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General inspection and cleanliness <br />Daily checks and monitoring for the park would include removal of trash and debris, ensuring no <br />dangerous objects or dog waste have been left behind, vandalism, safety hazards or rule violations. <br />More thorough inspection would need to occur monthly to address deeper cleaning, drainage, surface <br />wear, and signage integrity. <br />OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS <br />Odor management <br />Accumulated pet waste will need to be managed regularly to avoid odor-related problems that may <br />affect other activities at the location (i.e. proximity to playgrounds, sports fields). <br />User behavior and compliance <br />Park success relies on user compliance with leash laws outside the park, proper waste disposal, and <br />supervision of pets. Public education and visible signage will be required. <br />Impact on adjacent park usage <br />Increased foot and canine traffic will interact with nearby recreational areas. Additional fencing, <br />pathways, and buffer zones may be needed to minimize disruption. <br />ESTIMATED OVERALL IMPACTS <br />Parks Crew workload impact <br />Public Works currently has three members on the parks crew. This crew also manages mowing, field <br />preparation, playground inspections, irrigation, and other standard parks maintenance. A dog park <br />would increase daily and weekly responsibilities especially during peak season (spring-fall). The following <br />tasks would require an estimated 6-8 additional staff hours per week at minimum, up to 10-15 hours <br />during peak season or after weather events. <br />Daily/Every Other Day tasks (5-6 hours/week) <br />-Pet waste pickup and bag refill <br />-Trash and waste disposal monitoring/emptying <br />-Visual inspection of fence, gates, latches, park cleanliness <br />-Walking the park for spot-cleaning and other issues <br />Monthly tasks (8-12 hours/month) <br />-Fence and latch repairs <br />-Minor grading, filling of worn paths and holes <br />-Park condition reporting and documentation <br />Seasonal/Quarterly tasks (20-30+ hours/quarter) <br />-Hauling in and spreading mulch <br />-Repairs to trail or damage from hauling equipment <br />-Odor management/additional waste clean-up in warmer months <br />-Snow removal from access paths and gates (if open year-round)