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May 1 , 2006
Ann Pappert, General Manager, CSD
Kathleen Woodcock, Special Projects Officer, ext 2597 and
Greg Hummel, Manager, Design & Development, ext 2598
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April 19, 2006
CSD-06-032
LEISURE FACILITIES MASTER PLAN UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION:
For information only.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the approach that staff has planned to address
the remaining recommendations contained in the Leisure Facilities Master Plan (LFMP). The
LFMP is a commissioned report describing potential opportunities, impacting trends and policy,
program and service requirements anticipated for the growing community over the next 20
years.
In report CSD-06-161 (January 2006) staff received approval to proceed in 2006 with 16
recommendations which included development of a combination of policies, delivery strategies
and facility initiatives.
REPORT:
Staff has developed thematic 'bundles' of the remaining LFMP recommendations and has
established a time frame when those bundles will be brought to Council for consideration. Staff
is aware that the assessment and implementation of some of the topics or bundles depends on
a variety of influences and factors which may occur within the community, the department and
the Corporation. Thus, the bundles that have been formed for this report may alter as other
influences and factors arise. Staff will adjust the time frames and bundles to reflect those issues
or factors should they arise and keep Council fully informed.
During May/June 2006 staff will bring forward the following topics:
A. Community resource model
B. Community investment strategy
C. Outdoor rinks program
Report CSD-06-032
During August/September 2006 staff will bring forward the following topics:
A. Parks and open spaces master plan
B. Downtown leisure facilities
C. South Kitchener complex
D. Building condition study
During October/November 2006 staff will bring forward the following topics:
A. Centennial Stadium
B. Cameron Heights pool future
C. Outdoor pools
D. Twin pad decommissioning strategy
E. Huron Natural Area Park Plan
F. Trails system development
During December 2006/January 2007 staff will bring forward the following topics:
A. Relationship with schools
B. Role of developers
C. Bridgeport resource centre
D. Review/update Leisure Facilities Master Plan
E. Usage and booking
During February 2007 staff will bring forward the following topic:
A. Skateboard facilities
When the above topics are brought forward to Council, staff will provide in-depth information in
staff reports, business cases, policy development or supplemental implementation plans as
applicable on a case-by-case basis. Detailed budget information, staff resource implications,
impact on community, and a rationale for approval based on a thorough understanding of
community needs and trends will be included.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
All of the topics listed in this report will be subject to detailed financial analysis prior to being
brought forward on a case-by-case basis. Integration with the 10 year capital forecast and the
annual budget forecast will be included in each case.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Staff will develop communication plans related to specific initiatives, including notification to staff
and the community regarding opportunities for input.
CONCLUSION:
The Leisure Facilities Master Plan provides a foundation for the development of leisure facilities
and services that will assist the Community Services Department in providing leisure
participation opportunities throughout the community, now and in the future.
Kathleen Woodcock
Special Projects Officer, CSD
Greg Hummel
Manager, Design & Development, Ops
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