Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 11/10/2016

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Park and Recreation Commission 5. 1. Meeting Date: 11/10/2016 By: Mark Riverblood, Engineering/Public Works Information Title: 2017—2026 Parks Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan Purpose/Background: The purpose of this case is to recommend the 2017—2026 Parks' Capital Improvement Plan(CIP)to City Council. The document outlines a 10-year plan similar to the previous 2016—2020 5-year plan. Notification: A Public Hearing on the City-wide CIP will be held by City Council. Observations/Alternatives: The Parks 10—Year CIP will be adopted by Council as part of the larger CIP document,usually corresponding to the General Fund budget in December. The following is an excerpt from the anticipated larger city-wide all-category CIP, and includes an explanation on the CIP document and process: "Enclosed is the Ramsey Capital Improvements/Capital Outlay Plan (CIP)for the years 2017-2026. It has been prepared in an attempt to anticipate major capital expenditures in advance of the year in which they are budget requests. Further, several projects may interrelate or require other improvements prior to initiation, which would cause delays without prior planning.Additionally,projects may require budgeting over several years or receipt of funds from other sources (i.e. grants)requiring planning completion prior to the fundingyear. Finally, theplan enables a snapshot of the identified capital needs of the community allowing for continual prioritization of these needs. Approval of the CIP by Council does not authorize spending or initiation of a given project. It does, however, provide a guide for the communityfor a whole array of private and public decision-making, impacted by public capital expenditures. Therefore, the CIP should receive ratification only if the Council perceives actions contemplated within the plan as reasonable and planned within justified timeframes. It shall further be noted that initial project design of public infrastructure projects identified within this plan often begins two years or more prior to the date of construction. The CIP is not intended to provide for precise budgeting. Capital costs are projected as estimates. Upon each update of the plan, deletions, additions, delays, or other revisions may occur, reflecting changing community needs. These changes allow for budget refinements as a particular project nears actual construction." Because future years'of the CIP consist of many variables, staff recommends a discussion of the various values and details associated with each project within 2017; and a brief, summary mention of future years'projects for 2018-2026.