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19 <br />Related to recreational activity centers, the City is also in need of a facility for <br />cultural programming, including the arts. This center could serve the dual role of <br />servicing a specific locale within San Marcos, but also act as an anchor for <br />cultural programming throughout the City. <br />2010 Prioritization of Needs: <br />Trails (connections to existing trails and rivers/creeks) <br />Acquisition of Parkland and development of facilities in the southwest quadrant of <br />the ETJ <br />Acquisition of Parkland and development of facilities East of I-35 <br />Athletic Fields west of I-35 <br />Community Park development west of I-35 and near downtown <br />Passive Park development along San Marcos River and Blanco River <br />Increased Staffing and budget for increased facilities <br />Development of recreational/activity centers (small) and cultural arts center <br />Activities and Programming: <br />City-sponsored programs and activities are being utilized to a degree,but there appears <br />to be strong support to increase the frequency and availability of those programs; <br />especially for cultural programming, outdoor recreation and activity center. <br />The City is in need of a cultural activities coordinator who can begin to develop <br />the strategy and model needed to implement a successful program.Availability of <br />space seems to be a barrierto keeping people involved. It was suggested that several, <br />smaller centers be developed(similar to recreation) so that individuals of any age have <br />easy access within their neighborhoodand not across town. Certain activities such as <br />music and theater would benefit from their own, larger facility, so a long-range <br />goal is to identify where and how that happens. <br />Park Development <br />0-5 years NeedCost (in 2009 $$) <br />Cultural Center Arts, music $500,000 (location TBD) <br />5-10 years <br />Activity Center TBD $450,000 <br />(East) <br />Activity Center TBD $450,000 <br />(North) <br />Activity Center TBD $450,000 <br />(West) <br />Activity Center TBD $450,000 <br />(South) <br />TOTAL $2,300,000 <br /> <br />