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Complementary Development Complementary development encourages planning efforts avoiding duplication, yet broadening the reach of all providers. Complementary development was indicated for all or most programs found in the following Categories: • Youth Leagues • Camps and After School Programs • Youth Classes and Sports • Preschool Classes and Sports • All Ages Classes and Sports Collaboration, Investment, or Divestment Collaborative efforts, or partnerships, with other service providers (internal or external) minimizing or eliminating duplication of services, while most responsibly utilizing agency resources are recommended. Investment may be in order if an opportunity exists to strengthen the current weak market position. Divestment may be in order if collaboration or investment are not considered or successful. This can occur by discontinuing a service or handing off the service to others. More specifically: • Invest, Collaborate, or Divest was identified for Park Picnic Reservations and Movies in the Park. By investing in Picnic Amenities and in the Movies in the Park program their current weak market position could be improved. • Collaborate or Divest was identified for the Memorial Center and the Santa Anita Center. Both facilities are out of date making them less attractive for programs or rentals. • Collaborate or Divest was also identified for a small number of programs in various categories. RECOMMENDATION THREE: POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION The intent of this focus area is to identify policies and procedures to revise or develop, allowing Team Members to achieve appropriate cost recovery targets. This will allow the Agency to maximize revenue generation where appropriate and to shift taxpayer investment/subsidy to those areas more foundational on the pyramid. All new or revised policies as a result of these recommendations will go through existing development, review, and City approval processes and are anticipated to be developed as part of the implementation of this plan. OBJECTIVES 3.1: Seek acceptance or approval of the Resource Allocation and Cost Recovery Philosophy, Model, and Policy Statement by Agency Leadership, City Leadership, Board of Recreation and Parks, and the City Council. 3.2: Review fees and charges for program and facility services annually making minor adjustments as allowed at the Director level and recommending adjustments as part of the formal budgeting process. 3.3: Develop a comprehensive Sponsorship Policy. A sample Sponsorship Policy has been provided to the Agency for this purpose. Research strategic opportunities and appropriate valuations. (See also Recommendation 5.4 regarding assignment of Team Members necessary for a successful sponsorship effort). 3.4: Develop a comprehensive Partnership Policy providing guidelines that can be used throughout the City organization. A sample Partnership Policy has been provided to the Agencyforthis purpose. Research strategic opportunities and appropriate valuations. 42 Q 65B-46