The Campbell County Community Public Recreation District Board of Trustees unanimously approved its fiscal 2026 budget after a presentation from district staff outlining revenues, capital commitments and contingencies.
The district presented a revenue forecast of approximately $4.8 million from the levy and rent, plus roughly $200,000 in interest and new revenues — a projected decline of about $84,000 (roughly 9%) from the prior year tied to a reduction in assessed valuation.
On the expenditure side, the board allocated funds to continuing capital projects including:
- A final aquatic-center payment estimated at $56,000 to close out that project’s obligations; staff later noted the aquatic center contractor has not yet completed all work and that final scheduling and potential remedies are under review.
- Three playground projects budgeted at $225,000 expected to be ready for the school year.
- Wright Junior-Senior High turf project: $1.6 million remaining in the fund; the initial budget was $2.5 million and staff anticipated a reversion of $800,000–$1 million to the district from strong bid results.
The board also listed school grants totaling $373,000, an aquatic center operating allocation of $539,000 (up from the prior year to cover the new facility), district projects of $250,000, and community grants budgeted at $275,000. January grant awards were budgeted at $825,000 as allowable placeholder amounts pending awards later in the year.
Trustees asked staff about contingencies and expected reversions; staff said some budgeted project amounts may revert or be supplemented via state contingency funding requests. The board approved the budget by motion and voice vote with no recorded opposition.
Next steps include standard capital monitoring and reporting, and staff said they would return with any necessary adjustments if contingencies shift or state funding decisions change.