Summary
Parks will start offering credit/debit card payments at events around April 11 — but cash will still be accepted, so nobody is left out. Pool entry fees aren't changing this summer, and season passes are being added for field sports and the pool.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Youth basketball netted about $3,031 this season; two volleyball tournaments lost about $6,505 combined.
Families who prefer card payments, plus families who can save with season passes.
Potentially residents without cards if cash were ever eliminated — council secured a commitment that cash remains accepted.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Public Services Council Committee — June 16, 2026
After past financial problems in the Parks department, Dr. Anthony Coleman pressed for year-over-year tournament and revenue comparisons — and noted someone could FOIA the data if it isn't provided voluntarily. Director Stearns said new accounting systems now track by facility and event, but historical data was lumped into single deposits and can't be broken out.
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City Council — April 7, 2026
Parks is adding a card-payment option at youth sports events for under $20,000 — but insists cash will always still be accepted after concerns from Dr. Charles Coleman about residents without cards.
Finance & Administration Council Committee — March 31, 2026
Parks will start offering credit/debit card payments at events around April 11 — but cash will still be accepted, so nobody is left out. Pool entry fees aren't changing this summer, and season passes are being added for field sports and the pool.
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