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Hilliard’s new well drives 30% Rec & Parks budget increase request; staff seek added full- and part-time workers
Summary
With the new well operating for a full year in 2026, Recreation & Parks proposed a 30% budget increase that includes five additional full-time positions, 140 part-time positions for well operations, and marketing and utility costs tied to full-year operation.
Recreation & Parks staff told the committee the 2026 operating budget request for their function rises about 30% compared with 2025, primarily because 2025 included only six months of the Hilliard Well's operation and 2026 is the first full-year projection.
“We are requesting 5 additional full time positions that includes a maintenance technician, 2 custodians ... a recreation supervisor position for programming, as well as a park supervisor,” the recreation director said. The request also includes 140 part-time positions to support full…
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