The Steering Committee shall have the follow powers, duties and responsibilities:
(A) Assist in the development of the strategic business plan (the "business plan"), which is expected to consist of (i) a market study; (ii) a public engagement report; (iii) a park development plan; (iv) a proposed budget (multi-year); (v) conceptual master plan for the Riverbend Park; (vi) governance recommendations or amendments for the Steering Committee (as defined below); (vii) a management/operations plan; (viii) a funding plan; and (ix) a phased development action plan - all in conformity with the county's stated mission for the Riverbend Park;
(B) Provide input to consultants and other marketing professionals as necessary to develop or assist with the implementation and development of branding and other public initiatives for the Riverbend Park ("marketing plan");
(C) Provide recommendations to the County Council regarding the acceptance, approval and implementation of the business plan;
(D) Provide recommendations to the County Council regarding the acceptance, approval and implementation of the marketing plan;
(E) Provide advice and recommendations to the County Council regarding the deployment of the business plan and the marketing plan;
(F) Provide advice and recommendations to County Council regarding necessary capital improvement projects, maintenance and activities;
(G) Provide advice and recommendations to County Council regarding updates to the business plan;
(H) Present regular reports to County Council describing (1) the progress associated with implementation of the business plan; (2) community input or comments regarding the Riverbend Park; (3) necessary capital updates for the Riverbend Park; (4) voluntary programs to be developed or in operation at the Riverbend Park; and (5) grant-funding, sponsorship and other initiative associated with the Riverbend Park.
(I) Subject to the approval of the County Council and acting through the Treasurer, apply for grant applications and receive grant funds for use and deployment by the County Council;
(J) Subject to approval by County Council, establish a program for sponsorships (acting through the Treasurer), partnerships and volunteer activities associated with and related to the business plan;
(K) Develop a comprehensive interpretive, guide and signage program to address native flora and fauna within the Riverbend Park; and
(L) Subject to approval by the county council, recommend a fee schedule for use of the Riverbend Park.
(Ord. 121, passed 1-4-21)