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Parks leaders seek fee increases and debate a fourth turf field; commissioners urge caution
Summary
Recreation and parks staff proposed fee increases to stabilize the department's enterprise fund and discussed adding a fourth turf field; commissioners said one‑time fund balance can fund some capital but rejected committing to a new recurring facility without broader budget alignment.
Recreation and Parks staff presented a package March 5 of enterprise fund fee adjustments and capital requests, including grooming and maintenance equipment for synthetic turf fields and a proposal for a fourth turf field.
Director Art Shepherd said the enterprise fund had a $664,000 equity balance at June 30, 2018 but experienced pressures last year. Staff proposed…
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