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Councilmember requests workshop on Rails-to-Trails liabilities and costs after receiving answers from staff
Summary
Councilmember Tim asked for a future workshop or presentation to analyze costs, liabilities, and phases of the Rails-to-Trails project after receiving staff responses and a business plan; he requested outside presenters such as The Trust for Public Land (TPL) or BERC to explain components and risks to include in upcoming budget deliberations.
Councilmember Tim requested a future workshop or formal presentation focused on the Rails-to-Trails project’s costs, liabilities and responsibilities after staff and another council member provided written responses to his questions.
Tim said he sent a series of questions to staff and thanked Councilmember Chris Corey and staff member Deb Ward for their responses and for the business plan he had received. He told the council the information is "critical to start assembling as we go into the budget process and evaluate our priorities as we move forward." Tim asked that the council schedule a workshop or invite outside groups such as The Trust for Public Land (TPL) or BERC to present the various components and possible risks, responsibilities and liabilities the city could face across project phases.
Councilmember Corey and staff provided information in response to Tim’s questions during the meeting; Tim said the analysis should be included in budget deliberations, especially if the council proceeds with a purchase timeline in the coming year. Staff did not schedule a specific date at the meeting but agreed to arrange further presentations as requested.
No formal action or vote was taken; the request was presented as a council direction to plan an informational session so council members have detailed risk and cost information for budget planning and any future decisions about Rails-to-Trails acquisition.
