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Committee urges update to parks capital outlay; budget presentations scheduled for May
Summary
Staff recommended updating the parks capital outlay section of the master plan (last dated 2016–17); committee members were asked to submit project recommendations ahead of budget presentations May 5, 12 and 19. A consultant fee estimate of $15,000–$18,000 was discussed for drafting an updated capital section.
City staff told the committee the parks capital outlay portion of the Parks Master Plan (dated about 2016–17) is outdated and should be updated to guide capital spending over the next 5–20 years. "My recommendation will be in the proposed parks capital budget is to at least update the capital section of the parks master plan," a staff member said.
Staff explained capital projects are distinct from routine maintenance and typically use a dollar threshold; the committee discussed that replacement of equipment or construction projects usually meet capital criteria whereas routine mowing or minor trail patching is maintenance. Staff noted that system development charges (SDCs) can only be used for items listed in the master plan's capital outlay section.
Budget timing and costs: Staff asked committee members to provide recommended projects by email because the first three Mondays in May (May 5, May 12 and May 19) are booked for budget presentations. The committee discussed a preliminary consultant estimate to update the capital outlay section in the range of $15,000–$18,000 to draft the required materials.
Project priorities mentioned: committee members raised specific local needs such as replacing aging playground equipment (an example cited was a swing set at Handy Park) and addressing recurring trail flooding at Salish Ponds. Committee members agreed to review the distributed capital outlay list and email staff with priorities and project suggestions for the budget process.
