Title
Report from the Olympia Municipal Park District (OMPD) Advisory Committee on the 2020 Preliminary Budget
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Olympia Municipal Park District (OMPD) Advisory Committee recommends receiving a report on the 2020 preliminary budget.
Board Treasurer Recommendation:
Receive report from Olympia Municipal Park District (OMPD) Advisory Committee on 2020 preliminary budget.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive report from Olympia Municipal Park District (OMPD) Advisory Committee on 2020 preliminary budget.
Staff Contact:
Jonathon Turlove; Director of Park Planning and Maintenance; Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation; 360.753.8068
Presenter(s):
Roger Horn, Chair, OMPD Advisory Committee
Background and Analysis:
Section 4.1.3. of the Olympia Municipal 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.) through (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 (ii.) refers to the use of the 2 percent utility tax revenues and section (iii.) refers to the use of one-half of the 1 percent Non-Voted Utility Tax. 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.
In addition to providing the required annual compliance report on the previous year's budget, the Advisory Committee typically provides the Board a report on the upcoming year's proposed budget to ensure compliance as well (attached). Roger Horn, Chair of the Advisory Committee, will present the report.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The YES Olympia Parks coaliti...
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