Parks and Recreation Sub-Committee

Parks and Recreation Criteria

(Adopted by the Parks and Recreation Sub-Committee on 3/1/07)

Demographic

1. Projects that have broad demonstrated support by the public including support by community groups and organized sports leagues.

2. Projects that have a regional significance.

3. Projects that are geographically, jurisdictionally, and regionally balanced.

4. Projects matching age demographics with suitable facility development.

5. Projects that address existing population densities and growth projections.

6. Projects that enhance a comprehensive network of parks and recreational opportunities in our community.

Economic

1. Projects which are economically efficient providing the greatest benefit for each dollar spent considering, for example: matching funds, a soft match of community involvement, public/private partnerships particularly with non-profit organizations, alternative sources of funding, and existing infrastructure.

2. Projects that promote other economic benefits such as tourism, neighborhood improvements, traffic/circulation improvements, and/or the addition of sports tournament sites.

3. Projects that balance costs with current and future needs and opportunities.

4. Projects that minimize future operational and management costs, and promote operational efficiency by expanding existing parks and recreational opportunities.

5. Projects that can be completed within 10 years to correspond with the Pima County Bond.

Social

1. Projects that address regulatory mandates.

2. Projects that address crime statistics, and seek to provide recreational opportunities as an alternative to criminal behavior.

3. Projects that address unmet needs and/or underserved populations.