Item C: PROS Project and Priority Plan

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B. Planning Process The projects identified in this document are a result of over 3 years of planning and public input in association with the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Comprehensive Plan. Public involvement was a major component of the planning process with over 3,000 area residents participating. They represented every neighborhood in the city and many different community groups, sectors, interests, and initiatives. A Mayor?s Advisory Committee, made up of eleven community members, provided guidance and direction throughout the entire process. Initial outreach to community members was conducted to identify their key issues, priorities, and perceived needs. A Community Needs Assessment incorporated the findings from the various public involvement activities and a technical analysis of current services. The Community Needs Assessment, December 2004, is available through the Parks and Open Space Division. A city-wide public forum was then held to collect citizen input which resulted in identification of potential projects and priorities. Following an additional series of six public workshops, the projects and priorities were further refined . The Project and Priority Plan is intended to be a living document, and as such, individual projects may be delayed if funding cannot be identified within the shown timeline. Likewise, individual projects may be moved forward if funding is identified earlier than shown in the timeline.