BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
On February 5, 2019, City Council authorized an Individual Project Order (IPO) with KHA for the Saginaw Parks Site Analysis and Conceptual Design. The IPO looked at the City’s seven parks and provided conceptual designs and cost estimates that were later used in the development of the recommended 2020 Bond Program.
On March 3, 2020, Council adopted Resolution 2020-09 outlining the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual Strategic Project List and Work Plan. A Parks Master Plan was identified as one of the elements in the Resolution. The City’s current Park Master Plan, “Saginaw Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Vision 2025, Quality for a Lifetime” was completed in 2013.
On November 3, 2020. City Council authorized an IPO for the preparation of the 2020 Saginaw Parks Master Plan. The scope included:
· Inventory and Analysis
· Needs Assessment
· Summary of Existing Trail and Sidewalks
· Summary of Trail Standards and Connections
· Summary of Public Meetings and Survey Results
· Proposed Park and Trail Improvements
· Priorities and Budget Recommendations
· Recommended timelines
The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board reviewed the Saginaw Parks and Recreation Master Plan December 2021 at its February 7, 2022, and March 21, 2022 meetings. On March 21, 2022, The Board unanimously recommended that the Saginaw Parks and Recreation Master Plan December 2021 be forwarded to the City Council with a recommendation of adoption.
The link to view the Saginaw Parks and Recreation Master Plan December 2021 is Saginaw-Parks-Master-Plan.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Saginaw Parks and Recreation Master Plan December 2021 be adopted as recommended by the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board.