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Committee flags revenue shortfalls in pool account; staff: revenues 84.8% collected, expenses 128%
Summary
Finance staff told the committee the pool (recreation) fund had collected 84.8% of expected revenues while expenses reached 128% for the period discussed; members asked whether large repair costs (a chiller failure) were included and staff said some costs were covered under warranty.
Finance staff reported that the recreation/pool revolving fund had revenues at 84.8% collected and expenses at 128% for the period in question; the staffer said some large December charges (a chiller repair) were excluded from the figures because some costs were recovered under warranty and purchase orders were not large. The staffer provided a specific deposit example: "100,448" in large revenue deposits for a strong month and agreed to provide a fuller revenue reconciliation by Thursday.
Members also sought clarification on which debt service portions were included in enterprise fund numbers and whether certain repairs were charged to the operating account or capital. Jim said the pool presentation excludes some repair costs occurring after year-end and agreed to supply clarifying numbers. Committee members asked for updated breakdowns so they can explain enterprise vs general-fund responsibility at the public hearing.
Why it matters: enterprise funds affect ratepayers directly and atypical repair or warranty recoveries can materially change the presentation of operating deficits and proposed rates.
