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Athletic Facilities Allocation Policy Feedback Survey

The City of Mercer Island Parks & Recreation is seeking feedback from athletic field users on the current Athletic Facilities Allocation and Use Policy. Your input will help us understand how well the policy is working, identify areas for improvement, and ensure fair and effective access to athletic fields for our community. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

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Are you a resident of Mercer Island?

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Is your organization based on Mercer Island?

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How familiar are you with the current Athletic Facilities Allocation and Use Policy?

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How clear is the policy in explaining how fields are allocated among different user groups?

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To qualify as a “resident organization,” groups must have at least 75% Mercer Island residents. Does this residency requirement feel appropriate for supporting Mercer Island’s community benefit?

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The policy prioritizes facility use by residents, youth organizations, and nonprofits before for-profit or non-resident groups. How fair do you feel this priority system is for balancing community and regional needs?

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Has the priority system positively or negatively affected your group’s ability to access fields?

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The policy uses factors like historic use, safety, age-appropriate assignments, field conditions, and being in good standing when making allocations. Which of these factors do you feel should carry the most weight in field allocation decisions?

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Overall, how effective do you think the current allocation policy is in ensuring equitable and fair use of Mercer Island athletic facilities?

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