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Discussion of issues relating to the preliminary FY 2026-2027 Deer Park Community Development Corporation (DPCDC) Budget.
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Summary:
The DPCDC bylaws provide that the Corporation’s fiscal year shall be the same as the fiscal year of the City, which is October 1 - September 30. Attached is the overall FY 2026-2027 budget schedule for the City, which includes meeting dates for the City Council, CCPD, FCPEMSD and the DPCDC. The dates specific to the DPCDC budget are in purple font.
Key dates for the FY 2026-2027 DPCDC budget process are as follows:
• Mon, 04/27/2026 @ 5:30 PM - DPCDC Board of Directors reviews preliminary FY 2026-2027 DPCDC Budget.
• Mon, 07/27/2026 @ 5:30 PM - DPCDC Board of Directors approves FY 2026-2027 Budget and submits to City Council for adoption.
The City Council is scheduled to adopt the FY 2026-2027 DPCDC budget on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at the regular City Council meeting at 7:30 PM. The final FY 2026-2027 City Budget, which incorporates all funds and component units, is scheduled for adoption at the regular meeting of City Council on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
On May 1, 2021 voters approved a continuation of the dedicated 0.50% sales tax for the additional purchase of land, buildings, equipment, facilities, and improvements (including the operating and maintenance costs thereof) for the purpose of amateur sports, children's sports, athletic, entertainment and public park purposes and events, as well as any related infrastructure and improvements that enhance the same.
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
This preliminary FY 2026-2027 budget for the DPCDC includes total revenues of $6,706,332, representing estimated sales tax revenue, investment earnings, and prior year revenue. Sales tax revenues have remained strong in FY 2025-2026 thus far; however, sales tax revenue in the upcoming fiscal year remains uncertain. In regards to investment revenue, interest rates gradually declined in 2025, but have remained unchanged in 2026. Economist are predicting the rates to remain steady for much of 2026 with another possible cut at the end of the year. In response, staff is remaining conservative, yet optimistic, when forecasting FY 2026-2027.
Projected expenditures of $6,706,332 include operating expenses but primarily represent other expenditures including debt service ($2,399,432), an operating transfer to the new Dow Active Complex Fund ($1,000,000), and capital outlay ($3,045,000). The capital outlay expenditures include continuing annual fence replacements at sports complexes, designing and constructing a concrete skate park, renovating and repurposing Minchen Field #5, renovating the restrooms and expanding the parking lot at the Adult Sports Complex, and adding security lights and shade canopies at City parks.
The attached draft of the preliminary FY 2026-2027 DPCDC Budget has been prepared by City staff on behalf of the Corporation. Please note, this draft document will change as additional information becomes available prior to the meeting of the DPCDC Board of Directors on July 27, 2026 to consider approval of the FY 2026-2027 Budget. Adjustments will be included in the final document and any such changes will be addressed at the July 27, 2026 meeting. It may also be expected for revenues and expenditures to be discussed in greater detail at the July 27, 2026 meeting.
Recommended action
Discuss issues relating to the preliminary FY 2025-2026 DPCDC Budget.