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Parks & Recreation fund remains subsidized by general fund; department plans fee increases to reduce subsidy
Summary
Staff said the parks and recreation operating side is slightly below its cash target and the department relies on a roughly $5 million annual subsidy from the general fund. Parks CIP is growing and staff expect proposed fee increases to add about $500,000 in service charges in FY‑26.
Finance staff told council members that Parks and Recreation operations and capital are now presented together in a single park sales‑tax fund and that the department receives a substantial transfer from the general fund.
‘‘This fund is subsidized by the general fund. About $5,000,000 comes from the…
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