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Public Priorities and the Parks Budget:
Community Budget Information Meeting on November 30 to discuss FY 2010-11 budget
What: Community Budget Information Meeting on the Portland Parks & Recreation budget process for fiscal year 2010-11
When: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday, November 30
Where: Benson High School, 546 NE 12th Avenue
Who: The public is invited to join Parks Commissioner Nick Fish, PP&R Director Zari Santner, and senior PP&R managers in a discussion of the budget process
As Portland Parks & Recreation starts the budget planning process for fiscal year 2010-11, the City of Portland continues to face uncertainties from the ongoing financial crisis, including reduced state and federal funding and reduced General Fund discretionary dollars.
As with the development of the current year's budget, the City will take a conservative approach in preparing next year's bureau budgets.
What does that mean for Parks? It is likely, given the financial climate, PP&R will be asked to prepare reductions from ongoing operations. Last year the bureau reduced its General Fund discretionary budget by 5%, or approximately $2 million. That reduction translated into the loss of twenty positions, including three park planners, as well as increased program fees.
This year’s financial forecast could require looking at a similar level of reduction from the already reduced budget. Commissioner Fish and Director Santner are seeking the public’s input and ideas for where the bureau can identify priorities, save money through efficiencies, increase revenues, or make reductions.
Childcare is available at the meeting by calling 503.823.5113 before November 25.
Current information on the FY 2010-11 budget planning process for Portland Parks & Recreation can be found online at www.portlandonline.com/parks/budget.
Public Priorities and the Parks Budget:
Community Budget Information Meeting on November 30 to discuss FY 2010-11 budget
What: Community Budget Information Meeting on the Portland Parks & Recreation budget process for fiscal year 2010-11
When: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday, November 30
Where: Benson High School, 546 NE 12th Avenue
Who: The public is invited to join Parks Commissioner Nick Fish, PP&R Director Zari Santner, and senior PP&R managers in a discussion of the budget process
As Portland Parks & Recreation starts the budget planning process for fiscal year 2010-11, the City of Portland continues to face uncertainties from the ongoing financial crisis, including reduced state and federal funding and reduced General Fund discretionary dollars.
As with the development of the current year's budget, the City will take a conservative approach in preparing next year's bureau budgets.
What does that mean for Parks? It is likely, given the financial climate, PP&R will be asked to prepare reductions from ongoing operations. Last year the bureau reduced its General Fund discretionary budget by 5%, or approximately $2 million. That reduction translated into the loss of twenty positions, including three park planners, as well as increased program fees.
This year’s financial forecast could require looking at a similar level of reduction from the already reduced budget. Commissioner Fish and Director Santner are seeking the public’s input and ideas for where the bureau can identify priorities, save money through efficiencies, increase revenues, or make reductions.
Childcare is available at the meeting by calling 503.823.5113 before November 25.
Current information on the FY 2010-11 budget planning process for Portland Parks & Recreation can be found online at www.portlandonline.com/parks/budget.