Proposition 1 authorizes the Si View Metropolitan Park District to develop, construct and improve trails linking greenspaces, regional trails, mountain bike trails and riverfront access, improving connectivity and providing safe routes between neighborhood parks and green spaces; acquire and develop real property for recreational use; and improve, develop and equip existing park and recreational facilities to support expanded recreational, educational and agricultural activities. Improvements include adding lighting, irrigation, fencing and landscaping and improving the skate park at Torguson Park; developing facilities at Tollgate Farm Park to support agricultural, educational and recreational activities; adding parking, multipurpose trails and mountain bike trails at Tennant Trailhead Park; rehabilitating the North Bend Train Depot and surrounding park; and improving, rehabilitating, developing and equipping other park and recreational facilities, support facilities, parks and trails of the District.
The District conducted a needs assessment and adopted a 2017 Comprehensive Parks Plan, a six-year guide and strategic plan for managing and enhancing park, trail and recreational services within the District. Based upon the needs assessments and goals and priorities set forth in the Plan, the District has found that it is necessary to undertake certain preservation and improvement projects in order to maintain existing recreational facilities and meet the recreational needs of a rapidly growing population in Snoqualmie Valley.
Proposition 1 authorizes the issuance of $14,795,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within 30 years and the levy of annual excess property taxes to repay the bonds (estimated impact of $7.87 per month on a $500,000 home).
