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McFarland feasibility study draws debate; city urges takeover to stabilize parks and recreation services
Summary
Kern LAFCO heard an informational presentation and public comment about a feasibility study examining whether McFarland Recreation and Park District should become dependent on the City of McFarland or otherwise change governance; the city says the district's auditors flagged going-concern issues and urged consolidation or a governance change.
Kern LAFCO commissioners on Sept. 17 received an informational briefing and extensive public comment on a feasibility study about McFarland Recreation and Park District's finances and service delivery.
The city of McFarland submitted materials contesting parts of the staff report and asked LAFCO to acknowledge that the city provided substantial financial documentation. City Manager Diego Vermonte, who also serves as the city's finance director, said the city provided budgets and audits dating back 10 years and other materials but that a small follow-up request was missed before the staff report was published. Vermonte said the city's position is that the district is not sustainable in its current form and that the city can offer more stable management and resources.
Vermonte noted that the…
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