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LTAC considers funding a structural assessment of the South End picnic area; city to contribute on larger project
Summary
Committee discussed a city request that includes $85,000 for a South End picnic‑area project and about $35,000 for a structural assessment; members favored funding the assessment (operations/assessment only) and said any capital repairs would follow after condition analysis and additional approvals.
Staff described a city request focused on the South End picnic area: a structural assessment estimated around $35,000 (presented as ~36k in discussion) and a larger $85,000 revitalization ask for construction work. Committee members said LTAC can fund assessments and operating needs that directly support tourism but must avoid capital expenditures that RCW forbids.
Jeff Osmek (parks & rec) explained the assessment gives the city the information needed to scope repairs and that LTAC funding for the assessment could be paired with other city contributions. Committee members favored funding the assessment if reserves and the committee's strategy allow, and asked staff to ensure award language limits funded activity to assessment and operations, not capital construction.
