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Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda Request
To: Board of Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
From: Monte Reinders, Public Works Director /County Engineer /'
Agenda Date: Monday May 11, 2015, 10am
Subject: Public Hearing, and Possible Adoption of Parks, Recreation and
Open Space Comprehensive Plan
Statement of Issue: An update of the 2002 Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Comprehensive Plan has been prepared and reviewed. A public hearing has been set
and proper notification has been completed. The plan is required by the Recreation
and Conservation Office to qualify for grants, and is an element of the County
Comprehensive Plan. An adopting resolution has been providing.
Analysis /Strategic Goals /Pro's ft 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 was made widely available in preparation
for the public hearing.
Fiscal Impact /Cost Benefit Analysis: Fiscal benefits include responsible park
development and recreation program implementation, as well as eligibility for RCO
grants.
Recommendation: Hold the public hearing and if appropriate, adopt the plan by
resolution.
Department Contact: Matt Tyler, 385 -9129
Revii r ed By:
ilip Morle ,' unty Administrator Date
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 Kler, Member
Deputy Clerk of the Board