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Implementation of the previous funding recommendations would result in the availability of PIP funds for their intended use in 1999 and subsequent years. RECOMMENDA TIONS: The PIP budget should be increased in proportion to increases in park land and facilities. Operating and maintenance budgets should not be used for new park development. Staffing and Maintenance BACKGROUND: The amount currently allocated to the Parks and Recreation Department budget is not adequate to maintain present parks and facilities to a high standard. Recent and recommended acquisitions will increase park acreage by approximately 25%. Construction of new recreational facilities will increase the need for maintenance and for staff to supervise scheduling and programs. Significantly more funds are needed to maintain the increased number of parks and recreational facilities to the high standards expected by our community. RECOMMENDA TlONS: The current operating budget of the Parks and Recreation Department should be increased to provide adequate staffing and equipment to maintain present parks and recreational facilities to a high standard. As new facilities are constructedt addition of necessary staffing and maintenance should be an integral part of the planning process. A Park and Recreation Maintenance Reserve Fund should be established for unexpected and/or major repairs and compliance issues. Debt Retirement BACKGROUND: Debate over operating deficits at the Skating Center has centered on the total costs of operation including debt service. This distorts the fact that the Skating Center operating expenses and revenues are nearly in balance. The original intent was that revenues should cover the operating expenses only. This is consistent with the management of debt service for other City facilities. This distinction should be made clear. RECOMMENDA TION: General recreational and/or City funds should be used to fund the debt service of Parks and Recreation programs and facilities. 10) Joint Projects BACKGROUND: The Committee recognizes the desirability of forming partnerships with other public and private organizations to fund development of community facilities. These partnerships offer novel opportunities to share expenses and leverage funding. 16