Resolution 06-008 Adopting Park & Recreation Plan CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO.06-008
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING TUT PARK AND RECREATION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF
SPOKANE VALLEY
WHEREAS, the City has determined that a Park and Recreation Master Plan should be
developed to guide the future operation, maintenance, acquisition and development, of park and
recreation facilities and programs; and
WHEREAS,the City has contracted with the firm of MIG, Inc. to prepare the plan; and
WHEREAS, the plan includes an inventory of existing park and recreation facilities owned by
the City of Spokane Valley and other public and private entities; and
WHEREAS, the plan includes an analysis of existing parks, swimming pools, facilities, programs
and operations and suggests recommendations for improvements to protect, maintain and enhance a
variety of park and recreation opportunities for the citizens of Spokane Valley; and
WHEREAS, the plan was developed with public input including telephone survey, written
survey, focus group meetings, public community meetings and a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the recommendations of the.Park and Recreation Master Plan are subject to current
and future budget considerations and further City Council review; and
WHEREAS, the Park and Recreation Master Plan has undergone a State Environmental Policy
Act(SEPA) review by appropriate agencies and no adverse comment has been received; and
WHEREAS, the formal adoption of a Park and Recreation plan is a requirement of the
Washington Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC) and the City intends to apply for
future grant funds from that agency; and
WHEREAS, the IAC has reviewed the draft Park and Recreation Plan and has deemed that it
meets all of the criteria necessary to that agency;and
WHEREAS, the Park and Recreation Master Plan promotes the vision of the City of Spokane
Valley to develop " A community of opportunity where individuals and families can grow and play and
businesses can flourish and prosper."
Now, therefore;
The City Council does hereby adopt the Park and Recreation Master Plan
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Adopted this 25th day of April,2006. •
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY O
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• Mayor Diana Wilhite
ATTEST:
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City Clerk, Christine Bainbridge
Approved as to Form:
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Office oft!e City Atto ley
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