Title
Draft 2016 Parks, Arts and Recreation Plan - Briefing and Comment Opportunity
Recommended Action
Receive presentation on the draft 2016 Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation Plan and provide input to staff.
Report
Issue:
The first draft of the Parks Plan is complete and available for review at www.olympiawa.gov/parksplan <http://www.olympiawa.gov/parksplan> . Staff will present an overview of the plan and receive input from the Commission.
Staff Contact:
Jonathon Turlove, Associate Planner, Parks, Arts and Recreation, 360.753.8068
Presenter(s):
Jonathon Turlove, Associate Planner, Parks, Arts and Recreation
Background and Analysis:
After an extensive public input process, the Draft 2016 Parks, Arts and Recreation Plan is complete and available for Council and public review.
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. It maintains Olympia’s eligibility for grant funding will make Olympia eligible for applying for habitat grants.
The Plan is currently available for public comment on OlySpeaks. In addition to the Planning Commission, the plan will be reviewed by the Arts Commission and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. The Plan will be before Council again early next year for a final public hearing and plan adoption.
Options:
1. Receive presentation the draft 2016 Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation Plan and provide input to staff.
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.