Title
Review of Draft 2016 Parks, Arts and Recreation Plan
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive the presentation on the draft 2016 Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation Plan. Briefing only; no action requested.
Report
Issue:
The first draft of the Parks Plan is complete. Staff will present an overview of the plan and outline next steps in the review and approval process.
Staff Contact:
Jonathon Turlove, Associate Planner, Parks, Arts and Recreation, 360.753.8068
Paul Simmons, Director, Parks, Arts and Recreation, 360.753.8462
David Hanna, Associate Director, Parks, Arts and Recreation, 360.753.8020
Dave Okerlund, Planning Manager, Parks, Arts and Recreation, 360.570.5855
Presenter(s):
Jonathon Turlove, Associate Planner, Parks, Arts and Recreation
Paul Simmons, Director, Parks, Arts and Recreation
Background and Analysis:
After an extensive public input process, the Draft 2016 Parks, Arts and Recreation Plan is complete and available for Council and public review.
The Plan proposes a park, arts and recreation system to meet the needs of the community for the next 20 years. It provides the general location of future parks and contains a Capital Investment Strategy that outlines projected revenue and proposed projects. It maintains Olympia’s eligibility for grant funding will make Olympia eligible for applying for habitat grants.
After tonight’s initial presentation, the plan will be available for public comment via a public meeting on December 2, 2015 and online on OlySpeaks. The plan and public comments from these venues will be reviewed by the Arts Commission, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and Planning Commission. The Plan will be before Council again early next year for a final public hearing and plan adoption.
Options:
1. Receive presentation the draft 2016 Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation Plan.
Financial Impact:
The Plan’s Capital Investment Strategy details the funding sources for proposed projects in the plan and includes projected revenues from the recently adopted Olympia Metropolitan Park District.