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Park Board adopts four resolutions giving superintendent limited transfer authority, residency requirement for onsite staff
Summary
The Lancaster Park Board approved four resolutions authorizing the superintendent to make limited budget transfers and interdepartmental fund transfers, to apply for grants, and to require certain park staff to reside on park properties; one resolution cites Ohio Revised Code 5705.40 and sets a 10% contingency cap.
The Lancaster Board of Park Commissioners approved four permanent resolutions at its Jan. 7 meeting that expand administrative authority for the Parks Superintendent and set personnel and grant‑seeking rules for 2026.
Permanent Resolution No. 26-1 authorizes the Parks Superintendent to prepare and submit vouchers for payment of Parks expenses, issue time reports related to Parks personnel and to complete 2026 budget transfers for contingencies not to exceed 10% of the department’s total appropriations (excluding salary, benefits and overtime). The resolution cites Ohio Revised Code 5705.40 and states it will expire on Dec. 31, 2026.
Permanent Resolution No. 26-2 authorizes the Parks Superintendent to complete interdepartmental fund transfers with other City of Lancaster departments for daily management of parks in 2026 and clarifies the Board retains full authority over expenditures.
Permanent Resolution No. 26-3 requires the Parks Superintendent to reside in the residence at Rising Park and requires maintenance employees assigned to Alley Park and Olivedale Park to live in the residences on those properties, with utilities provided by the Board.
Permanent Resolution No. 26-4 authorizes the Parks Superintendent to seek out, apply for, and comply with federal, state, and local grants that align with the department’s mission.
All four resolutions were read for board approval and were approved by motion. The resolutions’ texts specify effective dates and expiration where applicable; recorded vote counts were not provided in the meeting minutes.
