2023 Courtenay Annual Report

Parks and Recreation The parks, trails and recreational system of programs and indoor and outdoor facilities is at its heart an opportunity for connectivity. Whether that be to each other, the natural world, K’ómoks First Nation history and practices, in how we get around, or through the ecosystems across the city and region.

Strategic Priorities 2023 - 2026

Status

Notes

This project will incorporate the Park Playground Design Standards, the planned Parkland Acquisition Strategy, and anticipated development needs to enhance public spaces and amenities in the community. The City is reviewing new Provincial legislation for Amenity Cost Charges (ACCs) and Development Cost Charges (DCCs) to identify potential opportunities to cover the capital costs associated with a wide range of amenity projects. Examples of eligible DCC projects include fire protection or police facilities, solid waste and recycling facilities. ACCs can fund amenities such as community, youth, or seniors' centres, recreational or athletic facilities, libraries, public squares, community arts spaces, museums, and streetscape gardens. The facilities needs assessment will identify capital improvements for the Florence Filberg Centre to better cater to the recreational, cultural, and community needs of residents, with a goal of elevating the quality of available amenities and program offerings in Courtenay. With condition assessments now complete, capital improvements for the Outdoor Pool will include necessary repairs in 2024. The City is analyzing options to determine the future of the pool and enhance its functionality for the community. The City will be engaging with the community on current and future recreation needs. The Recreation Needs Assessment project will launch in 2025.

Provision of public amenities through development (requirements for parks, trees, accessible benches, and public art)

In Progress

Advocate to the Province for new Development Cost Charge (DCC) eligibility for recreation and emergency services

In Progress

Florence Filberg Centre needs assessment and capital improvements

Planned

Courtenay and District Memorial Outdoor Pool needs assessment and capital improvements Review recreation programs and engage with community on current and future needs, changing demographics

Ongoing

Planned

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