item #7 7.pdfmark rybarczyk - treasurer item #7. kapa present • $200k annual operating budget •...
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Kennett Area Parks AuthorityAnson B Nixon Park
Richard Lyon - PresidentMark Rybarczyk - Treasurer
ITEM #7
KAPA Present
• $200k annual operatingbudget
• $80k payroll & payrollexpenses
• ~ $40k Borough Support,cash and in-kind (real estatetaxes, audit, staff support)
• $6.35/per resident
KAPA Concerns• Losing 10% of income SCCSA &
increase maintenance costs
• Concerned about future operating expenses
• How long will tower income continue? ~ 22% of operating budget
• Staff is part-time, no benefits
• Office is un-heated, non air-conditioned, infested
• No ability to raise funds for operating expenses
KAPA Future
• Currently run by volunteer Board and part-time staff. Not a viable future
• Professionalize Park within next 5+ years
• Master Plan
• Will need a full-time staff
KAPA & Borough Council • Come visit for an organized
tour
• Appreciate the futureopportunities and benefits tocommunity
• Consider $1 increase infunding to $7.35 per resident
• Anson B. Nixon Park is anincredible asset to ourcommunity!