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Update on Recreational Projects and Options for Additional Projects - Presentation on recent recreational projects completed and in progress, and options for new park amenities or other short-term projects for Council consideration and appropriate the funding needed to complete the selected projects.
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Prepared by: Jason Glick, Parks and Recreation Director 713-4042, jason.glick@visalia.city Alvin Dias, Parks and Facilities Manager 713-4564, alvin.dias@visalia.city Laurissa Roggenkamp, Recreation Manager 713-4336, laurissa.roggenkamp@visalia.city
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends that Council receive this overview of completed, in progress and proposed Parks and Recreation projects and provide direction to staff regarding whether Council would like to proceed with some or all of these projects, and/or direct staff to include some or all of these in the next Capital Improvement Program proposed budget and/or the new parks currently being designed.
Summary: Vice Mayor Liz Wynn requested that the City Council approve placing an item on a City Council agenda before June 30, 2025. The purpose of the item is to direct staff to prepare and present options for increasing community access to recreational activities, specifically through the addition of pickleball courts and/or other short-term projects. This initiative is designed to improve recreational accessibility for a broader segment of Visalia residents and to address growing community interest in outdoor activities. It aligns with the City Council's strategic planning goal of "Quality of Life - Free or low-cost, family-friendly activities that encourage engagement citywide."
Staff's recommendations should include:
* Construction options for new or expanded park and recreation facilities
* Approximate cost estimates of project
* Location options within the City of Visalia
* An emphasis on supporting the growing demand for pickleball and similar recreational activitie...
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