AGENDA CAPTION:
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Hold discussion regarding Recommendation Resolution 2020-01RR, of the Parks and Recreation Board of the City of San Marcos, Texas Supporting the creation of a River Benefit Parking District with the implementation of paid parking with this district; hold discussion to determine how such funds may be used for City parks; and provide direction to Staff.
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Meeting date: July 7, 2020
Department: City Clerk’s Office on behalf of City Council.
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Background Information:
This discussion item was placed on the agenda by Mayor Hughson.
December 19, 2019: The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board received a presentation from staff and held discussion regarding the potential implementation of the River Benefit Parking District as identified in the Kimley-Horn Parking Implementation Plan. Minutes Here <http://www.sanmarcostx.gov/AgendaCenter/Parks-Recreation-Advisory-Board-21>
January 13, 2020: The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Parking Advisory Board held a joint workshop to discuss paid parking in the river parks. Video Here <https://san-marcos-tx.granicus.com/player/clip/1454?view_id=19>
January 13, 2020: The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board voted to recommend that the City Council consider creating the River Benefit District and implementing paid parking within the district.
The Why
Currently the Cost Recovery for the Parks and Recreation Department is 14%, and with the city facing funding challenges due to recent action taken by the State Legislature staff is considering options to generate additional revenue to support operations and maintenance within our parks. The Kimley-Horn Parking Implementation Plan provided a recommendation and proposed boundary for the River Benefit District for the implementation of paid parking which could produce revenue. As we continue to grow the need to mitigate and address the behavior of patrons such as litter control and park rule violations will go up and so will the need hire additional Park Rangers and Park Maintenance Crew members.
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The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board discussed the proposal and approved a Recommendation Resolution on January 13, 2020.
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Recommendation: Hold discussion and provide direction to staff.