Title
Review draft City of Olympia Report to Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Advisory Committee regarding compliance of 2020 funding levels
Recommended Action:
Review City of Olympia Report to Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Advisory Committee regarding compliance of 2020 funding levels
Report
Issue:
To review draft City of Olympia Report to Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Advisory Committee regarding compliance of 2020 funding levels and assess whether the Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Board and City Council complied with the funding requirements contained in the OMPD Interlocal Agreement.
Staff Contact:
Nanci Lien, Fiscal Services Director, 360.753.8465
Presenter(s):
Nanci Lien, Fiscal Services Director, 360.753.8465
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.) through (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 (ii.) refers to the use of the 2% utility tax revenues and section (iii.) refers to the use of one half of the 1% 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. The Interlocal Agreement states that once a draft report is complete it shall be posted on the OMPD website to allow public comment for at least 20 days.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The YES Olympia Parks coalition was heavily involved in the formation of the OMPD and some of their members continue to take a strong interest in the activities of the OMPD Advisory Committee and...
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