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AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services
Agreement for Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department Strategic Plan
with PROS Consulting, Inc., of Indianapolis, IN ($86,820)
MEETING DATE: April 16, 2014
PREPARED BY: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Professional Services Agreement for Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Services Department Strategic Plan with PROS Consulting, Inc., of
Indianapolis, Indiana in the amount of $86,820.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department (PRCS)
receives approximately $3.2 million in taxpayer funds each year for
operations and has a responsibility to use those funds in a cost-
effective manner that best meets the community's needs.
The most -recent study of Lodi's parks and recreation needs was completed more than 20 years ago and
is sorely outdated. Much has changed the past two decades, from recreation and demographic trends to
the number and types of facilities and financial challenges. Hiring a consultant to prepare a strategic plan
— and for PRCS to carry out its recommendations — is the best way to ensure the department operates in
a relevant and financially sustainable fashion.
Staff and the Recreation Commission have spent eight months preparing for this step. At the invitation of
staff, a consultant from a California planning firm outlined the methods and benefits of a strategic plan at
the Commission's August 12, 2013, meeting. On September 3, 2013, the Recreation Commission
discussed the concept of a strategic plan for Lodi PRCS, and on November 5, 2013, the Commission
unanimously approved a Request for Qualifications for firms' response and named two members (Jeff
Palmquist and Larry Long) to serve with three staff members and an at -large community member (Art
Hand, former head of facilities for Lodi Unified School District) to serve as a screening panel.
The Department released the Request for Qualifications on November 11, 2013, and contacted a number
of firms and reached out to the California Parks and Recreation Society to encourage responses. Seven
firms submitted proposals by the December 11, 2013, deadline and the screening panel agreed on three
finalists. The panel interviewed the three by telephone on January 30, 2014, and members unanimously
agreed that PROS Consulting was best -suited to prepare a strategic plan for the Department. On March
12, Neelay Bhatt, Vice President of PROS Consulting, and Principal Consultant Mike Shellito visited Lodi
to meet with panel members. Following the meeting, the panel members again confirmed their strong
preference for PROS Consulting. On April 1, the Recreation Commission voted unanimously (4-0) to
recommend PROS Consulting develop the PRCS strategic plan.
PROS Consulting, based in Indianapolis, was formed in 1995 to uniquely serve the park, recreation and
tourism services industry. It has completed more than 900 projects in more than 47 states, including
more than 100 strategic plans, and its planning team has more than 100 combined years as former parks
and recreation managers.
APPROVED: V
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Adopt Resolution Authoilzing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement for Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Services Department Strategic Plan with PROS Consulting, Inc., of Indianapolis, IN($86,820)
April 16, 2014
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PROS Consulting has worked extensively with California parks and recreation agencies on various
strategic and master plans and has excellent references. Within California, their clients include agencies
in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Carlsbad, Roseville, Riverside, Fair Oaks, Cordova, Orangevale,
Sonoma County, San Jose and others. Each of the five parks and recreational professionals contacted
by City staff (within and outside California) held PROS Consulting in the highest regard. One said his
staff continues to refer to a 2 -year-old strategic plan on a daily basis.
The attached Scope of Services outlines six tasks that include a broad public outreach element. PRCS
staff is planning on having a presence at the Lodi Street Faire and the downtown farmers market this
year as part of the outreach effort for the Strategic Plan and other programs.
The City Council appropriated $100,000 in the FY 2013/14 budget for this task.
FISCAL IMPACT: $86,840 from the park development account to ensure the approximate
$3.2 million in General Fund support each year is spent in support of
programs and services in a manner that reflects the community's values.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Parks impact fee account No. 1217 (balance $390,129.49 as of March 31,
2014).
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Attachment: Agreement
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
ARTICLE I
PARTIES AND PURPOSE
Section 1.1 Parties
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into on 1 20 1 by and between the
CITY OF LODI, a municipal corporation (hereinafter "CITY"), and PROS Consulting Inc.,
LLC (hereinafter "CONTRACTOR").
Section 1.2 Purpose
CITY selected the CONTRACTOR to provide the services required in
accordance with attached Scope of Services, Exhibit A, attached and incorporated by
this reference.
CITY wishes to enter into an agreement with CONTRACTOR for development of
a Strategic Action Plan for the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department
(hereinafter "Project") as set forth in the Scope of Services attached here as Exhibit A.
CONTRACTOR acknowledges that it is qualified to provide such services to CITY.
ARTICLE 2
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Section 2.1 Scope of Services
CONTRACTOR, for the benefit and at the direction of CITY, shall perform the
Scope of Services as set forth in Exhibit A.
Section 2.2 Time For Commencement and Completion of Work
CONTRACTOR shall commence work pursuant to this Agreement, upon receipt
of a written notice to proceed from CITY or on the date set forth in Section 2.6,
whichever occurs first, and shall perform all services diligently and complete work under
this Agreement based on a mutually agreed upon timeline or as otherwise designated in
the Scope of Services.
CONTRACTOR shall submit to CITY such reports, diagrams, drawings and other
work products as may be designated in the Scope of Services.
CONTRACTOR shall not be responsible for delays caused by the failure of CITY
staff to provide required data or review documents within the appropriate time frames.
The review time by CITY and any other agencies involved in the project shall not be
counted against CONTRACTOR's contract performance period. Also, any delays due to
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weather, vandalism, acts of God, etc., shall not be counted. CONTRACTOR shall
remain in contact with reviewing agencies and make all efforts to review and return all
comments.
Section 2.3 Meetings
CONTRACTOR shall attend meetings as may be set forth in the Scope of
Services.
Section 2.4 Staffing
CONTRACTOR acknowledges that CITY has relied on CONTRACTOR's
capabilities and on the qualifications of CONTRACTOR's principals and staff as
identified in its proposal to CITY. The Scope of Services shall be performed by
CONTRACTOR, unless agreed to otherwise by CITY in writing. CITY shall be notified
by CONTRACTOR of any change of Project Manager and CITY is granted the right of
approval of all original, additional and replacement personnel at CITY's sole discretion
and shall be notified by CONTRACTOR of any changes of CONTRACTOR's project staff
prior to any change.
CONTRACTOR represents it is prepared to and can perform all services within
the Scope of Services (Exhibit A) and is prepared to and can perform all services
specified therein. CONTRACTOR represents that it has, or will have at the time this
Agreement is executed, all licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of
whatsoever nature are legally required for CONTRACTOR to practice its profession, and
that CONTRACTOR shall, at its own cost and expense, keep in effect during the life of
this Agreement all such licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals, and
shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY against any costs associated with such
licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals which may be imposed against
CITY under this Agreement.
Section 2.5 Subcontracts
Unless prior written approval of CITY is obtained, CONTRACTOR shall not enter
into any subcontract with any other party for purposes of providing any work or services
covered by this Agreement.
Section 2.6 Term
The term of this Agreement commences on April 21, 2014 and terminates upon
the completion of the Scope of Services or on April 20, 2015, whichever occurs first.
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ARTICLE 3
COMPENSATION
Section 3.1 Compensation
CONTRACTOR's compensation for all work under this Agreement shall conform
to the provisions of the Fee Proposal, attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated by
this reference.
CONTRACTOR shall not undertake any work beyond the scope of this
Agreement unless such additional work is approved in advance and in writing by CITY.
Section 3.2 Method of Payment
CONTRACTOR shall submit invoices for completed work on a monthly basis, or
as otherwise agreed, providing, without limitation, details as to amount of hours,
individual performing said work, hourly rate, and indicating to what aspect of the Scope
of Services said work is attributable. CONTRACTOR's compensation for all work under
this Agreement shall not exceed the amount of the Fee Proposal.
Section 3.3 Costs
The Fee Proposal shall include all reimbursable costs required for the
performance of the Scope of Services. Payment of additional reimbursable costs
considered to be over and above those inherent in the original Scope of Services shall
be approved in advanced and in writing, by CITY.
Section 3.4 Auditing
CITY reserves the right to periodically audit all charges made by CONTRACTOR
to CITY for services under this Agreement. Upon request, CONTRACTOR agrees to
furnish CITY, or a designated representative, with necessary information and assistance
needed to conduct such an audit.
CONTRACTOR agrees that CITY or its delegate will have the right to review,
obtain and copy all records pertaining to performance of this Agreement.
CONTRACTOR agrees to provide CITY or its delegate with any relevant information
requested and shall permit CITY or its delegate access to its premises, upon reasonable
notice, during normal business hours for the purpose of interviewing employees and
inspecting and copying such books, records, accounts, and other material that may be
relevant to a matter under investigation for the purpose of determining compliance with
this requirement. CONTRACTOR further agrees to maintain such records for a period of
three (3) years after final payment under this Agreement.
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ARTICLE 4
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 4.1 Nondiscrimination
In performing services under this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall not
discriminate in the employment of its employees or in the engagement of any sub
CONTRACTOR on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital
status, national origin, ancestry, age, or any other criteria prohibited by law.
Section 4.2 ADA Compliance
In performing services under this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and all amendments thereto, as well
as all applicable regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to the ADA.
Section 4.3 Indemnification and Responsibility for Damage
CONTRACTOR to the fullest extent permitted by law, shall indemnify and hold
harmless CITY, its elected and appointed officials, directors, officers, employees and
volunteers from and against any claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including
reasonable attorney's fees and costs), arising out of performance of the services to be
performed under this Agreement, provided that any such claim, damage, loss, or
expense is caused by the negligent acts, errors or omissions of CONTRACTOR, any
subcontractor employed directly by CONTRACTOR, anyone directly or indirectly
employed by any of them, or anyone for whose acts they may be liable, except those
injuries or damages arising out of the active negligence, sole negligence, or sole willful
misconduct of the City of Lodi, its elected and appointed officials, directors, officers,
employees and volunteers. CITY may, at its election, conduct the defense or participate
in the defense of any claim related in any way to this indemnification. If CITY chooses at
its own election to conduct its own defense, participate in its own defense, or obtain
independent legal counsel in defense of any claim related to this indemnification,
CONTRACTOR shall pay all of the costs related thereto, including without limitation
reasonable attorney fees and costs. The defense and indemnification obligations
required by this Agreement are undertaken in addition to, and shall not in any way be
limited by the insurance obligations set forth herein.
Section 4.4 No Personal Liability
Neither the City Council, nor any other officer or authorized assistant or agent or
City employee shall be personally responsible for any liability arising under this
Agreement.
Section 4.5 Responsibility of CITY
CITY shall not be held responsible for the care or protection of any material or
parts of the work described in the Scope of Services prior to final acceptance by CITY,
except as expressly provided herein.
Section 4.6 Insurance Requirements for CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR shall take out and maintain during the life of this Agreement,
insurance coverage as set forth in Exhibit C attached hereto and incorporated by this
reference.
Section 4.7 Successors and Assigns
CITY and CONTRACTOR each bind themselves, their partners, successors,
assigns, and legal representatives to this Agreement without the written consent of the
others. CONTRACTOR shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement
without the prior written consent of CITY. Consent to any such transfer shall be at the
sole discretion of CITY.
Section 4.8 Notices
Any notice required to be given by the terms of this Agreement shall be in writing
signed by an authorized representative of the sender and shall be deemed to have been
given when the same is personally served or upon receipt by express or overnight
delivery, postage prepaid, or three (3) days from the time of mailing if sent by first class
or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the respective parties as follows:
To CITY: City of Lodi
221 West Pine Street
P.O. Box 3006
Lodi, CA 95241-1910
Attn: Jeff Hood
To CONTRACTOR: Leon Younger
PROS Consulting Inc., LLC
201 South Capitol Ave., Suite 505
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Section 4.9 Cooperation of CITY
CITY shall cooperate fully and in a timely manner in providing relevant
information it has at its disposal relevant to the Scope of Services.
Section 4.10 CONTRACTOR is Not an Employee of CITY
CONTRACTOR agrees that in undertaking the duties to be performed under this
Agreement, it shall act as an independent contractor for and on behalf of CITY and not
an employee of CITY. CITY shall not direct the work and means for accomplishment of
the services and work to be performed hereunder. CITY, however, retains the right to
require that work performed by CONTRACTOR meet specific standards without regard
to the manner and means of accomplishment thereof.
Section 4.11 Termination
CITY may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, by giving
CONTRACTOR at least ten (10) days written notice. Where phases are anticipated
within the Scope of Services, at which an intermediate decision is required concerning
whether to proceed further, CITY may terminate at the conclusion of any such phase.
Upon termination, CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to payment as set forth in the
attached Exhibit B to the extent that the work has been performed. Upon termination,
CONTRACTOR shall immediately suspend all work on the Project and deliver any
documents or work in progress to CITY. However, CITY shall assume no liability for
costs, expenses or lost profits resulting from services not completed or for contracts
entered into by CONTRACTOR with third parties in reliance upon this Agreement.
Section 4.12 Confidentiality
CONTRACTOR agrees to maintain confidentiality of all work and work products
produced under this Agreement, except to the extent otherwise required by law or
permitted in writing by CITY. CITY agrees to maintain confidentiality of any documents
owned by CONTRACTOR and clearly marked by CONTRACTOR as "Confidential" or
"Proprietary", except to the extent otherwise required by law or permitted in writing by
CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR acknowledges that CITY is subject to the California
Public Records Act.
Section 4.13 Applicable Law, Jurisdiction, Severability, and Attorney's Fees
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.
Jurisdiction of litigation arising from this Agreement shall be venued with the San
Joaquin County Superior Court. If any part of this Agreement is found to conflict with
applicable laws, such part shall be inoperative, null, and void insofar as it is in conflict
with said laws, but the remainder of this Agreement shall be in force and effect. In the
event any dispute between the parties arises under or regarding this Agreement, the
prevailing party in any litigation of the dispute shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's
fees from the party who does not prevail as determined by the San Joaquin County
Superior Court.
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Section 4.14 City Business License Requirement
CONTRACTOR acknowledges that Lodi Municipal Code Section 3.01.020
requires CONTRACTOR to have a city business license and CONTRACTOR agrees to
secure such license and pay the appropriate fees prior to performing any work
hereunder.
Section 4.15 Captions
The captions of the sections and subsections of this Agreement are for
convenience only and shall not be deemed to be relevant in resolving any question or
interpretation or intent hereunder.
Section 4.16 Integration and Modification
This Agreement represents the entire understanding of CITY and
CONTRACTOR as to those matters contained herein. No prior oral or written
understanding shall be of any force or effect with respect to those matters covered
hereunder. This Agreement may not be modified or altered except in writing, signed by
both parties.
Section 4.17 Contract Terms Prevail
All exhibits and this Agreement are intended to be construed as a single
document. Should any inconsistency occur between the specific terms of this
Agreement and the attached exhibits, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail.
Section 4.18 Severabillity
The invalidity in whole or in part of any provision of this Agreement shall not void
or affect the validity of any other provision of this Agreement.
Section 4.19 Ownership of Documents
All documents, photographs, reports, analyses, audits, computer media, or other
material documents or data, and working papers, whether or not in final form, which
have been obtained or prepared under this Agreement, shall be deemed the property of
CITY. Upon CITY's request, CONTRACTOR shall allow CITY to inspect all such
documents during CONTRACTOR's regular business hours. Upon termination or
completion of services under this Agreement, all information collected, work product and
documents shall be delivered by CONTRACTOR to CITY within ten (10) calendar days.
CITY agrees to indemnify, defend and hold CONTRACTOR harmless from any
liability resulting from CITY's use of such documents for any purpose other than the
purpose for which they were intended.
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Section 4.20 Authority
The undersigned hereby represent and warrant that they are authorized by the
parties to execute this Agreement.
Section 4.21 Federal Transit Funding Conditions
n If the box at left is checked, the Federal Transit Funding conditions attached as
Exhibit D apply to this Agreement. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this
Agreement or any of its other exhibits, and the Federal Transit Funding Conditions, the
Federal Transit Funding Conditions will control.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, CITY and CONTRACTOR have executed this
Agreement as of the date first above written.
ATTEST:
RANDI JOHL-OLSON
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
JANICE D. MAGDICH, Interim City Attorney
CITY OF LODI, a municipal corporation
STEPHEN SCHWABAUER
Interim City Manager
By: By�'
C&.1 Name: Leo YoLffiger
Title: President, PROS Consulting Inc.,
LLC
Attachments:
Exhibit A - Scope of Services
Exhibit B - Fee Proposal
Exhibit C - Insurance Requirements
Exhibit D - Federal Transit Funding Conditions (if applicable)
Funding Source: 1217044.1820
(Business Unit & Account No.)
Doc ID:
CA:Rev.03.2014
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EXHIBIT A
Scope of Services
Strategic Action Plan for the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department
Work Plan
Task I - Project Kick-off/Project Management
A. Kick-off Meeting/Project Management — A kick-off meeting should be attended by key City staff
members and PROS Consulting Team members to confirm project goals, objectives, and
expectations that will help guide actions and decisions of the PROS Consulting Team. Detailed steps
of this task include:
• Confirmation — The project goals, objectives, scope, and schedule will be confirmed.
• Outcome Expectations — Discuss expectations of the project along with a presentation on
different management models.
• Communications — Confirmation of lines of communication, points of contact, level of
involvement by City leaders and staff, and other related project management details. Also,
protocols and procedures for scheduling meetings should be agreed to.
• Progress Status Reports — The Consulting Team will develop status reports to the City on a
monthly basis. More importantly, we will be in close and constant contact with your
designated project coordinator throughout the performance of the project.
• Prepare database of stakeholders — The Consulting Team will work with the City who will
gather contact information to be used in the key leadership interview portion of the study.
More importantly, we will be in close and constant contact with your designated project coordinator
throughout the performance of the project. It is recommended that status reports be created on a
monthly basis and distributed to all Department employees as a way of keeping them informed and
involved throughout the process — cultivating an environment for buy -in.
B. Data Collection — The PROS Consulting Team will prepare a data request to collect available
operational and financial information to analyze the current situation and characteristics of the
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department. These include but are not limited to the City's
General Plan, budget reports, operational reports, previous operational studies, program efforts,
capital expenditure focus, site master planning efforts, natural area plans and any other relevant
information.
C. SWOT Analysis — The PROS Consulting Team members will perform on-site review with Department
staff to evaluate operational and financial opportunities and constraints. A tour of the City's
facilities, parks, and programs will be performed to identify opportunities to increase revenue
generation and reduce operational inefficiencies. The PROS Consulting Team will work with the
Department staff to develop a SWOT analysis highlighting existing Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities and Threats faced by the Department as it seeks to expand and grow its offerings in
the years to come.
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Task 2 - Community Input
The Consulting Team will utilize a robust public input process to solicit community input on how the City
of Lodi's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department meet the needs of residents into the
future. This task is an integral part of the Strategic Action Plan process. The PROS Consulting Team will
prepare a community outreach agenda to include the number and types of meetings which will be held.
Also, a statistically -valid City-wide needs assessment survey will be conducted to identify community
needs and issues related to parks, facilities and services. Specific tasks include:
A. Key Leadership/Focus Group Public Engagement – The Consulting Team will conduct at a minimum
of ten (10) key leadership interviews (use of phone or other online tool may be used for these if
appropriate) and ten to ten (10) focus group meetings. We will utilize Department staff to identify
target focus groups and key leaders—possible focus groups could include teens, young adults, urban
or mixed-use area residents, and/or particular ethnic groups. The goal is to identify their vision and
values and how they translate into future programs and development needs.
B. Public Forums / Workshops – Public forums will serve to
present information and gather feedback from citizens at
large. It will be important to get maximum media
exposure to inform citizens of the purpose and
importance of the meetings and clearly note time and
locations.
We propose to conduct a total of four (4) public forums:
two (2) initial public forums to introduce the project and
project goals, gain input for the community's vision and
core values for the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department and two (2) follow-up
meetings conducted during the final briefings component of the plan. The purpose for these
meetings will be to ensure opportunities for the general public to discuss their options and
perceptions surrounding the Department. The forums will also afford the opportunity to discuss
priorities of the community relating to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department.
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C. Statistically -Valid Survey — ETC Institute will perform a
random, scientifically valid community -wide household
to quantify knowledge, need, unmet need, priorities and
support for parks, recreation and cultural services. The
Consulting Team will administer a statistically valid
random sampling Needs Assessment Survey of
household surveys in the City of Lodi. The survey will be
administered by phone or by a combination of a
mail/phone survey and can have a minimum sample size
of 350 completed surveys at a 95% level of confidence
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Prior to the survey being administered, the PROS Consulting Team would meet with City of Lodi staff
to review and finalize the agreed upon survey instrument.
D. Caught -In -The -Act Surveys - The PROS team will conduct caught -in -the -act surveys (intercept
surveys) of users in the process of using parks, facilities and during special events to obtain
additional and random community input. We will also be conducting interviews while we are
conducting the Site assessments for parks, trails, historic sites and facilities. This provides valuable
insight and community feedback as people are 'caught in the act' of participating in a program or
event or using a park, trail or facility.
E. Online Survey — PROS will also conduct an informal online survey to complement the data obtained
from the statistically -valid survey. An online survey will be crafted and administered through
www.surveymonkey.com. This survey will be promoted through the City's website and promotional
mediums to maximize outreach and response rates. It will focus on how users feel about the
services provided, needs and importance, issues that need to be addressed and recommendations
for change they would like to see the Department provide.
F. Synthesize Community Values Model — The Community Values Model will be synthesized and
organized by the PROS Consulting Team to form the framework for the Strategy Matrix. The
Consulting Team will document its findings and key issues to be addressed in the study. This report
will be in form of a PowerPoint presentation in a work session with key Department staff to gain
consensus. Also, a findings report of all public input will be provided to the City.
Task 3 - Community Profile
A. Demographic & Trends Analysis — PROS will utilize the City of Lodi's projections and supplement
with census tract demographic data obtained from Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.
(ESRI), the largest research and development organization dedicated to Geographical Information
Systems (GIS) and specializing in population projections and market trends; for comparison
purposes data will also obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau. This analysis will provide an
understanding of the demographic environment for the following reasons:
0 To understand the market areas served by the City and distinguish customer groups.
40 To determine changes occurring in the region and assist in making proactive decisions to
accommodate those shifts.
The City's demographic analysis will be based on US 2010 Census information, 2012 estimates, and
five-year (2017) and 10 -year (2022) year projections. The following demographic characteristics will
be included: Population Density, Age Distribution, Households, Gender, Ethnicity, and Household
Income.
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From the demographic base data, sports, recreation, and outdoor trends are applied to the local
populace to assist in determining the potential participation base within the community. For the
sports and recreation trends, the Consulting Team utilizes the Sporting Goods Manufacturers
Association information, as well as participation trends from the Outdoor Foundation on outdoor
recreation trends.
B. Benchmark Analysis — A benchmark analysis will compare the City of Lodi to five (5) other relevant
peer agencies. The Consultant Team will work with the Department to identify the 15 key metrics to
be surveyed and analyzed, as well as the benchmarked communities.
Task 4 - Park and Program Plan
A. Program Services Assessment — Recreation programs and special events are the backbone of park
and recreation agencies. This assessment will review how well the department aligns itself with
community needs (utilizing the statistically -valid survey and other community input). The goal of
this process is to provide recreation program enhancements that result in successful and innovative
recreation program offerings. The Consulting Team will provide insight into recreation program
trends from agencies all around the country. The process includes analysis of the following
programming aspects:
• Age segment distribution
• Lifecycle analysis
• Core program analysis and development
• Facility Gaps
• Best Practices from similar and comparable agencies
• Similar provider analysis/duplication of services
• Review of program development process
• Service systems and agency support needed to deliver excellent service
• Program Innovation Cycle
• Standards and Pefformance Measures
Ultimately, the outcome of the process will be the creation of a dynamic recreation program plan that
results in increased registration, drives customer retention and loyalty, improves customer satisfaction,
and increases revenues. Additionally, it will help focus staff efforts in core program areas and create
excellence in those programs deemed most important by program participants.
B. Park Classifications, Level of Service Standards— As part of the Strategic Action Plan, the PROS
Consulting Team will work with the Department to review and confirm, modify or add to existing
park classifications, and preferred level of service standards for all park sites, trails, open space
amenities and indoor and outdoor facilities.
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community needs (utilizing the statistically -valid survey and other community input). The goal of
this process is to provide recreation program enhancements that result in successful and innovative
recreation program offerings. The Consulting Team will provide insight into recreation program
trends from agencies all around the country. The process includes analysis of the following
programming aspects:
• Age segment distribution
• Lifecycle analysis
• Core program analysis and development
• Facility Gaps
• Best Practices from similar and comparable agencies
• Similar provider analysis/duplication of services
• Review of program development process
• Service systems and agency support needed to deliver excellent service
• Program Innovation Cycle
• Standards and Pefformance Measures
Ultimately, the outcome of the process will be the creation of a dynamic recreation program plan that
results in increased registration, drives customer retention and loyalty, improves customer satisfaction,
and increases revenues. Additionally, it will help focus staff efforts in core program areas and create
excellence in those programs deemed most important by program participants.
B. Park Classifications, Level of Service Standards— As part of the Strategic Action Plan, the PROS
Consulting Team will work with the Department to review and confirm, modify or add to existing
park classifications, and preferred level of service standards for all park sites, trails, open space
amenities and indoor and outdoor facilities.
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These classifications will consider size, population served, length of stay, and amenity
types/services. Facility standards include level of service standards and the population served per
recreational facilities and park amenities. Any new or modified classification or standard will be
approved as required. These are based on regional, statewide or nationally accepted parks and
recreation standards, as well as the PROS Consulting Team's national experience and comparison
with peer/survey agencies, adapted based on the needs and expectations of the community.
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C. Geographical Analysis through Mapping — The PROS Consulting Team will work with the
Department to determine appropriate GIS mapping. The Consulting Team can utilize GIS to perform
a geographical mapping to identify service area analysis for specific facilities and programs. This
includes mapping by classification and major amenities by facility standards as applied to population
density and geographic areas. A service area is defined as a circular area around a park or amenity
whose radius encompasses the population associated with the appropriate facility standard for each
park classification and amenity. Using the facility standards and service areas provided by
Consulting Team for each park and major facility type (amenity), a series of maps by each park
classification and major amenities will be prepared. Major
parks and facilities to be mapped could include:
• Neighborhood Parks
• Community Parks
• Soccer Fields
• Football Fields
• Baseball Fields
• Softball Fields
• Basketball Courts
• Tennis Courts
• Trails
• Playgrounds
• Picnic Pavilions
• Aquatics/Pools
• Recreation/Community Centers
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This mapping identifies gaps and overlaps in service area. it is assumed that the Department will
provide base GIS information including inventory and general location of park sites and amenities.
The Consulting Team will provide maps in digital format (ARCGIS and Adobe Acrobat PDF format)
and hard cony
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Facility/Arnenity Priority Rankings
Walking, biking trails and greenways
Small Neighborhood Parks
Indoor Swimming Pools
off -leash dog parks
Multi -generational Community Center
Community Gardens
Outdoor Swimming Pools
Adventure Facility (rock wall, ropes course. etc.)
OutdoorTennis Courts
Visual / Performing Arts Facility
Large Community Parks
Small Family Picnic Areas and Shelters
Amphitheater
Nature Center
Skateboard Parks
Teen Center
Youth Soccer Fields
Playground Equipment
Outdoor Basketball Courts
Multi-purpose Fields (Lacrosse, etc.)
Youth baseball and softball fields
DiscGolf Course
Year-round syntheticfields
Large Group Picnic Areas and Shelters (SO+)
Equestrian Trails
Adult Baseball and Soft -ball Fields
Youth Football Fields
Adult Soccer Fields
D. Prioritization of Demands and Needs — Using its proprietary
rankings model, the Consulting Team will synthesize the
findings from the community input, survey results,
standards, demographics and trends analysis, park and
facility assessment, recreation services assessment and the
service area mapping to create a quantified facility and
program priority ranking.
This will provide a defensible and data -driven list of
prioritized facility, infrastructure, amenities, and program
needs for Lodi. This priority listing will be compared against
gaps or surplus in recreation services, parks, facilities and
amenities. The Team will conduct a work session with staff
to review the findings and make revisions as necessary.
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Task 5 - Business Plan
A. Malcolm Baldridge Organizational Staff Survey — As part of the Strategic Action Plan, the PROS
Consulting Team will evaluate the culture of the organization to determine organizational readiness
and willingness to move forward on key recommendations that could come from the Strategic
Action Plan. The PROS Consulting Team will organize and develop a staff and workforce
engagement survey modeled after the Malcolm Baldridge Quality (M13Q) Assessment Survey rating
the perceptions of employees regarding leading issues in the workplace.
This survey assessment will be developed based on the survey instrument of the Baldridge National
Quality Program, a program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, which is a
component of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The questions of the survey are designed to
assess the nature and degree of employee engagement in performing the functions and meeting the
vision of the organization.
B. Operational and Staffing Plan — The PROS Consulting Team will establish operational and staffing
standards for the full operations of the Park and Recreation system. This will include maintenance
standards, staffing levels needed for programs, technology requirements, customer service
requirements and administration based on established and agreed upon outcomes.
The PROS Consulting Team will evaluate governance of parks and functions in the overall structure
with recommendations on how to operate in the most effective functional and efficient manner.
The PROS Consulting Team will conduct a work session with key management staff on what they
consider to be core essential services, important services, and value-added services based on
observations, individual interviews, focus group interviews and operating practices. The focus will
be on whom the services are provided to, for what purpose, for what benefit, and for what cost.
The outcomes of these work sessions will be:
All services and functions of the agency are classified as (a) Core, (b) important, or (c) Value
Added based on definitions and criteria agreed upon with the Project Team.
Appropriate performance measures for each classification of service will be determined and
applied to all functions and services.
The PROS Consulting Team will compile the results of the work session into a summary of
services and functions by classification. Additionally, broad performance standards for each
service and function that align with their classification will be developed. An example of
how these performance standards as cost recovery expectations can be applied is illustrated
in the table below.
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Service
Category
Description
Cost -Recovery
Expectations
Core
Services the agency must provide to meet its mission, and statutory
Largely supported
and/or regulatory obligations; maintains valuable assets and
by taxes with little
infrastructure investments; essential to protect visitor safety;
or no cost -recovery
preserves the integrity of natural and cultural resources; reasonably
expected and supported (or demanded) by visitors
Important
Services the agency should provide or are important to effectively
Supported by a
serve visitors; may expand or enhance provision of core services;
balance of taxes &
broadly supported and utilized by visitors, although support may be
earned revenues
conditional upon the perceived benefit, quality, and pricing of the
services
Services the agency may provide when they are fiscally sustainable
Heavily or fully
Value Added
through visitor support; add value above and beyond what is
supported by
required or expected of the agency's core functions; are easy
earned revenues
opportunities to integrate alternative providers and operators into
providing services at one or more sites
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Financial Review — The PROS Consulting
Team will perform analysis to document t
financial situation of the Parks, Recreation
and Cultural Services Department. The
financial analysis will look at the budget,
pricing policy, user fees, current and other revenue generating opportunities, grant opportunities,
and the revenue forecast. This analysis will identify the financial situation of the Department with
three primary goals:
• Understand the financial dynamics to further advance the understanding of operations
gained through the work described above
• Review funding and accounting practices with an objective of accurate financial fund
tracking and the ability of the Department to have more useful financial information for
strategic decision-making
• Seek opportunities to improve the financial sustainability of the Department for the future
including evaluating expenditures and increasing current and new sources of revenue
The PROS Consulting Team will review current financial policies. This review will include comparison of
current policies with national standards of best practice agencies. The PROS Consulting Team will
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recommend cost recovery goals, policies and adjustments to current policies where enhancements may be
needed or gaps are identified.
E. Funding Strategies— Funding strategies will be developed based in part of our review and analysis of
the department, as well as the national experience brought by the PROS Consulting Team. The
PROS Consulting Team has identified numerous (160) funding methods that can be applied. These
strategies could include:
• Fees and charges
• Enclowments/grants/Non-profits
• Sponsorships
• Partnerships
• Dedicated funding sources.
The PROS Consulting Team will present findings and recommendations through a Financial Workshop for
the Department staff
Task 6 -Strategic Action Plan Development
The Strategic Action Plan will be framed and prepared through a series of workshops with the
Department staff. The overall vision and mission statements will be affirmed or modified, and direction
for the Department will be established along with individual action strategies that were identified from
all the research work completed. Key recommendations and tactics that support each action strategy to
its fullest outcome will be outlined in a strategy matrix with priorities, timelines, measurement, and
teams within the Department or external partners to focus on the next 10 years. Specific tasks include:
A. Develop Vision, Mission and Core Value Statements — The PROS Consulting team will organize
recommendations for the Department into a strategy matrix framework; the supporting vision and
mission statements will be affirmed or developed with the Department staff in a one day work
session. In addition, core businesses will be confirmed. Following this effort, goals/objectives and
policies will be established and prioritized. Also defined will be those activities and experiences that
do not further the mission, vision and values of the Department.
B. Strategic Implementation Plan — The PROS Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District
Consulting Team will prepare an Implementation Balanced Scorecard
Plan that outlines key outcomes to be achieved
and benchmark goals for each operational area
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Department. The Implementation Plan will be ----
used to evaluate operational impacts associated
with implementation including funding
requirements. It is important to assess how
ready the organization is to change and adopt
significant policies to implement the plan. The
PROS Consulting Team will develop a proposed
organization plan that includes operational
standards, organizational structure and staffing, implementation of administrative functions,
maintenance management functions, team/consensus building opportunities, financial strategies
including revenue generation and grant opportunities, policies and procedures, recommendations,
marketing strategy, technology plan and partnering and volunteer strategy.
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C. Draft Plan Preparation — The PROS Consulting Team will prepare a draft Strategic Action Plan with
strategies taking into account all analysis performed and consider the fiscal and operational impacts
to the Department. The recommendations and prioritization of needs will be reviewed and
discussed with the City Council and City staff.
D. Plan Briefings/Hearings — It is expected that the PROS Consulting Team will make one (1)
presentation to the Lodi City Council. In addition, the two (2) follow-up public forums will be
performed to educate the public on the outcomes of the Strategic Action Plan. Outreach for
community participation will be performed through the same process as performed for the initial
meetings.
E. Final Plan Preparation — The final Strategic Action Plan will be prepared and 10 copies of the
Strategic Action Plan Report delivered to the City along with 3 sets of associated appendices
(technical reports organized in 3" binders). The final report will be professionally edited and
formatted. Electronic copies of the plan will also be provided to the Department.
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Project Schedule
The project approach and work plan detailed in this proposal can be completed by the PROS Team
collaboratively with the City of Lodi. PROS can begin the project immediately and has the capability and
availability to meet the project deadline. Specific dates will be set during the kick-off meeting process
and the PROS Team will consider any special requirements by the City in regards to scheduling.
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off Meeting/Project Management
3 Collection and Review
)T Analysis
md-Sourcing Project Website
- CommunitV Input P;iw__ -
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ne Survey
hesize CommunityValues Model
Task 3 - Community Profile
A. Demographic and Trends Analysis
B. Benchmark Analysis
Task 4 - Park and Program Plan
A. Progarn SerVices Assessment
B. Park Classifications and Level of Service Standards
C. Geographdal Analysis through Mapping
D. Prioritization of Demands and Needs
Task 5 - Business Plan 4
A. Ma I col rn Ba I dridge Orga nizati ona I Staff Su rvey
B. Operational and Staffing Plan 9%
C. Functional Organizational Structure
D. Financial Review
E. Funding and Revenue Strategies
Task 6 - Strategic Action Plan Development
A. Develop Vision, Mission and Core Value Statements
B. Strategic Implementation Plan
C. Draft Plan Preparation
D. Plan Briefings/Hearings
E. Final Plan Preoaration
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EXHIBIT B
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES
DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC PLAN WITH PROS
CONSULTING, INC., OF INDIANAPOLIS, IN
WHEREAS, the most -recent study of Lodi's parks and recreation needs was completed
more than 20 years ago; and
WHEREAS, staff and the Recreation Commission has spent the past eight months in the
process of obtaining a firm with the culmination of this effort being releasing the Request for
Qualification on November 11, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the selection committee, consisting of two Recreation Commission
members, three staff members, and an at -large community member, unanimously selected
PROS Consulting, Inc. on January 30, 2014; and
WHEREAS, PROS Consulting, Inc. has worked extensively with California parks and
recreation agencies on various strategic and master plans and has excellent references; and
WHEREAS, the cost for the strategic plan is $86,820 and City Council has appropriated
$100,000 in the Fiscal Year 2013/14 budget for this task.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for Parks, Recreation
and Cultural Services Department strategic plan with PROS Consulting, Inc., of Indianapolis, IN,
in an amount not to exceed $86,820.
Dated: April 16, 2014
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2014-55 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City
Council in a regular meeting held April 16, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Johnson, Mounce, Nakanishi, and
Mayor Katzakian
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS' — None
ND HL-OLSON
City Clerk
2014-55