Parks board seeks $500,000 transfer to pay for city tech services at parks

The money would cover internet, security cameras, alarms, public address systems and radios at Recreation and Parks sites in 2026-27.

City Council· posted Sep 3Report$500K

Recreation and Parks wants to move $500,000 of its special fund money to the Information Technology Agency to pay for internet, security cameras, alarms, public address systems, phones and radio programming at park facilities. The parks commissioners approved the request on September 3, 2026, and it now needs approval from the Mayor and City Council.

What happens next

Mayor and City Council consider adopting the resolution authorizing the transfer.

How the Council voted on this file
Yes No Absent
  1. 12–0–3
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Karen Bass

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