Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Olympia School District for Cultural Access Tax Transportation Funding for the 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the Olympia School District for Cultural Access Tax transportation funding for the 2026-2027 school year.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the Olympia School District for Cultural Access Tax transportation funding for the 2026-2027 school year.
Staff Contact:
Amelia Layton, Inspire Olympia Senior Program Specialist, 360.570.3803
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The Cultural Access Advisory Board recommends to City Council a percentage of funds available to be reserved for the public-school cultural access program. Recommended amounts were presented and approved on June 16, 2026. Public school programs benefit students and increase opportunities for cultural activities. Such programming may include school day in-school and field trips to off campus arts, culture, heritage, or science learning, including transportation.
Climate Analysis:
The Interlocal Agreement itself does not have a climate impact but assisting in the utilization and awareness of mass transit is consistent with climate objectives.
Equity Analysis:
Inspire Olympia’s funding of transportation benefits students across Olympia School District schools by eliminating financial barriers to participation in Olympia’s cultural organization’s programming for teachers and students.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Inspire Olympia is a voter-approved initiative that dedicates a portion of Olympia’s sales tax to local nonprofit organizations offering arts, science, heritage, and cultural programs and experiences for the public in Olympia and the Olympia School District. Schools across the district are able to access the transportation funds supporting students and families throughout Olympia.
Financial Impact:
$60,000 over the course of the 2026-27 school year from the Cultural Access Fund:143.
Options:
1. Move to approve a Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the Olympia School District for Cultural Access Tax transportation funding for the 2026-2027 school year.
2. Do not approve an Interlocal Agreement with the Olympia School District to provide up to $60,000 of transportation reimbursement for students to attend Inspire Olympia funded programming for the 2026-27 school year.
3. Take other action.
Attachments:
Resolution
Agreement