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The Parks and Recreation Depart ,anQivisions shall apply these priorities in the development of departmental procedures, standards and written guidelines. Policy RO 3.4 Level of Service. The City of Casselberry shall, based on relevant analysis in the Comprehensive Plan Recreation and Open Space Element, provide recreation ian4 areas and facilities to the public at a level of service at least equal to or in excess of a level of service of 5.00 acres per 1000 population concurrent with the impacts of development. Following the conclusion and adoption of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan the City will strive to obtain locations for future public parks that maximize the ability to serve residents within optimal service area boundaries. For purposes of calculating recreation level of service, a maximum of 20% of the City's recreation inventory shall be derived from privately owned lands or non -City -owned land that is subject to interlocal agreement. As the amount of City -owned land increases, the proportion of land subject to interlocal or other contractual agreement shall be reduced to no more than 15%, provided that it does not reduce the level of service below standard. Policy RO 3.5 Preservation of Dedicated Park and Open Space. All land required and/or dedicated to the City for parks and open space from new and existing residential development through the ULDR standards, approved development plan or developer's agreement shall be preserved and developed as parks and open space in perpetuity according to the Codes of the City of Casselberry. Exceptions may be made by the City Commission if it can be shown that the park or open space does not serve the public, and that appropriate park and/or open space will be provided elsewhere that serves the development at the same standard or better. Policy RO 3.6 Recreation Site Connections. The City will seek new recreational sites that are proximate to existing mass transit routes or will seek Mass Transit Routes that will provide connections to existing or planned recreational facilities. Policy RO 3.7 Greenways and Recreational Trail Systems. The City will seek recreational opportunities that create, and/or enhance, greenways and trailways or link into existing recreational trail systems. OBJECTIVE RO 4.0 PRESERVING CULTURAL ARTS. The Citv shall improve the aualitv of life of its residents by promoting, preserving and sustaining the various cultural arts in its community. Policy RO 4.1 Public Art. The City will seek to incorporate Public Art within a variety of its recreational facilities and other public sites when possible. Policy RO 4.2 Communityl. dentity. The City will develop a community identity that emphasizes the various cultural arts within the City and will expand partnerships and collaborations to enhance various cultural opportunities. Policy RO 4.3 Showcase. The City will host art exhibits festivals and community events that showcase the City. For Adoption Public Hearing July 13, 2009 4 Recreation and Open Space