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[2022 PROGRESS] BREC continued the system-wide effort to completely modernize BREC’s administrative processes by implementing software systems to replace manual and paper-driven processes with the launch of a software system to manage Park Operations’ maintenance and inventory efforts. BREC also hired a Chief Financial Officer for higher level analysis of BREC’s budget and a full implementation of the Munis ERP system including full integration of all software systems into Munis.
[2023 + BEYOND] Other software implementations, including a new asset management software system that integrates with GIS and a new capital project management software are currently in implementation. The systems will allow the agency to make more data- driven decisions and be more transparent.
Fiscal Responsibility
Continue to place a priority on the wise use of taxpayer dollars.
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[2022 PROGRESS] BREC’s Recreation Department continues to exceed pre-pandemic attendance levels for facilities, programs and events requiring admission or registration with an increase of 28% over 2021 and a total of nearly 1-million people. Despite a post- pandemic staffing shortage, BREC was able to offer the community 39 camps at 31 locations along with nine partner-operated camps hosted at BREC facilities. The program was rebranded as “Camp BREC” and offered specialty weekly themes at community recreation camps to better maximize staff and financial resources.
[2023 + BEYOND] One component of the upcoming effort to create the Imagine Your Parks 3 master plan will be an initiative to create mini-business plans for the special use facilities and major athletic venues within the BREC system.
Programs
Continue innovation in recreation programming.
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[2022 PROGRESS] The eighth year of Imagine Your Parks 2 closed with 82 capital improvement projects under construction, out to bid, in the design phase or completed despite the pandemic. The Planning and Engineering team made significant strides in the creation of a robust GIS system completing most of the core facility and inventory layers, integrating it with the software management system AssetWorks and continuing the development of the geodatabase for better evaluation, maintenance and operation of the park system and improved planning efforts.
[2023 + BEYOND] An RFP was issued for the selection of a consulting team to lead the creation of the Imagine Your Parks 3 10-year system-wide master plan and the first of three smaller strategic plans. Planning and Engineering will lead the effort along with an internal committee made up of leadership across the agency. Several ribbon-cutting ceremonies are expected in 2023 for the largest single construction project in BREC’s history as Zoo exhibits, a renovated historic golf course and adventure playground should be complete in 2023 with the unveiling of first phase of the project anticipated in 2024.
PARKS + FACILITIES Continue to raise the standard for parks and recreation facilities and ensure equitable access to park and recreation experiences across the parish.
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