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Rochelle Callis CRPD Therapeutic Recreation Program Final Report and Recommendations September 8, 2017 page 35 C. Based on the leisure interest survey findings, build on to Marview with current renovation; or D. In partnership with other jurisdictions, repurpose, add onto, or build a facility that serves the entire region in the form of a JPA. S. Is a partnership with neighboring communities or entities possible, and what would such a partnership look like? It is a strong possibility. The District is already a participant in two joint powers authorities and found both to be effective way to optimize District resources. In our study of comparables, the joint agreement in northern Illinois (SRACLC) has a gross population nearly identical to CRPD but has eight full-time employees, not two, providing both therapeutic recreation and recreation for people with disabilities. A JPA is a great tool, but it does require that participating entities share authority as well as mission and culture. In our comparables review, we did see culture differences, such as "we provide therapeutic recreation" and "we provide recreation for people with disabilities". It will require a meeting of the minds to make a JPA succeed, but it can be done and has been done. Creating a JPA for this purpose requires participation by the CRPD governing board and leadership by CRPD staff. it also needs the same from the governing boards and staffs of potential partner jurisdictions. A JPA succeeds because all parties benefit. Making those benefits clear to any prospective partner jurisdiction will be important. The partnership could take several forms. One form would be a JPA that includes just park and recreation districts and the municipalities in Conejo Valley and Simi Valley. This could include the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District, the City of Oxnard, and any other jurisdiction (Camarillo?) in Ventura County. The District could also approach jurisdictions in Los Angeles County. Another form could be the inclusion of non -profits, alongside local governments, in the JPA. This could include Tri -Countries Regional Center. There is some precedent here, as the State is already a partner with CRPD in another JPA. This option has the potential to optimize CRPD resources. It should be a subject of discussion by the Board and staff leadership in the next fiscal year. G. If programs are to expand, how many more staff are required? We think the TR Program is currently understaffed. Expansion would require separating professional staff to manage inclusion, assessments, recruitment, and training of support staff. One model for staff tasking that we have seen succeed include having one CTRS (or RTC) responsible for programs for children, another for adults and still another responsible for older THE W -T GRAS DBA RECREATION ACCESSIBILITY CONSULT .0 ONE SOURCE. INFINITE SOLUTIONS.