Title
Approval of Resolution Amending the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Olympia and the Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD)
Board Treasurer Recommendation:
Approve resolution that authorizes amendment of language in Section 4.1.3. to read, “…provide an annual report to the City Council and OMPD Board regarding the City’s compliance with the funding levels in (i.) and through (iv.) in Section 4.1.1.”
Report
Issue:
Whether to amend to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Olympia and the OMPD
Staff Contact:
Jonathon Turlove, Associate Director, Parks, Arts and Recreation, 360.753.8068
Presenter(s):
Jonathon Turlove, Associate Director, Parks, Arts and Recreation, 360.753.8068
Background and Analysis:
There are two potential amendments to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Olympia and the OMPD:
Scope of Advisory Committee Annual Review
Section 4.1.3. of the OMPD Interlocal Agreement states that the OMPD Advisory Committee shall “provide an annual report to the City Council and OMPD Board regarding the City’s compliance with the funding levels in (i.) and (iv.) in Section 4.1.1.” (Section (i.) refers to the requirement that the City allocate 11% of General Fund revenues to the Parks, Arts and Recreation Department (OPARD). Section (iv.) refers to the requirement that the remaining one-half of the Non-Voted Utility Tax be used to acquire new park land and to maintain and develop those acquired park properties, with a priority on acquisition to the extent practicable.)
On July, 11, 2018, the OMPD Advisory Committee provided a report to the OMPD Board recommending that the language in Section 4.1.3. referenced above should be changed to read, “…provide an annual report to the City Council and OMPD Board regarding the City’s compliance with the funding levels in (i.) and through (iv.) in Section 4.1.1.” (Section (ii.) refers to the use of the 2% utility tax revenues and section (iii.) refers to the use of one-half of the 1% Non-Voted Utility Tax.)
Sunset Date of one-half percent Non-Voted Utility Tax
Section 4.1.1. of the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Olympia and the Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) details the use of various funding sources for the OMPD. Section 4.1.1. (iv.) refers to the use of one-half of the Non-Voted Utility Tax. Section 4.1.1. (v.) of the OMPD Interlocal Agreement states “The City intends to maintain the funding levels in (i.) and (ii.) without a time limit, and the funding levels in (iii.) until January 1, 2030, and the funding levels in (iv.) until January 1, 2026.” (Emphasis added)
On September 18, 2018, Olympia City Council approved a funding package for homelessness response that included the utilization of one-half of the Non-Voted Utility Tax for a period of three years (2019-2021). Council expressed interest in “reimbursing” these funds by extending the sunset date on this funding source by four years. This would have extended the sunset date to 2030. On October 24, 2018, the OMPD Advisory Committee provided a report to the OMPD Board recommending that the sunset date on this funding source be extended five years to 2031. The Committee also recommended removing the words “absent an exigent financial circumstance” from Section 4.1.1. (iv.).
On November 5, 2018, there was a public hearing on the proposed amendments. Staff presented an alternative funding approach for homeless response at this meeting that did not utilize Non-Voted Utility Tax. Assuming Council approves this approach, this section of the Interlocal Agreement would no longer have to be modified.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
1. Approve resolution that authorizes amendment of language in Section 4.1.3. to read, “…provide an annual report to the City Council and OMPD Board regarding the City’s compliance with the funding levels in (i.) and through (iv.) in Section 4.1.1.”
2. Do not approve resolution
3. Approve alternative resolution.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Attachments:
Resolution
Amendment 1 to Interlocal Agreement
Report from OMPD Advisory Committee to OMPD Board dated July 11, 2018
Report from OMPD Advisory Committee to OMPD Board dated October 24, 2018