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Parks Board to present 'net-zero' initial budget to Carlisle City Council amid revenue concerns
Summary
City staff directed the Parks & Recreation Board to prepare a net-zero budget option as property-tax revenue projections fall; the board voted to present an initial budget to City Council and agreed to prepare a secondary, reduced plan if needed.
Mason McMillen, Parks & Recreation superintendent, told the board that city staff has directed Parks & Rec to prepare a net-zero budget in case property-tax revenues come in lower than forecast. The board reviewed allocations for improvement projects, pool wages and recurring deductions and discussed priorities to preserve.
The board prioritized keeping a second pool manager and a head lifeguard position for safety while identifying possible scale-backs — playground updates, pool shade improvements and nonessential operational lines — and discussed a potential wage increase for the Parks & Rec director. During the session board members emphasized balancing safety and services with the city’s fiscal constraints.
After deliberation, Larry Flaws moved and Jesse Robbins seconded a motion to present the initial Parks & Recreation budget to City Council and prepare a secondary reduced-budget option if needed; the board approved the motion. A department budget meeting is scheduled for Jan. 31, when the board will finalize the materials to forward to council.
The decision means the board will bring the initial proposal and a contingency plan to the council for review; the minutes record no formal vote count beyond the board’s approval.
