2004 Parks and Open Space Comprehensive Plan

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CHAPTER IV and native prairies, to identify management priorities and to guide acquisition, development, and restoration decisions. G-6. Establish and meet park maintenance standards. G-7. Continue emphasizing public safety and security in the design and operations of City parks, natural areas, and facilities. G-8. Design parks with maintenance in mind and with the involvement of maintenance staff. Incorporate labor-saving elements, such as mow strips, in park design. G-9. Continue to install computer controlled irrigation systems to save water and increase water efficiency. These should be phased in to parks with substandard irrigation systems and used in new construction with permanent irrigation. G-10. Evaluate the need for mowed and irrigated turf when designing new parks or renovating existing ones to efficiently utilize maintenance resources. G-11. Retain, replace, and introduce native plants wherever appropriate. G-12. Increase cross-training of staff and provide staff career development opportunities. G-13. Implement maintenance techniques that maintain and enhance natural resources and minimize disturbance to natural vegetation and critical wildlife habitats. G-14. Use sustainable best management practices for parks maintenance and provide for staff development in these. areas. G-15. Continue to emphasize integrated pest management (IPM) techniques and encourage staff development in IPM techniques. G-16. Implement stormwater best management practices to assist in meeting State and Federal water-quality standards and Endangered Species Act requirements. G-17. Continue facilitating and encouraging the formation of adopt- a-park groups for each park and facility. G-18. Provide a routine preventive maintenance program for all parks, facilities, equipment, vehicles, and other assets. G-19. Regularly assess long-term maintenance, repair, and replacement needs for all parks, facilities, and equipment. 48 City of Eugene PROS Comprehensive Plan Draft