7.a) Staff Report-2015 Budget
STAFF REPORT
Date of Meeting: May 5, 2014
To: Parks and Recreation Committee
From: Judi Negus, Office Assistant
Re: 2015 Budget
Background:
Each year the Parks and Recreation Committee works on a budget for the following year to
recommend to the City Council for adoption. The Council will be meeting in June and July to
discuss Capital Improvement Projects and will begin 2015 General Fund Operating Budget
discussions. The Council must certify the maximum tax levy by September 15, 2014 to the
County.
Issue:
What recommendations should the Committee make to the City Council for the Parks and
Recreation Expense 2015 Budget?
Proposal Details/Fiscal Impacts:
Included in your packet is a draft budget for Parks and Recreation expenses for 2015 prepared
by staff. Staff planned for an increase in Materials & Supplies for fuel and the purchase of
replacement boards at the skating rink. The 2015 budget for Events continues at $500 with
$400 for the purchase of dodge ball tee shirts and $100 for Vinterfest expenses.
Options:
1) Approve the 2015 Parks and Recreation Operating Budget.
2) Amend and then recommend 2015 Parks and Recreation Operating Budget.
3) Wait until June meeting to make a final budget recommendation.
Recommendation:
Option 1.