Factual presentation: 2026 Shoreline Prop 1: Creation of Shoreline Metropolitan Park District & Pool

This City of Shoreline informational meeting held on August 24, 2026, presented details about Proposition 1, which will be on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The proposition proposes creating the Shoreline Metropolitan Park District (MPD) to finance the construction, operation, and maintenance of a new indoor pool facility and potential future recreational facilities. The presentation covered the history of pool access in Shoreline, the preliminary design of the new 48,000 square foot pool facility, and the MPD funding mechanism. The total estimated construction cost is $100 million, with $5 million contributed by the King County Parks Levy and the remaining $95 million to be financed through 20-year bonds issued by the City. Operating costs are projected at $4.4 million annually, with user fees covering about 66% and the MPD property tax covering the rest. The MPD would levy approximately $0.55 per $1,000 of assessed property value, translating to about $507 annually for a $1 million home. The MPD would contract with the City to build and operate the pool but would have no direct employees. This measure aims to provide a dedicated revenue source for the pool and future recreational facilities, making aquatic recreation more accessible and affordable for Shoreline residents.