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ANNUAL REPORT FY2015 BPRW Mission Statement BPRW Department Values Accessibility Emphasis on universal design & financial sensitivity in all experiences. To connect diverse, dynamic public spaces and programs which grow, Integrity Trust developed in doing our work in the public realm. inspire and create inclusive social interaction through land, Dependability Service-oriented & responsive customer service. water and people. Health/Wellness Focus on active, healthy & balanced lifestyles. BPRW Growth Vision Teamwork/Partnership Commitment to collaboration & coordination with our community & colleagues. Inclusivity Fostering cultures of all kinds. Foster a supportive and constructive (work) environment that embraces equity through Stewardship Of public service & a sustainable environment. inclusive decision making and mindful daily actions. Quality In all that we do. KEY GOALS • Improve external and internal communication through community outreach, cultural competency training & awareness, and clear marketing tools (brand, web, etc.) • Provide accountability to staff with accurate, attainable and appropriate budget figures. • Increase accessibility of programming and park amenities through outreach, maintenance, and capital planning/investment. • Increase conservation of land and resources providing both environmental and economic benefit to the community. In addition to our continued focus on the Burlington community the Department undertook extensive work on itself. All staff took part in a performance evaluation process that planned work goals, professional development objectives and highlighted areas needed for supervisory support. A full cultural competency assessment was completed that helped inform changes to professional development funding, strategies around community outreach and our hiring process. The 2015 Fiscal Year was one of great success for employees and for the citizens of Burlington. Here are some of the highlights from each division. BPRW System Themes PEOPLE WELLNESS CONNECTION STEWARDSHIP RECOGNIZING ENHANCING LINKING PROTECTING CULTURE, RECREATION PEOPLE & PRESERVING COMMUNITY & OPPORTUNITIES TO OUR PARTNERSHIPS & PROGRAMMING PARKS ENVIRONMENT COMMUNITY SERVICE IMPACT CREATING INCLUSIVE STREAMLINING MOTIVATING SOCIAL OPERATIONS ECONOMY SPACES PLANNING DIVISION This year, the Planning Division expanded its oversight to three specific areas: planning initiatives, project management, and department-wide marketing. The division concentrated on the continued development of the BPRW Master Plan, the refinement of project management processes, the quality of the built environment guided by resource-conscious thinking (financially, sustainably, environmentally, etc.), the definition of department-wide physical design standards, the launch of the new BPRW brand identity and website, and the continued support of department organization, marketing and cultural competency progress. All of these efforts, and more, ensure the continuous improvement of BPRW amenities and expanded access across the Burlington parks system. Additional FY15 detail follows. Planning Initiatives Park Impact Fees BPRW Master Plan • 5 projects completed with more than $179k in PIF expenditures (supported by $5k in leveraged funds from • Strategic initiatives in review with the final draft in private donations): Leddy Arena locker room improvements, production; completion slated for summer of 2015. parks wayfinding design, Waterfront Parking Lot multi-space • System themes established. meter installation, waterfront vehicles, additional support • Plan has been implemented as it has been developed. for Starr Farm playground replacement, and held funding for City Hall Park design development. • Plan anticipated to be adopted into the city’s Municipal Development Plan in 2015. • FY16 PIF list is comprised of 4 projects with an estimated budget of $102k; major projects include Oakledge Park Burlington College Future Vision & Land Plan accessible playground design, athletic field irrigation, • BPRW, in conjunction with other partners, is supporting the Schmanska Park improvements, and additional held funding public conversation to generate site design ideas for the for City Hall Park design development. former Burlington College Property. Capital Improvement Program Plan BTV South End • 5 projects completed with more than $329k in CIP • BPRW has participated in various aspects of this initiative expenditures (supported by $20k in leveraged funds from since it was launched, most recently supporting the review material reclamation and private donations): Perkins Pier of the initial draft report. grading & marble statue resetting, statuary replacement at Lakeview Cemetery, Leddy Park road improvements, Miller Plan BTV’s: Downtown & Waterfront and Open Space Center roof repairs, and repair of the Perkins Pier sea wall. • BPRW continues to utilize these completed plans to inform • FY16 CIP list is comprised of 5 projects with an estimated related planning initiatives. budget of $630k; major projects include North Beach Project Management overpass design, Leddy Arena geothermal improvements, Penny for Parks City Hall Park interim repair, parks roads & parking lot improvements, and additional held funding for City Hall Park • 12 projects completed with more than $420k in PFP design development. expenditures (supported by $14k in leveraged funds from grants, and private donations): Dewey Parklet, Leddy Park Parks Special Projects road improvements (also funded by CIP), the Oakledge • 3 projects completed with more than $163k in expenditures Park restroom renovation and standards development, funded by private donations and grant funds: Bentley Field Roosevelt Park improvements, the Starr Farm playground drainage improvements, transient boating improvements replacement, and court renovations at Calahan Park and (mooring upgrades, dock improvements, harbor signage Oakledge Park. improvements, transient restroom renovations), and the • FY16 PFP list comprised of 12 projects with an renovation of the Boathouse customer service area. estimated budget of $378k; major projects include court • FY16 Parks Special Projects include Ethan Allen Tower improvements, Big Belly installation, completion of repairs, Perkins Pier harbor protection, short-term Bike improvements at Roosevelt Park, the Leddy Playground Path improvements, and parks wayfinding fabrication & replacement, and held funding for the City Hall Park installation. rehabilitation construction. Boathouse Customer Service Starr Farm Playground On-going Projects Department-wide Marketing • Burlington Bike Path Rehabilitation • Diana Wood was hired as the Marketing & Outreach ◦◦Phase 1a construction (Maple Street through Waterfront Manager in June of 2015; this is a new position for the Park) completed in summer of 2015. department that will support department marketing efforts, acting as the unified voice of BPRW. ◦◦Phase 1b (north end of Waterfront Access North through the Urban Reserve) design underway. • New department brand and logo was launched in 2015. ◦◦Phase 1b construction anticipated for fall of 2015 and • enjoyburlington.com has been redesigned; launched in early spring/summer of 2016. July 2015. ◦◦Phase 2 design (north of the Urban Reserve through • Marketing priorities include: website content management North Beach) is slated for fall/winter 2015. and maintenance, development of partnership opportunities, promotion of summer events and programs, ◦◦Phase 2 construction is slated for fall 2016. and the development of a department-wide marketing plan. • Waterfront Park PIAP ◦◦Renovation of the Waterfront Boardwalk completed in May 2015. ◦◦Waterfront Park improvements (replacement lighting, electrical upgrades, improved water access) to be designed in the summer of 2015. ◦◦WFP construction to dates to be determined based on design determinations. • Perkins Pier Harbor Expansion enjoyburlington.com ◦◦In 2014, BPRW was awarded a $1.5m Tier 2 Boating Infrastructure Grant specifically for the design, fabrication and installation of a floating wave attenuator/ park on the water to support public access and future marina expansion south of Perkins Pier. ◦◦The city is required to provide approximately $1m in matching funds. ◦◦BPRW will begin preparing the supporting documentation to obligate the grant funds in 2015. • City soil management ◦◦BPRW continues to be engaged with DEC on soil management initiatives including those related to the Burlington Bike Path Rehabilitation, Waterfront Park, and Perkins Pier; additional testing and disposal resources related to these projects are anticipated in FY16. ◦◦BPRW staff is working in partnership with DEC to navigate soil-related issues as quickly and efficiently as possible, while strengthening our working relationship with the State agency. $420k Penny for Parks $179k Park Impact Fees $329k Capital Improvement Program $163k Special Projects Bike Path Rehabilitation PARKS OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE The primary function of this division is to support events, programming, park facility maintenance and operations inclusive of 38 Parks and Conservation properties totaling over 550 acres, 30 seasonal structures and 14 full time buildings, all dock systems, 12,000 street/park trees, 150 acres of forested property, landscaping and maintenance of park flower and shrub beds, 35 miles of bike and interpretive trails, 400 community garden plots, one active cemetery, and two other inactive cemeteries 38 Parks 14 Buildings 150 Acres of 400 Community 500+ Acres Forest