Public-Private Partnerships for Programs Targeted in Budget

4/16/2008 -

To address significant revenue shortfalls, the proposed budget for the next fiscal year includes a number of changes or reductions to valued services provided by the City. In order to maintain or preserve some of these services, the City is seeking opportunities for public-private partnerships with members of the community. Community groups, residents and businesses are encouraged to consider a financial donation earmarked for any of the following targeted budget items.

Items available for public-private partnerships include:

• Opening the Kiwanis pool - $42,000
• Purchase of Fire turnout gear - $32,000
• Purchase of three police vehicles - $32,000 each
• Replace Center for Therapeutic Recreation funding - $64,000
• Rehabilitate the Payson Park skating pond - $9,000
• Restore records for the City Clerk - $17,000
• Support an intern for tree inventory - $7,000
• Replace roses for the Rose Circle in Deering Oaks Park - $1,500
• Replace Deering Oaks Park sign - $2,000
• Volunteer to staff the lobby at the Barron Center
• The City is also pursuing sponsorship opportunities for the 4th of July fireworks (up to $30,000)

“The decision to eliminate or reduce these services was an extremely difficult one driven solely by the difficult economic times the City faces,” stated City Manager, Joe Gray. “We welcome the opportunity to partner with local community groups, residents and businesses to preserve these services.”

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