Legislation Details

File #: 2026-23537   
Type: Workshop Presentation Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/30/2026 Meeting Body Board of County Commissioners Workshop
On agenda: 8/5/2026 Final action:
Title: Workshop with the Trust for Public Land to Discuss Topics Related to Parks & Recreation Department Funding and to Present Update on Bond Funding Initiative
Attachments: 1. Parks Recreation Bond Funding Workshop - August 5 Update, 2. Marion County Parks Bond Referendum Resolution - DRAFT_

SUBJECT:

Workshop with the Trust for Public Land to Discuss Topics Related to Parks & Recreation Department Funding and to Present Update on Bond Funding Initiative

 

INITIATOR:

DEPARTMENT:

Jim Couillard, PLA, ASLA, Director

Parks & Recreation

 

DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:

Throughout the past few years, there has been a series of workshops with the board to discuss the needs related to parks infrastructure as well as strategies for how to fund the necessary improvements.  Bond funding was recommended to address maintenance projects and the need for regional parks in the higher growth areas of Marion County.

 

This workshop is to discuss the potential referendum language, project prioritization and implementation strategy.

 

BUDGET/IMPACT:

None

 

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Presentation only.