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STEP 1: BUILDING ON YOUR ORGANIZATION'S VALUES, VISION, AND MISSION Critical to this philosophical undertaking is the support and buy -in of elected officials and advisory board members, staff, and ultimately, citizens. Whether or not significant changes are called for, the organization should be certain that it philosophically aligns with its constituents. The development of a financial resource allocation philosophy and policy is built upon a very logical foundation, based upon the theory that those who benefit from Parks, Recreation, and Senior Services ultimately pay for services. Envision a pyramid sectioned horizontally into five levels. A brief description of the process follows. Figure 6: GreenPlay Pyramid Methodology GREENPLAK« Considerableidl Individual Benefit The Pyramid Methodology Individual/Community Benefit (Balanced Beneficiaries) Considerable Community Benefit Mostly Community 1._0'. 2AT. 2-W 20" G—n1lln}.LLG STEP 2: UNDERSTANDING THE PYRAMID METHODOLOGY, BENEFITS FILTER, AND SECONDARY FILTERS The creation of a subsidy and resource allocation philosophy and policy is a key component to maintaining an agency's financial control, equitably pricing offerings, and helping to identify core services including programs and facilities. The principal foundation of the Pyramid is the Benefits Filter. Conceptually, the base level of the pyramid represents the core services of a public Parks, Recreation, and Seniors system. Services appropriate to higher levels of the pyramid should only be offered when the preceding levels below are comprehensive enough to provide a foundation for the next level. The foundation and upward progression are intended to represent the Parks, Recreation, and Senior Services core mission while also reflecting the growth and maturity of an organization as it enhances its service offerings. Each level of the Pyramid from the bottom to the top is described below. MOSTLY COMMUNITY BENEFIT The foundational level of the Pyramid is the largest, and it encompasses those services including programs and facilities that MOSTLY benefit the Mostly Community Benefit COMMUNITY as a whole. These services may Z,l increase property values, provide safety, address social needs, and enhance quality of life for residents. The community generally pays for these basic services via tax support. These services are generally offered to residents at a minimal charge or no fee. A large percentage of the agency's tax support would fund this level of the Pyramid. 24 Q 65B-28