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Parks and Recreation budget draws council scrutiny over senior programs, parade costs and new drone show
Summary
Parks and Recreation Director Cynthia detailed program budgets — including a $25,000 drone show, $25,000 for senior dances and Dodger Dream Team participation — prompting council scrutiny of general-fund subsidies and parade production costs.
Parks and Recreation Director Cynthia (last name not specified in the transcript) presented staffing and program details and drew questions from council members about general-fund subsidies for senior programming, special events and the city’s holiday parade.
Cynthia said her department has 10 full-time and 25 part-time staff, with part-timers often students and high turnover in those roles. She reviewed line items for classes, after-school supplies (largely covered by CDBG), art-walk promotion, and special events. For the July 4 celebration the department is transitioning from a fireworks display to a drone show and budgeted $25,000 for an initial 200-drone production; she said that figure covers the vendor deposit and related production costs.
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