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Committee asks for clearer funded vs. unfunded capital list as parks projects move through five-year plan
Summary
Committee members pressed staff for a simple, park-focused list showing which projects were funded, which were moved to later years and expected timelines, noting that FY25 parks funding was listed at $300,000 and that some items were pushed to FY26 and beyond.
Committee members requested clearer tracking of capital projects and their funding status ahead of the budget cycle. Erica said the 2023 plan informs a citywide five-year capital plan and acknowledged that not all projects listed in the master plan were funded in 2024; she pointed to fiscal year 2025 park funding of $300,000 and said staff will provide clearer materials showing what was funded versus what remains on the list.
"This document, when it gets updated, is what I will be submitting for the budget request of that year," Erica said, adding that staff can bring a parks-only sheet showing completed items, carryovers and expected years. Committee members asked for that breakdown to help set priorities before council budget deliberations. One committee member with previous council experience recommended presenting an update just before the budget process so council members are actively considering funding decisions during budget deliberations.
Action: staff agreed to produce a parks-focused funding status sheet and highlight carryover items ahead of the next budget cycle.
