Park Board Special Meeting

The City of Raymore Parks and Recreation Board held a special meeting on August 11, 2026, primarily to review and recommend the fiscal year 2027 operating budget and capital improvement plan. The board discussed the operating budget, which is proposed at a deficit, and authorized the parks director, city manager, and finance director to make final adjustments to balance the budget before submission to the city council. The capital improvement plan for fiscal year 2027 was presented with no new projects planned, reflecting a strategic pause to rebuild the fund balance amid rising project costs. The only capital-related expense noted was the annual debt service payment of approximately $322,000 on a 15-year bond. Both budget and capital plan recommendations were approved unanimously by the board to move forward to the city manager and council for final approval.