Title
Presentation of Olympia Municipal Park District (OMPD) Advisory Committee's Annual Report on 2021 Preliminary Budget
Recommended Action
Board Treasurer Recommendation:
Receive report from Olympia Municipal Park District (OMPD) Advisory Committee on 2021 Preliminary Budget
Report
Issue:
Receive report from Olympia Municipal Park District (OMPD) Advisory Committee on 2021 Preliminary Budget
Staff Contact:
Jonathon Turlove; Director of Park Planning and Maintenance; 360.753.8068
Presenter(s):
Jonathon Turlove; Director of Park Planning and Maintenance
Background and Analysis:
Section 4.1.3. of the OMPD Interlocal Agreement states that the Olympia Municipal Park District (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 1percent 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 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 OMP...
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