Title
Continued Discussion about the Proposed Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD)
Recommended Action
Finance Committee Recommendation:
The Olympia Metropolitan Park District was referred back to the Finance Committee for further development following the June 9th Special Study Session of the City Council.
City Manager Recommendation:
Continue to discuss the Finance Committee recommendation to pursue an Olympia Metropolitan Park District.
Report Issue:
The Finance Committee has continued to work towards the City Council goal of adopting a sustainable budget. The Finance Committee is expected to continue those discussions and will focus on a proposal to the voters regarding a ballot measure that would establish an Olympia Metropolitan Park District.
Staff Contact:
Steve Hall, City Manager, 360.753.8447
Jane Kirkemo, Administrative Services Director, 360.753.8499
Paul Simmons, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director, 360.754.8462
Presenter(s):
Steve Hall, City Manager
Jane Kirkemo, Administrative Services Director
Paul Simmons, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director
Background and Analysis:
At the City Council Retreat in January the Finance Committee was directed to continue working towards the City Council goal of adopting a sustainable budget. More specifically, the Finance Committee was to work with staff and the community to identify current and future funding gaps within the City budget; and a variety of strategies to address those gaps. These discussions included an in-depth analysis of funding gaps that currently exist in the General Fund, Pavement Management Program, the Facility Repair and Replacement Fund, and Parks Operations and Major Maintenance. The discussions also highlighted funding shortfalls associated with Percival Landing maintenance and replacement, and also evaluated current and future use of the 2% Voted Utility Tax that is committed to Parks.
The Finance Committee evaluated a variety of different revenue str...
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