§ 25-281. Same—Goal 8: Ensure that adequate community services and facilities are provided to serve the needs of all residents of the parish.

Objective 8.1: Optimize the function and use of public facilities and services to improve the quality of life for all residents of Jefferson Parish.

Policy 8.1.1: Ensure cost-effective and timely provision of community facilities and services to support the needs of the parish's neighborhoods, residents, and businesses.

Policy 8.1.2: Monitor the provision of community services and their ability to meet the diverse needs of the parish's population.

Policy 8.1.3: Actively work with private, nonprofit, and public community service organizations to avoid duplication and to coordinate the delivery of services like childcare, senior services, and recreation.

Policy 8.1.4: Seek and encourage corporate citizenship in the provision of community services.

Policy 8.1.5: Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Objective 8.2: Provide for adequate public facilities to serve the needs of the parish's residents.

Policy 8.2.1: Maintain existing community facilities, where appropriate, in public ownership to enhance the parish's ability to meet future demands.

Policy 8.2.2: Provide fully accessible public facilities to all residents and visitors.

Policy 8.2.3: Maintain a close, collaborative relationship with the Jefferson Parish School Board to maximize the use of school services and facilities for public benefit, particularly for young people, families, and seniors.

Objective 8.3: Involve all stakeholders in the preparation of a community facilities and human services element that is consistent with the following policies:

Policy 8.3.1: The community facilities and human services element shall guide the establishment, maintenance and provision of community facilities and human services within Jefferson Parish.

Policy 8.3.2: Promote effective and efficient delivery of community services.

Policy 8.3.3: Improve the quality of, and access to social services, particularly for children, youth, seniors, and people with disabilities.

Policy 8.3.4: Promote attractive, well-maintained community facilities that serve and inspire the pride of all Jefferson Parish residents.

(Ord. No. 21939, § 1, 8-6-03; Ord. No. 22997, § 1, 2-28-07)