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Parks director briefs commission on fees study, capital bids and upcoming events
Summary
Staff told the commission they will study a comprehensive fee increase for the next fiscal year, opened bids for Fort Park field and parking improvements and said bids for Veterans Park will open next week; staff also listed upcoming community events.
Parks staff briefed the commission on department finances, capital projects and upcoming events.
Nate (finance staff) said the department is beginning a comprehensive study of program and facility fees ahead of the next fiscal year (which begins in July) to address rising costs. He said the department’s four-month performance report shows overall alignment with expectations and that a fuller picture will be available at six months. Staff noted a seasonal buy-one-get-one promotion at Sportscom/Patterson that affects near-term pass sales figures.
Project updates: staff said bids opened for Fort Park ballfield and parking improvements and that bid proposals for Veterans Park will be opened on Tuesday the 14th. Staff asked commissioners to “cross your fingers” that bids come in within budget; no contract awards were announced.
Events: staff listed upcoming events including the buy-one-get-one promotion through Jan. 19, a “Plunge into Fitness” event Feb. 1 at Sportscom, a senior Valentine’s dance on Feb. 14, a daddy-daughter dance Feb. 15 and an African American Cultural Celebration Feb. 27. Rachel said the department’s website contains an interactive calendar of programs.
No formal votes were taken on the briefing items.
