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F, BOOK l i PAGE 1,35 As structured, the survey should provide an accurate estimate of actual expressed demand, as opposed to perceived demand. As detailed in Attachment 3, the numbers and information generated by the survey can be inputted into mathematical formulas to determine recreation facility needs. Those needs, in turn, can be compared to existing facilities to determine if there is a surplus or deficit of recreation facilities. Other tools/techniques, however, may be necessary in the future to corroborate and/or expand the survey's results. Besides surveys, complete Parks and Recreation Program Analyses should include a visible public participation process including any combination of the following tools/techniques. • Public Workshop • Focus Groups • Steering Committee/Task Force • Comparison to State and National Standards • On-site Surveys The comprehensive plan has identified the need for a parks and recreation usage survey. To meet that need staff has developed a study methodology and determined how the survey results will be used to estimate demand. Additionally, staff has researched consulting firms and negotiated proposed contracts. In order to initiate this project at the beginning of the 1998-99 fiscal year, staff requests that the Board of County Commissioners authorize staff to expend up to $9,790.00 to complete the survey, and that the -Board approve the attached agreements. Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners take the following actions: • Authorize staff to initiate a Parks and Recreation Usage Survey; • Authorize the expenditure of up to $9,790.00 to complete the survey; and • Approve the attached agreements with the Florida Survey Research Center of the University of Florida and the planning firm of Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin Lopez and Rinehart, Inc. ATTACHMENTS 1. Agreement between the Florida Survey Research Center of the University of Florida and Indian River County - 2. Agreement between Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin Lopez and Rinehart, Inc. and Indian River County 3. Planning for New Recreation Facilities 4. Parks and Recreation Districts September 22, 1998 • 88 0