Recommendation | Priority | Timeframe | Additional Operating Cost |
39. Develop a Volunteer database to reflect the needs of the Recreation and Culture Department and assist community stakeholder groups that rely on volunteers for their sustainability. | Medium | Short-Term | No |
40. That Council considers the refined Parks and Recreation User Fee and Pricing Policy. | High | Short-Term | No |
41. In consultation with user groups and the public, review and finalize the draft Sports Field Allocation Policy including the principles, proposed fee recoveries, and outcomes. | High | Short-Term | No |
42. Expand strategic partnership opportunities to further the directions of the Recreation Master Plan including (but not limited to) Increasing physical activity, enhancing access for under-represented and diverse populations, increasing outdoor challenging play opportunities, and increasing capacity in the recreation system. | High | Medium-Term | No |
43. Continue to collaborate with the school boards and post-secondary institutions to identify opportunities to maximize community access to existing and future facilities. Encourage opportunities to work together on the research and evaluation of community-based approaches to prevailing issues in recreation and sport service delivery. | High | Ongoing | No |
44. Develop a Technology Plan that seeks greater efficiencies and effectiveness within the Recreation and Culture Department. | low | Short to Medium-Term | No |
45. All aquatic facilities should become accredited under the Lifesaving Society Aquatic Safety Accreditation program. | High | Ongoing | No |
46. Prepare meaningful performance measures based on the recreation system inputs, outputs, efficiencies and effectiveness measures. | High | Short-Term | No |
47. Refine the Branding Strategy for the Recreation and Culture Department to ensure that the visual identity and brand reflect the key value propositions of each discipline. | Medium | Medium-Term | No |
48. Prepare an update to the Recreation Master Plan after five years have elapsed. | High | Medium-Term | No |