Master Proposed Book FY2023

Upcoming Challenges: • Finding a new normal and operating strategies as the community re-opens as COVID-19 progresses in the Community. • Completing the Recreation Facility and Program Master Plan in 2022. • Implementing Park Master Plan vision for Recreation Services. (STEAM, support Climate Action Goals, teaching kids to swim, bicycle safely and participate in outdoor recreation. • Activating Riverfront Crossings Park and neighborhood parks throughout the City. • Replacing ash trees lost to Emerald Ash Borer infestation and storm damage. Addressing

public policy and education regarding tree removals and tree planting. • Increasing Parks & Rec Foundation donations and participation • Implementing Natural Areas Plan. • Documenting changes supporting Climate Action Goals.

Budget highlights Service Level Change Summary There are no service level changes in the fiscal year 2023 budget. Financial Highlights Services expenditures in the Parks and Recreation Administration budget decreased by 71.1% due to the funds budgeted in fiscal year 2022 for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

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