HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.23 Park Bond COW PresentationPark Bond
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KARI ROLLER, FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR
MARYJANE VAN CLEAVE, PARKS AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATOR
JOHN RUPP, PARKS AND TRAILS DIRECTOR
Committee of the
Whole March 23, 2026
BOND FINANCING & TAX IMPLICATIONS
20-year bond at 5%
Cost of issuance $100K-$500K
Annual capital funding for parks, trails and recreation facilities varies by year based on the city's
capital prioritization policy. On average, over the past 5 years approximately $2-4M per year has been
allocated. This average does not include the recent property purchases.
INVESTMENT FRAMEWORK
Investment Options for Existing Parks and Facilities
•Development of Existing Park Land (Complete)
•Multi-Category Investment (Hybrid of Complete/Modernization)
•Existing Sports Fields and Facilities (Modernization)
•Existing Sports Fields and Facilities (Improvement)
•Core Infrastructure Investments
•Highly Used or Visible Locations (Enhancements)
•Continuation – No Bond
*No new land acquisition
Project Value Indicators
★ Community Impact / Visibility
$ Revenue-Eligible
Asset Protection
Accessibility (ADA)
Safety / CPTED
Category Complete Hybrid Modernize Core Enhance No Bond
Program Cost $87M $62M $66M $13M $6M $0
New Staff/New
Equipment (O&M)
FTE
Equip.
FTE
Equip.
FTE
Equip.No No No
Community Impact X X X X X X
Revenue X X X
Asset Protection X X X X X
Accessibility (ADA)X X X X X X
Safety X X X X X X
SUMMARY
CATEGORY & COST
COMPLETE
DEVELOPMENT OF EXISTING PARK LAND
Project Cost Value
Northeast Renton Park $7M ★
Cleveland Richardson $16M ★
Cedar River Natural Area
(Mountain Bike Project)$4M ★
Edlund Property $12M ★
Partial Tri-Park*
(Stoneway/Narco)$48M ★ $
Project Value Indicators
★ Community Impact / Visibility $ Revenue-Eligible Asset Protection Accessibility (ADA) Safety / CPTED
This category focuses on
developing park property we
already own that is currently
undeveloped, bringing them to
full use based on parks planning
and current public engagement.
* Will take longer than 3 years to
complete.
HYBRID (Complete/Modernization)
TRI-PARK MULTI-CATEGORY INVESTMENT
Project Value Indicators
★ Community Impact / Visibility $ Revenue-Eligible Asset Protection Accessibility (ADA) Safety / CPTED
Project Cost Value
Partial Tri-Park*
(Stoneway/Narco)$48M ★ $
Liberty Park $14M ★ $
This project implements a multi-
decade plan that makes this area
a regional draw and a multi-sport
campus adjacent to the Renton
Community Center, Henry Moses
Aquatic Center and Carco Theater by
adding multi-use sports fields,trails,
a new dog park, parking, a new bridge
that connects all these amenities,
and a revitalized Liberty Park all of
which is visible from the 405 freeway.
* Will take longer than 3 years to complete.
MODERNIZE / REVENUE ELIGIBLE
MAJOR MODERNIZATION IN EXISTING SPORTS FIELDS
Project Cost Value
Liberty Park $14M ★ $
Ron Regis Park $22M ★ $
Sport Court Renovation $2M $ ★
Sport Field Renovation $4M $ ★
Pavement/Trail Renovation $1M ★
Recreation Facility Improvements $2M $ ★
Restroom Replacement
(Replacement at 6 Parks)$15M ★
Restroom Renovation
(Attached to Activity Buildings)$4M ★
Restroom Additions
(Kiwanis & Phillip Arnold)$2M ★
Modernization of existing
sports fields and facilities.
Transform playing surfaces
and provide additional lighting
to significantly increase year-
round playability and use
allowing for additional
programming and revenue-
generating opportunities.
Project Value Indicators
★ Community Impact / Visibility
$ Revenue-Eligible
Asset Protection
Accessibility (ADA)
Safety / CPTED
CORE INVESTMENTS
IMPROVEMENT IN EXSISTING PARKS & INFRASTRUCTURE
Project Value Indicators
★ Community Impact / Visibility $ Revenue-Eligible Asset Protection Accessibility (ADA) Safety / CPTED
Project Cost Value
Coulon Deferred Maintenance $11M ★
Tiffany Park Parking Lot <$1M
System-Wide Fence Replacement $1M ★
This is about protecting what
we already have, addressing
deferred maintenance,
safety, and infrastructure
needs to avoid more costly
replacements later. Includes
increase of sense of safety
(CPTED) elements.
ENHANCEMENTS
HIGHLY USED OR VISIBLE LOCATIONS
Project Cost Value
Paint Refresh $1M ★
Wayfinding $2M ★
Landscaping $2M ★
ADA Updates $1M
Project Value Indicators
★ Community Impact / Visibility $ Revenue-Eligible Asset Protection Accessibility (ADA) Safety / CPTED
Enhancements are lower-
cost, high-visibility
improvements (glow-up) that
improve safety, perception,
and overall experience,
especially in highly used
locations.
CONTINUATION
NO BOND - CIP
Current Pace of Project Delivery
•Implement project delivery based on approved
biennium budget
•Project priorities to be set based on PROS Plan
engagement feedback
•Maintain current pace of capital project delivery –
Phased Implementation
Bond Timeline
March
•Identify specific projects, timeline and bond amount
•Type of bond (councilmanic/voted)
April/May
•Draft election ordinance and explanatory statement
•Plan marketing efforts for public outreach
July
•Pass election ordinance
•Resolution for pro/con committee
August
•Submit required paperwork for vote in November
November
•Election
•Pass property tax ordinance
January – March 2027
•Renew bond rating
•Issuance of bonds
Q & A
PROJECTS LIST APPENDICES
Project Category Cost Value
Northeast Renton Park
Trails, Playground, Gathering Space Complete $7M ★
Cleveland Richardson
Trails, Playground, Community Garden, Gathering
Spaces
Complete $16M ★
Cedar River Natural Area
Multi-use and Mountain Bike Trails Complete $4M ★
Edlund Property
Trails, Playground, Gathering Space Complete $12M ★
Partial Tri-Park
New Multi-Use Sports Fields, Dog Park,
Bridge,Maintenance Building, Gathering Space, Trails
Complete $48M ★$
PROJECTS LIST APPENDICES
Liberty Park
Modernized Sports Fields, Restrooms, Expanded Skate
Park
Modernize $14M ★$
Ron Regis Park
Modernized Multi-Use Sports Fields, Lighting
Upgrades,New Restroom, Multi-Purpose Building,
Playground
Modernize $22M ★$
Sports Field Renovation
Improvements to existing grass turf fields,
drainage,irrigation, and fencing
Modernize $4M ★$
Tri-Park
New Multi-Use Sports Fields, Modernized
Sports Fields,Skate Park Expansion, Dog Park,
Bridge,Maintenance Building, Gathering Space, Trails
Hybrid $62M ★$
Project Category Cost Value
PROJECTS LIST APPENDICES
Project Category Cost Value
Coulon Deferred Maintenance
Structural repairs, bulkhead repairs,draining and
irrigation improvements, asphalt replacement of trails
and parking lots
Core $11M ★
System-Wide Trail Repair
Repairs to create smooth surfaces Modernize $1M ★
Sport Court Renovation
Repair to existing court surfaces including crack repair
and resurfacing/painting
Modernize $2M $★
Recreation Improvements
Replacement hoops, flooring,
scoreboards,partition dividers, nets
Modernize $2M $★
PROJECTS LIST APPENDICES
Tiffany Park Parking Lot
Replacement of cracked/damaged asphalt surface Core <$1M
System-Wide Fence Replacement
Replace aged fencing with modern coated fencing Core $1M ★
Restroom Replacement
Replaced with new designs to minimize
maintenance and create safe spaces
Modernize $15M ★
Restroom Renovation
Renovate restrooms attached to activity buildings Modernize $4M ★
Restroom Additions
Add additional standalone restrooms to increase
restroom capacity at highly utilized parks
Modernize $2M ★
Project Category Cost Value
PROJECT LIST APPENDICES
Paint Refresh
Update exterior surfaces of park buildings Enhance $1M ★
Wayfinding
New park entrance signage and interior wayfinding
signage
Enhance $2M ★
Landscaping
Beautification of park entrances and other highly
visible spaces, remove invasive species and replant
Enhance $2M ★
ADA Updates
Update walkways, ramps, and other accessibility
improvements
Enhance $1M ★
Project Category Cost Value