2018 Annual Report

City of Chilliwack 39 OBJECTIVE STRATEGY MEASURE PROGRESS Ensure a Financial Plan is in place for long-term sustainability of the landfill. Financial Plan projects a positive reserve fund balance, along with a plan to fund closure and post-closure costs. Landfill Financial Plan reviewed in 2018 to ensure the economic sustainability of the Bailey Landfill. Facilitate a High Quality of Life Provide quality parks and recreational opportunities. Comparison to other communities. Taxpayer feedback. Chilliwack continues to provide a variety of excellent, high quality, local recreational opportunities in over 100 parks and over 100km of trails. The Greenspace Plan and the Trail Network Plan were updated in 2018 and continue to guide the vision for Chilliwack’s parks and trails in the coming decade. Kensington Park in the Eastern Hillsides was created alongside new development in the area. Strategic work continues along the Vedder Greenway to complete the looping of the Vedder Rotary Trail. The main nodal points along the Vedder Rotary Trail, Peach and Vedder Parks, were developed. The new Crossing Park on the south side of the river at the Vedder Bridge is now open. Parking lot upgrades at the Lickman Road and Hopedale Road parking lots increased parking by 30 and 40 stalls, respectively. Property adjacent to Victoria Park was acquired for the park’s expansion, adding to overall park space downtown. New playground equipment and other amenities were installed in Hilton Park, Mitchell Park, Bonny Park and Carmel Park and larger play structures in Townsend Park and Kinsmen Park on Portage. Walden Park disc golf course was expanded to 18 holes. Three dedicated pickleball courts were installed in Kinsmen Park on Portage and pickleball lines were painted on tennis courts in Wells Landing Park and Mountview Park. Outdoor fitness equipment was added to Sardis Park, Fairfield Park and Crossing Park with 30% of this equipment being wheelchair accessible. Trail work in 2018 included Allan Creek Trail, the Kensington trail from the Old Marble Hill Road to Kensington Park and additions to the Community Forest. A Grass Roots Grant application was approved in 2018 for the installation of a small community garden in Parker Park. Enhance the connectivity between the City's recreational trail network and regional trails adjacent to City boundaries. Feedback from FVRD, taxpayers and trail user groups. Regional trail strategic planning was adopted in the 2018 Trail Network Plan update. We continue to seek opportunities for new trail links between the Community Forest and Elk/Thurston trail. Work continues with the FVMBA to plan and construct regional trail connections to Vedder Mountain. Facilitate the attraction of community events. Events held in local recreational facilities. Heritage Park, Prospera Centre, and the Chilliwack Cultural Centre booked year-round, including large scale events. Partnership with the Active Communities Committee and Tourism Chilliwack for hosting health and wellness events and sport tourism opportunities. Assisted with Canada Day, Santa Parade, Terry Fox Run and Party in the Park. The 2018 Royal Bank Cup was hosted at Prospera Centre. Support cultural groups. Facility and funding assistance. The Chilliwack Cultural Centre hosts many large scale shows and events attracting patrons from throughout the region as well as providing an important venue for developing and showcasing local artists and performers.