Title
Letters of Support for 2018 Park Grant Applications
Recommended Action
Move to authorize the Chair to prepare letters of support for the 2018 park grant applications.
Report
Issue:
The Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation Department (OPARD) is requesting letters of support from PRAC for four park acquisition and development grants being applied for this year.
Staff Contact:
Laura Keehan, Planning & Design Manager, OPARD, 360.570.5855
Presenter(s):
Laura Keehan
Background and Analysis:
In 2018, OPARD is applying for the following grants:
• Lions Park Sprayground (development) - Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) Washington Wildlife & Recreation Program (WWRP) Local Parks Category, $500,000
• Grass Lake Nature Park Trail (development) - RCO WWRP Trails Category, $900,000
• LBA Woods Boulevard Road Parcel (acquisition) - RCO WWRP Local Parks Category, $1,000,000
• Stevens Field #2 Synthetic Turf & Lights (development) - RCO Youth Athletic Fields, $350,000
The department anticipates applying for an additional acquisition grant, however because the acquisition is not yet complete the details are not public. Staff will request a letter of support from PRAC at a future meeting when the details are available.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
These projects are in the 2016 Parks, Arts and Recreation Plan, which had substantial public input.
Financial Impact:
Voted Utility Tax, Impact Fees and SEPA Mitigation Fees are available as match for all of the proposed grant applications. Should these applications be funded, OPARD will be able to leverage existing funds to implement more acquisition and development projects.