FY 2425 2526 Recommended Operating Budget

Public Services

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Parks and Recreation To support increases in costs, the Department has planned increases in facility rental, program, and membership rates, including a 5% increase in Recreation Center membership units. Despite these increases, the cost recovery level for the Division is at 80% with a net impact of $1.9 million for FY 2024 - 25, with improvement in cost recovery to 84% with a net impact of $1.6 million for FY 2025 - 26. It is believed that cost recovery can continue to improve if inflationary trends stabilize in future years. Additionally, remnant infrastructure funds from the former Residential Development Control System continue to decline. Maintenance funding for open space, storm systems, parks and sidewalks totaling over $1 million annually is anticipated to be reduced and depleted within the next few years creating an additional impact on the General Fund.

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