Title
Presentation of Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Advisory Committee’s annual report regarding compliance of 2019 funding levels
Recommended Action:
Board Treasurer Recommendation:
Receive report on the Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Advisory Committee’s annual report regarding compliance of 2019 funding levels
Report
Issue:
Presentation of Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Advisory Committee’s annual report regarding compliance of 2019 funding levels
Staff Contact:
Jonathon Turlove, Parks, Arts & Recreation Associate Director, 360.753.8068
Presenter(s):
Jonathon Turlove, Parks, Arts & Recreation Associate Director
Background and Analysis:
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.)
The OMPD Advisory Committee has completed its annual report for Fiscal Year 2019 (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 report
Financial Impact:
N/A
Attachments:
Annual compliance report for Fiscal Year 2019