The Arden Park Recreation and Park District Board is adopting the preliminary FY 2026-27 General Fund 334 budget totaling 1574100, which includes salaries, services and supplies, and fixed assets for parks and recreation operations. Within this budget are specific capital and service lines such as 99500 for structures and improvements and 30000 for equipment, with detailed items including 70000 for security cameras at Cresta, 7500 for park lighting, 8000 for tennis court surfacing, 6000 for AED units, and 30000 for a utility vehicle, as well as 90000 for contractor pay and 2500 for computer services. This action signals that the district intends to fund multiple facility, safety, and equipment upgrades in FY 2026-27, though no vendors are identified yet and this is still the preliminary budget stage.Vendors in park security systems, lighting, court surfacing, vehicles, AEDs, IT/computer services, and general contractor services can position now for upcoming quotes or RFPs as the budget is finalized and projects are scoped. Engagement should focus on helping the district refine scopes, lifecycle costs, and implementation plans that fit within the adopted line items.

Key purchasable lines include Security Cameras Cresta 70000, Park Lighting 7500, Tennis Court Surfacing Cresta 8000, AED Units 6000, Equipment-Utility Vehicle 30000, Contractor Pay 90000, Computer Services 2500, and ongoing professional services such as security, pest control, alarm service, accounting, legal, and tree services.