SUBJECT:
Title
Request Approval of Letter Authorizing Trust for Public Land to Conduct Research and Services Related to Parks & Recreation Department Funding
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INITIATOR: |
DEPARTMENT: |
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Jim Couillard, PLA, ASLA, Director |
Parks & Recreation |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
The Parks & Recreation department is requesting approval from the Marion County Board of County Commissioners for the attached letter addressed to Pegeen Hanrahan, P.E. with the Trust for Public Land (TPL). This letter authorizes TPL to provide technical advice and assistance in the department’s efforts to obtain reliable and ongoing funding sources for land conservation, parks and outdoor recreational opportunities and protection of equestrian, agricultural and forestry lands.
This letter also authorizes TPL to conduct a variety of services including feasibility research, public opinion surveys and develop strategies to enact public financing options. These services would be provided on an on-going basis with TPL being available for presentations, technical advice and guidance as it relates to the purposes described above.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to authorize Chairman to sign the attached letter, authorizing the Trust for Public Land to conduct research and services related to Parks & Recreation department funding.
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