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Home My WebLink AboutPRHSPSC PKT 05-08-2000 (hr¡5 City of Federal Way CITY COUNCIL PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Monday, May 8, 2000 12:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER Presentation Wood Presentation Parker Action Parker Action Guenther Action Schroder Discussion Schroder " , 2. PUBLIC FORUM 3. COMMISSION COMMENTS 4. APPROVAL OF APRIL 10,2000 SUMMARY COMMITTEE BUSINESS A. Public Safety Presentation B. Affordable Housing Presentation C. 2001 CDBG Pass-Through Acceptance D. Resolution to Join S. King County Human Services Forum Interlocal Agreement/Sacajawea Park Sports Field Improvement Park Properties, Public/Private Partnerships 5. E. F. 6. NEXT MEETING - June 12, 2000 7. ADJOURNMENT Committee Members: Jeanne Burbidge, Chair Mary Gates Dean McColgan Staff: Jennifer Schroder, Director Sue Floyd, Administrative Assistant 661-4041 City of Federal Way City Council PARKS, RECREA nON, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE Monday, April 10, 2000 12:00 p.m. SUMMARY In attendance: Council Committee members Jeanne Burbidge, Mary Gates, Dean McColgan; Jon Jainga, Park Planning and Development Manager; Pat Richardson, Assistant City Attorney; Brian Wilson, Public Safety Deputy Director; Ann Guenther, Human Services Manager; Mary Faber, Community and Cultural Services Manager; Sue Floyd, Administrative Assistant Guests: David Kaplan, Dini Duclos, Joann Piquette, Kevin King Chair Burbidge called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. PUBLIC FORUM None COMMISSION COMMENTS Ms. Piquette of the Arts Commission noted that the commission's spring/summer newsletter has been mailed to residents. The commission is sponsoring a grant writing/fund raising seminar on April 15. Ms. Piquette asked where the Arts Commission fell into the title of the council committee. Chair Burbidge responded that this is something that warranted future discussion. APPROVAL OF SUMMARY The March 13, 2000 summary was approved as written. BUSINESS ITEMS FEDERAL WAY WALL OF FAME Mr. Jainga reported that at the March 9 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, the commission received a presentation by the Federal Way Youth Hall of Fame (FWYHF). This non-profit organization was founded in September 1996 by Byron Mengle as a chapter of the International Youth Hall of Fame. The organization's main purpose is two-fold: to honor Federal Way's outstanding young people and celebration their commendable efforts, and to be actively involved in the community through volunteering efforts. The FWYHF is looking for a location to site a "Youth Hall of Fame." FWYHF proposèd to incur all costs associated with the construction and maintenance of the wall. The FWYHF asked for the Parks and Recreation Commission's support to locate the wall in a Federal Way city park. The commission passed a motion to further review the proposal as part of their 2000 work plan. The commission will forward a recommendation to committee in May. PARKS AND RECREA nON COMMISSION 2000 WORK PLAN Mr. Jainga reported that the Parks and Recreation Commission fmalized their 2000 work plan on March 9, 2000. For the purpose of a work plan, the commission organized their responsibilities under four headings: Capital Facilities. Recreation Programming, Policies & Procedures, and Celebration Park. Under each heading, the commission listed specific projects and/or programs they will review and forward recommendations to Council when appropriate. The recommended work plan is as follows: Capital Facilities: Celebration Park, neighborhood parks, Skate Park, community center, French Lake Park, Wedgewood Neighborhood Park, Youth "Wall of Fame." Recreation Prof!ramming: Teen and senior programs. Policies & Procedures.' Wireless communication facilities in parks, comprehensive plan, park impact fees, communication plan, operations and maintenance, effects of 1-695, Celebration Park. Community Relations: Off-leash park, partnerships. Ms. Gates asked if it was appropriate to place the "Wall of Fame" under the Capital Facilities heading, and asked if there was a policy in place when requests such as this are received. Staff responded that there is no policy in place, but that the commission listens to the requests and if valuable, makes a recommendation and forwards to Council. 'I ,¡;.; .", Parks, Recreation, Human Services & Public Safety Council Committee April 10, 2000 Summary Page Two MARY GATES MOYED, DEAN MCCOLGAN SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 2000 WORK PLAN AS PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION AND FORWARD TO FULL COUNCIL ON APRIL 18,2000. SACAJAWEA SOCCER FIELD IMPROVEMENT BID APPROVAL The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department was awarded a Youth Athletics Facilities grant by the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (lAC) in the amount of$150,000. The project is a partnership between the City of Federal Way, Federal Way School District and the Federal Way Youth Soccer Association. The scope of the project includes the renovation of the existing natural grass field, changing it to a new synthetic turf sport playing surface. The field will also be sized to support multi-generational use. The new turf will reduce maintenance, improve site drainage, use recycled materials, conserve water and eliminate fertilizers. The project budget, including grant funds, is $565,000. Staff has prepared the draft bid document and recommended advertising the project for public bid. Ms. Gates suggested that the money saved on maintenance and operations be placed in replacement reserve for when the field is replaced in 20 years. DEAN MCCOLGAN MOVED, MARY GATES SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE ADVERTISING THE SACAJAWEA SOCCER FIELD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR PUBLIC BID. MOTION APPROVED. SKATE PARK This item was changed from action to information only. Mr. Jainga reported on the status of Skate Park. As part of the department's 1999/2000 budget, $250,000 was requested to build a skate park. This amount was determined from the construction costs incurred by neighboring cities that had completed skate park projects. The majority of skate parks in the area are 3,000 to 7,000 square feet and have cost between $65,000 to $130,000. The department's submittal for $250,000 was based on the community's comments that the park should be twice as big as the neighboring cities. The larger park can accommodate a wide range of ability from beginner to advance. The feedback on small parks was that advanced skaters dominate the park. The Skate Park master plan is 19,608 square feet. The architect's cost of the structure and contingency is $361,224 (tax. not included). The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed proposals that create two alternatives from the full plan. Phase one would have to be reduced from 12,800 square feet to 10,000 square feet to meet the cost estimate of $250,000 and phase two would be 6,808 square feet. Mr. Jainga is going to meet with the architects and engineers to confum the costs involved and will bring that to the Parks and Recreation Commission in May. Discussion ensued on the May 12 groundbreaking ceremony, and it was determined that it should be delayed. Ms. Duclos expressed some concern about the newspaper articles with misinformation on the Skate Park project. Mr. Kaplan will write a letter to the editor clarifying the project costs and timeline. CIP UPDATE Mr. Jainga reviewed the CIP report (distributed with the agenda) with the committee. NEXT MEETING May 8, 2000 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at I :00 p.m. Item 5C CITY OF FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCil PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES, AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Date: From: Via: Subject: May 1, 2000 Camron Parker, CDBG Coordinator C( David MoSe~anager 2001 CDBG Pass-Through Acceptance Background As part of the City's joint agreement with the King County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consortium, the City must annually elect to receive a pass-through of CDBG funds. The form (Attachment 1) indicates the City's desire to receive a CDBG pass-through for the year 2001. The form must be reviewed by the City Council, signed by the Mayor, and submitted to the County prior to May 31, 2000. The County Consortium estimates the amount of CDBG funds that will be available to Consortium members for the next program year. This estimate is based upon the President's proposed 2001 budget. As budget deliberations continue at the federal level, the estimate may be adjusted. The final 2001 CDBG allocation for the Consortium will be set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in mid-December 2000. " . CDBG in 2001 The City of Federal Way's share of the Consortium's estimated 2001 grant is $507,291. The estimate is broken down as follows: . Planning and Administration Public (Human) Services Capital Projects Housing Repair Program $120,000* Economic Development Set-aside $76,094** Discretionary Capital Projects $156,669 $74,187 $80,341 $352,763 Total: $507,291 * Additional information on Housing Repair provided in Attachment 2 ** Represents 15% of $507,291 Additional funds available to the City may be added in July 2000. These are recaptured or unspent funds from prior year CDBG projects and funds from CDBG projects that generate program income (repaid home repair loans and other county-wide loan programs funded with CDBG). prhsO5-1 Please contact me at (253) 661-4153 if you have any questions regarding these estimates or the pass-through acceptance process. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends accepting a pass-through of CDBG funds from King County for the year 2001 and earmarking $120,000 of capital funds for the Federal Way Home Repair Program. Commission Recommendation At their April 17, 2000 meeting, the Human Services Commission voted unanimously to recommend to the Council the staff recommendation. Committee Recommendation Options Option 1 - Accept staff and Commission recommendation to accept a pass-through of CDBG funds from King County-for the year 2001 - earmarking $120,000 of capital funds for the Federal Way Home Repair Program. Option 2 - Accept a pass-through of CDBG funds from King County for the year 2001, earmarking an amountfor the Federal Way Home Repair Program as recommended by the Committee. A:::~~e: ::a::me ReroRT:committee:Iti;:", . comm:~~e Member; prhsO5-1 Attachment 1 THE CITY OF Federal Way QUALIFIES FORAN ESTIMATED $507.291 IN 2001 KING COUNTY CONSORTIUM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS, WHICH WILL BE A V AILABLE JANUARY 1,2001. Please check one: Our City does not elect to receive and administer the above estimated pass-through. We choose instead to apply for CDBG funding on a project by project basis through the County and Small Cities process. ./ Our City elects to receive and administer the above estimated pass-through with the conditions outlined in the 2000-2002 Community Development Block Grant Interlocal Cooperation Agreement. Among other responsibilities, we recognize that in accepting a pass-through we are accepting the responsibility of identifying priority needs and allocating the pass-through funds in accordance with the Consortium's schedule for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Cities which accept the pass-through should check the following if applicable: ./ Our City would like to allocate a portion of our funds for public (human) service activities. ./ Our City would like to allocate a portion of our funds for planning and administration activities. Our City is eligible to request the use of additional planning and administration ceiling. We would like to request additional funds for the following: ./ Our City would like to contribute a portion of our capital funds to the King County Housing Repair Program so that our residents may participate. We understand that 15% of the total amount allocated will be used for program delivery costs. The following lists our distribution of CDBG funds for 2001: (List amounts below). Public Planning & Additional Housing Capital Total Funds Services Admin P&A Repair Projects Available Requested $80,341 $74,187 $-- $120,000 $232,763 $507,291 Signature of Mayor or Authorized Person Date Attachment 2 Federal Way Home Repair Program Background Through its membership in the King County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consortium, the City has the opportunity to access the Consortium-wide housing repair programs. The City has offered a home repair program since 1991, and has taken part in the King County Consortium program since 1995. . Each year as part of the pass-through acceptance process, the City earmarks a portion of its CDBG allocation for home repairs. As the Home Repair Program is a program of the Consortium, they do not apply for Consortium funds. Access to the program is considered a benefit of Consortium membership. By participating, Federal Way residents are able to obtain: (1 ) Emergency Grants and Deferred Payment Housing Repair Loans This program provides both emergency grants of up to $1,500 ($2,700 for mobile homes) and deferred payment, zero-interest loans of up to $13,500 to low- and moderate-income homeowners. Priority is given to low-income homeowners, and to critical repair needs necessary to protect health and safety. (2) Affordable Monthly Payment Loans (AMPL) This program combines funds from private lenders with no-interest CDBG funds in order to provide housing repair loans at low interest rates (3% to 6%) which are affordable to moderate-income homeowners. The maximum loan is $27,000; the minimum is $3,500. Most home repairs are eligible. 2001 Recommendation To determine the annual amount to earmark for the program, staff has reviewed prior year loan and grant activity. For the years 1996 through 1999, the program had an average expenditure level of $157,550. Comparing this average to the amount of CDBG funds currently available to the program in 2000, staff estimates an uncommitted balance of $47,300 at year end 2000. Therefore, staff recommend earmarking $120,000 of 2001 CDBG funds. This, together with the potential unexpended balance will make $167,300 available for the program in 2001. This amount is higher than the average annual expenditure level for two reasons. First, it allows from flexibility if uncommitted funds at the end of 2000 are less than expected. Second, the federal government is enacting new rules and procedures with regard to the abatement of lead- - based paint. Many home repair projects will now have to add costs of eradicating lead- based paint in older homes. Home Repair in other Cities In response to Human Services Commission questions about home repair programs, staff have collected information on programs offered by neighboring cities. This information is provided in the following chart. fwhrpO1 South King County Home Repair Programs, 1999 Program Type Program Administrator Total Funding Admin Costs % Admin HH's served 1999 Population Per Capita Investment Federal Way ~or ¡King County Home Repair 1 $140,000 I 21,000 I 15% 1 20-25 76,910 I $1.82 I Auburn ~or ¡King County Housing Authority 1 $150,000.1 22,500 I 15% I 30-40 I 38,980 I $3.85 I Kent City of Kent $258,155 24% 18 72 73,060 $3.53 City of Renton King County Home Repair $170,000 $35,000 47,620 $4.30 Major Home Repair programs are repairs valued at over $1,000 and are offered in the form of a recoverable grant Minor Home Repair programs are repairs valued at less that $1,000 and are offered in the form of a non-recoverable grant Human Services Division April 11, 2000 Item 5D CITY OF FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Date: From: Via: Subject: May 1, 2000 Ann Guenther Hum n Services Manager ~ David Mos e anager Resolution to oin the South King County Human Services Forum Background Attached is a resolution for the City of Federal Way to become a member of the South King County Human Services Forum. In November 1999, a number of representatives from South King County cities and United Way of King County began meeting to discuss common human services issues. The Forum was initiated by the City of Kent, after Kent and other South County cities (including Federal Way and Auburn) dropped out of the King County Human Services Roundtable. Council Member Jeanne Burbidge and I have been representing the City of Federal Way in the Forum's monthly meetings. Other participants include: Auburn, Black Diamond, Burien, Covington, Enumclaw, Kent, Maple Valley, Renton, SeaTac, Tu kwila , and United Way of King County. 'i Over the past few months, the Forum has developed a vision and mission statement. The vision of the Forum is: An effective system for delivery of human services in South King County. The mission of the Forum is to advocate for and promote the effective delivery of human services by: identifying needs and procuring resources; developing and promoting collaboration; educating residents, providers and government; and facilitating essential communication. The Forum is currently identifying their work priorities for this year. Forum participants have indicated that they would like their work to have a positive impact on human services issues impacting all of South King County, have the potential to attract significant funding from alternate sources to South King County, and that the projects selected have a readiness level to implement (infrastructure in place). As stated in the mission statement above, Forum participants have discussed work in several areas including the promotion of effective service delivery, increasing resources for Human Services in South King County from federal, state, private, and other sources to augment what cities contribute to human services, and increasing partnerships with the private business sector in supporting human services in South King County. - Forum Membership As noted above, the City has been participating in the Forum since late 1999. The attached resolution to join the Forum would formalize the City's participation in this group. . There is no membership fee for the Forum. The primary staffing for the Forum is currently being provided by the City of Kent, with support from the South King County Human Services Planners, a group of Human Services staff from South King County cities. At this point, there is no interlocal agreement planned for the Forum. However, interlocal agreements may be needed in I the future, depending on the nature of the projects that the Forum decides to undertake. For example, if the Forum decided to apply for and administer a joint federal or state grant, an interlocal agreement would be needed. Benefits of joining the Forum include: increased effectiveness of human services delivery in South King County, potential for increasing resources from alternate sources for human services in South King County, increased visibility of human services needs and services in South King County, greater ability to share information about human services with other South King County cities and other organizations. I will be at your May 8, 2000 meeting to present the information regarding the South King County Human Services Forum. If you have any questions before the meeting, please call me at (253) 661-4039. Committee Recommendation 1. Move to approve the resolution for the City of Federal Way to join the South King County Human Services Forum. Forward to the full City Council for approval on June 6, 2000. 2. Move to approve the resolution for the City of Federal Way to join the South King County Human Services Forum, as amended by the Committee. Forward to the full City Council for approval on June 6, 2000. 3. Move to continue participation in the South King County Human Services Forum, without a City resolution formalizing membership in the group. ,::eommittee Member.' ' ::'~}REPORT: 2 RESOLUTION NO. DRAFT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, TO JOIN THE SOUTH KING COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES FORUM. WHEREAS, the cities of Federal Way, Auburn, Black Diamond, Burien, Covington, Enumclaw, Kent, Maple Valley, Renton, SeaTac, Tukwila, and United Way of King County are interested in forming a South King County Human Services Forum for the purpose of sub-regional human services planning and system development. WHEREAS, the City of Federal Way is committed to addressing the human services needs of South King County on a sub-regional basis in cooperation with other municipal governments and United Way of King County; and WHEREAS, the City of Federal Way wishes to participate with other municipalities in reviewing needs assessments and other demographic data to determine the highest priority human services needs in the sub-region and to develop common strategies for addressing those needs; and WHEREAS, the City of Federal Way supports the mission of the South King County Human Services Forum, which is to advocate for and promote effective delivery of human services by: identifying needs and procuring resources; developing and promoting collaboration; educating residents, providers, and government; and facilitating essential communication. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City of Federal Way's membership in the South King County Human Services Forum to carry out the mission of the Forum. Res. # -' Page 1 DRAFT Section 2. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution. Section 3. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date of the resolution is hereby ratified and affirmed. Section 4. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage by the Federal Way City Council. RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, this sixth day of June, 2000. CITY OF FEDERAL WAY MAYOR. MIKE PARK A TIEST: CITY CLERK. N. CHRISTINE GREEN, CMC APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY A TIORNEY, LONDI K. LINDELL FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: RESOLUTION NO. K: common, h 5 Ihsformslskchsforumresolution Res. # -' Page 2 Item 5E DATE: TO: FROM: VIA: SUBJECT: PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM / May 1, 2000 fJ4 ()/ Parks, Recreation Human e. es & Public Safety Council Committee Jennifer Schro~e~ctor-/ David Mosel~~\~l\Y N.ana er Agreement/Sadjawea Sports Field Improvement Project Back~round The Sacajawea Sports Field Improvement Project involves the renovation of the existing natural grass field to a new synthetic turf-playing surface. The project budget, including the lAC grant funds of$150,000, is $565,000. This is a joint project between the City of Federal Way, Federal Way School District and the Federal Way Youth Soccer Association. On April 18, 2000, Council authorized the project for public bid. The project is scheduled to be publicly bid next week. The agreement attached for the Committee's review and approval acknowledges each party's financial contribution and responsibilities for this project The ongoing responsibilities for the City in the area of maintenance and scheduling of the field reflect the current and past practices between the City and the other parties. The agreement, however, does emphasis that should this field in the future be improved by adding lights, the City reserves its right to schedule evening usage as first priority. Staff Recommendation Staff worked with the Federal Way Youth Soccer Association and School District staff in developing this agreement. The Law Department has reviewed the agreement and approved as to fonn. Staff recommends accepting the agreement as presented and to authorize City Manager to execute the agreement. Committee Recommendation Motion to approve authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement between the City of Federal Way and the Federal Way School District and the Federal Way Soccer Association for the Sacajawea Park Sports Field Improvement project. APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE REPORT: Committee Chair Committee Member Committee Member AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY AND THE FEDERAL WAY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 210 AND THE FEDERAL WAY SOCCER ASSOCIATION FOR SACAJAWEA PARK SPORTS FIELD IMPROVEMENT This Agreement is made and entered into this 1 st day of May, 2000, among the City of Federal Way, a Washington municipal corporation, (the "City"), the Federal Way School District No. 210, (the "School District"), and the Federal Way Soccer Association, a nonprofit, tax exempt corporation, (the "Association"). The City, the School District and the Association shall collectively be referred to as the "Parties". WHEREAS, the Parties have expressed their desire to participate in a project to improve the Sacajawea Park Sports Field, (the "Project"), and. WHEREAS, the City Council has authorized the sum of One Hundred Sixty-five Thousand Dollars ($165,000) for the Project, and WHEREAS, the School District has authorized the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) for the Project, and WHEREAS, the Association has committed the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) for the Project, and WHEREAS, the Parties have expressed a desire to apply for grant funds from the lAC Youth Athletic Grant for the Project. NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree to the following terms and conditions: I. CITY OF FEDERAL WAY RESPONSIBILITIES I. Assist in the submission of the application for the lAC Youth Athletic Grant. 2. Contribute One Hundred Sixty-five Thousand Dollars ($165,000) for the Project. 3. Administer the bidding process and any contracts necessary for the Project. 4. Sacajawea Park will remain the property of the City. The City will continue to be responsible for the scheduling and maintenance of the property, induding the Sports Field. The City will coordinate the scheduling of the fields for City events/programs, use by Federal Way School District, and use by the Federal Way Soccer Association. Should the Sports Field be improved to include field lights, City of Federal Way reserves its right to schedule evening usage as first priority. 1 II. SCHOOL DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assist in the submission of the application for the lAC Youth Athletic Grant. 2. Contribute One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) for the Project. 3. The School District will have priority usage during normal school hours. III. FEDERAL WAY SOCCER ASSOCIATION RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assist in the submission of the application for the lAC Youth Athletic Grant. 2. The Association will be scheduled during the regular school calendar year between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and park closure, Monday through Friday; and 7:00 a.m. and park closure Saturday and Sunday. From June 1 through August 31, the Association will be scheduled Sunday through Saturday between the hours of7:00 a.m. and park closure. IV. FIELD CONSIDERATIONS 1. The field lining system will ensure that the pronounced (emphasized) lines are those associated with a regulation-sized soccer field. 2. The field lining system will be able to include regulation football markings to meet the School District's middle school football program requirements. Each individual executing this Agreement on behalf ofthe Parties represents and warrants that such individuals are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf ofthe entity he/she represents. DATED the day and year set forth above. CITY OF FEDERAL WAY By: David. H. Moseley, City Manager 33530 1st Way South Federal Way, W A 98003 2 ATTEST: City Clerk, N. Christine Green, CMC APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney, Londi K. Lindell APPROVED AS TO FORM: FEDERAL WAY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 210 By: Attorney for the District Thomas Murphy Its Superintendent 31405 18th Ave. S. Federal Way, WA 98003 (253) 845-2000 THE FEDERAL WAY SOCCER ASSOCIATION By: Juan Rangel Its: President By: George Pfeiffer Its: Field Director By: Carl Webber Its: Treasurer K:\parks\sacaj2.gm 3 PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: VIA: SUBJECT: May 2, 2000 Parks, Recreation, Human S Jennifer Schroder Di cto David Mos y, er Evaluation of P rk Properties for Potential Public-Private Opportunities ~ic Safety .Council Committee Over the course of the City's history, our department has received proposals for public- private partnerships. Most recently, over the last year, I have been contacted by organizations interested in building on public property ice arenas, an indoor soccer facility, and a batting cage. Although the Park, Recreation and Open Space Comprehensive Plan identifies the support for similar facilities, it does not include an evaluation or review of our existing inventory for potential public-private site suitability. Given public-private partnerships can provide innovative opportunities to provide recreation services to the community, it is important to "plan" for the opportunity. The Parks and Recreation Commission's work plan includes recommending to City Council the Parks Capital Facility Plan for 2001/2002 as part of the commission CIP review. I would like to work with the Commission to review our current inventory of parks for potential site suitability for public-private partnerships. The outcome will provide the City with a proactive plan to respond to future inquires and/or provide the framework to conduct a request for proposal to initiate interest in public-private partnerships with the City of Federal Way. I present this item to the committee for discussion and welcome any additional ideas, comments or concerns the committee may have.