City of Debary
Proposal for Addition of Senior Features to Our Parks
NoteThe blue shaded boxes contain instructions for completion of this document. Delete the blue shaded boxes before submitting.
The <…> characters are examples or additional instructions to be replaced with the team’s text.
Submit the completed document to the DeBary City Manager for addition to the next regular agenda. One member of the volunteer group with give the presentation.
Overview
InstructionsProvide a summary paragraph explaining the goals, objectives, and rationale for the project. Identify the catalyst for undertaking this endeavor, the target age group, and the benefits to be realized. The details shall be further identified out in the following sections
The Objective
InstructionsList the exhaustive set of objectives to be realized. Include the quantifiable criteria.
- <Objective #1: Provide exercise and recreational features geared specifically to the senior population.
The Benefits
InstructionsIdentify the benefits to be realized if the project is approved. Benefits may include but are not limited to quality of life, and potential reduction in health costs by being more active. The team needs to consult with a health care provider or medical journals to provide quantifiable proof.
Benefits may also be realized by way of increased home values and overall desirability of DeBary as a community. The team will need to consult with various real estate developers and brokers for validation.
Another possible benefit is the draw to the community by developers of senior communities.
The above are provided as examples and the team will need to determine the actual benefits and provide the empirical data to support their findings.
List each benefit and provide detailed information to include reference links for support.
- Benefit #1
- Benefit #2
- Benefit #3
The Requirements
InstructionsNotify the community of the proposed project and solicit the community for ideas. Visit other communities and discuss with the local Parks and Recreation departments their specific features; ask questions such as what would you do differently. Also visit web sites for similar parks in other communities.
Identify the specific features to be include in the proposed park. Those features may include exercise equipment, proximity to the children’s features, quiet space, game tables, etc.
Include justification for each feature.
Relative to equipment, obtain product descriptions, costs and warranties from multiple vendors.
Identify the potential park locations, square feet required, and provide an aerial view of the location with an overlay sketch of the placement of the features.
Complete the below Requirement section for each requirement.
Requirement 1
Description and Purpose
Space Requirements
Aerial View and Proposed Location
Vendor Information and Costs
The following table provides pricing data for physical features such as exercise equipment, tables, swings, etc.
Vendor / Item Description / PriceABC / Item description / $123.00
Requirement 2
Description and Purpose
Space Requirements
Aerial View and Proposed Location
Vendor Information and Costs
Vendor / Item Description / PriceABC / Item description / $123.00
Our Proposal
InstructionsSummarize the findings and propose what the team recommends to be implemented, and where.
<Insert proposal here.>