Why This Measure Matters

Maintenance and Stewardship labor hours per acre is a measure that contributes to evaluating if the staffing levels are keeping pace with acquisition.

What’s the Story?

• Park maintenance responsibilities include park structures including public art, playgrounds, turf, landscaping, street trees, bathrooms, sport fields, natural areas, trails/pathways, safety, parking lots, utilities, solid waste management, vandalism, education, and volunteer management.
• While not all park land requires the same level of maintenance, this measure gives us a general idea of the progress made in relation to acquisition.
• Currently the parks system has 1,478.92 acres. With an increase in both development and acquisition, the hours/acre trend should increase to maintain service levels and address the backlog of deferred maintenance.             

Target

46 hours per acre

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