Recreation director reports program growth as commission warns of possible cuts if referendum fails

Staff reported the general budget is 19.3% used as of Sept. 22 and estimated the fund balance at roughly $50,400 (books not yet closed). The miscellaneous revolving account balance from the prior fiscal year was reported as $61,189.36. The director also summarized program participation: the afterschool program’s busiest day had 39 children enrolled and the summer camp served about 96 students.

Commissioners were reminded that a fourth referendum on the budget is scheduled for Oct. 14 and that if the referendum fails again, the finance committee warned there could be cuts to items including library services. "If this referendum doesn't pass on October 14th, we might see some changes," the chair said when reporting the warning. Commissioners asked staff to consider carrying out assessments and to time capital requests carefully with the budget cycle.