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Encourage and establish stronger citizen involvement in the P3 Parks Communications -Enhanced programming of"Summer Family Fun Nights"at Clark Park(recently completed). <br /> park system -Increased presence on the Department's Facebook and web page promoting park activities <br /> and events(recently completed). <br /> -The Department is working on creating a Planning&Projects web page(underway). <br /> -Currently evaluating the potential creation of a Park Steward program. <br /> -Work with Communications regarding the Community Sparks matching funds program, <br /> needle cleanup program,and National Night Out. <br /> Increase park safety,cleanliness,and maintenance P4 Parks -The Department has increased presence and maintenance emphasis at Clark Park <br /> (underway). <br /> -Currently recruiting for an additional Ranger II position. <br /> -Currently working with IT and other Departments to develop a computerized maintenance <br /> management system to increase efficiency,effectiveness,and communication of <br /> maintenance work. <br /> -Will continue to use the Washington Conservation Corp and State Department of Correction <br /> work crows to assist with maintenance activities. <br /> -The Department is utilizing goats for vegetation management on the banked property at <br /> Cemex(underway). <br /> Establish new and creative mechanisms for parks funding P5 Administration Parks,Legal -The 2016 PROS Plan developed information regarding standard parks funding mechanisms. <br /> -Mechanisms include a Metropolitan Parks District,Bond,Levy and Growth Impact Fees. <br /> -PROS Plan survey participants opined on funding mechanisms. <br /> -No further work has been done or is currently planned. <br /> Continue with existing environmental initiatives and P6 Parks -The Department has incorporated Rain gardens at Jackson Park and Judd&Black Park <br /> expand upon them (recently completed). <br /> -Program to retrofit lights with LED lighting and automatic controls continues. <br /> -The Department worked with the County on the Nearshore Restoration Project at Howarth <br /> Park(recently completed). <br /> -The Department is continuing to partner with Forterra through Green Everett. <br /> Civic Engagement <br /> Recommendation Recommendation Lead Department Support Status Report <br /> Identifier Departments <br /> Continue with civic engagement programs that are already CE1 Communications -Initiated the inaugural Everett Essentials civic academy. <br /> in place,and build on those strengths -Continue to provide neighborhood leadership skills training,outreach,networking,and board <br /> recruitment. <br /> -Continue to highlight volunteers and community members through videos. <br /> Partner with schools to foster a greater sense of community CE2 Communications Community -Ongoing outreach by neighborhood leaders with schools,including activities such as attending <br /> engagement and inclusion Engagement PTA/school meetings,tutoring and mentoring. <br /> Team -Ongoing outreach by staff to PTAs,natural leader groups,school administrators to build <br /> relationships and share resources. <br /> 91 Page <br />