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Strategic direction 6. Ensure County public spaces and facilities are operated and maintained
efficiently and to defined standards.
Action 6.1. Ensure maintenance standards are clear, consistently implemented, and being met.

Responsible Parties Potential Partners Potential funding Sources Time frame Cost Range Est.
6.1.1. Define and regularly review levels of maintenance standards for each type of indoor and outdoor facility to ensure consistency with
maintenance policies and guidelines.
DPR, DES, APS Operating budget continuous $

6.1.2. Collect and review data on replacing or renovating amenities and facilities based on life cycle/asset management, preventative
maintenance and maintenance capital budget for replacement and renovation. (See also 4.6.2.).
DPR, DES APS Operating budget continuous $$

6.1.3. Establish levels of maintenance for public spaces based on usage and expected life cycle of the asset as well as special needs or
sensitive habitats.
DPR, DES APS Operating budget short term (0–5 $
years)

6.1.4. Align maintenance practices with pollinator and beneficial insect habitat needs.
DPR DES Operating budget continuous $

6.1.5. Train maintenance staff in management of sensitive natural areas and green stormwater infrastructure maintenance.
DPR, DES, APS Operating budget continuous $

6.1.6. Improve interdepartmental coordination to ensure that short-and long-term maintenance and planning activities are well coordinated
and appropriately scoped during all project phases.
DPR, DES, CPHD, APS Operating budget short term (0–5 $
years)

6.1.7. Identify and encourage opportunities to share maintenance responsibilities with partner organizations and groups for efficiency.
DPR BIDs, sports and recreation Operating budget continuous $
associations and leagues

6.1.8. Ensure that maintenance techniques and standards are consistent between County agencies and Arlington Public Schools.
DPR, DES, APS Operating budget short term (0–5 $
years)

6.1.9. Continue to train maintenance staff in accessibility concepts, and ensure maintenance safety checklists include maintaining universal
access and accessibility.
DPR, DES Operating budget continuous $

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