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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 7955 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 7955 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council cx rbSubject: October 10, 1995 IM REVISIONS TO THE PARK DEDICATION POLICY In 1977, the City Council approved a Parkland Dedication Policy as a part of the City's Subdivision Ordinance. This policy was recommended to the Council by a special study committee, the Plan Commission and the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. The policy generally required any developer of residential development to dedicate to the City two and a half (2.5) acres of land for each projected 1000 built out population for neighborhood parkland. in the late 1970's and first half of the 1980's the policy worked well as large tracts of raw land were developed into housing and apartments. Throughout the early 90's, residential subdivision development trends have indicated a reduction of housing units as shown on preliminary plats submitted to the City. Due to such housing reductions, the existing park dedication policy requiring a minimum of five (5) acres within a subdivision could not be realized. Calculation as prescribed in the policy have indicated parkland areas ranging from generally 1/2 acre to 3 1/2 acres, well below the minimum five (5) acres needed for a neighborhood park. Subsequently, the Parks and Community Services Department (PACSD) has had to waive parkland dedication requirements on subdivision plats where the minimum five (5) acre site could not be realized. Overall, the continuing trend of smaller developments is resulting in subdivisions without recreation open space for the residents due to current Park Dedication Policy requirements. In the original 1992 Strategic Plan under the issue of"What services should be provided" the Parks'and Community Service Advisory Board (PACSAB) established a strategy to "conduct systematic evaluations of the services and programs offered or sponsored by the department". To that end, a tactic was identified to "establish a plan to review and identify recommendations for the revisions of the Park Dedication Policy for consideration by the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board, Plan Commission and City Council". This effort began with a briefing on September 29, 1993 to the Plan Commission and the inclusion of this tactic in the Year II (Fiscal Year 1993-94) Strategic Work Plan by the PACSAB. On October 19, 1993, the PACSAB was briefed by staff addressing the purpose for Policy revisions, identification of work tasks, the responsible party to perform such tasks, and scheduling program for when all such would be completed. The first task implemented was the organization of a Park Dedication Policy Review Committee made up of nine individuals representing the Plan Commission, the PACSAB, and the PACSD. Appointments to the Review Committee were completed on March 1, 1994 and a joint meeting between the Commission, Board, PACSD and Review Committee was held on March 28. The initial meeting was held to discuss the Committee's purpose and time schedule for recommending revisions to the Park Dedication Policy. ON SECRETARY ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER S INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 7955 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council October 10, 1995 C). Subject: REVISIONS TO THE PARK DEDICATION POLICY Various Committee meetings were held on April 26, May 23, June 20, and July 18 in which the group reviewed and discussed draft revisions concerning issues such as receipt of fees in lieu of parkland,dedication, credit to private recreational development, and the amount of floodplain which should be allowable as dedicated parkland. Revisions were made to subsequent policy drafts. Additionally, a meeting was held on November 17, 1994 between the PACSD staff and representatives of the Builders Association of Fort Worth/Tarrant County and the Greater Fort Worth Association of Realtors. The purpose of this meeting was to receive input toward the draft proposed policy from these professional, organizations. Comments were received, reviewed and incorporated into the draft policy where applicable. A follow-up meeting between the professional organization and Committee was conducted on January 31, 1995. Further revisions were made to the proposed policy and presented to a joint meeting of the Plan Commission, PACSAB and the Review Committee on February 21 . The purpose of this meeting was to provide the current status of proposed revisions, receive ANN input and address comments and questions raised by those present. Additional investigation was conducted by the PACSD staff to provide clarification to issues raised and presentation of th.e proposed policy occurred at the Plan Commission's Work Session on April 26, 1995. Input received from the Plan Commission was discussed at the final Review Committee meeting held on May 2, 1995. The Committee discussed final adjustments to the policy and recommended forward to the Commission, Board and City Council for their consideration. On May 16, 1995, the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board endorsed the proposed revised Park Dedication Policy as formulated by the Review Committee and recommended the revised policy will be forwarded to the City Council for review and On May 24, 1995 the Plan Commission conducted a public hearing and approved the recommendation to revise the policy. Attached for you review is a copy of 1) A listing of participants from various committees and organizations who assisted in this revision, ISSUED BY THE CITYWANAGER FORT WORTH,TEXAS - ~ - _ INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 7955 V/1 t " To the Mayor and Members of the City Council October 10, 1995 � ., 3 of 3 >rx� Subject: Y @TJ REVISIONS TO THE PARK DEDICATION POLICY 2) A comparison summary of the Park Policy, 3) Listing of major factors which the revised Park Policy would address, 4) The existing Park Policy (established in 1977) and 5) The proposed Neighborhood Park Dedication Policy. If the Mayor and Council wish to proceed with this revision of the Park Dedication Policy as part of the City's Subdivision Ordinance, staff is prepared to formulate and process the necessary Mayor and Council Communications. Should you have questions or would like additional information, please contact Assistant City Manager Libby Watson or Parks and Community Services Department Director, Richard Zavala. lir I oTerkell y Manager BT:v Attachment W W ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH,TEXAS PARTICIPANTS IN PARK POLICY REVIEW PROCESS PARK DEDICATION POLICY COMUTTEE Sarah Walker,Plan Commission Fred Balda, Hillwood Development Corp. Tim Fleet, River Trails Land and Cattle, Inc. Una Bailey, Parks and Community Services Advisory Board Daniel Anguiano, Representing neighborhood interest Tom Turner, Representing park user interest Tom Purvis, Representing development interest Rose Herrera,Representing neighborhood interest Helen Collins, Representing real estate interest PLAN COMMISSION Wanda Conlin, Chair Nick Genua, Vice Chair Gilbert Zepeda Janice Michel John Q. Melcher Charles Singleton William Leary Sarah Walker Price Hulsey PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD Una Bailey, Chair Dorothy Scott,Vice Chair Mary Ann Kleuser Carlos Ayala W.G. Wiley Maggie Dwyer-Clavell Rob Green Lynne Manny David Vasquez GREATER FORT WORTH ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS Verlie Edwards sClayBrants aux RUIUMAS�49QCJATION OIE FORT WORlaffARRANT COUNT Jim Harris, A� COMPARISON SUMMARY OF PARK POLICY 1977 PARK POLICY PROPOSED REVISED PARK POLICY • Policy governs all park development Policy limits to neighborhood within city limits and its parkland within corporate limits of extraterritorial jurisdiction(ETJ) city (1) • Park policy reference "City of Fort Refers to "Fort Worth's Unified Worth's Master Plan" (I a) Summary of the Comprehensive Plan" and any other officially adopted comprehensive park system master plan all.A) • Minimum of one neighborhood park One neighborhood park per designated per neighborhood/residential area "Neighborhood Unit" (111.C) bound by major thoroughfares (I b) • Private recreational facilities proposed Private recreational facilities are only within the development were given given a 50%credit toward the required full credit toward dedication of land or fee in lieu of(111.1)) "Public" neighborhood parkland (2c) • Neighborhood park should be five (5) Five (5) acres is still the desired acres in size. When a-subdivision is minimum but if a plat generates a park submitted which generated a site site less than five(5) acres, then either smaller than five (5) acres, the policy was waived. (I d) 1. A smaller parcel which can potentially be contiguous to an existing or future park parcel is accepted or 2. A fee in lieu of parkland is required or 3. A combination of fee and parkland dedication occurs (IV.C) • Discouraged mini-parks (2a) Continues discouragement of mini- parks,but would allow if permanent or on-going maintenance operati addressed, (I V.D ......... OvW 1A JY • Selection of park so as to have a • Continues this same criteria but limits natural park-like, rustic setting (1c) the amount of floodplain area. The park should not exceed 75% of the total as being in the floodplain. Should floodplain acreage exceed 75% of the park, it will be done on a 3 to I ration. (rV.F) This section also requires that 50% of the dedication be suitable for active use development. • Required a dedication of parkland Continues to maintain this national based upon 2.5 acres per 1,000 built recognized standard. Number of out population (2b) persons per unit shall be based on both U.S. Census information and data compiled by the City (V.B&C) • Payment of fees in lieu of parkland Fees in lieu of parkland dedication dedication was not an option under the will be based on the equal value of 1977 policy. property if property had been dedicated regardless of size. This dollar value would be divided by the number of dwelling units within the development and payment at time of final plat would be required. These funds will be used to purchase property within the neighborhood unit or adjoining neighborhood unit should land not be available in original unit. (VI.A-1) • City shall bear the cost of all The same cost share is continued in improvements, including streets, the revised policy (III.F) water, sewer and storm drainage related to park frontage on to these infrastructure systems (3a) 2 COMPARISON SUMMARY OF PARK POLICY 1977 PARK POLICY PROPOSED REVISED PARK POLICY • Installation of park improvements 0 Installation of park improvement will shall generally be subject to the occur when there is: availability of funds (3b) I A minimum population of 2,000 or when 50% build out of the Neighborhood Unit occurs, and; 2. Availability of funds for such improvements and; 3. Appropriation of maintenance funds for on- going maintenance operations. I,rl 3 bob\..ppp,bb 110IN MAJOR FACTORS WHICH THE REVISED PARK POLICY WOULD ADDRESS: • Small developments which generate no 0 Fees in lieu of parkland dedication dedication due to number of lots established to purchase property to serve that neighborhood's recreational needs. (VI) • Additional park needs e.g. 0 Revised policy only addresses Comm unity/regional parks and neighborhood park acquisition. Community Centers Additional park needs should continue to be addressed through Capital Improvement Programs, donations, grants, or future policies related to impact fees • Cost of Infrastructure items 0 City still has the commitment to participate in shared costs for streets, water, sewer and storm drains. • Timing- When does the property 0 Park property shall be conveyed before become parkland owned by the City release of the final plat on any or all portions of the subdivision. (V.E) Fees in lieu of land dedication are collected on a pro-rated schedule at the time of final platting of each phase. (VII.D&E) • Revised policy states that • Maintenance- Time, distance, service improvements will only be built when centers, cost appropriations are made for maintenance and operations. (VII.A) Mini-parks will only be considered if permanent or on-going maintenance operations are addressed. (IV.D) • Generally only 75% of the dedicated • Usable lands - percentage of land park can be within the floodplain. outside the,floodplain Should additional floodplain property be desirable, a donation of 3 to I would be applied. Policy also requires 50% of the property to be suitable for active recreation. (IV.F) 3QENV,V0RFAC,BR r fAUC PaLlcn F Sre The following policy shall govern all park developseat within the cor- porate limits of the City of tort Borth, Tans, sad Ats extraterritorial Jurisdictional areas 1. llannin: a. The overall program and full Inlesentation of the fort Worth Park Policy shall generally follow the City of fort Worth's Master Park flan. b. There shall be a sinimum of one neighborhood park in every neighborhood, and suitable land shall be provided for that purpose. As used herein, "neighborbood" shall be defined as a residential area bounded by major thoroughfares which generally encompasses approximately one square mile. Likewise, a '"neigh- borhood park" shall be defined as an arse within a neighborhood that is set aside for the active and passive recreational use primarily by the residents of the neighborhood (sea "General Guidelines on Major Coaponents of the Recreational System" at end of this section). Co Parka shall be selected to obtain natural park-like, rustic settings where available, and shall be designed and sited to accommodate minima maintenance requirements. lark planning should be Coordinated with neighborhood school planning, and, whenever possible, parks should be located adjacent to and Contiguous with aChool sites to make saximua use of Common facilities. Careful consideration shill be given to the need for development of linear parka around sutural drainage and wooded areas which provide multiple uses. d. Neighborhood parks should generally be five (S) acres in size With larger sizes desirable (refer to "General Guidelines on Major Components of the Recreational System" at the and of this section. It should be emphasised that these general guidelines are only to provide what the City considers as a zeneeral rule of thumb for the composition of the various components (parks) within the overall recreation system of the City of fort Worth). 2. Site Selection and Acquisition of Park Property a. In choosing the site for a neighborhood park, the City shall attempt to avoid an accumulation of unrelated parcels of land and/or an accumulation of land unsuitable for park purposes. 00P . b. The subdivision process shall provide for the acquisition of open space by the City for neighborhood parks la a sa=er which is similar to that used to acquire land for other coo- vuaity facilities, i.e. land dedication for facilities, such y as riots-of-moray for streeu, vater and #war extensions, drainage facilities, and other improvements directly attrib- vtable to the development of a new residential so ighborbood. Land dedication requirements for parks should be keyed to the density of the population to be served to the neighborhood and to the needs of its residents rather than to an arbitrary percentage of acreage (City ?lister Planning Standards for a Neighborhood Park are 2.5 acres par 1,000 population). to The amount of open space required to be dedicated by any developer in a particular subdivision may be larger than the demand for park space generated by his particular develop- sent. In determining the size of a neighborhood park, due consideration shall, bovever, be given to the proxisity of the proposed park to existing co=unity or regional parks along vlth the existence of any private recreational facilities pro- posed within the neighborhood that may have a significant Impact on the recreational needs of the neighborbood resi- dents. 3. Installation of Park Im roveneats a. The City shall bear the cost of all improvements, including streets, vater, sever and storm drainage normally considered for cost distribution according to the frontsge which Is directly related to the park site, and including landscaping and other improvements within the park. The City shall also retain the right to negotiate, vth the developer for grading, providing top soil, and establishing turf for park property when It Is considered to be mutually beneficial. b. Installation of park improvements by the City of Fort Worth shall generally be subject to the availability of funds for such improvements as determined by the City Council. c. Park improvements shall be Installed In a timely manner along with the development of surrounding property in accordance vitb the applicable co= unity facilities contract. The City shall provide in the community facilities contract for the reversion of dedicated park land to the developer, or make cash payment In lieu thereof for the amount of raw, land value established at the time of dedication of such park land, in the event the park development cannot be completwd In a timely manner as determined by the City Council. Parks NEIGHBORHOOD PARK DEDICATION POLICY I. PURPOSE This policy shall insure that adequate recreational areas in the form of Neighborhood Parks are provided to meet the additional need created by new residential development and shall govern all park improvement within the corporate limits of the City of Fort Worth. 11. DEFINITION OF TERMS A. For purposes of this policy, the following terms shall be defined as follows: 1. "Developer/Owner" - individual, firm, association, corporation or any other organization dividing or proposing to divide land for the purpose of developing or making improvements to such land. 2. "Subdivision Land" - Division of any lot, tract, or parcel of land into a minimum of five (5) or more lots or sites for the purpose of developing residential dwelling units, whether immediate or future. 3 "Dwelling Units" - Any building or structure which is designed, used or intended to be used for human occupancy as primary living quarters. 4. "Neighborhood Unit" - A residential area bounded by major thoroughfares which generally encompass approximately one square mile, serving. approximately forty five hundred (4,500) in population. 5. 'Neighborhood Parku - Open space area encompassing five (5) to twelve (12) acres, if contiguous with a school site; twelve (12) to twenty (20) acre if separate from other designated open space areas, Neighborhood parks should provide a one-quarter (1/4) to one-half (1/2) mile service radius serving approximately forty five hundred (4,500) in population for the purpose of providing daily recreational needs of residential areas within the Neighborhood Unit. 6. "Ccum=ity Park" - Open space area encompassing thirty (30) to fifty (50) acres within a one and a half (1 1/2) mile service radius serving approximately twenty to thirty thousand (20,000-30,000) in population for the purpose of providing both preservation of natural features within the urban environment and recreational needs on a community wide basis. 111. PLANNING A. The overall program and full implementation of the Fort Worth Park Policy shall generally follow the City of Fort Worth's Unified Summary of the Comprehensive Plan (U.S.C.P.) and any other officially adopted comprehensive park system master plan. OFFICK Rlfl[�')ORRI I". Unit . B. There should be a minimum of one neighborhood park within each designated m j "Neighborhood Unit, an described in the U.S.C.P. C. The City of Fort Worth shall require residential developers to dedicate subdivision land for parks to meet the recreational needs as a condition of the platting process, just as land for streets, alloys, utility easements and other improvements, directly attributable to the development of a new residential neighborhood is dedicated. A combination of fees and parkland dedication shall be considered if determined to be mutually agreeable between the Parks and Community Services Department and the Developer/Owner. D. Where private recreational facilities are built for the residents of a subdivision development, a credit may be given to the Developer/Owner in either land or fee in lieu thereof, based on the value of such recreational facility development. However, the credit applied shall not exceed 505 of the required total amount of the land or fee in lieu thereof from such development. E. Should a submitted subdivision development be located within a previous development concept or preliminary plat in which park dedication requirements have been met and the submitted development does not increase the overall population density, then additional park dedication requirements will be waived. However, if the submitted subdivision development reflects an increased population density, then additional park dedication requirements will be in effect on the difference in population. F. The City shall bear the cost of all improvements, including streets, water, sewer and storm drainage normally considered for cost distribution according to the street frontage which is directly related to the park site. The City also shall assume the cost of landscaping and other improvements within the park. The park site shall be free of debris and will not be accepted by the City until such time that this condition has been met. IV. SITE SELECTION/CHARACTERISTICS OF PARK A. In selecting a site for a park, the City shall avoid an accumulation of unrelated parcels of land or an accumulation of land unsuitable for park purposes. B. Parks sites shall be selected on the basis of obtaining natural, park-like settings where available and shall consist of diverse topography and open space suitable for the development of recreational facilities. C. Neighborhood park size should be a minimum of five (5) acres and obtained as one complete parcel. If a development parcel cannot provide the minimum five acre (5) parcel or a smaller parcel which can potentially be contiguous to existing or future park parcels, then a fee in lieu of parkland or a combination of fee and parkland dedication shall be required at the discretion" of the Parks and Community Services Department. r0l ' D Parcels under five (5) acres which are not contiguous with existing park sites or which do not appear to have the potential for future expansion shall be considered for recreational open space use as mini-parks only if permanent or ongoing maintenance operations are addressed. E. Park sites shall be located, whenever possible, adjacent to and contiguous with school sites and other public or non-profit agency sites in order to make maximum use of common facilities and grounds. F. Careful consideration shall be given to the need for development of linear parks around natural drainage and wooded areas which provide potential recreational uses. Criteria for floodplain area (based upon 100 year storm) usage is as follows: 1. Floodplain and natural drainage areas shall generally not exceed seventy five (75%) percent of the total park site. 2. At least fifty (50%) percent of required dedicated parkland shall have slopes in range of 2-5%, well drained, and suitable for active use development. 3. Additional floodplain acreage may be acquired at a ratio of three to one (3:1) in acres in lieu of non-floodplain property or at a ratio based on current appraised land values provided by the Developer. Any such consideration of additional floodplain acreage shall be as agreed upon between the Parks and Community Services Department andthe Developer/ Owner. rF r 1l V G. Proposed parkland boundaries shall provide reasonable access to improved street frontage for readily accessible entry into the park area by the public. V. LAND DEDICATION A. Any required conveyance of land from any proposed subdivision residential development shall be keyed to the density of the population to be served within the neighborhood. B. The U.S.C.P. standard for public park space provides for 2.5 acres of parkland per 1,000 population. For each submitted preliminary plat of a residential subdivision, the following formula shall apply for the calculation of parkland needs. 2.5 Acres X (No. of Units) X (Persons/Unit) Acres to be 1000 population dedicated C. The number of persons per unit shall be based on both current U.S. Census information and data compiled by the City and shall be reviewed and adjusted as necessary. The following figures represent the average number of persons per unit by current density categories, and shall be used to calculate parkland dedication. 1. Single Family Detached/Duplex 3.25 Persons/Unit 2. Multi-Family 2.0 Persons/Unit orp" OF li40, to t" A"N D. Where a subdivision plat is submitted indicating multi-family residential development and information is not provided concerning the number of dwelling units, the City shall assume the highest density allowed to be applied to the property by which to determine projected population in order to determine park dedication policy requirements. E. All determinations of required land dedication shall be based upon review of all preliminary subdivision plats submitted through the City of Fort Worth Department of Development to the Parks and Community Services Department. Upon agreement between the Parks and Community Services Department and the Developer/Owner regarding mutually acceptable parkland, such land shall be indicated on the revised preliminary plat and final plat. Such park property shall be conveyed by General Warranty Deed before release of the final plat on any or all portions of the subdivision thereof by the City for filing in the County plat records. F. The land required to be conveyed may be located inside or outside the subdivision development so long as the land is so located within the Neighborhood Unit and is of such proximity to the development so as to serve or benefit the Neighborhood residents. G. If a replat is filed, the dedication requirements shall be controlled by the policy in effect at the time of original platting, except that additional land dedication (or fee in lieu of) shall be required if the actual density of structures constructed on the property is greater than the former assumed density. H. Prior to dedication of land, the Developer/owner shall make full disclosure of the presence of any hazardous substances and/or underground storage tanks (U.S.T.'s) of which the Developer/owner has knowledge. The City, at its discretion, may proceed to conduct such initial environmental tests and surveys on the land as it may deem appropriate, and the Developer/Owner shall grant to the City and its agents and employees such reasonable access to the land as is necessary to conduct such surveys and tests. If the results of such surveys and testa indicate a reasonable possibility of environmental contamination or the presence of U.S.T.'s, the City may require further surveys and tests to be performed at the Developer/Owner's expense as the City may deem necessary prior to its acceptance of the dedication, or in the alternative, the Developer/Owner may be required to identify alternative property or pay the fees in lieu of such parkland dedication. Vi. PAYMENT OF FEES IN LIEU OF PARKLAND DEDICATION A. if the calculation for required parkland within the proposed subdivision development results in less than five (5) acres and does not meet criteria as per XV.D., the Parks and Community Services Department may recommend that a fee in lieu of parkland dedication be required. 4 B. All fees received will be dedicated for the purpose of acquiring parkland within the- proposed subdivision development. However, if acquisition is not achievable within the proposed development, then the Parks and Community Services Department shall: 1. Have the discretion of determining if park and recreational needs of the proposed subdivision development would be served by the expansion of existing park sites located within the same Neighborhood Unit where the proposed subdivision development is located. 2. If such acquisition opportunities are not available within the Neighborhood Unit, then areas within the adjacent contiguous Neighborhood Unit(s) may be considered for acquisition if it will beneficially serve the residents of the proposed subdivision development. C. The amount of money required in fee of shall be determined by the following method: 1. The amount equal to the Tarrant Appraisal District (T.A.D.) appraised value, without the agricutural exemption, or the appropriate county appraisal district of the land required under the provision of V.B. and, if applicable, less a credit for the value of the land actually dedicated for parkland recreational purposes. 2. The Developer/owner, at his own expense, may obtain an appraisal of the property by a State of Texas certified real estate appraiser, mutually agreed upon by the City and the Develop er/Owner, which may be considered by the City in determining fair market value. D. All fee payments made in accordance to this policy shall be pro-rated on a per dwelling unit charge based on the T.A.D. appraised value, without the agricultural exemption, of the land/nUmber of dwelling units at time of final plat submittal. Fees established at the time of preliminary plat submittal shall apply to subsequent Final plats submitted on any or all portions thereof for a period of two years from the date of preliminary plat approval by the Plan Commission. Subsequent Final plat submittals after such two year period shall be reassessed new fee values per D.U. as per current T.A.D. appraised value at time of Final plat submittal. E. All required fees shall be paid and received before release of the final plat on any or all portions of the subdivision thereof by the City for filing in the County plat record. F. All payments made in accordance to this policy shall be deposited in a designated Neighborhood Unit Park Acquisition Fund. The City shall account for all such funds paid with reference to each subdivision development. G. Interest earned on accumulated park fees designated for a specific subdivision development shall be used for additional acquisition as per guidelines set forth in VI.B.1 and 2. F RRORD ft ............ H. All fees received must be expanded within five years from date of receipt. if AWN such fees are not expended, the Developer/Owner shall be entitled to a refund on interest earned, less inflation an determined by the Consumer Price Index an published by the U.S. Department of Labor, with the principal held by the City. The Developer/Owner must request such refund in writing within ninety (90) days of entitlement or such right shall be waived. I. Where fee in lieu of dedicated parkland is applied to privately developed recreational facilities, refer to III.D. VII. INSTALLATION OF PARK IMPROVEMENTS A. Installation of park improvements by the City generally will occur when there is: 1. A minimum population of 2,000 or, at the City's discretion, a minimum fifty (505) percent build out within the Neighborhood Unit, and; 2. Availability of funds for such improvement,and; 3. Appropriation of maintenance funds for ongoing maintenance operations. VIII. DECISION MAKING; APPEALS A. Unless otherwise provided in this policy, any decision shall initially be made by the Park and Community Services Director in the exercise of his/her reasonable discretion. B. Decisions of the Parks and Community Director with regard to this policy may be appealed to the Plan commission and ultimately to the City Council. The standard of review for decisions made by the Director or by the City Plan Commission shall be whether the decision rendered by the Parka and Community Services Director or by the City Plan Commission was clearly unreasonable, arbitrary or capricious and therefore constituted a clear abuse of discretion. C-.\VP51\M1X3\PXPLCY.X?