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Council debates using parks operations fund to pay share of city insurance premium
Summary
Councilors debated whether the parks operations fund should pay a proportional share of the city insurance premium (speakers estimated the total premium at about $120,000 and discussed the potential $12,000 monthly equivalent), but asked staff for detailed numbers and legal changes to the ordinance before a decision.
Buckner councilors discussed whether to pay a share of the city’s insurance premium from the parks operations fund and whether an ordinance change would be required to permit that transfer.
A council speaker said the citywide insurance premium is “around $120,000–$121,000” and that parks represent approximately $386,000 of assets; councilors outlined a proportional approach so parks would bear a share of the premium rather than capital funds covering the cost. One official noted the parks operation fund brings in roughly $12,000 per month in use-tax revenues and warned that moving insurance payments into operations could significantly reduce funds available for routine maintenance and events.
Councilors asked staff and the city attorney to prepare precise figures and legal language before taking action. One councilor recommended running the numbers and returning with how the change would affect monthly park operations and upcoming events. No final decision was recorded in the provided segments.
