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Adams County parks and recreation officials warn of mounting shortfall; commissioners to seek state guidance
Summary
Parks and recreation leaders told county commissioners their operating funds have been eroding and could require structural changes; commissioners asked staff to consult the State Board and Department of Local Government Finance on options including moving restricted property-tax funds into County General.
Adams County parks and recreation staff reported a multi-year funding shortfall and asked commissioners to consider structural options to stabilize the department’s cash flow.
Jeremy, a parks and recreation official, said user fees and property-tax revenues have not kept pace with rising operating and capital costs. He told the council the department relied on reserves and intermittent county support to make payroll and maintain services, and warned that without changes the department might need to cut programs. "I hate to have to start cutting, you know, services for the children," Jeremy said.
Staff and commissioners reviewed…
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