Financial Sustainability and Cost Recovery Framework
Dublin
Summary
The Parks Department is moving beyond its one-size-fits-all 65% cost recovery goal from 2018 toward a tiered model that treats community-benefit programs (like parks and events) differently from individual-benefit ones (like classes and rentals). Fees for some programs could change once the framework is built, but nothing is decided yet.
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Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Workshop costs are covered in the adopted FY 2026-27 budget; future fee changes for programs are possible once the framework is finalized.
Residents who use parks programs benefit from a more transparent, equitable approach to pricing and subsidies.
Users of programs that primarily serve individuals could eventually see higher fees.
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