Title
Draft 2016 Parks, Arts and Recreation Plan - Continued Discussion
Recommended Action
No action required; Commission may provide comments or recommendations to City staff or City Council.
Report
Issue:
The Commission was briefed regarding that first draft of the 2016 Parks Plan on December 7, 2015. A revised draft was issued on December 23, and will be reviewed by the City Council early in 2016. This agenda item provides an opportunity for continuing the discussion of December 7.
Staff Contact:
Jonathon Turlove, Associate Planner, Parks, Arts and Recreation, 360.753.8068
Presenter:
None; discussion to be facilitated by Commission chair
Background and Analysis:
Staff prepared the Draft 2016 Parks, Arts and Recreation Plan with extensive public input. 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. Timely adoption will maintain Olympia’s eligibility for grant funding and will make Olympia eligible for applying for habitat grants.
In addition to the Planning Commission, the plan is being reviewed by Olympia’s Arts Commission and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. The revised draft of December 23, 2015, is currently available for public comment. The City Council will host a public hearing on January 12, 2016, with final adoption scheduled for February.
Options:
The Commission may provide comments or recommendation, or both, to the City staff or to the City Council, or both.
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.