Title
Approval of the Reappointment of David Brine as the City of Olympia Representative on the Capital Area Regional Public Facilities District (CAR-PFD) Board
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve reappointment David Brine as Olympia’s Representative to the Capital Area Regional Public Facilities District Board for a 4-year term ending March 1, 2031.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve reappointment David Brine as Olympia’s Representative to the Capital Area Regional Public Facilities District Board for a 4-year term ending March 1, 2031.
Staff Contact:
Susan Grisham, Assistant to the City Manager, 360.753.8441
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The Capital Area Regional Public Facilities District (CARPFD) Board is an interjurisdictional body created by the cities of Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and Thurston County.
The purpose of this district is to receive PFD revenues from the State and then enter into contracts with local entities for regional projects, based on the Interlocal Agreements. Currently the CARPFD has contracts with the City of Lacey for the Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) and the City of Olympia for the Hands-on Children’s Museum.
The District is authorized to receive 0.033% of the State share of sales and use tax generated in the four jurisdictions as allowed by RCW 82.14.390. This legislation authorized the use of State revenue to promote economic development by supporting the construction of certain public facilities in local jurisdictions.
The CARPFD is managed by a seven-member Board of Directors that has fiduciary responsibility for the appropriate use of sales tax revenue it collects and distributes. The Board meets annually to review financial statements and to issue an annual report to the public on the use of those funds. Three members of the Board are appointed jointly by the four local jurisdictions. The remaining four members are appointed individually by each of the jurisdictions to four-year terms. information about the CARPFD is
Mr. Brine has served as Olympia's representative to the CAR-PFD Board for three terms, and reappointment for a new four-year term would end March 1, 2031.
Climate Analysis:
This item is not expected to have an impact on greenhouse gas emissions.
Equity Analysis:
Funding from the CAR-PFD revenues support the City of Olympia for the Hands-on Children’s Museum. As an organization the Hands-on Children’s Museum provides free and reduced admission programs for families regardless of their ability to pay. The Museum also provides sensory friendly spaces for families of children with autism, sensory sensitivities, and special needs.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The Capital Area Regional Public Facilities District supports regional public facilities that provide recreational, educational, and economic benefits to the community.
Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact related to the appointment.
Options:
1. Move to approve reappointment David Brine as Olympia’s Representative to the Capital Area Regional Public Facilities District Board for a 4-year term ending March 1, 2031.
2. Refer the matter to the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee.
3. Take other action.
Attachments:
CAR-PFD Board Roster