Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. Establish Plan Vision, Goals & Objectives • Incorporate themes of sustainability, inclusion, environmental stewardship, park and facility maintenance versus operation, preservation, and historical and cultural character. • Consider future trends and planning best practices for use of public space for recreation, active transportation, open space and community building; B. Evaluate Existing Conditions • Review City’s existing plans and policies which are relevant to the Parks & Open Space System and recreational offerings. This includes the City’s General Plan, Climate Action Plan, Parks and Open Space Master Plan, Bellevue Rach Development, Community Park 42 site plan, Virginia Smith Trust General Plan, Applegate Zoo Master Plan, McCombs Youth Center & Merced Senior Community Center plans, Public Works Park, Path and Tree Maintenance Plans, Community Facility Districts and areas without such districts. Specifically related to the City’s General Plan; text and policies of Chapter 7, Parks, Open Space, and Conservation, of the Merced Vision 2030 General Plan should be reviewed. The new PROS plan will be used to inform the City’s new General Plan to be updated within the next several years. • Compile an inventory and assessment of the existing parks, trails, water ways, open space, athletic fields and facilities and community centers, including fields and facilities shared with the Merced City School and Merced Union High School Districts. The analysis should consider the capacity of each amenity (playgrounds, ball fields, sports courts, trails, natural areas, amenities, etc.) as well as their functionality, accessibility, condition, comfort, and convenience.
