Public workshops to help determine funding for Kent parks

Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is providing residents an opportunity to directly influence how the parks department allocates public money to its many programs and activities.

  • BY Wire Service
  • Friday, January 24, 2014 7:06pm
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Swimmers enjoy the Lake Meridian Park swim and fishing dock.

Swimmers enjoy the Lake Meridian Park swim and fishing dock.

Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is providing residents an opportunity to directly influence how the parks department allocates public money to its many programs and activities.

Kent Parks and GreenPlay, a Colorado-based parks and recreation consultant, will host six workshops on Jan. 28-29 to provide residents a chance to weigh in on the direct public benefit of Kent Parks’ services, facilities and programs.

The Kent City Council in October approved a $33,950 contract with GreenPlay on a 4-1 vote to help find out what programs the parks department should offer and at what cost.

GreenPlay will provide a short explanation of The Pyramid Methodology, after which workshop attendees will help group services so that those delivering the greatest public benefit receive the most public funding.

Parks Director Jeff Watling said the workshops will assist in the development of a cost recovery model and resource allocation philosophy.

“The model will be a critical component of our planning and budgeting process to ensure Kent Parks’ sustainable financial future,” Watling said. “I hope our parks users will participate in this process. It’s the public’s chance to help shape and improve the quality of life in our community for generations to come.”

Workshop schedule:

Tues., Jan. 28, Kent Commons, Crystal Mt. Hall, 9 – 11:30 a.m.

Tues., Jan. 28, Kent Commons, Green River Rm., 1:30 – 4 p.m.

Tues., Jan. 28, Teen Center, Phoenix Academy, 6 – 8:30 p.m.

Wed., Jan. 29, Kent Commons, Rainier Rm. 9 – 11:30 a.m.

Wed., Jan. 29, Kent Senior Center, Rm. No. 5, 1:30 – 4 p.m.

Wed. Jan. 29, Kent Commons, Olympic Rm., 6 – 8:30 p.m.

Attendees are asked to RSVP for the workshop of their choice by calling 253-856-5000 or registering online at Webreg.KentWA.gov.

 


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