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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 9401INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 9401 The purpose of this Informal Report is to outline the Parks and Community Services Department's operational cost savings program of reduced mowing in selected areas within parks called "pattern mowing" reduction As a result of a $386,969 budget package implemented # level of reduced park operations was reduced by six positions. To compensate, the trimming and edging of parks was year dormant season. The complaints from . - completely edged and trimmed park even if the overall maintenance frequency • to be extended. On October, 12, 2010, staff presented Informal Report ! i to outline a plan to expand pattern mowing program throughout to free up funding for the restoration frequent trimming and edging. Under normal circumstances, the majority of parks are mowed on a 14 day cycle, while areas identified for pattern mowing are on a 28 day cycle. Areas that are used for active recreation playgrounds, such as * days, .rt that are less utilized or are not conducive # are mowed every 28 days. suitability The criteria used to determine # • Size of park (Generally 20 acres or larger, which will exclude most neighborhood parks) • Undeveloped or remote areas of parks • Areas of low use or with small usable space • Undeveloped /reserve parks • Natural areas /wildlife areas • To enhance erosion control efforts • To enhance storm water management best management practices abnormally This summer, due to the • temporarily will also be • 21 days through August 28. This will eliminate one full mowing cycle at a cost savings of 1 regarding Should you have any questions this report, • # Zavala, Parks Director Community Services Department Torn Higgins Interim City Manager ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WO.