Park and Facility Operations Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of an ADA transition plan for a parks agency?
Answer: To schedule and fund accessibility improvements to existing facilities
An ADA transition plan identifies barriers in existing facilities and schedules their removal over time as funding allows, providing a roadmap for achieving full accessibility.
Which contract type transfers maintenance responsibility to a private vendor for a defined scope and period?
Answer: Service contract
Service contracts engage private vendors to perform specific maintenance tasks (landscaping, janitorial, equipment repair) under defined terms and performance standards.
What is the purpose of a level of service (LOS) standard in parks operations?
Answer: To define the minimum quality of maintenance and service delivery citizens can expect
Level of service standards define the minimum acceptable quality of maintenance, amenities, and services that a parks system commits to providing.
Which energy management strategy reduces costs by shifting high-energy activities to off-peak hours?
Answer: Load shifting
Load shifting moves energy-intensive operations (pool heating, HVAC pre-cooling) to off-peak times when electricity rates are lower.
What does a facility condition assessment evaluate?
Answer: The physical condition and remaining useful life of buildings and infrastructure
A facility condition assessment systematically evaluates the physical condition of buildings and infrastructure components and estimates remaining useful life and needed repairs.
Which integrated pest management (IPM) approach is preferred for parks and recreation areas?
Answer: Using the least-toxic effective methods while minimizing environmental impact
IPM uses monitoring-based decision making and selects the least-toxic effective methods, emphasizing prevention, cultural controls, and targeted treatments over calendar-based pesticide applications.