HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2013-10-07 Item 2B - Special Presentation - Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan Phase 3 UpdateTO:
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton
City Council
FROM: Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director
BY: Dave Johnson, Recreation Superintendent
DATE: October 2, 2013
SUBJECT: PROS Plan Phase 3 Update
ISSUE
Update for the City Council on the status of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS)
Plan by the consultant, MIG Inc.
BACKGROUND
The City is working to update the PROS Plan and hired a consultant, MIG Inc., to complete this
work. The Consultant will present an update on the status of the project work and will ask for
Council direction to help guide them as they prepare the draft Plan.
DISCUSSION
At the August 26, 2013 Council Meeting, the Consultant provided an update on their work.
Based on feedback from Council at that meeting and the Needs Analysis, the Consultant has
developed preliminary directions for the updated Plan. The Consultant is seeking further
Council direction in the following areas:
1. What is the future of the City's partnership with area school sites for use as public
recreational amenities? Are there other providers that should play a larger role in
providing access to recreational opportunities in and around Tukwila?
2. Should the City expand the reach of recreation programming and services beyond the
Tukwila Community Center? Expanding these opportunities elsewhere will provide a
greater public benefit but require a higher level of investment.
3. What are your top priorities for using general fund dollars towards parks and recreation
services?
This information will be used to assist the Consultant in preparing the draft Plan to be presented
to the Committee of the Whole on November 25, 2013.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None
RECOMMENDATION
Information and provide guidance to consultant as they prepare the draft Plan.
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