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Parks director seeks smart irrigation, restroom staff, beach dozer rental and youth transportation in FY2026 request
Summary
Parks & Recreation requested new facility‑management software, a rental beach dozer instead of purchase, 15 part‑time restroom attendants, 40 smart irrigation controllers, an additional bus and driver for youth transportation, and dog‑station signage upgrades.
Carl Williams, Director of Parks & Recreation, presented a package of FY2026 decision items May 14 focused on operational efficiency and service quality across the city’s parks, marinas and beaches.
Williams said the department’s top requests are: a modern facility assessment/work‑order platform to replace an outdated system; switching from owning to renting a beach dozer (about $6,300 per month, $75,000 annually, versus a $235,000 purchase that corrodes in saltwater in three to five years); and hiring 15 part‑time restroom attendants concentrated at high‑use parks (Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, Esplanade, Mills Pond and Holiday Park) to…
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