Agenda 06/11/2019 Item #16D 6 (Parks & Rec National Accreditation)06/11/2019
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to support the Parks and Recreation Division in seeking national accreditation as
a valid and proper public purpose and approve a Resolution authorizing the expenditure of funds
to host the Accreditation Commission not to exceed $10,000.
OBJECTIVE: To achieve National Accreditation for the Parks and Recreation Division.
CONSIDERATIONS: On February 26, 2002, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved
Parks and Recreation to apply for accreditation by the National Recreation and Parks Association
(Agenda Item #16D3). In December 2004, the Collier County Parks and Recreation Division attained this
accreditation. The Division hosted the Accreditation Commission again in November 2009 for its 5-year
reaccreditation review. The Division passed all 144 standards. The Division hosted the Accreditation
Commission in March 2015 for its second 5-year re-accreditation review. The Division will host the
Accreditation Commission in March 2020 for its 5-year re-accreditation review. The Accreditation
Commission has provided the Parks and Recreation Division with its Agency Accreditation Visitation
Procedures which provides guidelines for hosting the Accreditation Commission.
The re-accreditation process will allow the Parks and Recreation Division to measure itself against 151
national standards. Improvements, adjustments, and new systems have been implemented, and efficiency
and accountability have been improved. By maintaining accreditation status, the public can be assured
that it receives well-administered services in accord with approved professional practices. Accreditation
also awards the potential for increased external funding and public and political recognition.
The funds will be used for accreditation fee ($3,100 application and review fee), travel, accommodations,
and meals for three (3) CAPRA reviewers. Expenditures will be made in compliance with the Collier
County Procurement Ordinance.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds in the amount not to exceed $10,000 are available within the operating
budgets of various Parks and Recreation cost centers within the General Fund (001) and Unincorporated
Area General Fund (111).
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: No Growth Management impact is associated with this
action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This Item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote
for approval. -CMG
RECOMMENDATION: To support the Parks and Recreation Division in seeking national accreditation
as a valid and proper public purpose and adopt a Resolution authorizing the expenditure of funds to host
the Accreditation Commission not to exceed $10,000.
Prepared By: Nancy E. Olson, Regional Manager, Parks and Recreation Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Resolution - Parks Accreditation (PDF)
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Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.6
Doc ID: 8881
Item Summary: Recommendation to support the Parks and Recreation Division in seeking
national accreditation as a valid and proper public purpose and approve a Resolution authorizing the
expenditure of funds to host the Accreditation Commission not to exceed $10,000.
Meeting Date: 06/11/2019
Prepared by:
Title: Operations Analyst – Parks & Recreation
Name: Matthew Catoe
05/07/2019 9:49 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Parks & Recreation – Parks & Recreation
Name: Barry Williams
05/07/2019 9:49 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Procurement Services Sandra Herrera Level 1 Purchasing Gatekeeper Completed 05/07/2019 10:43 AM
Parks & Recreation Ilonka Washburn Additional Reviewer Completed 05/08/2019 7:46 AM
Parks & Recreation Barry Williams Additional Reviewer Completed 05/21/2019 12:33 PM
Public Services Department Kimberley Grant Level 1 Reviewer Completed 05/22/2019 1:38 PM
Procurement Services Ted Coyman Additional Reviewer Completed 05/23/2019 5:48 PM
Public Services Department Todd Henry Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 05/24/2019 8:51 AM
Public Services Department Steve Carnell Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 05/28/2019 3:28 PM
County Attorney's Office Colleen Greene Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 05/30/2019 2:41 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 05/30/2019 4:16 PM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 05/31/2019 2:38 PM
Budget and Management Office Mark Isackson Additional Reviewer Completed 05/31/2019 3:11 PM
County Manager's Office Heather Yilmaz Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 06/03/2019 11:58 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 06/11/2019 9:00 AM
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