Report Prepared by: Michelle Reid, Recreation Supervisor, Parks and Recreation
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SUBJECT: Approval of Request for a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $26,233 from the Building Rental and Cost Recovery Revenue to Cover Budget Shortages in Utilities and Other Costs Incurred by the Department
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a request for a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $26,233 from the Building Rental and Cost Recovery Revenue to cover budget shortages in utilities and other costs incurred by the department.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion increasing revenue in the amount of $26,233 and appropriating the same in Fund 1018 for utilities and services to cover budget shortages.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by staff (identify specific findings and/or conditions amended to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for consideration of specific items (specific items to be addressed in the motion); or,
5. Continue to future meeting (date and time to be specified in motion).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200 and 1105.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2023-24 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
This fiscal year the Parks and Community Services Department has seen an increase in building rental revenue due to Council's approval of a new fee schedule, as well additional rentals of City properties. As a result, Building Rental revenues have exceeded the amount originally budgeted. Staff is requesting increasing building rental revenue by $5,580, with more revenue expected to come in before the end of the fiscal year and appropriating it for utility and senior center cleaning services.
The Parks and Community Services Department operates multiple facilities throughout the community and partners with local Community Based Organizations to provide recreational opportunities to youth and adults at var...
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