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Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda Request
To: Board of Commissioners
Mark McCauley, County Administrator
From: Monte Reinders, Public Works Director/County Engineer ,GL
Agenda Date: February 18, 2025 /
Subject: Volunteer Appreciation Proclamation
Statement of Issue:
Parks and Recreation volunteers serving in the (1) recreation program (2) park caretaker and
camp-host program; and (3) the adopt-a-park program, were critical to fulfillment of the
parks and recreation mission in 2024. A proclamation to recognize and honor the generous
contributions of volunteers in 2024 has been prepared.
Analysis/Strategic Goals/Pro's £t Con's:
Volunteer benefits extend beyond the actual services that are donated. Volunteerism builds
community, engages citizens, and bolsters equity and inclusion. The recreation program is
able to operate large and affordable youth sports leagues because of volunteer coaches.
Gibbs Lake Park, Oak Bay Campground, and HJ Carroll Park would not function without on-site
volunteer caretakers and camp-hosts. Irondale Beach Park and Indian Island Park are 100%
volunteer maintained through the adopt-a-park program.
Fiscal Impact/Cost Benefit Analysis:
Volunteer services is more valuable than ever. According to the Independent Sector, in 2024
one hour of volunteer time in Washington State was valued at $40.28. A total of 5,522 hours,
valued at $214,370 were donated by dedicated parks and recreation volunteers in 2024. The
cost of volunteer management is built into the existing budget and is part of the ongoing work
of the entire parks and recreation staff.
Recommendation:
Approve and read the proclamation.
Department Contact:
Matt Tyler. 385-9129
Reviewed B • >
Mark McCauley,61unty Administrator Date
PROCLAMATION
A proclamation officially recognizing the hard-working volunteers of Jefferson County Parks and
Recreation, in order to promote service, to value and commemorate the many selfless
contributions made in care of the county parks, and in support of youth recreation program
participants.
WHEREAS, Jefferson County, Washington operates 22 parks on 1100 acres, and
provides recreational sports leagues, the Port Townsend Recreation Center, summer camps, and
specialized classes and events; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation would not function without volunteer service; and
WHEREAS, volunteer services include coaching youth sports, Rec-Center
programming, youth summer camps, park maintenance, construction of park amenities, live-on-
site park caretakers, trail construction and maintenance, landscape gardening, habitat restoration,
advisory board membership; and
WHEREAS, the County recognizes that volunteerism builds community, promotes the
economy, improves mental and physical health, and benefits the natural environment; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, Parks and Recreation volunteers donated 5,522 hours, the
equivalent of 2.55 full time employees; and
WHEREAS, www.independentsector.org estimated that one hour of volunteerism is
valued at $40.28; and
WHEREAS, the total value of Parks and Recreation volunteer hours donated in 2024 is
$214,370; and
WHEREAS,Jefferson County appreciates and acknowledges the public service provided
by Parks and Recreation volunteers;
PARKS AND RECREATION VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Jefferson County Board of County
Commissioners does hereby recognize the volunteers of Jefferson County Parks and Recreation
for their devotion, dedication, and service; and desires a permanent record of their
accomplishments.
APPROVED this 180' day of February, 2025.
SEAL: JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Heidi Eisenhour, Chair
ATTEST:
Heather Dudley-Nollette, Member
Carolyn Gallaway, CMC
Clerk of the Board Greg Brotherton, Member