7.4 Prioritization and Phasing of Recommendations
The Implementation Schedule is comprised of a number of parts that will assist the City of Windsor to carry out the Recreation Master Plan's Recommendations including:
- The recommendation itself;
- The estimated timing;
- The estimated capital cost (see Section 7.3); and
- Identification of whether additional departmental operating costs are required.
The Implementation Schedule is presented in the following format, describing the intent of each component.
| Recommendation | Priority | Timeframe | Additional Operating Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recommendation Number and Text | High, Medium or Low | Short, Medium or Long-Term | Whether the Recommendation may require an increase to the Departmental Operating Budget |
Timing is often, but not always, synonymous with priority — the sooner the Recommendation should be implemented, the higher the priority. The timing of recommendations is organized into the following categories reflecting the Recreation Master Plan's 20-year planning horizon:
- Short-Term (2020 to 2024)
- Medium-Term (2025 to 2031)
- Long-Term (2032 to 2039)
- Ongoing (2020 to 2039)
Attention to medium and long-term recommendations is generally required when short-term actions have been initiated/completed, or when suitable partners have been identified for funding. Timing, however, is also contingent upon a number of other factors and should be revisited annually prior to the City's capital and operating budget development exercises. In addition to funding availability, factors that might change timing or priority from year to year may include:
- capital lifecycle and considerations of safety;
- legislation and mandated requirements;
- changes to service standards;
- public input and community interests;
- emerging trends and changes in usage;
- participation of partners; and
- socio-demographic changes and growth forecasts, including attaining the population thresholds as assumed in this document.