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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING A METROPOLITAN PARK
DISTRICT TASK FORCE
WHEREAS, the City Council, on November 3, 2003, directed that staff proceed with a
multipurpose resolution to address current inadequacies in city, county, and school district parks,
facilities and streets, with consideration of a Metropolitan Park District; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determines to establish the Metropolitan Parks District
Task Force by this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 01-012 on March 19, 2001,
establishing general rules governing citizen advisory boards.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend as follows:
SECTION 1. FORMATION.
The Port Townsend Metropolitan Parks District Task Force is hereby established, subject to the
general provisions in Article 4 of City Council Rules of Procedure, and this Resolution,
including any amendments thereto.
SECTION 2. SCOPE OF WORK AND TASK DESCRIPTION.
A. Review legal guidelines regarding the feasibility of a Metropolitan Park District and
develop a recommendation for the potential establishment of a Metropolitan Park District with
the city zip code or city limits as the boundary. Develop a timeline for establishment and
implementation and a recommendation regarding the governance structure if a district were to be
formed.
B. Address the current inadequacies in city, county, and school district parks, facilities and
non-profit providers; gather information about funding needs and resources, including seeking
voter approval of a tax levy as a source of dedicated program revenue, specifically the pros and
cons offered by a Metropolitan Park District proposal.
C. Identify secondary benefits that result from the establishment of a Metropolitan Park
District, specifically the proposed reallocation of General Fund dollars currently allocated to
parks and recreation to be applied to street or other pertinent funds.
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SECTION 3. TERM OF BOARD - SUNSET PROVISION.
This board shall constitute a task force which shall develop a specific recommendation as
directed by the City Council, and shall sunset on April 1, 2004, or when the Council deems the
assigned task completed.
SECTION 4. MEMBERSHIP
The board shall consist of a minimum of nine members, including representatives from Jefferson
County and the Port Townsend School District. The Mayor shall submit the names of appointees
for council confirmation; this shall include designation by the Mayor and Council of the
Committee chairperson. Representation should include a broad representation of community
stakeholders.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting
thereof, held this first day of December 2003.
Kees Kolff, Mayor
Attest:
Approved as to form:
Pamela Kolacy, CIVIC -
City Clerk
John P. Watts
City Attorney
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