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Consultant finds Riverbank parks recover about 16% of costs; recommends cost‑recovery policy and scholarship program
Summary
A consultant presented a parks and recreation financial sustainability study showing an overall cost‑recovery rate of about 16% (28% excluding open‑access parks). Recommendations include a formal cost‑recovery policy, need‑based assistance/scholarship, rental‑fee evaluation, and 24–36 month monitoring of progress.
Riverbank — A consultant hired by the city presented a financial sustainability study for the Parks and Recreation Department, concluding the department recovers roughly 16% of its costs overall and about 28% when open‑access park operations are excluded.
Farrell, the consultant with 110%, told council the study used a three‑leg process — service categories, beneficiary‑of‑service ranking and cost‑of‑service…
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