2018-012 Attachment-2018 Comprehensive Plan Update

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VIII. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE The following table depicts the project priorities with suggested completion dates. It is important to note thedevelopment of parks and that the following schedule is intended to be a flexible guide for recreational facilities over the next ten years for the City of Paris. Thecity should evaluate and take advantage of any unforeseen opportunities that may arise that arenot identified in the schedule or change the order of implementation if necessary.The information below is organized based on specific needs from the City of Paris citizens, and revised in 2018.Thegeneral idea is to create one great and city.This will allow all residents the opportunity easily accessible park in each of four major areas of the to recreate at a large redeveloped park within the community. The four specific parks, Wade Park, Market Square Park, Oak Park, and the Sports Complex/Dragon Park, werechosen based on their locations within the city, size, accessibility, and community usage. Beyond the plans ten year time-frame: As is true of city planning in general—of which parks, recreation and open spaces planning isa component—this implementation schedule should be evaluated, modified as necessary, andupdated to address ten-year periods that begin after 2013. The Texas Parks and WildlifeDepartment suggests ten- year plans should be updated every five years; however, the City ofParis should review the plan annually in order to have a current, meaningful and implementable plan. This will aid the Paris park system to: continually work to achieve the park plans Goalsand Objectives; allow this plan to remain current with other City of Paris planning efforts; serveto address on-going financial needs; address parks needs in conjunction with future population growth, and keep the users, citizens and businesses continually aware of the city’s commitment to achieve and maintain an outstanding parks, recreation and open space system and program. Projects Year Estimated cost Possible funding source(s) 2018-22 580,000 TPWD grants Wade Park New playgrounds General Fund appropriations Renovate pavilion Private donations Soccer field Bond proceeds Walking trail Partnerships Open lawn areas, picnic areas Small pavilion Water feature Oak Park 2018-22 200,000 TPWD grants New playground General Fund appropriations Renovate pavilion Private donations City of Paris Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan, 2018-2023 Update 40