Title
Approval of the Reappointment of Chris Leicht to the Capital Area Regional Public Facilities District Board
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the reappointment of Chris Leicht as a Regional Representative to the Capital Area Regional Public Facilities District (CARPFD) Board for a four year term ending March 1, 2030.
Report
Issue:
Whether to reappoint Chris Leicht as a Regional Representative to the CARPFD Board.
Staff Contact:
Susan Grisham, Assistant to the City Manager, Executive Department, 360.753.8441
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The 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 Public Facilities District 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 CARPFD is managed by a seven-member Board of Directors. 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.
The Regional Representative position is one of the three positions appointed jointly by the jurisdictions. Chris Leicht has expressed an interest in continuing in his capacity as a Regional Representative on this Board, and at the December 19, 2025 Three Cities and County meeting, consensus from the jurisdictions was provided to move forward to request the reappointment of Boardmember Leicht.
Climate Analysis:
There are no climate impacts related to this item.
Equity Analysis:
The proposed reappointment of Chris Leicht to the CAR-PFD Board was evaluated using the City’s Equity Framework. The action is administrative in nature and does not create or modify programs, services, eligibility criteria, or funding allocations. The decision does not result in direct, disproportionate impacts on specific populations.
CARPFD supports regional public facilities which provide recreational, educational, and community-building opportunities to residents across multiple jurisdictions. These facilities are intended to serve broad and diverse communities, including youth, families, and historically underrepresented populations.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
None known.
Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact related to the reappointment.
Options:
1. Move to approve the reappointment of Chris Leicht as a Regional Representative to the Capital Area Regional Public Facilities District Board for a 4-year term ending March 1, 2030.
2. Do not Reappoint Chris Leicht to a 4-year term.
3. Take other action.
Attachments:
CARPFD Boardmembers
Chris Leicht CARPFD Bio