In case you missed the Park Board Meeting on October 1, 2024 below are some highlights to be aware of.
To view a full agenda and memos click HERE. To view a full video recording of the meeting click HERE.
Approval granted for the purchase of lots at Heritage Hills Park
Commissioners voted 4-0 to grant staff permission to proceed with a purchase agreement of two lots located on the southeastern side of Heritage Hills Park.
In 2017, Cass County deeded several lots of land in Heritage Hills, along the Red River at 88th Ave. S., to the Fargo Park District to develop a nature park. Two of the lots, located on the southeastern side of the park, remained privately owned by a local family.
In 2021, the Fargo Park District initially attempted to negotiate the purchase of the lots but was unsuccessful. Recently, staff received a request from the family that owns the lots to reopen the discussion regarding the purchase.
With permission granted, staff will continue to work with the owners to proceed with a purchase agreement. The acquisition of the lots would add to Heritage Hills Park property.
Heritage Hills Park is located at 814 Heritage Circle South in south Fargo. It is classified as one of Fargo’s nature parks. The park includes both hiking and ski trails and is part of the Urban Woods and Prairie Initiative with Audubon Great Plains.
Approval of the 2025 Final Budget
Commissioners voted 4-0 to approve the 2025 Fargo Park District final budget.
Highlights of the 2025 budget include:
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Call for a mill levy increase of 1.51 mills (decreased from 2.05 mills originally proposed in the preliminary budget).
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18% increase in charge for services, which includes moderate increases in program pricing.
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Increase in 6% state aid revenue.
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Increase of 4.5% for full-time staff salaries.
The 2025 budget approval timeline is below:
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July 24, 2024: Budget/Facilities Committee reviewed preliminary budget.
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August 6, 2024: Fargo Park Board meeting preliminary budget approval.
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August 28, 2024: Facilities Committee update preliminary budget, prepared for public budget hearing.
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September 10, 2024: Fargo Park Board meeting and public budget hearing held.
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October 1, 2024: Fargo Park Board meeting, present final budget for approval (pending).
To view the 2025 budget click HERE and scroll to page 15.
Media Contact:
Tori Benders, Marketing and Communications Specialist
Fargo Park District
701-630-0096
