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Commissioners approve $16,000 for NFL flag-football gear; Parks & Rec eyes fee alternatives
Summary
Parks & Recreation asked the board to approve spending $16,000 on NFL-branded flag-football gear for roughly 457 children; commissioners approved the purchase and discussed future fee structures and possible tax-levy options to fund maintenance.
Parks & Recreation staff requested permission to spend about $16,000 on NFL-branded jerseys and gear for an estimated 457 children in a flag-football program, with registration set around $95 per child. The department said it has already surpassed last year's program revenues and is using event and registration income to support new park projects.
"This is actually our final recreational activity for the season, this flag football... for that gear for all 4 57 kids," Parks staff said when seeking approval for the purchase. Commissioners moved and seconded approval; the board then completed a roll call and confirmed the purchase. Commissioners also discussed longer-term funding options for parks and rec—including possible fee increases or a special district/tax levy to stabilize maintenance funding if program revenues fluctuate with weather.
