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Council approves recreation budget; department highlights expanded year‑round programming and seasonal hires
Summary
Recreation staff described a year‑round program portfolio and staffing needs. Council approved the recreation budget, noting strong program growth, registration technology and hiring plans for seasonal leaders.
The City Council approved the Recreation Department’s FY27 operating budget after a brief presentation from Recreation Director Christopher Ernie, who described the department’s year‑round offerings and staffing needs.
Ernie said the department runs dozens of clinics and operates 14 free playground sites, summer leadership programs and year‑round pool operations. He reported about 187 current part‑time recreation leaders and peak summer staffing of up to 275 seasonal hires in previous years. The department uses a scheduling and registration platform to manage payroll and program signups.
Councilors praised the department’s outreach and social media efforts and moved to approve the budget as presented. No major amendments were recorded; councilors directed staff to proceed with hiring and operational planning for summer programs if the budget is approved.
What happens next: If approved, the department will begin hiring for seasonal recreation leaders and continue program registration and staffing preparations for summer operations.
