Title
Presentation of Advisory Committee’s Annual Compliance Report Regarding 2020 Funding Levels
Recommended Action
Receive report.
Report
Issue:
Presentation of Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Advisory Committee’s Annual Compliance Report regarding 2020 funding levels
Staff Contact:
Sylvana Niehuser, Director of Parks Planning and Maintenance, 360.753.8068
Presenter(s):
Sylvana Niehuser, Director of Parks Planning and Maintenance
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 2020.
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 2020