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Parks, Recreation, and Culture TABLE OF CONTENTS Parks, Recreation, and Culture . 31 Parks and Recreation . 33 City of Portland, Oregon – FY 2006–07 Adopted Budget 31 Parks and Recreation Parks, Recreation, and Culture Service Area Overview and Financial Tables BUREAU SUMMARY Bureau Mission Portland Parks and Recreation (PP&R) contributes to Portland's vitality by: Establishing and safeguarding the parks, natural resources, and urban forest that are the soul of the city, ensuring that green spaces are accessible to all Developing and maintaining excellent facilities and places for public recreation Building community through play and relaxation, gathering, and solitude Providing and coordinating recreation services and programs that contribute to the health and well being of residents of all ages and abilities CIP Highlights PP&R has in excess of $835 million of built assets in addition to some 10,000 acres of open space. PP&R's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is built on four strategic goals based on City Council's priorities, Parks 2020 Vision Plan, and PP&R's Total Asset Management Plan: Restore failing infrastructure and extend the life of existing parks and buildings. Ensure a family-friendly city, and address the lack of equitable distribution of services across the city through park and facility development and land acquisition. Support population growth and density increases in neighborhoods by providing additional park and recreation facilities. Respond to new trends and citywide visions. The PP&R capital program for FY 2006-07 projects expenditures of more than $28 million. Of this, 76% of project funds will be spent on family-friendly related projects, and 24% will be spent on maintaining infrastructure. Significant projects are briefly described below. Family-Friendly Projects East Portland Community Center Aquatics - $10.9 million (multi-year commitment) This facility will serve families in the outer east portion of Portland. The Parks Levy is the primary funding source for this capital project. Public meetings are completed, design is underway, and construction is anticipated to begin in 2007 with facility completion in spring 2008. Of the $10.9 million, $3.8 million is a new allocation of one-time General Fund discretionary resources set aside pending construction, at which time they will be transferred to PP&R’s Capital Construction and Maintenance fund. City of Portland, Oregon – FY 2006–07 Adopted Budget 33 Parks and Recreation Overview and Financial Tables Parks, Recreation, and Culture Service Area University Park Community Center Phase III - $2.4 million (multi-year commitment) Funded by the Parks Levy and federal UPARR grant funds, this project includes the renovation of 12,000 square feet and construction of a new gymnasium at University Park Community Center in north Portland. Construction will begin in April 2006 with completion in 2007. Washington Monroe Site Acquisition - $5.4 (multi-year commitment). The Washington Monroe site has been purchased from Portland Public Schools for the future development of a community center and sports field that will serve the inner Southeast neighborhood and surrounding area. The City is required to repay the loan within three years. Payments will rely on the sale of surplus assets and/or tax increment financing, as available. Sellwood Gap Trail on Springwater - $2.0 million Funded by Federal Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Priorities (MTIP) grant and Metro bond funds, this one mile segment will complete a continuous trail of 19 miles. Design began in Spring 2006 with construction anticipated for 2007. River District Neighborhood Park - $2.7 million The third in a series of River District parks, this project includes design and construction of a neighborhood park to support the new population. It will be funded by PDC using tax increment financing. Public meetings and design work are anticipated to begin summer 2006. Infrastructure Projects Parks Maintenance Facilities - $3.6 million (multi-year commitment) A key infrastructure project is development of parks maintenance facilities that will replace Mt. Tabor Yard, a highly deteriorated, non-code compliant facility. A combination of General Fund and Parks Levy funds are applied to this project. Identification of appropriate property, design, and relocation of staff is anticipated for spring 2006 through spring 2007. Of the total funding, $650,000 is General Fund discretionary resources set aside in fund contingency pending completion of a facilities plan due by October 2006. Deferred Maintenance - $1.6 million City Council allocated both one-time and ongoing funds for FY 2005-06 to address deferred maintenance. This budget adds another $346,582 of ongoing funding. Ongoing funding for deferred maintenance totals $795,288 in FY 2006-07. Projects continued in FY 2006-07 include Fulton Community Center plumbing repair, Multnomah Arts Center ceiling repair, and park restroom repair at seven locations. 34 City of Portland, Oregon – FY 2006–07 Adopted Budget Overview and Financial Tables Parks and Recreation Parks, Recreation, and Culture Service Area Multiple Objectives Project Three Downtown Parks Projects - $3.5 million O'Bryant Square renovation addresses infrastructure concerns. Work will include design and construction for a new plaza at South Park Block Five, renovation of O'Bryant Square, and planning work for Ankeny Park on Burnside (no construction funding is available at this time). Funding for the Three Downtown Parks project comes from Parks Levy, PDC tax increment financing, and a significant private donation from Mr. Tom Moyer. Major Issues PP&R has and continues to face several key challenges in relation to capital investment. These include: Unmet Service Needs There are parts of Portland where families and residents do not have ready access to parks or recreation facilities. Along with deteriorating infrastructure, this has been a citizen concern that is voiced regularly and was thoroughly documented in the Parks 2020 Vision Plan. Providing new parks and recreation facilities is difficult because they require additional operating and maintenance dollars, which are scarce. At the same time, citizens and legal mandates remind us that City services are not distributed equitably. Funding As PP&R creatively seeks alternative funding sources to respond to priority needs, some types of projects are more readily funded than others. The system development charge (SDC) and tax increment financing in urban renewal areas are good sources for projects that respond to population growth, but these cannot be used in non-growth areas or outside urban renewal boundaries. Grant funding typically targets specific topic or geographic areas. Finding funding for park projects in stable, non-urban renewal areas is a major challenge. Aging Infrastructure The City’s park system dates back to 1860 and includes many heavily used facilities. The aging infrastructure limits service levels in parks, community centers, and cultural facilities. Years of reduced investment and deferred maintenance have further aged assets. Certainty of Operating and Maintenance Funds One of the greatest issues facing the PP&R system is the increasing cost of operations and maintenance (O&M). A dependable, annual revenue stream for O&M is essential to maintaining the park system. City of Portland, Oregon – FY 2006–07 Adopted Budget 35 Parks and Recreation Overview and Financial Tables Parks, Recreation, and Culture Service Area Changes from Prior This proposal is generally in keeping with previous CIP submissions. Major changes Year include: Inclusion of several major trail projects following Council's success in securing MTIP federal grant funds. Projects include the Sellwood Gap, Waud Bluff, and Marine Drive trails in southeast, north and northeast Portland. Availability of additional SDC funds for acquisitions and development in growth areas. These funds are available due to increases in SDC charges approved by Council in December 2004 and effective July 1, 2005. However, in addition to the increase, the City fully exempted all affordable housing from the park SDC, including for-profit affordable development. The change to the program provides approximately 30% cost recovery to address park needs for our growing population. STRATEGIC DIRECTION Council Goals and Family Friendly Priorities The Mayor and Council have emphasized the need for Portland to be a family-friendly city and PP&R responds to this priority in two ways. There are areas in the city that lack park and recreation facilities. Here PP&R responds to families by providing services to those neighborhoods. Approximately 43% of project funds for 2006-2007 address this issue with an investment of $8 million. Key projects that will support families include the new aquatic facility at East Portland Community Center and the new gymnasium at University Park Community Center in north Portland. As population grows within the city, the priority on family livability becomes important. Approximately 33% of project funds in FY 2006-07 address population growth and livability, with an investment of $6.2 million. A key investment area is land acquisition for parks and natural areas. Maintaining Infrastructure The Council's strong focus on the City wide problem of deteriorating infrastructure has highlighted the importance of addressing the city’s maintenance needs. PP&R has responded with approximately 24% of project funds for FY 2006-07 addressing infrastructure repair, with an investment of $4.4 million.
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