Title
Letters of Support for 2022 Park Grant Applications
Recommended Action
Move to authorize the Chair to prepare letters of support for the 2022 park grant applications.
Report
Issue:
The Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation Department (OPARD) is requesting letters of support from PRAC for four grants being applied for this year.
Staff Contact:
Laura Keehan, Parks Planning & Design Manager, 360.570.5855
Background and Analysis:
In 2022, Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation is applying for the following federal and state grants:
• Yelm Highway Community Park Phase 1 (development) - Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), $2,000,000
• Yelm Highway Community Park Phase 1 (development) - Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) Washington Wildlife & Recreation Program (WWRP) Local Parks Category, $500,000
• Yelm Highway Community Park Phase 1 (development) - RCO Youth Athletic Fields, $350,000
• Kaiser Woods (acquisition & development combo) - RCO WWRP Local Parks Category, $673,497
Financial Impact:
Voted Utility Tax, Olympia Metropolitan Park District, Impact Fees and SEPA Mitigation Fees are available as match for the proposed grant applications.