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Parks and Recreation director says department is maintaining a 'flat-line' budget in preliminary talks with city council
Summary
Executive Director Nate Williams told the commission on May 7 that Parks and Recreation is preparing a budget that largely maintains current service levels; staff expects increased fee revenue next year as some fees were raised during budget preparation.
Nate Williams, executive director of Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation, gave the commission a nine-month financial snapshot at the May 7 meeting and said staff is preparing a budget that largely maintains current services heading into discussions with the city council.
"We're wrapping up our budget preparation season," Williams said, adding that staff is aiming for a simple, flat-line budget and that no service cuts are expected. He said the department increased some fees in preparation for next year and expects a noticeable bump in revenue as a result.
Why it matters: the department's approach frames its request to the city council and indicates service continuity for parks, programs and summer activities.
Details discussed: Williams described the presentation as a nine-month snapshot and invited commission questions. Commissioners responded with thanks and praise for staff stewardship; no motions or budget votes occurred at the meeting.
Next steps: staff will continue budget discussions with city council and return with formal proposals as required by the municipal budget calendar.
