Title
Public Hearing on the 2016-2021 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP)
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Finance Committee reviewed the draft Capital Facilities Plan (CFP). The Planning Commission held a public hearing and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, the Utilities Advisory Committee, and the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee have also reviewed and commented on their respective parts of the draft CFP.
City Manager Recommendation:
Hold the public hearing to receive testimony on the proposed CFP. At the end of the testimony, close the public hearing for oral presentations and move to accept written comments until Friday, November 20, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.
Report
Issue:
The hearing is an opportunity for the Council to hear comments from the public on the CFP.
Staff Contact:
Jane Kirkemo, Administrative Services Director, 360.753.8499
Rich Hoey, Public Works Director, 360.753.8495
Paul Simmons, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director, 360.753.8462
Presenter(s):
Jane Kirkemo, Administrative Services Director
Jennifer Priddy, Olympia School District Assistant Superintendent
Background and Analysis:
The City Manager is annually required to present a six-year Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) to the City Council for adoption. The CFP must be balanced (revenues received realistically pay for proposed projects). Such planning involves determining not only where the facilities will be needed, but also when; and not only how much they will cost, but also how they will be paid for and maintained. The CFP is forwarded to the Planning Commission and other advisory committees for their input and comment. (Advisory committee letters are attached.)
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the CFP on August 3, 2015.
Because the City of Olympia collects impact fees for the Olympia School District, their CFP is incorporated into the City's document, and the City Council adopts their impact fees by ordinance.
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