Title
Agenda Item:
Public Hearing on 2014 - 2019 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP)
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Finance Committee is reviewing parts of the CFP and has scheduled a public hearing for October 7 on their draft letter and recommendations (attached).
City Manager Recommendation:
Open the public hearing to receive testimony on the proposed plan.
Body
Issue:
Hold a public hearing to take testimony on the 2014 - 2019 CFP.
Staff Contact(s):
Jane Kirkemo, Administrative Services Director, 360.753.8499
Rich Hoey, Public Works Director, 360.753.8495
Shawn Ward, Interim Parks Director, 360.753.8069
Presenter(s):
Jane Kirkemo, Administrative Services Director
Roger Horn, Planning Commission
Jerry Parker, Planning Commission
Barb Day, Utility Advisory Committee
Jim Nieland - Parks and Recreation Advisory Committe
Other chairs of Advisory Committees have been invited to speak.
Background and Analysis:
The City Manager is 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.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the CFP on August 5th, with a second hearing scheduled for October 7th.
The six-year plan is slightly less than the current plan. The increase is predominantly from the completion of the Washington Center renovations and the LED streetlight conversion project.
Changes Since the Preliminary CFP Was Presented
Isthmus Parcels:
At the time the Isthmus parcels were acquired, the City was still awaiting word on whether it would receive any grant funding from the State for the I...
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