City Council
MEETING DATE: 5/9/2018
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Update on Annexation into the Desert Recreation District
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FROM:
Deanna Pressgrove, Environmental Conservation & Public Works Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only.
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BACKGROUND:
Beginning in April 2014, and annually thereafter, City Council adopted a resolution establishing priority goals and among those topics listed each year was exploring annexation into the Desert Recreation District. Staff began the process by working directly with the district staff to review the process required to annex into the district.
At the beginning of 2018, the Public Works staff met with district maintenance staff at each Cathedral City park to discuss the maintenance budget.
April 2018, District staff submitted to the city a preliminary feasibility analysis that included the cost to maintain Ocotillo, Century and Panorama parks. At the meeting with staff, the city requested that the District incorporate the future dog park and dream homes park into the analysis.
April 25, 2018, the city hosted a meeting that included city and district staff as well as one District Board member and Council Members Aguilar and Carnevale to review the revised feasibility analysis that includes the cost to maintain Ocotillo, Century, Panorama parks and the future dog park and dream homes park.
DISCUSSION:
In addition to Desert Recreation District taking over the maintenance of 3 current and 2 future parks, cathedral city residents would also benefit by being able to access all the recreational facilities as well as participate in programs and classes offered by the District at resident rates.
The recreational facilities and programs consist of the following:
Over 30 facilities that include Community and Fitness Centers, Sports Fields, Swimming Pools, a Golf Course and Driving Range as well as various parks and open space.
Camps and ...
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