youth 1/15,000 46 4 0 Baseball, Regulation 1/2W,000 42 ;2 0 Basketball 1/4,000 13 ]6 3 Community Center (1) 1/25,000 5 3 0 Fitness Trai] (2) 1/30,000 2 2 0 F ootbaII/Soccer 1/40,000 ] 2 ] Mu]tipurpose Fie]d 1/10,000 1 7 6 Racquetball C~mrt - 1/10,000 8 7 0 Picnic Area ] /3,000 2] 26 5 Playground 1 /4,000 ]7 22 5 Shuffleboard 1 /5,000 ]6 13 0 Pool (3) 1/40,000 ] 2 ] Tennis Court ] /2,000 3] 33 2 Bocce Court 1/25,000 3 3 0 Volleyball Court 1/15,000 4 4 0 Skate Park 1/65,000 0 1 1 V. MASTER PLAN A. Conceptual Parks and Recreation System Map The following is the Conceptual Parks and Recreation System map developed through the strategic planning process by Glatting Jackson. It is a result of the numerous meetings and the input from City staff, elected officials, board members and the public. City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 19 ~J T f ~F .8 CJ Y d "fCJ d Conceptual Parks and Recreation ~1 E-;.\ c; j-J Sys/fe-m M\ap HYPO/DItO Rd. m <D ~ '88~ '.1 BoanWan<" ~ GI8llIl)Yays . -" _ BIueW8YS ,',=co::'''('-) Waterr r) GatewaYS 'v_ . c::J Private Property: - - - - City,B9undary -'-I~ L"I."TOWn ~ ~ parkS Propbsed P8r1ls Proposed Relrofilted Pm Tree Uned Blceways . HYPOLUXO City RedeveIoIJll8llt Area Bou~ "~J~' I;;;!,l; C-1' - fA -,.' ~. ~~ . Soy"'o,, Seach S/vd. co '" ... C> o <.J . n .._"nlh'-R", ._ <::- II> ..... 'r . Golf Rd. B3 DELRAY BEACH North o I I 0.5 1 January 2005 I IllES 2 117.'1':a._. w,.,^ IlIJ Amen PBrk III Bayhe IllIle1hesde PBrk III Borgata Illlloynbl_ LeisuvIIIe IlIloynb1 E-.. II Iloyr*"> HIls IllIloyn1alIslos IllIloynb1 1.1*. 111 IIoyntm Lakes II Colonial Club I'll Boynton 1.1*.. iIklr1h III CoIpn. Cow III Iloynb1 Terrace II QysIaI Key III ~Apls. I!!I lJogwocd .. Cedlr Ridge II Dos Logos II ~ HIls II GdIview Hsbor II Citrus Glen II GtMsIresn Estates I!III Clipper Cow II HIIIIpIllire GenIens I!!I CIowr Bond II Hsbor Hal Condos I!II CoesleI T-.. I!I!I Hid! Ridge I!IJ Hi_1loynb1 Heigds II Huntem FWn 11II Inlet HlOborCkJb Caldo II LellesolT.... I!!I Lakeside GlI'don II Laloo WartlMariner VIIage II Las Pahes III UueI Hils II!I lMrence GrtM> I!!!I Lawrence Lakes III Lawrence Oaks II Na1h RaIng HIs IIlI Los Mangos II Oceat PBrkwar Nois#Ibo<hood III Mlilogany Bey mil Pam _ LsistrMe 111I IItr1guw Walk III I'eIic3I Poi1IAptRnenls g Mariners Wav I!!I Pine P<inl VIllas II Millin LuIher King .k. Neidtborhood I!!!I Pcilci... Heigh/l; I!!I IIdlonaId I'8rfl AttIIIon II 0uaI1bl II Naub III Qual Run VIas I!!!I NIIUIica SDIIld I!!!I Ridge Point Woods \mIas III iIklr1h Ridge Estates I!!!I RIdgewood IllIlo1ing Green II Sky Laloo III VIllge ~ CoocbIirium III ~ Pam ~ II!!I Soog HabarCondomnirn . IIIago ~ On The Green II 8MdaIwood II SIelIng Iollage II WeIers Edge II SlII SlMno I!I Sb1ohoven III WotJsIey 11II Savaidc Place II The Croosinge II WooIcIe& HoIfI1Is I!!I!I SevIInSI LeIIes I!!J The GoIlIes III VItIaln Cow II SeIa8st VIas I!!J T'*-" II ~....... III SeagalIt of GuIIshsn nI \lie t.ugs,o II v........ eo... II ~AttIIIon II 1AmeIlIIn IsIos I!!!!I SIwr 1.1*.. Estates III IIeneIien Terrace B. Future Park Improvements THE VISION: CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH'S RECREA nON AND PARKS SYSTEM The Vision for the City of Boynton Beach's Recreation and Parks System is to create a green infrastructure system of interconnected pleasing, functional, and well-maintained open spaces, parks, greenways, streets, and waterways that will provide the permanent physical qualities of a great city. Implementation ofthis Vision will enable the City's Recreation and Parks Department to accomplish its mission to "engage Boynton Beach citizens in diverse recreational experiences, and to cultivate parks and open spaces". Working with City staff, members of the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board, and interested citizens, Glatting Jackson first developed nomenclature for the different components of the City's Park and Recreation System including: · Urban Open / Civic Spaces · Neighborhood Parks · Community Parks · Special use Facilities · Water / Beach Access · Greenways / Bikeways / Trails · Conservation Lands · Regional Parks · Schools / School Parks · Private Recreational Facilities A long range plan was developed for each component of the System, responding to existing and projected population and demographics, lifestyles and needs. LIFESTYLES Early in the planning process, it was determined that the parks and recreation needs of City residents vary depending upon where they live. Therefore the City conducted a "Lifestyles Workshop" on November 17, 2004 to discuss differences in both existing and proposed lifestyles and recreation needs in the various quadrants. The notes from the Workshop are attached (Meeting Minutes, November 17, 2004). District 1, the Southwest Quadrant, is characterized as an area of retirees living in planned communities, most of which have their own private recreational amenities; therefore the public recreation needs in this quadrant are primarily for large passive parks. It is anticipated that this demographic will change much over the next 15 - 20 years. District II. the Northeast Quadrant, is an older coastal community that is experiencing changes in its demographic mix, with more families and young professional couples moving into the area. This area of the City has more parks and recreation facilities than any other, but many need to be expanded or upgraded to accommodate increasing demands. The community stated that they also needs jogging trails, bike paths, and cultural/arts facilities within walking distance of residents as in other districts in the City. City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 21 District III, the Southeast Quadrant, is also an area of changing demographics, and is the most likely area to "gentrify" in the coming years. The community's parks system needs to be expanded with more developed open space and recreation facilities to meet the increasing demand. This can be accomplished with the existing inventory. District IV, the Northwest Quadrant, is the highest income area of the City, characterized as "typical suburbia". There are not enough parks and recreation facilities to serve the youth and family-oriented lifestyle of this quadrant, and trails and bike paths are also needed to meet the needs of this growing suburban community. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS A Parks and Recreation System Conceptual Master Plan was developed to show the locations of both,existing and proposed facilities to meet the needs outlined above. Following is a description of each of the proposed improvements. The proposed improvements are numbered to correspond to the locations shown on Parks and Recreation System Map. Urban Open / Civic Spaces 1. Bicentennial Park · Complete renovation as an urban civic space for the downtown redevelopment. 4. Veterans Park · Complete renovation as an urban civic space for the downtown redevelopment. 5. Pr-oposcd Town Square · The City is currently in the process of redeveloping the TO':ln Square area "'lith the intent of encouragiflg traditional Town Square uses such as education, COIIHllerce, government, and social interaction. The City should develop an Opefl Civic Space ,I Plaza within thc Town Square that would provide opportUHities to bring the community together for special civic events such as celebrations, festi'lals, concerts, art shows and other city wide activities that in turn could provide reyelRle for the city. Neighborhood Parks The City of Boynton Beach has ten (10) ]] Neighborhood Parks in its current Park System. As time and use have taken a toll on some ofthese facilities, eight (8) parks were identified through workshops and interviews as having a need for retrofitting and/or enhancement. In addition to these renovations, nine (9) parcels owned by the City were identified to be developed as Neighborhood Parks in a phased fashion in order to meet the recreational needs of the City's population as it continues to increase in the years to come. Priority of park development would have to be determined at a later date. Since the adoption of the 2006 Strategic Plan, two (2) parks have been upgraded and two (2) park sites have been developed. 1. Beynton Lakes Park · Replacement of play equipment · Landscaping · Park furniturc City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 22 3. Hibiscus Park · Replacement of play equipment · Landscaping · P ark furniture 5. Laurel Hills Park · Single rail fence · Surface parking area · Resurface basketball court · Replace basketball standards 6. },{cadoVtJS Park · Replacement of play equipment · Landscaping · Park furniture 8. Retrofit Forest Hill Park · Single rail fence · Replacement of play equipment · Resurface basketball court · Landscaping · Park furniture 9. Retrofit Galaxy Park · Replacement of perimeter fence · Replacement of play equipment · Renovation of ball field · Picnic shelter · Arboretum · Landscaping · Park furniture 11. Retrofit Pioneer Canal Park · Provide recreational access, i.e. canoe, kayak launch site, to adjacent Canal Waterway · Resurface teoois courts · Single rail perimeter fence · Surface parking lot · Renoyate or replace restroom · Resurface basketball courts · Multipurpose field · Landscaping · Park furniture 12. New Neighborhood Park - FP&LI Golf Road Park Site · Develop park to provide recreational access, i.e. canoe, kayak launch site, to adjacent Canal Waterway. City C!f Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 23 13. New Neighborhood Park - Girl Scout Park · Develop park to provide recreational access, i.e. canoe, kayak launch site, to adjacent Canal Waterway. 14. Nc....t! ,'^leighborhood Park ,Vautica Pond Sitc · Develop park to meet local residents' needs 15. New Neighborhood Park - Nautica Sound Park Site · Develop park to meet local residents' needs 16. New Neighborhood Park - Meadows I Park Site .. Develop parkto meet local residents' needs 17. }lint' Neighborhood Park Southcast I'lcighbarhood Park Site · Develop park to meet local residents' needs 18. New Neighborhood Park - Woolbright/ Leisureville Place Park Site 19. New Neighborhood Park - Quantum Community Park Site · Develop park to meet local residents' needs 20. New Neighborhood Park - Winchester Park Site · Develop park to meet local residents' needs Community Parks/ Centers Out of the four (4) existing Community Parks/ Centers, one (1) was identified as having a need for retrofitting and one (1) site was identified as a potential Community Park sites to be developed as the need arises. 9. Retrofit Wilson CcntcrCarolyn Sims Center and Wilson Park · New community center · Replace pool · Multipurpose field · Play equipment · Consider spray ground · Provide recreational access, i.e. canoe, kayak launch site, to adjacent Canal Waterway. · Landscaping · Park furniture (Note: The Wilson Park renovation is expected to be complete in November 2007) 10. New Community Park - Nichols Road Site · Develop a multi-purpose Community Park to meet residents' needs 12. Retrofit Congress Avenue Community Park · Upgrade the Tennis Center to meet residents' needs (in progress) City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 24 . Boundless Playground . Boundless Center . Gardens . Pavilions . Walking trail . Landscaping . Park furniture Special Use Facilities +hree Two Special Use Facilities are proposed to be retrofitted, including tv/o cemeteries. Cemeteries were historically used as passive and contemplative parks. The City of Boynton Beach has the opportlHlity to revive this tradition and provide its residents with truly memorable and contemplative "Cemetery Parks." 2. Littk League Park · New 'Nell and renovated irrigation · Replace dugouts · Renovate restrooms 11. Retrofit Barton Memorial Park · Consider developing Barton Memorial Park as a "Cemetery Park" that includes historical context. 12. Retrrflt Ce1'lgr-css A'.JC1'lue Cemmu1'lity Park · Upgrade the Terrnis Center to meet residents' needs (in progress) · Boundless Playground · Boundless Center . Gardens · Pavilions · 'N alking trail · Landscaping · Park furniture 13. Retrofit Sara Sims Park · Consider developing Barton Park as a "Cemetery Park" that includes historical context · Complete park renovation to include o New restrooms o Picnic areas with pavilions o Play equipment o Single rail fence o Multipurpose field Water/ Beach Access 5. Intracoastal Park · 7,200 square foot Clubhouse City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 25 6. Oceanfront Park · Replacement of boardwalk · Rebuild guard to'.vers . Add 2nd story to office · Enlarge maintenance building · Single rail fence · Catwalk over the dune · Additionallighting · Install stairs from lower parking lot · Handicap walking to beach · Paint all buildings 1 O. Retr~fit Jaycee Park · Provide recreational access to Intracoastal Waterway · Develop connection to Woolbright Road · Picnic shelter · Restrooms · Parking area · Play equipment · Walking trail · Interpretive kiosks · Bocce court . Boardwalk · Day docks · Open play space · Landscaping · Park furniture (Note: Jaycee Park is scheduled for development in 2007) Greenways/ Bikeways/ Trails In August 2004 the City Commission approved, in concept, the City of Boynton Beach Greenway and Bikeway Master Plan, which establishes an interconnected system of Green ways, Blueways, Bikeways and Trails throughout the City. This System has been incorporated into the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, as follows: 1. Palmetto Greens · Renovate restrooms · Expand the greenway to 1-95 2. Old Train Dcpot Trail Heed · Purchase and reno'late train depot a3 a trail head including a care. 3. Develop FEC Corridor Greenway · Develop corridor as a ''Transit Greenway" that provides for a multi-purpose recreational path, and connects to adjacent cities and park systems. City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 26 4. Develop 1-95 Corridor Greenway · Work with FDOT and the County to establish this Greenway, including a paved multi- purpose path, shade trees, benches, bicycle stands, and signage. 5. Develop Intracoastal Waterway Boardwalk · Develop a pedestrian, recreational promenadelboardwalk along Intracoastal Waterway connecting Woolbright Road and Jaycee Park. 6. Develop Shaded Bikeways Program · Enhance roadways throughout the City to create a system of tree-lined boulevards, avenues and streets that link neighborhoods, parks, and commercial/employment areas, and safely accommodate motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians. 7. Develop Recreational Greenways · Develop recreational greenways along Canal R.O.W., Utility Easements, and any available vacant parcels as a means to create citywide "Green Infrastructure Network." Conservation Lands The current Park System provides residents with three conservation sites: Rolling Green Scrub, Rosemary Scrub, and Seacrest Scrub. One (1) additional parcels were identified through the interviews and workshop as potential conservation sites that would provide residents with additional passive and educational recreation experiences: 5. New Conservation Land - Quantum Conservation Site (Private) o Acquire site and develop along with Quantum Community Park to create larger and more influential environmental park. Schools/ Religious Institutions Schools and religious institutions provide opportunities for public/private partnerships to meet community recreation needs. Three potential sites for partnerships include: 9. Rolling Green Elementary School/ School Park 10. Temple Schaol Park Temple Beth Kodesh 11. New Congress Middle School/ School Park Private Recreation Facilities Similar to most counties and cities of South Florida, the City of Boynton Beach is comprised of many private and gated Planned Unit Developments (PUD), condominiums, and apartment complexes. Many of these developments provide their residents with recreational facilities and amenities in the form of community pools, playgrounds, sports courts, etc. These facilities, although private, help meet the recreational needs of City residents. Additional Planning, Code Revisions City qf Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 27 Each of the facilities outlined above require further planning and design in order to be implemented. Additionally, the City needs to adopt its Greenway Plan as part of the City's Comprehensive Plan, and revise the Land Development Codes to require the implementation of greenway segment and/or neighborhood and community parks as part of the development approval process. COMPLETED IMPROVEMENTS The followmg improvements were made during Fiscal Year 2005-06 and 2006-07. Community Parks Ezell Hester Park · Playground equipment · Park furniture Neighborhood Parks Boynton Lakes Park · Replacement of play equipment · Landscaping · Park furniture Laurel Hills Park · Single rail fence · Resurface basketball court · Replace basketball standards Meadou:\' Park · Replacement of play equipment · Landscaping · Park furniture Forest Hill Park · Replacement of fence · P ark furniture Retrofit Galaxy Park · Park furniture Retrofit Pioneer Canal Park · Resurface tennis courts · Single rail perimeter fence · Renovation ofrestroom · Resurface basketball courts New Neighborhood Park - Nat/tica Pond Site Knollwood Park City C!f Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 28 . Walking trail . Gazebo . Littoral plantings . Parking lot . Landscaping . Irrigation New Neighborhood Park - Southeast Neighborhood Park · Picnic shelter/restroom · r"vo (2) pavilions · Two (2) bocce ball courts · Play equipment . Walking trail · Parking lot · Landscaping . Irrigation Special Use Facilities Boynton Beach Memorial Park · Relandscapmg Little League Park · renovated irrigation · Replacement of lighting system · Renovation offour (4) fields · Renovation of concession building · Painting of rest rooms and dugouts · Landscaping Congress Avenue Community Park · Land'icaping around tennis courts · Removal qf exotic plant material · Replacement of landscape buffer Urban Open/Civic Space Heritage Park · Removal of planters · Installation of 35 palms Water/Beach Access Parks Oceanfi-ont Park · Paint all buildings · Replace lifeguard towers City q{ Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 29 VI. THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN The Implementation Plan is the most important aspect ofthe strategic planning process. This phase ofthe plan proposes a set of strategies for the City of Boynton Beach to put in place in order to realize the various elements of the plan. The Implementation Plan is divided into four sections: A. Capital Improvements Plan, B. Funding Sources, C. Comprehensive Plan, and D. Management and Administrative Recommendations. A. Capital Improvements Plan The City of Boynton Beach uses a 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) that is updated on an as needed basis. Funding is usually identified for the first two years. The Strategic Plan is a ten-year plan and includes a 10-year CIP. Certain assumptions have to be made as to the timing and details of development of parks and facilities. This is a fluid plan that helps steer the department and can change as plans become reality. The Strategic CIP is included in Appendix C. B. Funding Sources A significant challenge for the City of Boynton Beach in meeting public recreation demands is funding. Significant financial investment is necessary for physical development, land acquisition, maintenance and programming. Implementing the recommendations of the Strategic Plan hinges on the ability to secure funding from multiple sources and responding with effective management of parks and recreation facilities and programs. The major impediment to the implementation of the plan is the lack of adequate dedicated funding sources for both capital and land acquisitions, and for ongoing park management. Currently, significant funding deficiencies exist for these. The following funding sources are a comprehensive listing of funding options that the City should consider. 1. Park Impact Fees The City of Boynton Beach currently assesses new development for park impact fees. The purpose of this is to implement the capital facilities element of the Comprehensive Plan by: a. Ensuring that adequate park, recreation, open space and trail facilities are available to serve new development. b. Maintaining the high quality of life in Boynton Beach by ensuring that adequate facilities are available to serve growth thereby providing for the needs of new growth and maintaining existing service levels for present businesses and residents. c. Establishing standards and procedures whereby new development pays its proportionate share of the costs of park, recreation, open space and trail facilities. City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 30 Existing fees are charged as follows: · Single-Family, Detached Unit · Single-Family, Attached Unit · Multi-Family Unit $910.001,418.00 Per Unit $771.001,045.00 Per Unit $656.00924.00 Per Unit Consideration is begin given to increasing the impact fees to assure that sufficient funds are collected to cover the costs of adequate park and recreation facilities. 2. CRA Funding It is expected that CRA funds will be used to renovate existing and/or build new parks in -the CRA district. 3. Grants The following identifies a number of grant sources that are available for land acquisition, park improvements, recreation facilities, greenways and trails, conservation land and programming: · Florida Forever - Florida Communities · Florida Recreation Development and Assistance Program (FRDAP) · Greenways and Trails · Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) · Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) · Palm Beach County Discretionary Funds · Palm Beach County Recreation Assistance Grant (RAP) 4. Debt Financing This method essentially requires a community to sell bonds or otherwise borrow money to be repaid from an annual automatic lien on the general fund. Or a community can pay for its infrastructure in the same way a person borrows money to purchase a home. In both instances, the capital need is immediate and high, the equity appreciation reasonably assured, and the monthly or annual principal and interest payments generally fixed. Like all forms of infrastructure financing, there are some disadvantages and risks. One major risk is voter aversion to approving bond issues, which means an increase in their property taxes. 5. Reserves Reserves are those surplus funds in a local government coffer that are either intentionally built up for a "rainy day" or accrue because the budget requirements were less than the revenues collected. By having sufficient reserves, a municipality does not have to try to sell bonds or borrow capital improvement funds. Reserves are difficult to project. 6. Advance Acquisition of Park and Open Space Land City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 31 In this approach, a municipality maps out its future parks, recreation and open space through the comprehensive planning process. It then negotiates with landowners to purchase the property at a fair price, ideally before the land boom prices begin to rise. This approach can work to the advantage of developers and new residents by assuring that the parks and greenways will be there to increase property values and make new subdivisions more attractive to homebuyers. The cost of the property can be repaid back to the city by the developers of the property. 7. Lease-Purchase Contracts These contracts allow a community to begin use of a tract of land without acquiring all of the money needed to purchase the property. Sometimes, the lease fee is higher than the interest on bonds; however, it does provide a means to convince citizens that unless the community comes up with the money to purchase the land, the recreation opportunities enjoyed on the land will be foregone. 8. Sale of Park Land The sale ofunderutilized land should be considered. Reduction of acreage would have a direct impact on the cost for maintenance. 9. Real Estate Transfer Fees As cities expand, the need for infrastructure improvements grows. Since parks add value to neighborhoods and communities, some cities have turned to real estate transfer fees to fund parks and recreation needs. Usually transfer fees amount to Y-t% to Yz% on the total sale of the property. 10. Naming Rights Many cities have turned to selling the naming rights for new buildings or the renovation of existing buildings and parks for the cost associated with the improvement. 11. Cell Towers Cell towers in remote park areas or attached to existing light poles on athletic fields is another source of income. 12. Partnerships Partnerships are joint development funding sources or operational funding sources between two separate agencies, such as two governmental entities, a non- profit and the City, or a private entity and the City. The partners develop park and recreation facilities and share risk, operational costs, responsibilities and asset management based on the strengths and weakness of each partner. 13. Special Taxing Districts City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 32 Taxing districts are established to provide funds for certain types of improvements that benefit a specific group of affected properties. Improvements may include landscaping, park furnishing, public art, supplemental services 14. Boynton Beach Community Trust The incorporation of the Boynton Beach Community Trust will provide a mechanism through which funds can be raised for City projects. It is anticipated that funding for the Congress Avenue Community Park and Boundless Playground will be raised through the Trust. C. Comprehensive Plan A critical part of the Strategic Plan is the rewriting of the Recreation and Open Space Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Comp Plan will include the development elements identified in the Strategic Plan and will allow the City to formalize the Strategic Plan to assure the adherence to the plan. The Comp Plan will be submitted to the Department of Community i\ffairs in Tallahassee in 2006. Review will take approximately nine (9) months. A copy of the plan is included in Appendix B. D. Management and Administrative Recommendations 1. Departmental Organization Current Departmental Organization At the current time, the parks, recreation and transportation divisions make up the Recreation and Parks Department. Traditional departmental organization dictates that these services are usually combined and managed by one director. The fullowing organizational chart depicts the current structure of the department: The Department is organized in the fo llowing manner: DIVISION FULL- TIME PART-TIME FTE'S Recreation 29 17.67 Parks M32 5.13 Transportation 5 .93 Desired Department Organization Changes need to be made to the existing organizational structure to achieve a balance in duties. A Recreation Superintendent position should be created to supervise the two (2) Senior Recreation Managers. City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 33 Future Staffing Requirements Over the past few years, due to budget constraints and through attrition, three (3) positions have been eliminated. One (1) full time position was split into two (2) part time positions. A Recreation Manager position should be created to oversee the Congress A venue Boundless Park including the tennis operation. +he Recreation Specialist position that oversees the tennis operation should be eliminated and a A Tennis Professional should be hired on a contractual basis. While the department has been able to continue to provide programming and maintenance at an acceptable level, the addition of new parks and facilities will require the addition of recreation and parks staff It is anticipated that the following staff or services will be needed as new facilities come into being: Future Staffing Costs The following indicates the required additional personnel over the next ten years. The salaries are based on current entry level salaries with a 5% increase for each year. Benefits are not included. 2()06l20(J7 T T .1 rn , . T 1', ~. , # POSITION HOURLY HOURS PER }-.NNU.ll TOTAL SALARY WEEK PER .A.NNU.ll POSITION (;()S+ -l- Reereatioo S\:lfler'HSOr ~ 4(). ~ ~ ;!. Reereatioo Speeialist -l--l-:4J. 4(). 2J.;+&4 4-1;M& TOTAL ~ 2 ()(J 7-/2 (JOB !mprow~ments: Congress Axnue Boundf.css Park and Therapeutic Center, 1', . ]I 10 J 11 C'. 1 # POSITION HOURLY HOURS PER .A...~NU:\L TOTAL Kll.\RY WEEK PER ANNU.ll POSITION (;()S+ -l- Maintenanee Worker Senior -l--l-:4J. 4(). 2J.;+&4 2J.;+&4 ;!. Maintenanee Worker ~ 4(). ~ ~ -l- Reereatioo Sfleeialist -l--l-:4J. 4(). 2J.;+&4 2J.;+&4 -l- Reereatioo Maaager ~ 4(). ~ ~ -l- Reereatioo S\:lflerinteRGeRt ~ 4(). ~ ~ TOT f.L 193,937 2007/2008 Improvements: Intracoastal Clubhouse (IC) , CaroZvn Sims Center and Pool at Wilson Park City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan Position (Location) Hourly FTE's Total Salary Annual Cost Recreation SupervIsor (IC) 15.07 1 31,350 RecreatIOn Specialist (IC) 11.43 1 47.56R Recreation Superintendent 29.25 1 60,840 Aquatic Supervisor (Pool) 17.52 1 33,441 34 Recreation Leader (Pool) Office Assistant Senior (Pool) 1 1.5 27 ,206 27,206 TOTAL 227,611 2()()7/2()()8 !mpro',,'Cments: Congress Axnue Beundless Park and Therapeutic Center, Congress A'..cnuc },{iddle School # POSITION HOURLY HOURS PER ANNUAL TOTAL SAL....RY WEEK :PER .....NNUAL POSITION OOS+ .}- Mamtea6flec Worker Seaior ~ 4(} ~ ~ 2- Mamteaafl.ec Worker W-:9() 4(} ~ #;M4 .}- R-ecreatioa Spceialist ~ 4(} ~ ~ .}- Reereatioo MaHager ~ 4(} ~ ~ .}- Reereatioo SHperinteaaeat ~ 4(} 6(),840 6(),840 TOTAL 193,937 2008/2009 l c A B dl P k d Th . Center nprovem ellts: O1lgress venue OUlI ess ar all erapeutlc Position (Location) Hourly FTE's Total Salary Annual Cost Maintenance Specialist 12.62 1 26,250 Maintenance Worker 10.90 1 22,672 Recreation Specialist 11.43 1 47,568 Recreation Supervisor 15.82 1 32,906 TOTAL 2()()8/)()()9 r . ""_..1 C'f. .~ D.~_I. . '. .. # POSITION HOURLY HOURS PER ANNUAL TOTAL SAL-\RY WEEK :PER ".......~NUAL POSITION OOS+ None Neeaed TOTAL -G- 2009/2010 1 t G' IS R k IlprOVemell s: IT cout aT Position (Location) Hourly FTE's Total Salary Annual Cost None needed TOTAL -0- )()1()j)fJ11 City qf Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 35 T : Tn. . ~, D__I. .. # POSITION HOURLY HOURS PER ,A~l\JNUAL TOT ,\L S:\L:\RY WEEK PER ,A~l\JNUAL POSITION G()Sf. .,1- ere,>\, Leader ~ 4(} ~ ~ .,1- MaintenaBce Worker ~ 4(} ~ ~ TOT:\L ~ 2010/2011 Illprovemellts: NOlle Position (Location) Hourly FTE's Total Salary Annual Cost Crew Leader 14.50 1 30,347 Maintenance Worker 12.62 1 26,250 TOTAL 56,597 20ll/20l2 T ,... . DDD .,. D. .1. nlJ r_ . n..- ... ,.. . ~.. ~ -..., -... ~-I' , # POSITION HOURLY HOURS PER :\..l\JNU,\L TOTAL SAL:\RY WEEK PER ,A.NNU,\L POSITION G()Sf. .,1- ReereatioH Saper';fsor ~ 4(} ~ ~ .,1- RecreatiOH Specialist -l49-l- @ ~ ~ .,1- n!. -l49-l- 4(} ~ ~ .,1- Park MamtooaBoe Worker ~ 4(} ~ ~ TOTAL 155,404 2011/2012 L t FP&L P k G Ilprovemell s: ar , reellways Position (Location) Hourly FTE's Total Salary Annual Cost Park Maintenance Specialist 16.91 1 35,173 Parks Maintenance Worker 13.25 1 27,562 TOTAL 62,735 20l2/20l3 Impr8l'f~ments: QUiHftum Park, Gl-eenwa)'s # POSITION HOURLY HOURS PER A.NNU,\L TOTAL S,\L.A..RY WEEK PER ANNUAL POSITION G()Sf. .,1- Recreatioo Sliper'lisor ~ 4(} 4l-;9% 4l-;9% .,1- -l49-l- 4(} ~ ~ .,1- Park MlliHtooance VI orker ~ 4(} ~ ~ TOT f.L 107,874 2012/2013 City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 36 lllprovements: Quantum Park, Greenways Position (Location) Hourly FTE's Total Salary Annual Cost Recreation Supervisor ]9.23 ] 41,995 Recreation Specialist ]6.9] ] 35,172 Park Maintenance Worker 13.91 ] 28,938 TOTAL 107,874 2013/2014 F, . " . ~ .~ ~ ,. T . . # PO SlTlON HOURLY HOURS PER .A.NNUAL TOTAL SALA..RY WEEK PER :\NNUAL POSITION (;()Sf. None Needed TOTAL -Q- 2013/2014 lllprovements: Nautica Sounds/Meadows 1 Position (Location) Hourly FTE's Total Salary Annual Cost None Needed TOTAL -0- 2014/2015 r . ~ . # POSITION HOURLY HOURS PER :\NNUAL TOTAL SALA..RY WEEK PER L'.NNUAL POSITION (;()Sf. None Needed TOTAL -Q- 2014/2015 lnprovemellts: Greenways Position (Location) Hourly FTE's Total Salary Annual Cost None Needed TOTAL -0- ~ 2015/2016 lm~: Nkhr~1 -';;sif;;;N- - IIOUllL y ~ H~ER I SALARY WEEK .......l\TNUAL PER I ~AL .A..NNII.U City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 37 ~ ~. _.d TOT. .1, I roSITION I ~ ~ I 2015/2016 lnprovements: Nichols Road Park Position (Location) Hourly FTE's Total Salary Annual Cost None Needed TOTAL -0- 2()1612()17 r . ,-" . # POSITION HOURLY HOURS PER l',..l\JNUAL TOTAL SALA..RY WEEK PER ANNU..\L POSITION OOS+ NOBe Needed TOT.^.L -G- 2015/2016 l1'provemen ts: Greenways Position (Location) Hourly FTE's Total Salary Annual Cost None Needed TOTAL -0- NOTE: Salaries reflect a 5% increase in each out year. Salaries do not include benefits, equipment, etc. 2. Programs The 2002 Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment also determined programming needs. Areas of emphasis in programming indicated that residents of Boynton Beach would like the following: . Festivals and special events . Exercise and fitness programs . Computer classes . Tours oflocal attractions . Arts and crafts pro grams . Senior programs . Activities for pre-schoolers . Summer camps . Tutoring . Dance and music lessons City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 38 . Visual arts . GED programs . Outdoor volleyball . Boating activities . Special needs programs . Singles events . Cricket 81 % of the respondents indicated that they are willing to pay a user fee for new recreation opportunities. The addition of new park facilities and personnel will help provide venues for these additional activities. The-Department will develop a Recreation Programming Plan, which will be reviewed annually to assess and address current and future needs. This plan will be incorporated into the Strategic Plan and updated as required. Additionally, the Needs Assessment will be completed every five (5) years. 3. Revenue Generation Increase User Fees for Programs Unfortunately but understandably, when budgets have to be cut, parks and recreation is one ofthe first victims. Since the downturn in the national economy, numerous parks and recreation systems have to consider raising user fees to continue to offer quality-programming opportunities. While this is not initially popular with users, a proper marketing and information effort should help users understand the necessity 0 f this strategy. Historically, adult programming has been partially subsidized by the City. It is recommended that Boynton Beach audit the true costs of each program, including maintenance and facility costs, staff costs, advertising costs, etc, Most municipalities believe that children's and teen's programs be partially subsidized, and that reduced cost for participation be given to the financially disadvantaged. The choice of how much the program is subsidized is a philosophical decision to be made by Boynton Beach. It is recommended that Boynton Beach track the true costs for each program and make adjustments so that one program is not subsidized more than another. Facility Rentals As the new community centers and neighborhood parks are added to the system, a fee plan for rental facilities should be developed. Picnic shelters can be used on a first come-first served basis; however, guaranteed use can be made through a reservation program that includes a rental and clean-up fee. A fee plan for rental facilities is being developed by the department. Athletic facilities should also be rented. They are quite costly to maintain so the fees should cover the cost of maintenance and upkeep. City (If Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department &ra~~cM~~rPwn 39 Equipment Rental This revenue source is available through the rental of equipment such as tables, chairs, tents, stages, bicycles, roller blades, canoes, kayaks, sports equipment, etc. Special Fundraisers Many park and recreation agencies have special fundraisers on an annual basis to help cover the costs of specific programs and/or capital projects. Utility Round-up Programs Some park and recreation agencies have worked with the local utilities on a round-up program whereby a consumer can pay the difference between their bill up to the even dollar amount and they then pay the parks and recreation department the difference. Corporate Sponsorships This revenue-funding source allows corporations to invest in the development or enhancement of additional programs in the City. Sponsorships are also used for special events. Foundations These dollars are raised from tax-exempt, non-profit organizations established with private donations in promotion of specific causes, activities or issues. They offer a variety of means to fund capital projects, gifts, fundraisers, endowments, etc. Advertising This revenue source is for the sale of tasteful and appropriate advertising on park and recreation related items such as the City's program guide, scoreboards, dasher boards, fences or other visible products or services that are consumable or permanent that expose the product or service to many people. Signage Fees This revenue source charges citizens and businesses with signage fees at key locations with high visibility for short term events. Signage fees typically run from $25.00 per sign up to $200.00 per sign based on the size and location. Scholarship Program This program allows the City to set across-the-board subsidy rates but offer [mandaI assistance to those residents who cannot afford to pay the full amount. In this way, the program subsidy level is maintained and equitable access to the programs is maintained. The scholarship program can be a formal program through which businesses and individuals can donate money specifically to the program. Or the program can be funded with monies from the City, either from the general fund or other designated source. Adopt-A-Park Program The development of a formal Adopt-A-Park program would establish rules and guidelines of responsibilities for the adoptee. It would be recommended that the City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 40 adoptees be a formal organization such as a neighborhood organization, homeowners association, business, civic group, etc. There is strength in numbers making burn-out less likely. Wish List This method of raising funds or getting materials has proven to be a successful method of augmenting the budget. Each year, the department establishes a "wish list" of items that they need, such as landscaping materials that are wanted, play equipment, art supplies, even vehicles and equipment. The list is published to the public. The downside is that the results can vary greatly from year to year, depending on the economy's performance. It is suggested that the list not contain any items necessary for the day-to-day operation. Volunteer Program The use ofvolunteers to do clerical work and programming can be a useful tool in augmenting the staffing levels. The City has a volunteer program that is formalized and includes background checks, regular schedules, job descriptions and evaluations to assure the safety of the clientele and the quality of the volunteers. Cost Avoidance The City should take a position of not being everything for everyone. It must be driven by the market and stay with the Department's core business. By shifting its role as direct provider, the City will experience savings by deciding whether or not to provide that facility or program. This is cost avoidance. 4. Administrative and Operational Management Priorities Plans As a result of the Accreditation Self Assessment process and strategic planning meetings, the following have been identified as focus areas.;.-for future planning and inclusion in the annual update of the Strategic Plan. · Community and Public Relations . Outreach · Doveloping rclationships and partnerships 'Nith other non profIt, governmental and corporate entitics · Comprehensive ar.nual e'laluation of programs, plans and procedurcs · Staff development · Training Plan 06/07 · Programming Plan 06/07 · Marketing Plan 06/07 · Community Relations Plan 06/07 · Revenue Plan 06/07 · Needs Assessment 07/08 · Technology Plan 08/09 · Preventative Maintenance Plan (No date set) City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 41 The Department shall utilize these focus areas in developing annual department and staff goals while continuing to respond to changing conditions, needs and trends, thus ensuring that there is a long range strategy to achieve the Department's mission. VII. MARKETING PLAN To be developed in Fiscal Year 06/07 VIII. PROGRAMMING PLAN To be developed in Fiscal Year 06/07 IX. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN To be developed in Fiscal Year 06/07 X. EVALUATION To be developed in Fiscal Year 06/07 XI. COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLAN To be developed in Fiscal Year 06/07 XII. REVENUE PLAN To be developed in Fiscal Year 06/07 XIII. NEEDS ASSESSMENT To be developed in Fiscal Year 07/08 XIV. TECHNOLOGY PLAN To be developed in Fiscal Year 08/09 XV. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PLAN No date set at this time. APPENDICES Appendix A Recommendations from Staff Connections regarding Organizational Structure Appendix B Revised Comprehensive Plan Appendix C 5-year Capital Improvement Plan City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 42 ~ Staff Connections, LLC Organization and Employee Development APPENDIX A ) City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Planning Initiative Organizational Structure Purpose The purpose of the Organizational Structure analysis and recommendations for the City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department is to develop a structure that helps the Department reach its vision of better serving the recreation and parks needs of City residents. In addition, the recommended structure has been developed as an integral part of the Department's visioning and strategic planning initiative, and the update to the City's Comprehensive Plan Recreation and Parks Element. Background The City Commission and senior managers recognized the importance of providing a vision and strategic plan for the City's Recreation and Parks Department. In addition, the City has chosen to update their Comprehensive Plan Recreation and Parks Element. The City chose the progressive path of preparing an organizational structure for the Department at the same time. To better serve the recreation and parks needs of their residents, the City chose to simultaneously undertake three initiatives: 1. Develop a Recreation and Parks Strategic Plan; 2. Update the City's Comprehensive Plan Recreation and Parks Element; and 3. Develop a Department Organizational Structure. Development of a new organizational structure for the Department is an integral component of the strategic and comprehensive planning initiatives. In fact, the organizational structure is one of three primary components of successfully implementing the vision and strategy of any organization. Graphic 1 represents the integrated way that structure, skills and systems City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 39 all interrelate to successfully implement the vision and strategy of the Department within its culture. The structure plays a key role in the success of the Department. Graphic 1 - Elements of Organizational Success Elements of Organizational Success City of Boynton Beach, Recreation and Parks Department , J Methodology An extensive data collection process was followed including o Interviews; o Collection and review of reports and documents; and o Attendance at staff and planning meetings. A detailed report on the process and information gathered as part of the data collection effort is included in this report as Appendix A. In summary, the following interviews took place: City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 40 o Kurt Bressner, City Manager and Wilfred Hawkins, Assistant City Manager - October 21, 2004; o John Jordan, Interim Human Resources Director - October 21,2004; o Recreation and Parks Department managers: Wally Majors, Sharon Vicki, John Bebensee, Jody Rivers, Virginia Shea, Sherri Claude, Mary Degraffemeidt and Tom Balfe - November 10, 2004; o Bess deFarber, professional facilitator for several Departmental meetings in 2004 - November 16, 2004; and o Recreation and Parks Department Planning Team - November 17, 2004 (a summary of this discussion is included as Appendix B). l f These interviews played a significant role in the establishment of an understanding of past activities and desired outcomes related to the organizational structure for the City's Recreation and Parks Department. A consistent set of questions was asked of each member/group to provide standardized results. Participants were very cooperative and open with their responses. They appreciated being asked the questions and being involved in the process of developing a new organizational structure for the Department. Extensive notes were taken, summaries prepared and the participants were asked to review the summaries to ensure that their responses were accurately represented. Several of the visioning and strategic planning meetings were attended to better understand the future direction of the Department. It is important to closely link organizational changes with the desired future changes in the delivery and operations of the City's recreation and parks facilities and services. In addition to the interviews and planning meetings, numerous documents were collected and reviewed. The Department supplied the documents including: o History and Tour of Parks, John Wildner, Deputy Director of Recreation and Parks, Documented August 26, 2004 by Virginia H. Shea; o Final Report, City of Boynton Beach Recreation & Parks Staff Planning Sessions, February 11 and 13, 2004, 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Venue: United Way of Palm Beach County, ASK Associates, Inc. dated February 19, 2004; City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 41 o City of Boynton Beach, Recreation and Parks Department organizational structures for FY 2003-04 and FY 2004-05; o City of Boynton Beach, Personnel Policy Manual, revised date: 08/01/03; and o City of Boynton Beach, Recreation and Parks Department, Boynton Beach, Florida, Marketing and Communications Plan 2003-2005. These documents provided an excellent background on the Department and the progressive work being done by the City. The City and Department have taken many steps to follow a process of continuous improvement in the provision of recreational services and parks facilities for Boynton Beach and this is apparent in the documents. Results and Recommendations This report focuses on the recommended organizational structure and related actions that should take place to successfully implement the new structure. In presenting the organizational structure, insight and recommendations developed as part of this project related to the systems and skills of the Department will also be covered. However, the primary purpose of this project was to focus on the organizational structure and related actions. Appendix C presents the recommended high-level organizational structure for the City's Recreation and Parks Department. In the establishment and implementation of the recommended organizational structure for the Recreation and Parks Department, management and staff should continue to implement the following principles: o Meaningful Participation - in order for any organizational structure to be successful the people being organized must be a part of the process. The staff was consulted and participated in the development of the recommended organizational structure. However, that is not enough. If the Department is to be successful in achieving its vision staff must continue to play an active and meaningful role in the implementation of the structure. o Flexibility - once the basic framework of the structure is established it should remain static for a period of time for it to succeed. However, the managers and staff should be flexible in its implementation. If the staff is to play a meaningful role in its City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 42 implementation as recommended above, mmor changes and adjustments to the structure should periodically take place. D Communication - the most important part of any organization is its people and the City's Recreation and Parks Department is no different. Managers and staff have a responsibility to honestly and respectfully communicate up and down the organizational structure as well as across organizational lines. If the Department is to be successful in achieving its vision and strategy its managers must continuously create an environment for the honest exchange of current events, concerns, and ideas for improvements with their staff. Implementation Actions For any organizational structure to be successful it must be understood and supported by the staff. It should also be considered a "living" structure in the sense that it will need to be revised and updated from time to time. The City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department has established some positive and progressive management measures that should be continued. In addition, several other initiatives were identified as part of this organizational structure project that could help make the Department even more successful and supportive of staff. The Implementation Actions listed below include both existing organizational activities currently being implemented within the Department that should continue and new initiatives identified as part of this study that should be considered by management. Implementation Actions 1 Implement an organizational structure with two professional level Superintendent positions: D Superintendent Parks (existing position), and D Superintendent Recreation Programs (new position). Note: It is anticipated that this changes can be made without adding any additional Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions in x City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 43 the Department. Management should present the Organizational Structure represented in Appendix C to staff and ask for input on how the 2 lower levels of the organization should be structured. The intent X is to get their buy-in on how they want to be organized using the high-level structure given 10 Appendix C as the basic framework. Investigate reclassifying the Recreation Supervisor position 3 (Grade 13) to better reflect the current and expected levels of X responsibilities. 5 Designate a person to monitor and track the execution of the im lementation actions. Continue to integrate the City's Core Values into the Department's management philosophy and day-to-day actions by: o o X 6 13 reinforcement during employee recognition, and recognizing specific cases of real life application of the Core Values by staff. Identify management and administrative competencies as key criteria for the performance reviews of the new Superintendent X Recreation Programs osition. The two Superintendents should meet at least weekly to ensure X close coordination and communication between the two units. Maintain the existence and use of the Department Planning Team: o continue rotating the membership among staff, and o use the Planning Team to provide honest and open feedback to management Hold periodic communication meetings between the Recreation and Parks Director and Director of Public Works to coordinate X arks maintenance. Strive to fill Departmental vacancies within 30-60 days to X minimize overloadin existing staff. Continually communicate to staff that the evaluation criteria on their performance reViews can be changed to reflect their X specific situation. During the performance reviews, managers should focus on X ways that the employees can improve and succeed. Complete the Department's Administrative Policy Manual X 7 8 9 X 10 II 12 14 X City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 44 (APM). IS Clarify Department policy and union rules for time spent during X facility rentals and related events. The following programs currently being implemented by the Department should be continued: 16 Cl Walk-A-Mile-In-My-Shoes Initiative, X Cl Get- To-Know- You Questionnaire, and Cl Employee Recognition Program. 17 Improve effectiveness of manager meetings, staff meetings and Planning Team meetings by: Cl rotating the facilitation of the meetings among staff/managers, Cl surveying staff on what they want to hear during the X various meetings, Cl putting more administrative items in e-mailsto staff instead of covering them during meetings, and Cl minimizing lecture time and promoting more time spent on active artici ation. 18 A training needs assessment should be conducted for managers, supervisors and staff to develop a training and development X program to be implemented at all levels. City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 45 City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Planning Initiative Organizational Structure Data Collection Summary This report summarizes data collected by Staff Connections, LLC as part of the City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Planning Initiative. The information collected as part of this effort is related to the Department's organizational improvement efforts. Sources of Information Interviews were conducted using a set of standard questions with the following people: . Kurt Bressner, City Manager and Wilfred Hawkins, Assistant City Manager - October 21, 2004 . John Jordan, Interim Human Resources Director - October 21, 2004 . Recreation and Parks Department managers: Wally Majors, Sharon Vicki, John Bebensee, Jody Rivers, Virginia Shea, Sherri Claude, Mary Degraffenreidt and Tom Balfe - November 10,2004 . Bess deFarber, professional facilitator for several Departmental meetings in 2004 - November 16, 2004 . Recreation and Parks Department Planning Team - November 17,2004 Written comments were also received from Debbie Majors, Sherri Claude, Virginia Shea and Mary Degraffenreidt. The City's Technical Advisory Committee established as part of this strategic planning initiative was consulted and informally questioned on August 24, 2004. The following documents from the City of Boynton Beach were reviewed: . History and Tour of Parks, John Wildner, Deputy Director of Recreation and Parks, Documented August 26, 2004 by Virginia H. Shea . Final Report, City of Boynton Beach Recreation & Parks Staff Planning Sessions, February 11 and 13, 2004, 11 :30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Venue: United Way of Palm Beach County, ASK Associates, Inc. dated February 19, 2004 . City of Boynton Beach, Recreation and Parks Department organizational structures for FY 2003-04 and FY 2004-05 . City of Boynton Beach, Personnel Policy Manual, revised date: 08/01/03 . City of Boynton Beach, Recreation and Parks Department, Boynton Beach, Florida, Marketing and Communications Plan 2003-2005 City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 46 Data Summary The summary of the data and information collected for the City of Boynton tleach KecreatlOn and Parks Department is divided into five categories: · Department Strategy - the stated direction for the Department in the delivery of parks and recreation services and existing or anticipated impacts to that strategy; · Organizational Structure - the existing organizational structure and information that relates to the structure; · Systems - systems that pertain only to the organization of the Department; · Skills - the existing and anticipated skill sets to help the staff be successful; and · Culture - a collection of information related to the shared attitudes, values and beliefs of the Department staff. Department Strategy The overall strategy for the City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department can be summarized by the Department's slogan, "We Make Life Fun". The Mission Statement for the Department is: We exist to engage Boynton Beach citizens in diverse recreational experiences and to cultivate parks and open spaces. The Department staff is focused on providing meaningful, desired and cost-effective recreational services and parks to City residents and visitors. This came out consistently in interviews with City and Department managers. Representative comments were: · The Department has a motivated and engaged staff; . Wally has provided excellent leadership of the Department staff; . The Department provides broad-based support to all age groups in the City; · The expansion of the Heart of Boynton Beach and Capital Improvement Plans show a positive effort toward the growth of our department; and · The Accreditation Team is addressing many of the Administrative Policy Manual (APM) policies that are in place and will be able to suggest needed changes to become a more efficient department. The accreditation process that the Department is undergoing is almost universally seen to be a positive action and should be continued and supported. The accreditation process for the Department is thought by staff and managers to be helping set direction and strategy for the Department. It is also thought that the accreditation will maintain and expand the professional delivery of services to residents. Ideas were also recognized for ways of clarifying and improving the Department's strategy: · Eventually address some of the "bouquet" programs offered by the City; . Actively participate in the strategic planning and Accreditation processes to update and clarify the strategic direction for the Department; . The Marketing Plan offers an excellent tool to facilitate the outreach and rollout of existing and new programs; · Special events need to be addressed related to the use of City equipment and staff; . Eventually deal with the use of City parks by the Little Leagu Organizational Structure City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 47 The primary issue identified with the organizational structure was the recent reorganization to integrate the parks staff with the recreation staff. Staff recognized the resulting advantages and challenges with this integration; · Getting the parks and recreation staff back together was seen as a very positive action; · The Planning Team established in 2004 has been a very positive addition and should be maintained with rotating membership among staff; · Use the Planning Team to provide management with honest and open feedback; · It was recommended that John Bebensee be given the full responsibility of managing the pool at Wilson Park in line with his job title; · Investigate reclassifying the recreation supervisor (current grade 13) to better reflect the current level and expected levels of responsibility; · The creation of the two Senior Recreation Manager positions, which are essentially superintendents, has divided staff and created an "us vs. them" attitude that needs to be dealt with; · The day-to-day functions of the superintendent jobs should be focused more on administrative and management functions instead of running daily operations and programs; . There should be balance between recreation and parks with a recreation superintendent; . The two superintendent positions should be established and the two people in those positions should work closely together as a team to ensure that the work is well coordinated and communicated; . City Hall in the Mall organization and supervision should be looked at. Systems The Department has a full contingent of systems used to support work being done. Several of the systems were recognized as important and useful worthy of being maintained. Some new systems were identified that could improve efficiencies and improvement of existing systems were also recognized: . The Department's Walk A Mile In My Shoes employee shadowing initiative was perceived as very positive and should be maintained; . The Get To Know You questionnaire used to collect and communicate job related and non-job related facts about the staff was also seen as a very positive tool to use and communicate with staff; · The Department's Employee Recognition Program is very well received and should not only be continued but also used more aggressively by managers and staff; · The Department Administrative Policy Manual (APM) is currently being developed and should be completed which will be very useful to all Depart--- _..~ M__..l____ --. . One area for improvement is to address the way employees are spent during facility rentals and related events; · The Department needs better monitoring and communication concerning emergency procedures and equipment; · Ensure a smooth transition in John's departure; City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 48 · Use the accreditation process as a way to integrate more consistent decision-making and standard processes; . Make sure that operations are consistent with the "rulebook" and the City's Core Values; · Develop better clarity on guidelines of operations; · May need to restructure work schedules to meet changing demands; · Periodically meet with Public Works (Jeff) to coordinate right of way maintenance and parks maintenance; · Develop a process for periodic review to make sure the Department is meeting the internal needs of the City and the external needs of the residents; . While communication channels do exist between management and staff, such as the Planning Team, manager's meetings and staff meetings, these venues could be used more effectively to ensure that staff is kept aware of important activities in the Department; · One suggestion was to survey the staff on what they want to hear at staff meetings; · Another suggestion was to put the more administrative items in email instead of spending excessive amounts of time on these items during staff meetings. Skills The technical and safety skills of the Department staff were recognized as very good and should be maintained. Several skill areas were identified as needing improvement in the areas of supervision and communication: . Recognition of the importance of having the beach staff certified through the U.S. Life Saving Association; . Provide training and development opportunities on running efficient meetings. . The need to continue to require that all full time supervisory employees attain professional certification; . The area of management and supervisory basic skills development was recognized as being important; . Upper level staff should be encouraged to attend out of state training without any travel restrictions. Culture The culture of the Department was generally recognized as a positive and supportive place to work with a solid work ethic. There were also areas identified that could be addressed to make the work environment more positive. These included: · Increasing effective communications between management and staff; . Better integrating the cultures of the recreation, parks and transportation staff; and . Better using staff s time during the numerous meetings that take place. The following comments were received related to culture of the Department: . The Department has a motivated and engaged staff; . There is good cohesiveness of the Department staff; City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 49 · Ensure that the Department integrates the City's Core Values in the day-to-day operations of staff; · Recognize specific case studies of real life situations of how the Values are being applied by the Department staff; . Continue to hold the various Departmental meetings but have a variety of staff facilitate the meetings, minimize lecture and promote more active participation, and ensure that they are held when they are scheduled; · It is not necessary for the Director to attend the staff meetings; others can facilitate those meetings. City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 50 Recreation and Parks Strategic Plan Organizational Structure Interview Summary with Planning Team November 17,2004 2:00pm-3:00pm 1. What aspects of the City's Recreation and Parks Department are working well and should be maintained? . Communication in the tennis area · The meeting in February of this year was good · Employee of the Month - Star Players · Humorous recognition of staff · Getting a new Parks Superintendent and some new procedures may need to be implemented . The scope/mission of the Department in providing services to the citizens of the City; the number and variety of programs offered 2. What specific actions can be taken to ensure that these behaviors/practices are continued? . See notes above 3. Are there any issues in the Recreation and Parks Department that you want addressed or improved, possibly related to and, if so, how can they be improved? o Span of control o Employee development/training o Supervision o Communication o Organizational structure . The organizational structure . No room for promotion . Part time workers do not receive the same pay increases as full time employees; there are approximately 40 part timers and 60 full timers . City is pushing Core Values on all employees . Part time employees don't receive the same benefits as full time employees . Always a battle at the larger scale City-wide; employees vs. the City; sometimes related to the Union . Some of the things affecting the Department are external and not under the control of the Department . Recreation Specialist positions do not get overtime . Department gets the least amount of overtime compared with other departments . Department philosophy is to minimize overtime to save money · There is a need to plan for staffing needs when planning new facilities . Attrition has resulted in vacancies that never get filled 4. Does the Recreation and Parks Department have systems, processes or equipment that needs improvement to help them do their jobs better? City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 51 . The performance evaluation system needs some improvements . Everyone get the same raises - no pay for performance · Union and City disagreed and compromised to give same increases · The top two levels are unattainable . Honest reviews are revised to meet predetermined scales . Set amount of money for the Department for increases - the validity of this statement should be investigated . HR is changing the process and there is some concern that it might not be an improvement . The Department standards are too complex and detailed - hard for everyone to understand; simplify the system . Some wanted to get rid of the entire system . Some wanted a standard cost of living increase with no relationship to the evaluations . Some felt it was not the criteria but the way they were being applied was the problem . The evaluations should focus on how the employees are to improve and how to improve communication between the supervisor and employee . Some people felt that the money part should be a part of the evaluation process - pay for performance - get more of a raise for doing a better job removed from the evaluation process . Training should be provided to the supervisors to help them know how to give feedback to employees . It was recognized that the employees can change the evaluation criteria used in the Department evaluations 5. Is there anything else you would like to tell me about the organization of the Recreation and Parks Department that can help them become even more successful? . The chain of command and organization works well overall . They felt as though they had a great Department . The also felt that they provide great service to the City City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 52 GoalS Objective 5.1 SYSTEM Policy 5.1.1 Appendix B City of Boynton Beach Recreation & Open Space Element Goals, Objectives and Policies To create and maintain an interconnected system of aesthetically pleasing, functional, and well-maintained parks, pedestrian/ bikeways, greenways, blueways and natural areas that will adequately serve the needs of the current and future residents of the City of Boynton Beach, including seasonal visitors, and special groups such as the elderly and handicapped. The City shall also continue to provide a variety of high quality parks and recreation related programs for all residents. ESTABLISHING THE PARKS AND RECREATION The City shall provide a system of park sites with a variety of both user- oriented and resource based facilities and recreational programs to serve the needs of current and future City residents consistent with the Strategic Plan, dated September 2005 as defined in the Technical Support Documentation. Elements of the system shall include: . Urban Open / Civic Spaces . Neighborhood Parks . Community Parks . Special use Facilities . Water / Beach Access . Greenways / Bikeways / Trails . Conservation Lands . Regional Parks . Schools / School Parks · Private Recreational Facilities . Art in Parks and other Public Spaces Park Adequacy The City shall continue to assess park adequacy, future facility needs, and user preferences and willingness to pay through, at a minimum, the following methods: A. Input from the City's Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, special interest groups, and public meetings, solicited biannually; and B. Park surveys conducted on a five-year basis. City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 53 Policy 5.1.2 City Programs The City shall continue to provide a variety of parks and recreation programs for its residents, including the City's baseball, softball, and soccer programs, and other programs for tennis, racquetball, and other activities as needed. Policy 5.1.3 Art in Public Spaces The City shall endeavor to incorporate art in all parks and public spaces throughout the City in order to implement the Art in Public Spaces program. Objective 5.2 ACCESSIBILITY The City shall ensure adequate and safe public access to all existing and future City parks, recreational facilities, and local waterways. This effort shall include vehicular, pedestrian, trail, bicycle, and handicapped access and shall continue to improve and increase access to parks and recreational facilities, where available space exists, by providing adequate automobile parking, bike rack facilities, and handicap access to all existing and planned, neighborhood and district parks operated by the City. Policy 5.2.1 Automobile Parking and Bike Rack Facilities for Parks The City shall continue to provide bike rack facilities within all parks developed after the adoption of this Plan. Policy 5.2.2 } Policy 5.2.3 Policy 5.2.4 Policy 5.2.5 Policy 5.2.7 Automobile Parking and Bike Rack Facilities for Existing Parks The City shall continue to provide bike rack facilities within all existing neighborhood and district parks. Facilities shall be monitored as part ofthe on-going maintenance effort and deficiencies corrected within 18 months of the plan adoption. Private sponsorship of bike racks will be explored if City funding is inadequate. Barrier-Free Access in Neighborhood and District Parks The City shall continue to examine the extent of barrier-free access within neighborhood and district parks, and deficiencies will be addressed in a Strategic Plan that sets the phasing and funding. Retrofit of Barrier-Free Design The City shall adopt the land development regulations to require that all future parks, and applicable facilities, include barrier-free design for the handicapped to be retrofitted, if funds are available, ata rate ofthree parks per year. Shuttle Service The City shall continue to provide, contingent upon assistanceor support from County and/or the Community Redevelopment Agency, a shuttle service for patrons of beach front parks. Park Access The City shall ensure that future park sites and facility improvements provide for accessibility of park sites and recreational facilities to City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 54 handicapped users and shall ensure the adequate provision of vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian access ways. Policy 5.2.8 Policy 5.2.9 Parks System Interconnectivity Through the development of the City Greenway and Bikeway Master Plan, approved in August 2004, the City shall promote safe, interconnected pedestrian linkages for its parks and recreation network through provision of greenways, trails, sidewalks, bike paths and bike lanes, where appropriate, to connect each of the City's individual parks and facilities with schools, where feasible, to provide residents with access to the City's parks and schools systems. Recreation Newsletter/Brochure The City shall continue to produce and distribute informational newsletters and periodic brochures that describe the City's park and recreation facilities and programs. Policy 5.2.10 Lighting The City shall increase access to parks and recreation facilities by providing lighting, or plan for the provision of lighting through project phasing, for all future active-recreation facilities. The lighting design shall minimize impact on adjacent residents and shall be compatible with adjacent property owners. Objective 5.3 LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS The City shall establish and enforce standards and programs to ensure the acquisition and development of park sites and recreational facilities sufficient to meet current and future demands. The City shall also ensure additional public access to recreation sites by providing parks and recreation facilities using, in part, current population data and projections, and implementing the improvements outlined in Exhibit 2, Proposed Improvements to the Parks and Recreation System, included in the Technical Support Documentation Policy 5.3.1 Levels of Service: Park Acreage The City shall adopt and maintain a level of service of 2.5 acres of developed parkland per 1,000 residents. Policy 5.3.2 Advisory Levels of Service: Recreation facilities The following are advisory level of service standards for the recreation facilities: . Baseball/Soft, Youth - 1 per 15,000 persons, . Baseball, Reg. - 1 per 25,000 persons, . Basketball Courts - 1 per 4,000 persons, · Community Center (1) - I per 25,000 persons, . Fitness Trail (2) - I per 30,000 persons, . Football/Soccer Fields - 1 per 40,000 persons, . Multipurpose Field - 1 per 10,000 persons, . Racqetball Court - 1 per 10,000 persons, . Picnic Areas - 1 per 3,000 persons, City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 55 Policy 5.3.3 ') k Policy 5.3.4 Policy 5.3.5 . Playgrounds - 1 per 4,000 persons, . Shuffleboard Court - 1 per 5,000 persons, . Pool (3) - 1 per 40,000 persons, . Tennis Court - 1 per 2,000 persons, . Bocce Court - 1 per 25,000 persons, . V olleyball Court - 1 per 15,000 persons, and . Skate Park - 1 per 65,000 persons. Advisory Service Standards The City shall establish" Service Standards" to provide a framework of ideal standards and classification for its Parks and Recreation System. These standards are not part of the City's adopted level of service and are utilized only as a guide for land acquisition and facility provision. They are established as part of the City's goal for setting service standards for an "Ideal City Parks System" to meet residents' parks and recreation needs. Elements of the system include: A. Developed Active Parks and Open Space (Measured by LOS): GOAL: Neighborhood! School Parks - Y2 - 1 mile from every resident GOAL: Community Parks - 25 - 40 acres, 25% preserved for open space, 3 miles from every resident GOAL: Community Centers - minimum of 10,000 square feet; 3 miles from every resident GOAL: Special Use Facilities (dog parks, sports complexes, etc), 3 miles from every resident B. Undeveloped Parks, Passive Parks and Open Space In addition, the City shall set the following nomenclature for undeveloped/passive parks and open space: Urban Open/Civic Spaces; Water/Beach Access; Greenways/Bikeways/Trails; Regional Parks; Historical Sites; and Conservation Lands as identified on the Future Parks and Recreation System Map in the Strategic Plan. Level of Service for Annexation Areas For areas to be annexed, which are platted, developed, under development, or have approved development plans in Palm Beach County, the level of service at time of annexation shall be assumed to be that created by existing park facilities serving the area. Development of New Facilities The City shall pursue the development of facilities consistent with Exhibit 1, Future Parks and Recreation System Map, and Exhibit 2, Proposed Parks and Recreation System Improvements, included in the Strategic Plan,which shall be updated biennially. City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 56 Objective 5.4 COORDINATION OF FACILITY PROVISON BY PUBLIC AND PRIV ATE ENTITIES The City shall maximize the use of public and private resources in the provision of recreational facilities to meet current and future demands. Policy 5.4.1 The City shall require the provision of recreation facilities and open space by public agencies and private developers Policy 5.4.2 City shall ensure that future private, as well as dedicated areas, are developed to meet identified needs of residents and address geographic deficiencies. Policy 5.4.3 School Facility Joint-Use The City shall continue, through its interlocal agreement, to evaluate the opportunities for the joint use of existing public school and City recreational facilities and, as new public schools are planned, shall coordinate with the Palm Beach County School Board on the location and design of future joint use recreational sites. Policy 5.4.4 Private Facility Use The City shall continue to permit agreements and cooperate with private recreational organizations for use of City parks and facilities in order to . provide a variety of recreational programs. Policy 5.4.5 PrivateINon-Profit Facility Use The City shall continue to make parks and recreation facilities available to private and non-profit groups for cultural programs, special events and festivals, which serve the public interest. Objective 5.6 TRAIL PROVISION The City shall implement the approved Greenway and Bikeway Master Plan (August 2004) to ensure safe access to park sites and shall evaluate available opportunities for the acquisition and development of bike/trail networks which will link park sites (including pedestrian and bicycle trails). Policy 5.6.1 Public Access Trail Provision The City shall consider the construction of a network of pedestrian, bicycle, recreational, and equestrian public access trails that connects to the County's trail system. The intent of the network shall be to interconnect existing parks and facilities and additional recreational facilities for pedestrian activities. The City shall coordinate with the Metropolitan Planning Organization, Florida Department of Transportation, Palm Beach County and other appropriate agencies to study and implement options for coordinated provision of an interconnected trail network. City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 57 Policy 5.6.2 Recreational Trail Development The City shall apply for grants and other funds for trail development from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, other sources of government and private grants, and possibly voter-based referenda. Policy 5.6.3 Road/Bike Lane Provision The City shall continue to evaluate and amend, if necessary, the Land Development regulations and public road design standards for bike paths and/or lanes in conjunction with roadway design and improvements. Policy 5.6.4 Florida Trail/Rails to Trails The City shall coordinate with the Florida Trail Association, the Rails to Trails Conservancy, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Office of Greenways and Trails and other organizations involved in the acquisition and development of trail systems within Palm Beach County. Objective 5.7 FUNDING OF THE ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF PARKS AND OPEN SPACE The City shall continue to fund the acquisition and development of parks, open space and recreational facilities through the use of a variety of funding sources such as the general fund, developer commitments, grants, bonds, user fees, and impact fees. Policy 5.7.1 Recreational Impact Fees The City shall review the City's Recreation Impact Fee regulations biannually in order to assure that new development contributes its proportional share of the cost to expand recreation facilities. Policy 5.7.2 Endangered and Recreation Lands Fund The City shall continue to submit to the County Conservation Land Acquisition Selection Committee (CLASC) areas to be acquired through the County's conservation land acquisition program. Policy 5.7.3 Recreation Grants The City shall continue to pursue State and Federal Grants for the acquisition and development of recreational and open space lands and facilities. Policy 5.7.4 Donation/Matching Funding The City shall continue to pursue donations of land and matching funds to secure grants for the acquisition and development of park sites and facilities. Policy 5.7.5 User Fees The City shall continue to apply the concept of user fees to offset the cost of certain facilities where appropriate. Policy 5.7.6 Bond Referendum The City shall evaluate a bond issue to generate additional parkland, trails, and open space funds to meet needs, if approved by a public referendum. City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 58 Policy 5.7.7 Notwithstanding rules and regulations governing the use of lands acquired through dedication or other means, city-owned parkland or property dedicated for recreational/park use should only be sold or converted for alternative use if supported by current needs and demand analysis, is not listed for future development in the Strategic Plan or Capital Improvements Program, and if deemed necessary to further other goals or objectives as supported by current action of the City Commission. Objective 5.8 OPEN SP ACE PRESERVATION The City shall develop a system of open spaces through the preservation and/or acquisition of significant lands, native habitat, and habitat of endangered, threatened and species of special concern. Policy 5.8.1 NaturallEnvironmental Land Preservation Natural areas shall be preservedto the extent possible in accordance with preservation policies in the Conservation Element and Support Document. Policy 5.8.2 Natural/Environmental Land Acquisition Programs The City shall coordinate with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and all other appropriate agencies to establish and revise regulations and programs for the acquisition of naturallenvironmentallands. Policy 5.8.3 Passive Recreation Space The City shall incorporate natural open space, especially wetlands and areas unsuitable for development into neighborhood and community parks, as passive recreation space. Policy 5.8.4 Open Space in New, Non-Residential Projects The City shall encourage the incorporation of open space into all new non- residential projects, in addition to any environmentally sensitive areas preserved. Policy 5.8.5 Agency Coordination The City shall work in conjunction with the State of Florida, the South Florida Water Management District, the Nature Conservancy, the Trust for Public Lands, and other appropriate agencies involved in conservation lands to create a citywide open space system and a greenways/trails/blueways system. City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 59 Appendix C Future Park/Public Space Improvements (Attachment) flU..' ,,:,',-:~:'), ..__<~~7.': Future Park/Public Space Irrproverrents City oj Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department Strategic Master Plan 60 ;! ... C N '" en 0: ... ... N 0 0 ". 0 en r-: ... ... C S '" g 0: N en W 0:: ::l l- X- ()~ <WI- WQ.W CC?-;C) 'Z C C :J I- Il3 Z~ClC) ~wg CC>N u.0;:: 00::0 ~~~ (3..J ~ c:: < () 00 0 0 00 0 0 00 0 0 r-:ri 0 0 + r--o 0 l!) ..- C ..- 0_ 0_ ..- '" ..- ..- ... 0: N 0 0 0 ..- r:t5 ..- ... C N '" ~ 0: ... N o o o o o o N 00 00 00 00 00 \0. "</" ..- o o o o C\l 8 o 16 ,... o l!) ,... r-: o o o o C\l 8 16 ,... o o o o o ..- o o l!) r-: o o o 16 "</" 8 o 16 ,... o o o g ..- 000 0010 00C\l o ai,.... 0..- "</" o o o g o o l!) ri ..- 00 00 00 00 C\l..- z o ~ W 0:: () W 0:: C z < en :lI::: 0:: < Q. 0 I 0 0 8 0 8888 812 00 0 80 0 8 0 8 00 0 08 0 0 000 00 00 0 co ai 0 0 0 0 16000 ocr> air-: 0 160 ... 1;; C\l C') ..- 0 ..- ,..."</"C')lt) 0..- ..- C\l C\l ~ ,... ..- ..- en 16 "CI ~ = lC 0 00 0 000 0 0 0 000 0 00 0 888 0 8 0 It)0 0 00 0 0 0 ,...0 0 f- I 1616 16 ~gg 16 g 0 cr>ai 0 g ,... \0 r-- ~ C') C') 0 C\l ~ ri g fA N W 0 00 8 888 ~J~ 0 0 o~o 0 0 88 0 8 8,...8 0 0 0 000 0 0 f- a; 1616 16 000 0 0 aicriL6 0 ... 1;; N ,... \0 ..-\00 0 ~ ..- C\l C') ... C') C\l ~ "" ..; "CI ~ = lC ~ ~ g a> ., C C .. . ~ c c ~ ~ ~ c c = I! I! 0 I! I! I! 0 Cl Cl g Cl Cl Cl U) .. .. c U U ~ ,. (!l ~ 5~ U ~~ ~ ~~ ~ '~! i ~~ B ~~ ~ - ~=a ~ -c ~ :i' :~ b =- ~ ~ l: '" .fr :;::]. ~~ ~ ~ .!!l ~~ E ~ Q)~ "5~:m iftf ~ jg ctJi ~ 5 ~'" ~ "CI~ 8 ~'" "CI I~~ - g",~ -g ~E o::-c 1a!3.s;"i_g. ~~ . ast5-c t:: me/) 2:'u.Ei8~ <CD ~1il >_"'~"'O:: I~ro ~ ~~~ ~ ~~~~~~O::'" ~ !~ Wg ""g~",o::c"CI E~=o.. = o..~c= - ~~c-~c-O::.!!lo ~~ Cl .: c .6 '" :g ~ Q. ~ 5 16 '" Ii' ~ \ 2l.f! (3 0:: .Il ro ~ ~ ~ ~ = ~ E :5 ]l ~ 5 2l 2l .E1 ~~ ~~~ta~i~l=i~1 ~lc~)~~~Jc~~ro~g.!~t~_c~ N"CI-g"CI"E0..'" - E >!,..'" "'<:: Cj - "' e = '" ~ ~B.E1.E1 E 00:: '" o.~=ClLL.~8.a. ",1il_~~ 0 ~"'ro~~&~~~j ro~~~I.>~=~",,,,~~g>o..~~~,,, ",N '" -~E U)O::lCClo.. O::~~I ~gZo..lCo..o..ULL.~~~W u~>~ "'8~~~~ 0 "'''' ~ ~~~ -u'" 0 0 0 ~E~c~~~~"'~"CI ~=~~~~11111~~1~~5!~~ o..oO::II~~~~~~!ll&~fl~ .~~gB~~o..o..o..o..o..~o::o::~~=~o::~ro~~~o..~~~~ ' "0' 0 0' ~N~~~cc~~~~~I~~I' CI)~=S~Eo.."'o.."'o..rn~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~b ~~~~~$cBBBBBI~~t3t3eIJ~="'o..~"'~~~~~~~~UUUUUUUUUUU uuuUU"'m--)-E~IlIl"" "''''~~~ro~~~~~~$$$$$$$$$$~ "t::"t:: "t::t::"t::.1l 0 ~ ~ ~a> :~:~ 8c ~ ~ 0.. '5 rororo:S ~ ~ ~ ~ gj 11l gj gj gj gj gj gj gj gjgj CCCCClClCOOlC lCU UU LL.LL.LL.LL.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ . , , \ ;::- 9 ..- ..- , e. ,... o cD o '" '" ~ Cl e 0. .E 0. C3 rJ) W 0:: :::) l- x:- o!il <WI- Wl1.W 1Xl~C) Z ':l o ;:) I-Wm ~::lECl) ow8 m>~ 11.0..... 00::0 ~~~ (J...J ~ c: < o '. z o ~ W 0:: o W 0:: C Z < rJ) ~ 0:: < l1. 0 0 0 0 0 0 r-.: 0 M 0 ~ <: 0 .... '" N C> is: N 0 0 0 00 00 0 0 0 0 00 00 0 0 0 0 00 00 0 .... 0 L6 -i 00 oL6 0 .... M .... M.... Ii")N M C> <: N '" ~ is: C> N 0 0 00 8 0 0 00 0 0 00 0 ~ 0 L6 oL6 0 N Ii")N M C> <: a1 '" C> is: C> N 8 0 0 0 00 0 0 00 8 0 0 00 8 0 00 0 0 0 r--N 0 00 0 '" 0 0 L6 NO; 0 0 oL6 0 C> .... N ;1; .... Ii")N M C> <: ~ '" C> is: C> N 0 0 0 0 0 0 88 88 88 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 00 00 0 co 0 0 0 L6 0 0 ~g 00 g~ 0 C> 0; M .... N co ::is vv M C> M ~ en N "0 C> ::I C> II! N go 00 0 0 8 80 00 0 0 8 8 00 0 0 00 0 8 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ... i 0 L6L6 L6 0 M 0 0 0 0 0 L6 0 g co M Ol V V co N Ii") NCO III N - ~ E .... ~ :::0 ... W 00 0 8 0 8 0 00 0 0 0 8 00 0 8 g 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ... 0 0 L6 0 N 0 0 0 0 0 0 L6 0 C> 0; co.... M Ol N N VCO N Ii") NCO C> !D. N ~ en "0 .- ::I C> II! N .. C U C .2 ~ l! 1i c 0 (,!) 0 <n 0 ... - .l.l '" <Ii '" :0 c: C>~ '" .l!! z: i_~ ~ '" <: '" '" _S2I-= 0 1:: "E 1:: -a~ l!!.si ~ I"~ ~ t '" 16.e- '" '" c> ~ '" l!! E ~5- 1::-0 S <: .sa:!2 -I~ a. ::I <: "2 -oZ ~ ~!D ii2 c: -oW 8~ ~ ~~ <: c: [! ~ '5 g :g (.) '" ~ <: "0 ~ f- ,~ B ~ .c: <n E '" <: 1ti '6 "E~ <: '" ~ u all ~ :::l I -5l ~ 8 '" "E a.. "9 rn <: W '" -0 B ,s fl ;;; a.. 3 ~ '" fl .8 ~ 0 1'Il <: .e 12 "'''0 '" c:: .! ~ "~ C> ::I <: ~ <: ..e1 -~ ,g <: "0 ] U ! 21 .sa <: <: is. Ql c:: '" ~j a.. If OJ 1ti :2 <Ii E e E "m '" u.. '" fa J!1 ]i j ~ .5 c:: W ~ '" ~ .><: ~ -m l!! ~ -5 !e '" C> ~ a.. a: ~ OJ :!2 '" "~ u.. ::> 21 "'1ti :g -0 Ie:: >- "m "S ~ ~ ~ :::;; -m ]J <: OJ 12 "0 '" e , , 0:: ~ u I~ 8 ~ .S! '" 0:: :::l sa: ~ ~ ~ !D <: ::I .2 ~ "" a.. E ~ Cf.l "~ 0 <( 121 12i!: a. '" '" I~ <: ~ I~ ~ Cf.l c> '" <: is. ,"E a; ~ .9 ~ ]j -0 ~ I~ .5 ~ is. ~ <: &! "0; ~ ' ::I ~'" '" <: I"Q a.. a.. ~ '" .c: ~ !e <: 0>'" , <: '* '" ~ "" UJ a.. ~~ Cf.l "E <: '" '" "m :E ~ .. >- a.. E E 'i? a.. 0;: oS .c: ",Z W 2 <: :I: a: a.. "'- ~ 0 0 ~ 0> t3 a..:: ..:. , , ..!. j ..!. ..!. ..!. ... -olil' a:.l!! Jg Jg Jg Cf.l ::J .b .b t3 0_ c: c: "E '" g "0 (,) (,) ~ <: ,g c:: ,g <: <: <: <: <: , rn a.. 0> :i: :i: :i: :i: ~! a.. 0 ,g ,g ,g ,g ,g ,g :::l ~0 '" '" c:: ~ ~ ~ ~ <: <: <: ~ ~~ u.. .~ ~ ~ ::;:: ::;:: e e e e ~ Ql :ll ~ <: <: c:: <: <: ~ !e !e ~ '" '" '" '" ~ I '" '" '" '" '" '" '" '" '" ~ ::I :::l :::l a.. a.. a.. a.. "i "i ~8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 ~~ :E~ "0 :2 ::;:: ~ '" '" ::l -' -' -' :::;; :::;; ::E ::E '" '" '" .., ~ -' -' -' -' -' a.. a.. a.. t::' <;> .... .... , e. r-- ~ o '" '" ~ Cl e ll. .5 ll. i3 rn w ~ ::::l ... ::c- oil <Cw... wQ.w lXl?:ciCl Z c C ::::l !z.....lXl >-::EClO ow8 lXl>~ u.O"" o~o ~~~ u...J ~ ii: <C o \ :. c ,.. cv ~ Q: 0 0 0 0 0 0 ,.. 0 0 ,.. N '<t ~ c cv ~ Q: C> N o o o .n N ,.. o o o o It) 00 00 00 00 It)N o o o o It) I- o o o r:t5 0 0 0 8 0 ~ 0 r:t5 0 C> C It) N cv en Q: C> C> N z o ~ w ~ o w ~ c z <C rn ~ ~ <C Q. '" 8 c li!l cv c> Q: ~ co ~ i .... "0 c> :::I c> r:a N o o o ....1l~ 8 'l;l ~ .5 ~ ! o o o .n g 1l I- ~ .g> c> :::I ~ r:a o o o o M o o o o M o o o r:t5 g ..; o 8 o o N o o o o o ,.. 88 .no ,..0 q ,.. 00 88 .no I-M o o o o M 000 o 0 o 0 cD g o 8 o M 000 000 000 cDOO o It) ,.. .. l:! :::I o en f. CP u C '" en j ~ i 1::: c..'~ en E Q) Zo _ 8:::1E~"'~~~ ~E i= C ",_CPg!i! ",c3 l1-E ~ U).~~,s~U)Q)"- ~~ ~! ~:ii~:ii"'.~I~~ ~& g U),5 g. e;:3'>-,g gj:g Q) C ~ c: e w Q)8!.UJ.8-"'C-c: ~~8!.n; e='::J WQ.. o c:: -c,~ a; ,!Il 1li ~ > ~ 0. -Sa CP ~i~~!~I.f~Jii~ ~~ cU)>-e:::l~ " ~g5i~ II~ ~1!!~~~~~~~~.fO;:";- cc:c:cog-a...Q.a..a..a...a..a... ~~ 'l1CP$a::C::1ij1ij1ij1ij1ij1ij1ij~~",,,, ~e""..:a::i!:C:C:C:C:C:ffiC:ctJctla..a.. c;c;c;m",JJJJJc3J~~EE == == == a.. a.. ....~ CD ~ .... lis m Ii; ::J .a .- CiS EQ)ECPECP~~ cpm$Q)Q)Q)C:c':2", c c: c: c: c: ~ c: c: CD CD ~ 1ij 1ij 1ij Q) CP .12 .12 .12 .12 _12 _12 .12 0:::1 0:::1 '" l;l a.. a.. a.. a.. a.. a.. a.. a.. a.. a.. a.. a.. CJlcn 00 00 00 00 00 O.N ,.. o o en ,..: o ~ ,..: o o o ai ?- M 08 80 .no It) 88 oen 0"': 18 000):!000080 888cs815g808 ggggg~g~gR ....-.....--C\I U")LO ~ ~~ 88 00 .no It) 88 oen 0"': co co 8888888888 OOOOOIt)COOOO ggggg~g~gR T"'"""-""'C\,! LOll) ~ ~.,..: ~ j u c: l! (!) c: l! (!) ~ I ~ ~i ~ ~ f..... l ~~~ 'C ~j '" Ei&i8 5-1!!~W. ~c c, e:::>~~ c: a..i lii!~8-~c: ~ ~~81~ ~~~~~~ii~ ~ ,; ~ 16 tli of: c:: ~ 1ij g- ~ ~ 'E 3 . [:;: 16 'S: ~o~IB~.~8~~~_U)~_CP~ ~ EctJOl .s::::2Q)Q c::::a:::: OCOCT._Q)~:::I ~-;e:o'i'8a:::: E~....... I ...-cowcn cr; co.S!l ~~&cpz '~~~~~~~~~~-ga..~ e Ki c:5 s -~ -~ c3 c3 c3 a.. ~ ~ a.. a.. il .go ~~~~Q)~w~ro55C:~C:C:C:C:.c:~ ~~~~~~~~!~~~~~~~~~~ . o o o o Ln - o o o N M ai ~ o o o o o o N o It) l- N en M N ~ o o Ln o N co ~ 15 It) ",.j en en cD ~ o I- en cD co en o ,.. ~ o It) I- .n I- en C'"i .... ~ o Ln I- r:t5 o '<t .n .... ~ z o ~ w f5' w IX: Q Z < II) ~ IX: < a.. ..J g I- ;:::: 9 ,.. ,.. , .... e. I- :2: o VJ VJ f!! Ol e a. E a. (3