Title
Discuss and Comment on 2021-2026 Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan
Recommended Action
Move to draft a memo advising the City Council on the 2021-2026 Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan
Report
Issue:
Each year, City advisory committees and members of the public comment on the Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan. This is an opportunity for the BPAC to draft its comment memo.
Staff Contact:
Michelle Swanson, AICP, Associate Planner, Public Works | Transportation, 360.753.8575.
Presenter(s):
Michelle Swanson
Barb Bumann, Chair of CFP Subcommittee
Background and Analysis:
Introduction
The Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) is an annually updated document that is used to identify funding for City capital projects on a 6-year horizon, as required by the state Growth Management Act. The CFP reflects priorities in each City program.
At the July meeting, the BPAC formed a subcommittee to draft a memo to kick off this meeting’s discussion. Subcommittee Chair Barb Bumann will share the draft memo and report on the subcommittee’s process. Members of the subcommittee may also share their thoughts about the draft memo.
Suggested approach for review
The CFP can be found at the City’s Budget/Financial Reports page. We have attached a link.
The focus of the BPAC’s review should be the programs and projects that relate to bicycle and pedestrian transportation. Staff suggests that BPAC members read the following sections:
Message from the City Manager, IV
Executive Summary, V-XIII
An Overview of Capital Facilities Planning, 1-4 - 1-8
Planning & Budget Cycles, 1-9
Key Terms, 1-10
CFP Comprehensive Plan Goals & Policies, 1-11 - 1-16
Frequently Asked Questions, 1-17 - 1-19
Calendar of Key CFP Events, 1-20
Long Term Financial Strategy, 2-1 - 2-3
Debt Limitations, 2-4 - 2-5
Funding Sources, 2-6 - 2-7
Revenues Dedicated to the CFP, 2-8 - 2-13
Summary of 2021 Projects by Focus Area, 3-1 - 3-3
New Projects, 3-4 - 3-5
Transportation Projects, 5-1 - 5-28
To facilitate the letter-writing process and discussion, please consider coming prepared with your comments on the draft memo and any additions you would like the committee to consider.
What’s next
After this meeting, Chair Brittany Yunker Carlson will work with staff liaison Michelle Swanson to finalize the Committee’s memo to send to the City Council in time for the Council’s hearing on October 13th.
Options:
Option 1: Make comments for the Committee Chair to use in finalizing an advisory memo to City Council.
Option 2: If committee members are unable to arrive at consensus on the comments, they can provide comments as individuals.
Financial Impact:
This letter will have no direct financial impact.
Attachments:
Draft CFP subcommittee memo
Link to Budget/Financial Reports page