Committee debates whether Rec District should refocus on pool and transfer parks budget
Some committee members proposed transferring parks-related budget (~$700,000 cited) back to the city so the Rec District can concentrate resources on pool operations; others raised concerns about city capacity to absorb park maintenance costs.
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The committee discussed the Rec District's evolving responsibilities and a proposal to return roughly $700,000 in park-related budget to the city so the district could devote funds to the pool. Proponents argued shifting non-core park duties back to the city could free up funding for pool O&M; opponents warned the city would need additional staff and funding to maintain parks if a transfer occurred.
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