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Parks staff propose separating rec‑center, reservoir and seasonal access and a sliding‑scale aid program to close a recreation revenue gap
Summary
Parks staff proposed selling rec‑center access, outdoor seasonal facilities and reservoir access as separate passes (while keeping an optional all‑access pass) and recommended a sliding‑scale financial aid program to shield low‑income residents from fee increases needed to close a revenue gap.
Parks staff presented a first‑look package of membership and fee changes designed to close a recreation activity fund gap and reduce pressure on taxpayer subsidies. The department said it needs to raise about $600,000 in additional recreation activity fund revenue for 2026 (a total RAF target near $12.1 million) and that, under the current all‑in membership structure, fees would need to rise nearly 40% to close the gap without service reductions.
“Rates would need to increase nearly 40% to actually accomplish the funding gap,” Recreation staff said in the meeting materials when describing the effects of keeping the…
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