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Parks & Recreation highlights accessibility, master plan and rising security costs; reports roughly 4,000 needles picked in city parks
Summary
Parks administrator Tim Street told the council his department's 2025 request is a stable platform for maintenance and planning, highlighted $127,000 for a master plan and activation plans for Hopewell Commons, and cited nearly $400,000 in security contract costs and roughly 4,000 needles picked in parks annually.
Tim Street, administrator of Bloomington's Parks & Recreation Department, presented the division's 2025 budget request and framework Tuesday evening, saying the department seeks a stable platform for planning and maintenance after several years of rapid expansion.
"Our staffing levels are stable," Street told council members, noting the salary ordinance lists 65 full-time staff and about 62 temporary positions; last year's temporary count equated to 382 unique temporary staff. He highlighted the department's recent events and investments, saying the eclipse event drew "about 8,000 people in Switchyard Park."…
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