FY 2425 2526 Recommended Operating Budget

Public Services

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• Parks and Open Space Maintenance • Lighting and Landscaping District • Community Facilities District • Citywide Building Maintenance (located in ISF section of the budget)

Parks and Recreation Division (formerly Recreation & Community Services) Responsible for oversight of the use and management of the City ’ s recreation facilities, parks, and programs, as well as a variety of community service activities. The Division is also responsible for operating the City ’ s Recreation facilities at a high level of cost recovery to reduce the impact on other areas of the General Fund. Financial divisions include: • Membership and Program Services • Facility Rentals • Innovative Transit • Community Services Utilities Division Responsible for the operation and the ongoing planning, maintenance, and operations of the City ’ s Water and Wastewater System. Financial divisions include: • Wastewater Operations • Water Operations Financial Comments The Department has been significantly impacted by inflation and significant cost increases related to electricity, supplies and services, personnel, and insurance. The Department is approaching these increases through continued cost containment where possible and increased fees. The most significant adjustments include: Utilities Division A current wastewater rate study is underway and increased water rates associated with significant increases in cost for pumping groundwater by Valley Water are planned.

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