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PROJECT EVALUATION AND PRIORITIZATION TABLE8-3:TWO-STEP PROJECT EVALUATION AND PRIORITIZATION SCORECARD(CON'T)
<br />These capital costs -and associated operations cost -exceed what the City will be likely to implement ®�
<br />in the next ten years. To assist the City in focusing on priority projects, the PMP introduces a two-step STEP 2: ALIGNMENT WITH PARK SYSTEM REALITIES Check if 2 points
<br />evaluation process for evaluating and prioritizing recommended capital projects. Since this Master Park How well does the proposed project address the following criteria? Yes each
<br />cannot anticipate all project needs as circumstances change over the next ten years, this evaluation Safety and Use: Does the project improve park safety or restore use? 2
<br />framework will help vet new projects as they arise. Projects that are consistent with PMP initiatives may
<br />advance to Step 2. Feasibility: Does the project use or leverage available resources, such as ❑
<br />existing staffing or volunteers, equipment, sites, and facilities?
<br />Projects aligned with multiple PMP initiatives are important. However, projects that meet multiple criteria
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<br />in Step 2 are most likely to be implemented quickly. For this reason, Step 2 is weighted more heavily. Final Existing Opportunity: Can the City implement the project using existing park
<br />scores should be used to sequence capital projects in annual capital improvement planning and budgeting. space or available public space (e.g., property already acquired, vacant lands, 2existing rights of way)?
<br />TABLE 8-3: TWO-STEP PROJECT EVALUATION AND PRIORITIZATION SCORECARD Funding Availability: Does the project leverage existing funding for ❑
<br />implementation, such as City capital and operations funding, grants,
<br />mew partnerships, and donations? MAJ
<br />STEP 1: ALIGNMENT WITH PMP INITIATIVES Check if 1 point Cost Savings: Does the project reduce costs, increase revenues, increase ❑
<br />Does the proposed project address one or more of the following Parks Master Yes each sustainability, or increase maintenance and operational efficiencies? `� 2
<br />Plan Initiatives?
<br />Parkland: Acquire and develop parks to create an integrated park and Ease of Implementation: Can the project be done quickly and easily (i.e., are
<br />recreation system. ❑`� 1 advanced planning, feasibility studies, and permitting already completed)? ❑✓ 2 3
<br />Equity, Access, and Environmental Justice: Ensurethat all residents in Santa Acquisition Urgency: Does the project acquire parkland while the opportunity ❑-3
<br />Ana have equitable access to inclusive parks and healthy recreation opportunities ❑ 1 exists to do so? (or before the opportunity is lost?)
<br />that serve all ages, abilities, and unserved or underserved areas in the city.
<br />ElTrail Connectivity: Create a walkable, bikeable, and interconnected city by Value: Does the project deliver high value for the cost or resources needed,
<br />El relative to other projects? �
<br />creating a network of off-street bike and pedestrian trails.
<br />Recreation Diversity: Create unique and vibrant parks and recreation facilities City Priority: Does the project coincide with or support another City project or El
<br />reflect the character, identity, and needs of Santa Ana's diverse community. ❑✓ City Council initiative?
<br />Activity: Facilitate events, programs, sports, and indoor and outdoor recreation Community Priority: Does the project provide or renovate a high -use, popular
<br />activities to support community health, fitness, empowerment, development, ❑✓ 1 park or facility to address top community needs (e.g., sports fields, event space, ❑ 2
<br />and lifelong learning. play areas, trails, dog parks)?
<br />Stewardship: Manage and maintain Santa Ana's parks and recreation assets Multiple Benefits: Does the project benefit a large number of people and/or
<br />through good stewardship, proactive asset management, and the wise use of ❑ support multiple or flexible uses? ❑
<br />resources to support a sustainable, resilient, safe, and comfortable park system.
<br />Collaboration: Engage residents, partners, stakeholders, volunteers, and local Underserved or Underrepresented Groups: Does the project serve
<br />businesses in enhancing parks and recreation opportunities. ❑ t underrepresented groups or unserved geographic areas to balance park access ❑ 2
<br />and provide equitable opportunities for all?
<br />Investment: Diversify funding, generate revenues, and support the capital and -®
<br />operational investment needed to enhance the park and recreation system. El TOTAL
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