Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 02-12-08 workshop agenda — reading text

CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH City Council Workshop Meeting Agenda - February 12, 2008 - 5:30 P.M. City Council Chambers 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 1. General Public on items of City business. ( No Backup) a 3 WORKSI-.:Oe AGENDA 2. Discussion on the application of the Playful City USA, a program honoring cities and towns who are committed to taking action for play. ( Parks & Recreation Director) ( See Backup) ADJOURN Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (FS286.0105). The City of Fort Walton Beach adheres to the American with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to this meeting upon request. Please call City Clerk Helen Spencer at 850-833-9509. to make a request. For Hearing Impaired dial the City Hall TDD #850 -833 -9925 or 1- 800 -955-8771( TDD) or 1- 800-955 -8770 ( Voice). Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order to allow the City time to provide requested service.  CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP February 12, 2008 Workshop Agenda General Public Agenda Item Number: WA -1  CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP February 12, 2008 Workshop Agenda Discussion on the application of the Playful City USA, a program honoring cities and towns who are committed to taking action for play Parks & Recreation Director) Agenda Item Number: WA- 2  CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH MEMORANDUM DATE: February 5, 2008 TO: Joyce Shanahan, City Manager FROM: Jeff Peters, Parks & Recreation Director SUBJECT: Playful City USA BACKGROUND The City of Fort Walton Beach recently received information on becoming a Playful City USA through the KABOOM organization. KABOOM is a national nonprofit organization that envisions a great place to play within walking distance of every child in America. They attempt to rally communities to achieve better public policy, funding and public awareness for increased play opportunities nationwide. They provide resources, including trainings and publications for communities that wish to plan a new playspace on their own. To earn the designation of being a Playful City USA, a community must meet five commitments to include: Creating a Local Play Commission Task Force Designing an annual Action Plan for play Conducting a Playspace Audit of all publicly accessible play areas Identifying current spending on capital projects and maintenance of playspaces Proclaiming and Celebrating an annual " Play Day". DISCUSSION The City of Fort Walton Beach currently has twenty one ( 21) sites with playground units, many of which have multiple units. Although many units are scheduled for upgrades in the near future, all playground equipment is in safe and workable condition, and is monitored weekly. In becoming a Playful City USA, communities will: Receive highway signs and special incentive opportunities in honor of the Playful City USA status Be included in a National Media Campaign and provided local media support Receive priority status in accessing all KABOOM resources including playground builds, trainings, and grant opportunities.  Access to online resources and communication vehicles to keep you connected to Playful City USA communities nationwide Be recognized at national municipal leadership and recreation conferences RECOMMENDATION:. The Playful City USA application process was listed as a future agenda item. At this time, the involvement of time and resources to complete the application process to be recognized as a Playful City are extensively greater than the benefits of becoming a part of the Playful City USA. Staff's recommendation, at this time, is the. Playful City USA application process is not beneficial to the City of Fort Walton Beach. Staff will continue to monitor the benefits of the program and will bring back to Council at a later date if the program changes. REPORT PREPARED BY Z rS. b Jeff P t Date o SF/ 0 IAIII k , . 1' REVIEWED AND CONCUR Date WtY Manager  CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH 1. FW8 GOLF CLUB LOCATION OF PARKS 2. GARNIER' S BEACH PARK 3. FERRY PARK 4. VILLA RUSS PARK 5. CHESTER PRUITT PARK 6. INDIAN TEMPLE MOUND MUSEUM 7. FORT WALTON LANDING S. JET DRIVE PARK 9. VESTA HEIGHTS PARK CENTER 10. FRED HEDRICK REC. 11. JET STADIUM 12. CITY HALL BASEBALL COMPLEX 13. SEABREEZE PARK 14. OAKLAND HEIGHTS SCHOOL ATHLETIC COMPLEX 15. TENNIS CENTER 16. LIZA JACKSON PARK 17. 18. COMET STREET PARK MIMOSA PARK I 19. BRIARWOOD PARK 20. CECELIA PARK 21. KENWOOD PARK 22. SOFTBALL COMPLEX / 23. 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