HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #7 Parks & Rec. CommitteeRESOLUTION NO. 2026-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHUBBUCK,
IDAHO, ESTABLISHING A PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY
COMMITTEE; DEFINING ITS AUTHORITY, PURPOSE, DUTIES,
MEMBERSHIP, AND APPOINTMENT PROCESS; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,
The Mayor, and City Council of the City of Chubbuck desires to ensure thoughtful planning,
development, maintenance, and operation of the City's parks and recreation facilities and
programs; and
WHEREAS,
the Mayor, and City Council finds that an advisory committee composed of community members
can provide valuable input, analysis, and recommendations related to parks and recreation
matters; and
WHEREAS,
Idaho Code Title 50 authorizes cities to establish advisory committees to assist the Mayor in
carrying out municipal functions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHUBBUCK, IDAHO:
Section 1. Establishment
There is hereby established a Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee ("Committee") for
the City of Chubbuck.
Section 2. Purpose
The purpose of the Committee is to act in an advisory capacity to the Parks Manager, and
Mayor on matters related to:
• Park development (City parks, playgrounds, trails, and open spaces).
• Park maintenance, improvement, operations, and development of park properties.
• Recreation programs, services, and facilities.
• Community recreation needs and accessibility.
• Long range planning for parks and recreation services.
The Committee shall have no independent decision-making authority and shall make
recommendations only.
Section 3. Authority
1. The Committee shall make recommendations only and shall have no other authority,
including but not limited to, authority to:
o Enter into contracts
o Commit or obligate City funds
o Direct or supervise City staff
Section 4. Membership
1. The Committee shall consist of seven (7) members.
2. Members shall be appointed by the Mayor. The Mayor may seek input from the Parks
Manager, Public Works Director, and City Clerk in making these appointments.
3. Term Length. Members shall serve two-year terms, or until a successor is appointed
and qualified. Initial appointments may be staggered to provide continuity.
4. Members shall be appointed to serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.
5. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
Residency Requirement. All applicants for appointment must be residents of the City. One (1) seat may
be filled by an individual who resides within the City's designated area of impact.
Section 5. Duties and Responsibilities
The Committee shall perform the following duties:
A. Planning and Policy Review
• Conduct an annual review of the City's Park Master Plan and provide
recommendations for updates.
• Conduct an annual review of the Parks Impact Fee and Capital Improvement Plan
(CIP) and provide recommendations for updates or adjustments to the Impact Fee
Committee.
• The Committee may review and make recommendations on parks and recreation budgets.
• The Committee shall not authorize expenditures or enter into contracts.
B. Advisory Recommendations
Provide recommendations to the Mayor, and Parks Manager regarding:
• Park development priorities
• Maintenance and operational improvements
• Recreation program operations
• Budgetary impacts related to parks and recreation
• Promote equitable access, inclusion, and ADA compliance.
• Any other area of advice sought by the Mayor relative to the purpose of this Committee.
C. Public Engagement
Conduct, review, and analyze public surveys related to parks and recreation needs and
priorities.
D. Funding Opportunities
• Identify and seek opportunities for grant funding and partnerships to support parks and
recreation projects and programs.
Decisions and approvals shall remain with the City Council and Mayor as provide by City and Idaho Code.
Section 6. Meetings
1. The Committee shall meet as needed to carry out its duties.
2. All meetings shall comply with the Idaho Open Meeting Law, including public notice
and record-keeping requirements.
Section 7. Duration
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is established as a special advisory committee
and shall continue until dissolved by action of the Mayor.
Section 8. Officers
A. The Committee shall annually elect a Chair and Vice Chair from among its members.
B. The Chair shall preside over meetings and serve as liaison to the mayor and city staff.
C. In the absence of the Chair, the Vice Chair shall perform the duties of the Chair.
Section 9. Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
Members shall comply with all applicable ethics and conflict-of-interest laws. Any member with
an actual or perceived conflict of interest shall disclose the conflict and recuse themselves from
discussion and voting.
Section 10. Effective Date
This resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHUBBUCK,
THIS XXX DAY OF XXXX, 2026.
Rodney T. Burch, Mayor
ATTEST:
Joey Bowers, City Clerk