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Parks, beaches, animal care and libraries flag operational shortfalls as demand grows
Summary
Directors for Parks, Beaches and Harbors, Animal Care and County Library told the board that rising utility and maintenance costs, increased admissions and service demand are stressing operations; parks reported a $17 million structural deficit and Animal Care a $6 million gap.
Los Angeles — Department leaders from Parks and Recreation, Beaches and Harbors, Animal Care and Control, and LA County Library presented Feb. 13 on operational pressures, service demand and targeted requests to maintain public programs and facilities.
Norma Garcia Gonzalez said LA County Parks stewards more than 31,000 acres and provides youth sports, swim lessons and senior services. She reported a $17,000,000 structural deficit driven by utilities, fuel and maintenance shortfalls, 2,800 dead or dying trees, and $2.8 million in unfunded emergency repairs. Parks said it delivered over 65,000 swim lessons last year and that demand for lessons outpaces capacity.
Gary Jones,…
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