Title
Prepare Draft Annual Compliance Report Letter to Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Board and City Council Regarding 2024 Funding Levels
Recommended Action:
Move to prepare a draft annual compliance report letter to the Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Board and City Council regarding 2024 funding levels.
Report
Issue:
To determine whether the Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Board and City Council complied with the funding requirements set forth in the OMPD Interlocal Agreement for the year 2024.
Staff Contact:
Owen Thompson, Finance Analyst, 360.570.5811
Presenter(s):
Owen Thompson, Finance Analyst, 360.570.5811
Background and Analysis:
Section 4.1.3 of the OMPD Interlocal Agreement directs the OMPD Advisory Committee to provide an annual report to the City Council and OMPD Board regarding the City's compliance with specific funding commitments outlined in Section 4.1.1. These commitments include:
* Section (i): The City shall allocate 11% of General Fund revenues to the Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation Department (OPARD).
* Section (ii): A portion of the 2% utility tax shall be directed to parks and recreation.
* Section (iii): One-half of the 1% Non-Voted Utility Tax shall be allocated for parks purposes.
* Section (iv): The remaining one-half of the Non-Voted Utility Tax must be used for acquiring new parkland and maintaining and developing acquired park properties, with acquisition prioritized when practicable.
Once the draft report is complete, the Interlocal Agreement requires that it be posted on the OMPD website for at least 20 days to allow for public comment before final submission.
Climate Analysis:
Although this item is administrative in nature, it supports the broader management of MPD funds, many of which are used for projects that contribute to climate resilience. For example, MPD funds fully support the Park Stewardship Program, which enhances natural areas and contributes to carbon sequestration and...
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