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Parks & Recreation reports stronger revenue, high event attendance and new donations; pools, kayak program, and master‑plan work noted
Summary
Parks and Recreation staff reported year‑to‑date revenue gains, a $1.48 million cash balance at June 30, strong event attendance, and an in‑kind and discounted donation of 25 kayaks; staff outlined planned park projects, the parking master plan timeline and a September target for the Brewer Community Center substantial completion.
Parks and Recreation staff reported higher year‑to‑date revenue for January through June compared with the same period last year and said department cash on hand at June 30 was about $1,480,000.
Staff highlighted strong participation at free community events and successes in marketing and sponsorships. Red, White and Boom recorded roughly 4,000 attendees this month, and Open Streets (ACT on Douglas) has historically drawn up to about 35,000 people along a multi‑block stretch, staff said. Marketing posts tied to a recent inclusive playground ribbon‑cutting generated broad social engagement.
Staff described three event expense categories—(1) infrastructure (barricades, portable restrooms, temporary traffic control), (2) operations…
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