Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a license agreement between the City and Hidden Creek Community Church for a Shared Parking Lot Adjacent to Decatur Woods Park
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a license agreement between the City and Hidden Creek Community Church for a shared parking lot adjacent to Decatur Woods Park.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a license agreement between the City and Hidden Creek Community Church for a shared parking lot adjacent to Decatur Woods Park.
Staff Contact:
Jonathon Turlove, Associate Director, Parks, Arts and Recreation, 360.753.8068
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
Decatur Woods Park does not have a dedicated parking lot and has limited on-street parking. Hidden Creek Community Church is immediately adjacent to the park. In 2008, the City entered into a shared parking agreement with the church. At that time, the City committed to contributing $6,000 towards minor upgrades to the parking lot in exchange for the use of 12 parking stalls for park patrons Monday-Saturday. This agreement has been effective, and there is typically heavy use of the shared parking area by park users.
While the original agreement still has one year remaining before it expires, the pastor of the church has recently notified the City that the lot is in need of repaving and has asked the City to contribute towards its proportional share of the project. Staff has calculated that the City's proportional share of the project is $6,600.78, which includes a $600 "discount" due to the original agreement being terminated one year early. The new agreement is proposed to terminate in 10 years.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
While there has been no formal community outreach on this issue, the...
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