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Council earmarks $4 million for future Fitness Center improvements
Summary
Finance staff proposed reserving $4 million from general fund reserves to support a future Fitness Center capital project while keeping the operating subsidy at about 35% of costs; operating revenues and expenses are projected to rise modestly but no new full‑time staff are planned.
Finance Director Anna Montoya told the Council the FY2027 proposal includes a one‑time $4 million earmark for Fitness Center improvements, funded from reserves. She emphasized the earmark is preliminary and that a separate work session will flesh out project scope and timing.
Montoya said the Fitness Center operating budget is largely flat, with revenues and expenses increasing about 1.2%. No new full‑time staff are proposed; modest increases reflect part‑time wage adjustments and higher utility costs. Staff reported the General Fund subsidy for the Fitness Center remains approximately 35% of operating costs. Council discussion focused on timing, scope, and whether to proceed with a large one‑time allocation from reserves versus phasing improvements.
