Parks Bond Citizen Advisory Committee

Mission:
To assist the park Board and the Parks and Recreation Department in implementing the development, construction and improvement of the parks and recreation facilities contemplated in ordinance No. 34081 (the Parks bond issue approved by the voters in November, 2007) and to assist the City Council in further legislative action in the issuance of the general obligation bonds. Specifically the Advisory Committee shall, prior to approval of a bond ordinance by the City Council approving the sale of bonds for the construction of any improvements, present a report to the City Council consisting of an opinion of the adequacy of the following: 1) The construction cost and budget estimates for all aspects of the bonds projects, 2) The maintenance and operation budget, including capital replacement and repair funds, for all aspects of the bond projects, and 3) the location, design and amenities of the improvements to the Joe Albi Stadium site, the neighborhood pools and spray pads and the baseball fields.

Members:
The Advisory Committee shall consist of at least seven and no more than 11 members from the community that represent a cross section of interest to include but not be limited to: Spokane Youth Sports Association, Spokane Softball Association, Community Assembly, a representative from youth baseball, Spokane Regional Sports Commission, Spokane Swim Team, and representatives of the construction industry, property management industry and accounting industry.

Staff:

Jacki Faught, Parks & Recreation Department
808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Spokane, WA 99201
509-625-6200