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2012 WORK PLAN AND MEETING SCHEDULE
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
The Parks and Recreation Board consist of nine citizen members appointed by the City Council. The
Board acts as an advisory board and advises and makes recommendations to the Cultural, Parks,
Recreation and Environment Service Unit and the City Council for their approval as to rules,
regulations, policies, and administrative and budgetary matters pertaining to Parks and Recreation,
excluding matters relating to the operation and maintenance of City-owned golf courses and
cemeteries. The Board assists the City in cooperating with the Poudre School District and other
organizations and individuals interested in the City's parks and recreation programs. Members serve
four-year terms, and they serve without compensation.
All regular Parks and Recreation Board meetings are scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of
each month, except for the meetings in September and November/December. The locations of
the meetings are held throughout the City at various Park & Recreation venues at 5:30pm.
Please check the public calendar at fcgov.com for location information or contact Carol Rankin
at the Park Shop at 970-221-6261. The 2012 meeting schedule is as follows:
GOAL
The Parks and Recreation Board’s goal is to advocate for the City’s exceptional parks, trails and
recreation services by:
Challenging Staff to provide services in a manner that optimizes the use of the City’s
limited resources.
Championing the implementation of the Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Plan and Plan
Fort Collins.
Exploring options to provide sustainable funding sources with no shortfalls.
Investigating ways to improve the City’s partnership with Poudre School District to share
facilities and resources and promote stewardship
January 25 May 23 September 12
February 22 June 27 October 24
March 28 July 25 December 5 (November/December)
April 25 August 22
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WORKPLAN
Budget
Participate in the 2013 and 2014 City budget process
o Provide creative parks, trails and recreation funding ideas to Staff
o Explore permanent funding options for park, trail and recreational facilities
operations and maintenance and for recreational scholarships
Evaluate Keep Fort Collins Great yearly expenditures and provide feedback to Staff and
City Council
Provide input on Park and Recreation fees
Support grants and other outside funding opportunities for parks, trails and recreation
programs and facilities
Communication
Work with Staff to develop an outreach/marketing program to promote awareness and
stewardship of the City’s parks, trails and recreation facilities
o Investigate ways to regularly promote Parks and Recreation
o Work with Staff to share more information about the parks, trails and recreation
system by enhancing the City’s website, facebook page and twitter accounts and
by investigating other outreach methods
o Improve communication with other Boards to achieve common goals through
outreach and by promoting the use of the “three bullet” process to summarize
meeting minutes
o Make recommendations to increase cooperation/communication with external
entities
o Investigate ways to improve the City’s partnership with Poudre School District to
share facilities and resources
o Determine if there are any opportunities to partner with CHAMP (Character in
Athletics Make it a Priority), Character Fort Collins and Poudre School District to
promote stewardship
Sustainable Practices
Review the City’s sustainability and “green practices” efforts and use of the
environmental best practices manual
Parks
Review matters related to the construction of Radiant Park
Comment on matters related to parkland acquisition
Assess the Parks Maintenance Plan update
Review action items related to parks, trails and recreation in Plan Fort Collins
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Trails
Continue to review the location and construction of new trails, including the expansion of
the Poudre River Trail, Fossil Creek Trail, and Power Trail
Support trail funding through Conservation Trust Funds, Natural Areas Sales tax, grants,
and other funding sources
Review regional trail plans
Recreation
Participate in the development of the Recreation Strategic Plan and the City’s overall
strategic plan
Support Staff’s efforts to enhance community relations and marking efforts
Other Projects/Programs
Provide input on natural area issues as they relate to Parks and Recreation
Make recommendations for regional recreational opportunities related to the Open Lands
Program
Evaluate the Water Craft Course design
Critique NISP Revisions; provide Board recommendations to Staff and Council based
upon balanced feedback, representing all points of view
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FORT COLLINS PARKS AND RECREATION PLAN
VISION AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Fort Collins’ parks, trails, and recreation facilities give quality of life and beauty to our city.
These essential assets connect people to place, self, and others. Fort Collins’ residents treasure
and care for this legacy and will build on the past to provide for future generations.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Community Benefit
The City’s parks and recreation system provides essential services that benefit citizens by
creating a livable, dynamic, and economically vibrant community.
Inclusive and Accessible
Residents have access to, feel safe and welcome in, and are equitably served by the system.
Stewardship
Residents value and care for public spaces and resources. They recognize they are stewards of
the built and natural world and are responsible for sustaining them for future generations.
Facilities are designed to minimize impacts on the environment and incorporate “green
practices.”
Excellence
A full spectrum of diverse, high-quality parks and recreation services brings wellness,
fulfillment, and richness to the lives of Fort Collins’ residents.
Beauty and Innovation
Beautiful and innovative public spaces provide places for a wide variety of experiences, ranging
from quiet contemplation and relaxation to active recreation.
Future Needs
Lands are acquired and developed to provide a growing population with a wide variety of high-
quality services and facilities, while balancing the operation and maintenance costs of these
services with citizens willingness to fund them.
Civic Involvement
Residents are involved in the planning, development, and programming of the City’s parks and
recreation system