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Provide a Parks and Facilities Update regarding the Facilities Assessment Study, Mercer Park, and proposed 2027 events.
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REQUESTOR:
Parks and Recreation Department
BACKGROUND:
During Fiscal Year 2025-26, the City Council initiated a strategic effort to evaluate City facilities and develop a comprehensive inventory and assessment of municipal assets. Building upon that effort, staff continues to evaluate City facilities, park improvements, and community programming needs as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget development process and ongoing strategic planning initiatives to ensure City resources, investments, and service levels remain aligned with resident priorities, operational needs, and long-term community goals.
Facilities Assessment
During Fiscal Year 2025-26, the City Council initiated a strategic effort to evaluate City facilities and develop a comprehensive inventory and condition assessment of municipal assets. The Facilities Assessment was included as a City Council directed budgeted initiative for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to support long-term capital planning, operational sustainability, and future budget prioritization. The City contracted with engineering consultants LAN to conduct a comprehensive review of all facilities, including evaluation of HVAC systems, plumbing, roofing, foundations, electrical systems, and life-safety infrastructure. Each facility was assessed and assigned a condition score to help prioritize future reinvestment needs and support data-driven capital improvement planning. Overall, facilities ranked in the mid-range category, primarily due to facility age, deferred maintenance, and long-term lifecycle needs. The assessment provides the City with a strategic baseline for future capital planning, maintenance prioritization, budgeting discussions, and operational decision-making related to City-owned facilities.
Mercer Park
Mercer Park has remained an active design since late 2025. The project concept was develope...
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