TO: Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Keith Stahley, City Manager
FROM: Scott Archer, Deputy City Manager for Community Services
SUBJECT:
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Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Annual Report and Presentation.
Ward(s): All Wards
Councilor(s): All Councilors
Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods
Result Area(s): Good Governance; Natural Environment Stewardship; Safe Community; Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure; Strong and Diverse Economy; Welcoming and Livable Community.
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SUMMARY:
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The report highlights accomplishments of the Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in 2023. In addition, the report highlights endorsements and support of programs and activities. end
ISSUE:
Informational report to update the City Council on the work of the Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
RECOMMENDATION:
recommendation
Information only.
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FACTS AND FINDINGS:
Salem Revised Code (SRC) Chapter 13 governs the Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (SPRAB) and lists its functions under SRC 13.080(a):
• Recommend and advise the Council, Planning Commission and other bodies, groups, or officials on all matters referred to it.
• Act in the role of community catalyst in the formation and achievement of a comprehensive community-wide parks and recreation system and program to serve the recreational, horticultural, environmental, historical, cultural, and leisure needs of all city residents.
• Recommend and advise the Council, Planning Commission, and other bodies, groups, or officials on all matters referred to it.
• In 2015, SPRAB received the additional responsibility of overseeing City Tree decisions and appeals by which its duties are defined in SRC Chapter 86.
SPRAB’s 2023 annual report is provided in a new condensed format, to highlight accomplishments over the past year.
BACKGROUND:
SPRAB was first established in June 1952 and has been an active advisory board to Council for 70 years.
Councilor Varney is the Council Liaison to SPRAB.
Rob Romanek
Parks Planning Manager
Attachments:
1. 2023 SPRAB Annual Report
2. 2023 SPRAB Presentation