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Aldermen split on moving contingency funds to parks; skate-park transfer approved
Summary
A resolution to transfer $234,713 from the contingency reserve to the parks fund failed 3–2, while a separate $120,280 transfer for a skate-park project passed. Aldermen debated budget timing, contingency levels and near-term operational needs for parks.
A proposal to withdraw $234,713 from the city's contingency reserve to support park operations failed at the July 15 Board of Aldermen meeting, 3–2, after aldermen said they were split over using contingency for operating costs.
Resolution 2025-18 would have transferred $234,713 from the contingency reserve fund to the parks fund for operations, but the motion did not receive approval. The mayor noted the board will need to amend the budget at a future meeting to identify another funding source.
"I could not find the $235,000 elsewhere without severely impacting basically having no improvements done to our parks," the mayor said, urging aldermen to determine how to address the shortfall. Some aldermen suggested…
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