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BUDGET INFORMATION REQUEST (BIR) - Fountain Park Pool Deficit (UPDATED Nov 24, 2025)
Requested by: Councilor Hughes
Date of Request: November 7, 2025
Date Response Due: November 14, 2025
Confidential: No
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QUESTION
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Please share the Fountain Park Pool deficit for 2019, 2024, expected 2025, and budgeted 2026.
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RESPONSE
Budgeting for recreation facilities is a complex process with numerous variables and adjustments, reflecting the dynamic nature of the operations. The Fountain Park Recreation Centre financials, annual fee review and budget undergo continuous and rigorous scrutiny to ensure financial responsibility and transparency.
The current 2026 proposed operating budget for Fountain Park Receation Centre results in a net financial impact of $2.2M, a difference of $27K from the Q3 2025 corporate forecast projections of $2.2M.
A detailed breakdown of revenue and expenses for the requested years is provided below.
In 2024, the Fountain Park Recreation Centre experienced a two-month warranty shutdown following rehabilitation work completed in 2022-2023. During the post-COVID recovery period, operating costs continue their upward trend, driven by rising utility expenses, with additional pressure from staffing expenses and pool chemical supply costs.
Revenue patterns show an increase in casual usage while memberships have been held steady. Fee structures have remained largely unchanged over the past few years, influenced by COVID-related disruptions and closures.
Overall, while both revenues and expenses have grown, the facility’s cost recovery remains comparable to 2019 and consistent with similar aquatic facilities in the region.
Fountain Park Financial Analysis
Statement of Revenue and Expenditures ($100K)
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2019 Actual |
2024 Actual |
2025 Forecast |
2026 Proposed Budget |
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Revenue |
($ 1,648) |
($ 1,656) |
($ 2,121) |
($ 2,226) |
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Admission Fees |
(415) |
(516) |
(700) |
(693) |
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Adv, Spon & Commissions |
0 |
(67) |
(85) |
(83) |
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Misc Revenue |
(32) |
(14) |
(24) |
(24) |
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Program Revenue |
(1,051) |
(924) |
(1,150) |
(1,265) |
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Rental Revenue |
(151) |
(135) |
(162) |
(162) |
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Expenses |
$ 3,476 |
$ 3,547 |
$ 4,316 |
$ 4,449 |
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Contracted & General Services |
217 |
100 |
194 |
209 |
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Materials, Goods & Supplies |
265 |
284 |
330 |
332 |
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Misc Expenses |
43 |
72 |
53 |
55 |
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Personnel Costs |
2,673 |
2,656 |
3,305 |
3,459 |
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Utilities |
278 |
434 |
434 |
393 |
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Net Financial Impact |
$ 1,828 |
$ 1,891 |
$ 2,195 |
$ 2,222 |
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Cost Recovery |
47% |
47% |
49% |
50% |
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Report Date: November 13, 2025
Author(s): Tim Harris, Senior Manager, Programs and Services
Department: Recreation and Parks
Department Director: Daniele Podlubny, Director, Recreation and Parks
Managing Director: Dinu Alex, Managing Director, Operations
Chief Administrative Officer: William Fletcher