Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 02/19/2004

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A Overview B. O & M Department C. O & M Routine Functions D. General Maintenance Tasks for TurfAdjacent to Trails E. Maintenance Categories for Turf Adjacent to Trails E Policy on the Use of Chemicals for Maintaining Sustainable and Conventional Landscapes G Willow Control H. Replacement and Maintenance Schedules J. Unit Costs for Trail Overlay K. Other i. ii. iii. iv. v, Training Programs for O & M Personnel Integrated O & M Management Trail Signage Program ADA Guidelines Universal Design Guidelines - Beyond the ADA 32 Overview Having an operations and maintenance plan is as important as gemng the trails built. Proper maintenance allows the initial investment to be fully ufil/zed and enjoyed. Having an operations plan Jn place can result in more productive work dine from maintenance staff. A maintenance schedule and operations plan must be rigid enough to act as a standard that can be referenced by employees, yet flexible enough to change with changing policies, physical environments, budgets, staff, and weather. The Cit3.,'s current Operations & Maintenance (O & M) Department is responsible for the operations and maintenance of the city's infrastructure. This section defines the department's responsibilities as they relate to trails and addresses overall priorities. This section does not cover day-to-day scheduting and resource allocation, which, given their fluid nature, require ongoing decisions by the director and the department managers. The intent here is to provide the Park Board, City Council, and residents xvith a broader perspective of how this function is structured and conducted to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of the .operation. Greater derail on each of the issues addressed in this section is available through the department director on request.