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Council adopts supplemental budget for Keizer Little League and discusses field naming sponsors
Summary
Keizer council adopted a resolution creating a Keizer Little League fund with approximately $145,000 in transfers (including $125,000 from transient occupancy tax) to support startup and capital outlay; council also discussed exploring naming‑sponsor agreements for Keizer Fields and asked staff to engage stakeholders about naming conventions.
Keizer — The Keizer City Council on Feb. 17 adopted a resolution authorizing a supplemental budget to create a Keizer Little League Fund and move approximately $145,000 in transfers to fund start‑up and capital costs for league operations.
Assistant City Manager Tim Wood said the proposal moves $20,000 from the Park Services fund and $125,000 from the general fund transient occupancy tax earmarked for park improvements into the new Keizer Little League Fund to cover beginning working capital and capital outlay. "So in total, we're gonna be creating a little league fund with approximately a $145,000 of transfers in, to fund the start up costs," Wood said.
The public hearing on the supplemental budget had no public speakers. Councilor Kohler moved to adopt the resolution authorizing the supplemental budget; the motion passed unanimously with two members absent.
Councilors then discussed whether to pursue corporate naming sponsors for the Keizer Fields complex. Staff said sponsorships typically run five to ten years and could generate annual revenue that would help complete Phase 3 of field improvements; staff noted any sponsor names would be subject to council approval. Council asked staff to engage the parks board and stakeholders and return with recommendations and potential process updates.
Next steps: the supplemental budget takes effect and staff will work with stakeholders and the parks board on naming‑sponsor options and possible ordinance or policy updates.
