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Parks budget adds part‑time staff, expands events and readies PepperPlex improvements
Summary
Parks staff asked for higher part‑time wages and added staffing to cover new facilities and events; PepperPlex lighting and other PepperPlex capital items are proceeding pending grant/contract timelines.
Parks and recreation staff told the council the department is requesting higher hourly pay and more part‑time positions to support growing programming, new parks and larger events such as the Live Oaks Festival.
Facilities and events: staff reported higher revenue from recent events and a successful collaboration with an outside vendor that increased receipts at the Live Oaks Festival. Parks requested part‑time salary increases to retain seasonal staff for amenities such as the new senior center at West End and additional programming at Bank Avenue Park. Staff said the city will promote recently completed pickleball courts and noted the department is fielding tournament interest.
PepperPlex and lights: PepperPlex leadership reported progress on capital improvements, including delivery of sports‑field lights scheduled for mid‑October. Staff said some other PepperPlex items (a turf field and batting cage) remain contingent on a state contract and associated funding reviews; the city is moving forward with work it can complete with current budget availability.
Next steps: parks staff will advertise program openings and promote the Live Oaks Festival and new recreational amenities; PepperPlex lighting installation is scheduled for October and staff will continue to track state contract reviews for remaining capital items.
