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Miami‑Dade parks director outlines savings measures and warns of $550 million in deferred maintenance
Summary
Parks Director Christina White told the county committee the department has implemented tech and operational efficiencies but faces roughly $550 million in deferred maintenance after capital cuts; she asked commissioners to help prioritize projects and review district lists.
Christina White, director of Miami‑Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces (PROS), told the Efficiency & Oversight Committee that the department has adopted new technologies and internal changes that are saving money but still faces sizable deferred‑maintenance needs.
White said PROS manages roughly 308 parks, about 40,000 acres of active and environmentally sensitive land, 60 recreation centers, 22 miles of beaches and a zoo that serves about 900,000 visitors a year. "We prioritize exceptional facilities, recreational opportunities, and thoughtful stewardship," she said during an oral presentation to the committee.
Why it matters: White said the department’s overall budget is approximately $290 million, with a general‑fund…
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