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*"W I LLDAN B. SPECIAL BENEFIT Numerous studies have consistently shown that the desirability of properties is directly enhanced in a community when public infrastructure such as parks, open space, recreation centers, trail systems, and sports facilities are in place, improved, operable, safe, clean, and maintained. Specifically, that recreation and park facilities have proved a potent factor in maintaining a sound economic condition and a high standard of livability in a community. Overall, these studies confirm the opinion long held by planning authorities as to the economic and social values of parks and recreational facilities in a community and the direct correlation between the amount of parkland necessary to support the overall development of property in the community. Conversely, the lack of recreational improvements or facilities that are in disrepair, unsafe, unclean, and unusable can have negative impacts on the community and surrounding properties. The special benefits to properties from well-maintained parks and recreational facilities have been recognized by several respected agencies including: ➢ The California Parks and Recreation Department in a publication in the Winter 1997 indicated "Recreation and park amenities are central components in establishing the quality of life in a community... The availability and attractiveness of local parks and programs influences some companies' relocation decisions... the presence of a park encourages real estate development around it... " ➢ The United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, in a publication in June 1984, concluded that: "Parks and recreation stimulate business and generate tax revenues. " "Parks and recreation help conserve land, energy, and resources. It "An investment in parks and recreation helps reduce pollution and noise, makes communities more livable. " "Public recreation benefits all employers by providing continuing opportunities to maintain a level of fitness throughout one's working life, and through helping individuals cope with the stress of a fast -paced and demanding life." ➢ The National Recreation and Park Association, in a publication in June 1985, stated "The recreation value is realized as a rise in the value of land and other property in or near the recreation area, and is of both private interest to the landowner and others, holding an economic stake in the area, and of public interest to the taxpayers, who have a stake". 2021/2022 Landscape Maintenance District No. 94-1 Page 15 of 23