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Strategy 9.1.1 Evaluate each park site to continually update long-term <br /> maintenance needs and include capital improvements for each site that will <br /> enhance the use and value to the community, the neighborhood and <br /> customers of the park. <br /> Strategy 9.1.2 Develop site Master Plans for all parks that are customized <br /> to the neighborhood and for the community it serves and ensure a funding <br /> commitment to implement the plans in advance of planning efforts desired to <br /> build trust in the community. <br /> Strategy 9.1.3 Increase the amount of parks and open space acreage in the <br /> City and improve the distribution of park access for all residents in Everett. <br /> Strategy 9.1.4 Develop trails and greenways in the City to connect the <br /> community to parks, waterways and other attractions in the City that allow <br /> residents to move freely without interference of traffic. <br /> Strategy 9.1.5 Create the needed improvements to Thornton Sullivan park <br /> to increase its value and use as a signature park in the south end of Everett. <br /> Strategy 9.1.6 Establish design standards and principles for each <br /> classification of park type to force park designers to design to specific <br /> outcomes when parks are updated or developed new. <br /> Strategy 9.1.7 Remove underperforming equipment in parks and replace <br /> with amenities that provide high value and energize the park users in a <br /> positive manner. <br /> B. Policy #2 <br /> Maintain best practices industry standards as it applies to maintenance of <br /> grounds, recreation facilities, greenways, and special use parks that creates <br /> strong community appeal and increases the value of living in Everett. <br /> -_ Goal 9.2 Implement park and facility maintenance standards that optimize <br /> the use of staff, volunteers, supplies and equipment. Achieve parks and <br /> facilities that create strong citizen ownership of neighborhood and community <br /> park facilities and attractions. <br /> Strategy 9.2.1 Implement maintenance standards for parks, trails, play <br /> fields, floral gardens and recreation amenities as well as budget accordingly <br /> to meet the standards desired. <br /> Strategy 9.2.2 Improve the signage to parks and trails in the City to <br /> encourage greater use and access to parks, recreation facilities and <br /> attractions. <br /> 11 <br />