Title
Presentation of the Annual Report by the Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Advisory Committee Regarding Compliance of 2018 Funding Levels
Recommended Action:
Staff Recommendation:
Receive a briefing on the Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Advisory Committee’s draft annual report regarding Compliance of 2018 Funding Levels. Briefing only; No action requested.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a presentation of draft annual report by the Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Advisory Committee, regarding compliance of 2018 funding levels
Staff Contact:
Jonathon Turlove, Parks, Arts & Recreation Associate Director, 360.753.8068
Presenter(s):
Roger Horn, Chair, Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Advisory Committee
Background and Analysis:
Section 4.1.3. of the Olympia Metropolitan Park District (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 percent 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.)
The OMPD Advisory Committee has completed its annual report for Fiscal Year 2018 (attached).
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The YES Olympia Parks coalition was heavily involved in the formation of the Olympia Metropolitan Park District and some of their members continue to take a strong interest in the activities of the OMPD Advisory Committee and Board.
Options:
Receive the report. No action requested.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Attachments:
Annual Compliance Report for Fiscal Year 2018