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Objective 4.3: Strategically reduce administrative and staff load for tasks that are more
efficient for other departments or organizations to manage such as solid waste management and
services for the unhoused population

Strategy 4.3a: Optimize capital investments by implementing the newly developed rating
system for capital projects that prioritizes equity considerations, parks with adopted master plans,
and parks with low asset inventory scoring

Strategy 4.3b: Enhance existing Safe Healthy Attractive Public Environments (SHAPE)
inspection program and Park Ranger Program to improve park safety
Strategy 4.3c: Implement asset data recording, work order data collection, adoption of Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs), and monthly KPI reporting for operations and maintenance

Strategy 4.3d: Develop and/or implement existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for
frequent tasks and cross-training policies to reduce or eliminate risks from single points of failure

Objective 4.4: Improve the financial performance of parks facilities to increase cost
recovery and reduce operational subsidies
Strategy 4.4a: Engage the local community adjacent to each community center to evaluate their
programming needs then provide programming or facility modifications, improvements, or new
construction in response
Strategy 4.4b: Critically evaluate facilities that require significant investment and determine if
replacement is most effective for long-term financial feasibility

Objective 4.5: Prepare a staff and community awareness and education plan for each pillar
of the strategic action plan

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