HomeMy WebLinkAbout2732 RESOLUTION NO. 2732
A Resolution of the Bremerton City Council
Expressing Support for Proposed Parks and Recreation Facility Projects
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Bremerton, through questionnaires, mail-in surveys and
phone surveys, have consistently expressed an interest in the development of improved
community recreation facilities; and
WHEREAS, upon request of the City Council, members ofa citizen's committee, working in
conjunction with the Parks and Recreation Commission and City staff, have developed a set of
recommendations designed to address the well established need for improved community
recreation facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Committee, Commission and staff worked for more than a year conducting
meetings, researching alternatives, gathering community input, and evaluating numerous options
before developing a set of final recommendations for Council' s consideration; and
WHEREAS, the Council has had an opportunity to thoroughly review, consider and discuss said
recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the recommendations are intended to provide the City of Bremerton with public
facilities that will:
· Meet clearly established needs for community recreation,
· Reduce reliance on local taxes to operate parks and recreation programs,
· Replace outdated facilities which require on-going tax support, and will
· Serve as a source of pride for the entire community;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL, that
the comnu'ttee's recommendations for community recreation facilities, including a new
recreation center, upgraded Senior recreation facilities, and multi-purpose athletic fields for
youth and adult activities at Pendergast Regional Park are hereby accepted by the City Council;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby expresses its sincere
appreciation to the citizens of Bremerton who served on this committee and the Parks and
Recreation Commission for their hard work and dedication.
Adopted by the City Council of Bremerton the 22nd day of December, 1999.
MIKE SHEPHERD
Council President