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HomeMy WebLinkAbout041315_ra02Department of Public Works O Regular Agenda Page 1 of 1 Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Agenda Request To: Board of Commissioners Philip Morley, County Administrator From: Monte Reinders, Public Works Director /County Engineerezz—__ Agenda Date: Monday, April 13 ', 2015, 10am Subject: Workshop of Parks, Recreation and Open Space Comprehensive Plan Review Statement of Issue: An update of the 2002 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Comprehensive Plan has been prepared and is ready for review, public hearing and eventual adoption by the BoCC. The plan is required by the Recreation and Conservation Office to qualify for grants, and is an element of the County Comprehensive Plan. Analysis /Strategic Goals /Pro's it Con's: Working closely with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, the plan was prepared over the course of 18 months by staff and a consultant. The plan has numerous pros: advance planning of the needs for parks and recreation in the community, eligibility for grants, and compliance with the GMA. There are no known cons. The plan is available online at: http: / /test. co. jefferson.wa. us /webLinkexternal /Browse. aspx ?startid= l237192ftf±dbid =0 Fiscal Impact /Cost Benefit Analysis: Fiscal benefits include responsible park development and recreation program implementation, as well as grants. Recommendation: Review the plan and provide input for subsequent public hearing. Set public hearing for May 11, 2015 and sign the attached notice of public hearing Department Contact: Matt Tyler, 385 -9129 Reviewed By: / 5 Philip Mori ounty Admi rator Date HE Jefferson County Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan Update 2015 Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Department of Public Works 623 Sheridan Street Port Townsend, Washington 98368 360 - 385 -9160 Publish in Legals Twice: April 22, and April 29, 2015 Bill: Jefferson County Public Works Department, Parks and Recreation Division Account No: 02105378 — Jefferson County Public Works Legal Ads NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING JEFFERSON COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FEE PROPOSAL A public hearing will be held on Monday, May 11, 2015 at 10:00am by the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 for the purpose of taking public testimony regarding the adoption of the Jefferson County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Comprehensive Plan Update. Written testimony on the plan will be accepted until Monday, May 4, 2015. The proposal can be viewed online at www.co.jefferson.wa.us. For additional information, contact Matt Tyler, Jefferson County Public Works Department, (360) 385- 9129, or email mtylerAco.jefferson.wa.us. Signed this 131 Day ofApril, 2015 JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS David Sullivan, Chair DRAFT JEFFERSON COUNTY STATE OF WASHINGTON IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING THE JEFFERSON COUNTY } RESOLUTION NO. - PARKS, RECREATION AND } OPEN SPACE COMPREHENSIVE } PLAN WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Parks Comprehensive Plan was last updated in September of 2002; and, WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan should be updated on a regular basis; and, WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held numerous public meetings to better develop a parks, recreation and open space plan consistent with the interests and views of the community -at- large; and, WHEREAS, the Exploratory Regional Parks and Recreation Committee held six public meetings between May of 2011 and June of 2012, conducted a community survey, inventoried, assessed public need, and explored alternatives for delivery and financing of parks and recreation in our community; and, WHERAS, the Metropolitan Parks and Recreation Committee held five public meetings, held an open house, and further assessed community priorities for parks and recreation; and, WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Commissioners held a duly and widely publicized public hearing on the revised Jefferson County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; and, WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners, the revised plan represents the philosophies of Jefferson County citizens toward future parks, recreation and open space improvement, development and retention; and, WHEREAS, said revised plan encourages orderly development and improvement of parks, recreation, and open spaces within the County harmonious with the wishes of Jefferson County citizens; and, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners do hereby approve and adopt the Jefferson County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan, dated April, 2015, as attached. SEAL: ATTEST: JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS David Sullivan, Chair Phil Johnson, Member Carolyn Avery Kathleen Kier, Member Deputy Clerk of the Board