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I` 1LAN1 <br />Everett 2044 <br />Planning our future together <br />PR-15.4 <br />PR-15.5 <br />PR-15.6 <br />PR-15.7 <br />PR-13.8 <br />PR-15.9 <br />EVERETT 2044 <br />PARKS, RECREATION, OPEN SPACE ELEMENT <br />PROPOSED GOALS/POLICIES/ACTIONS <br />c. The Department should develop a policy regarding acceptance of donations to ensure they meet <br />system needs and can be sustainably maintained. <br />d. General Fund and REET revenues should not be supplanted by revenues from impact fees or other <br />sources. <br />e. Impact fees should be used for capital improvements that add capacity to the park system. <br />f. REET revenues dedicated to Parks should be used for capital improvements, project management, <br />and preservation. <br />g. Capital improvements should not be constructed unless accompanied by the necessary operation <br />and maintenance funding. <br />Develop a cost of service pricing strategy for all programs and services that meet the community's <br />value system. <br />Seek committed partners and volunteers to support the operations of the Parks and Facilities <br />Department. <br />Explore a Levy proposal or other ongoing funding opportunities to support annual maintenance and <br />operations improvements. <br />Establish service standards to share clear expectations regarding maintenance and operation of <br />facilities. <br />Create revenue resources that the Department can depend upon to support ongoing operational and <br />maintenance costs. <br />Develop an effective messaging strategy to share with users the true cost of the services provided and <br />seek adjustments to prices based on level of benefit the customers receive over and above the <br />general taxpayer. <br />PARTNERSHIPS AND INTEGRATED PLANNING <br />Goal 16: Develop strong and equitable partnerships to build parks, facilities, and programs that offer quality <br />services while maximizing the community's resources to the highest level possible. <br />PR-16.1 Develop partnerships with not -for -profit and private non-profit organizations that are equitable to all <br />parties with goals to increase revenues, reducing expenses, improving park assets, and increasing <br />recreation opportunities. <br />PR-16 2 Improve coordination and communications with sports leagues and groups to increase their financial <br />support to support maintenance of facilities they use. <br />PR-16.3 Improve community access to school recreation facilities at Everett and Mukilteo School Districts <br />through enhanced partnership development. Seek agreements for parity in hours of use in City and <br />School District facilities. <br />PR-16.4 Increase coordination and partnerships with the Port of Everett, Snohomish County, PUD, and <br />surrounding municipalities to serve the Everett Community and Urban Growth Area. <br />11/17/2024 <br />PARKS, RECREATION, OPEN SPACE ELEMENTELEMENT <br />PROPOSED GOALS/POLICIES/ACTIONS <br />Page 7 <br />