The council approved a resolution authorizing an interest‑free interfund loan from the general fund to the Parks & Recreation Service Area (PRSA) pool fund after county staff explained a levy‑certification discrepancy that left the PRSA with less revenue in 2025 than the district expected.

County staff explained that the PRSA had run a ballot measure that promised a levy of “15¢ or less” and also submitted a signed resolution during the certification window; because the signed resolution requested a lower levy amount the county’s levying process recorded the lower amount as the certified levy. The assessor’s office told the council that, under current state statute, the discrepancy can be treated as a levy correction and spread over three equal payments if the correction would otherwise push the district above the statutory maximum levy in one year.

The assessed shortfall identified in the meeting was approximately $211,882.13. County staff said that, because the correction would push the total levy above the statutory maximum if paid all at once, state law provides for a three‑year correction schedule; county staff estimated the three‑year correction would require roughly $70,627.38 per year. The county said it could not guarantee an up‑front cash make‑whole and suggested that the city could request the county commissioners to advance funds if desired.

Council approved a formal resolution (Resolution 14‑2025) authorizing the mayor to accept an interfund loan from the general fund to the pool fund to cover immediate costs and carry the PRSA until levy corrections are received. The motion passed unanimously: moved by Clint Strand, seconded by Shane Therm; roll call showed unanimous approval. Councilmembers asked the county to consider advancing funds and requested clearer communication protocols for future levy certifications to avoid similar errors.

County staff said the assessor’s office would tighten procedures and that the PRSA board and city should expect a three‑year correction schedule if the county treats the situation as a levy correction under the statute. The council directed staff to approach the county commissioners about a potential one‑time upfront equalization payment but approved the interfund loan resolution so pool repairs could proceed on schedule.