PA R K S R E P L AC E M E N T B O N D A N N U A L R E P O R T YEAR 5
Adherence to Bond Language The Bond Program remains true to implementing the promises made to the public in Ballot Measure 26-159. The Program has executed appropriate projects, engaged a Bond Oversight Committee, and solicited a performance audit. With the implementation of the Bond Phase 2 Project List in Year 3, PP&R has completed or begun 52 projects in categories identified in the Bond Measure, including playground renovations, trail and bridge projects, pool projects, Pioneer Courthouse Square renovations, repairs to restrooms and other facilities, accessibility improvement projects, and PP&R maintenance facility projects that address worker safety.
Foley-Balmer Natural Area Bridge (before)
Keys to Bond Success in Year 5
• K ept most projects on or ahead of schedule. Result: Better service to the public and reduction of construction inflation costs. • S eparated Bond Fund tracking from other PP&R funds. Result: Bond funding is monitored and spent appropriately.
Foley-Balmer Natural Area Bridge (construction)
• U tilized and refined tracking systems. Result: Project progress is monitored for scope, schedule, budget, and other issues. Deviations and trends are caught early and mitigated. Refined approaches to tracking tools have increased clarity for project spending and program tracking. • C reatively involved the public and created transparent processes. Result: PP&R has continued to build on the community’s involvement in shaping the Bond project lists. Developing diverse outreach strategies, thoughtfully forming project advisory committees, posting multiple updates online, and seeking input at key decision-making points are just some of the many ways the Community Engagement Team has worked to ensure authentic, transparent communication over the life of the Bond.
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Foley-Balmer Natural Area Bridge (after)