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Town and county review Parks & Recreation joint-powers options as rec-center revenues and capital needs rise
Summary
Staff presented a Parks & Recreation cost-of-service analysis showing about $4.7 million in net operating costs and a projected $19.8 million capital plan for FY27–31; elected officials debated population-based splits, jurisdictional capital allocation, and administrative complexity for operations.
Town and county staff opened an informational review of the Parks & Recreation Joint Powers Agreement, presenting a cost-of-service analysis and several funding-split options for future discussion.
Taylor St. Clair (town manager), Jody Pond (county administrator) and Tyler Florence (parks and recreation director) explained that no formal action was requested; the goal was a common understanding and for each jurisdiction to return to its board before a joint decision.
Tyler Florence summarized the analysis: "The total net operating cost is approximately $4,700,000" (net of revenue). He said parks…
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