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Wild Spaces Public Places Discussion Referral Update to the General Policy Committee (NB)
This is a request for the City Commission to refer the discussion of the Wild Spaces Public Places Proposed Projects and Implementation to the General Policy Committee.
Explanation
The Voter Referendum on the Wild Spaces Public Places passed on November 8, 2016 and the collection of the ½ cent sales tax began on January 1, 2017. Staff developed a list of the proposed projects to be funded over the 8 year life of the sales tax based on the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Vision 2020 Master Plan.
At the April 13, 2017 General Policy Committee meeting staff requested support for spending a portion of the 2017 WSPP revenues on time sensitive projects such as shade over playgrounds, including Depot Park and existing CIP projects that are currently underway managed by PRCA staff and other City departments. The approximate spending requests for this fiscal year is $1,813,043. The City Commission approved these projects at the April 20, 2017 meeting. This is a request to refer the WSPP projects update for continued discussions at the September 14, 2017 General Policy Committee meeting.
Fiscal Note
The Wild Spaces Public Places sales tax was approved by voters for 8 years and is expected to generate $46,551,152 in revenue to the City.
Recommendation
The City Commission refer the discussion of the Wild Spaces Public Places Proposed Projects and Implementation to the General Policy Committee.