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5. Discuss necessity of park re- accreditation at $7,500. StaffResponse: There are numerous benefits <br />to the public as well as the agency to become and maintain Parks and Recreation Agency <br />Accreditation. Some specific areas of 'benefit are, but not limited to, the following.- <br />A A A A <br />j. Pumic and politicai recognition <br />IL Increased efficiency and evidence of 'accountability <br />M. Answers the question, "How are we doing?" tbroagh extensive self' <br />evaluation <br />jv. Identifies areas for improvement by comparing an agency against <br />national standards ofbestpractice <br />V. Enbances staffand volunteer teamwork, andpride by engaging all in the <br />process <br />vi. Enbances staff 'and volunteer beta vior, specifically morale and <br />motivation <br />V11. Creates an environment for regular reviews ofoperabons, policies, and <br />procedures and pro motes continual improvement <br />Vill. Forces written documentation ofpolicies and pro cedures <br />6. Possible additional revenue - one time, plus possible interest in out-years until funds are spent on <br />any new fire facilities or upgrades. Sale of possibly-to-be abandoned fire station #2. Staff' <br />Response: More discussion is needed before Staff'direction can be provided. <br />------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br />From Councilmember Punt: <br />1) By Department, what positions are or were unfilled for any portion of this year - and at what point <br />did they become unfilled. StaffResponse: In tbepastyear we bavepositions that were temporarily <br />vacant in the Finance, Fire, Police, and Recreation Departments. The vacancyperiod ranged from <br />1-8 months. <br />2) How much salary savings did/have those positions generated to date. StaffResponse: Wbile their <br />Page 4 of 7 <br />