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Committee hears that parks budget is limited; members seek better budget engagement with city staff
Summary
Staff said proposed parks funding is minimal (roughly $25,000 for maintenance, about $3,000 for tree care) and recommended inviting the city budget lead to explain spending so the committee can prepare annual budget recommendations.
Staff reported the parks proposed budget for the coming cycle is modest: a maintenance contract of roughly $25,000 and an annual tree-care line of about $3,000, with limited additional city maintenance funds. "It's very limited proposed budget for parks just the same as this year," the staff member said, noting the committee should expect outside funding for many park changes unless the city budget increases.
Committee members asked that the city budgeting lead (Shelley) attend a future meeting—likely May or June—to present what has been spent and what is anticipated so the committee can make informed annual recommendations. A committee member recommended the parks committee prepare an annual recommendation that the city place on council agenda; staff agreed that the committee can and should provide budget input.
Members also discussed the committee's ability to accept donations and the need to clarify in code how donations or gifts would be handled in relation to the city budget and expenditures.
