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City parks are a high priority of City Council in terms of improving the quality of life and as an
economic development tool. As such, the City has made substantial financial investment in
acquiring park land and making capital improvements to the parks parks. However However, staff finds investment
in park maintenance has not received the same financial investment. In fact the Parks and Grounds
Division has undergone personnel and budget reductions over the past year, while simultaneously,
adding trees, landscaping, and other park features.
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Parks & Ground Budget and Staffing Levels
2007 2008 2009 2010
Budget d $1,442,005.00 $1,566,609.00 $1,355,386.00 $1,207,458.00
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