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Budget Approval for Park Facility Upgrades

Original title: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #26-041 in the 2014 Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund to in the net amount of $918,915 of to transfer remaining budget from completed projects for the replacement of the Greenwoods Lakes skating rink, lightning prediction system, and Sports Complex field five scoreboard. Countywide (Timothy Jecks, Management & Budget Director) Requesting Department - Parks and Recreation

Record date · July 14, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners has approved a budget amendment to reallocate $918,915 from completed projects to fund specific repairs and replacements at local park facilities. This funding will cover a new skating rink, a lightning prediction system, and a scoreboard.

Why it matters

This action reallocates $918,915 in existing infrastructure tax funds to replace aging equipment at the Greenwoods Lakes skating rink, a lightning prediction system, and the Sports Complex field five scoreboard.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Parks and Recreation

The department is responsible for executing the facility replacements and upgrades.

Directly affected

County residents

Residents using the Greenwoods Lakes skating rink and the Sports Complex will have access to replaced or upgraded facilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the money for these projects coming from?

The funds are being transferred from the 2014 Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund, specifically using remaining budget from previously completed projects.

What specific park improvements will be made?

The budget covers the replacement of the Greenwoods Lakes skating rink, a new lightning prediction system, and a new scoreboard for field five at the Sports Complex.

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Infrastructure Fund Reallocation

The county is utilizing remaining balances from 2014-era infrastructure projects to fund current-day facility maintenance.

2014 Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund

Connected Entities

Parks and Recreation, Board of County Commissioners, Timothy Jecks

OrganizationParks and Recreation“The department requesting the budget transfer.”Map →

OrganizationBoard of County Commissioners“The governing body responsible for approving the budget amendment.”Map →

PersonTimothy Jecks“Management & Budget Director requesting the amendment.”Map →

Sources

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