Measure PRK

City of Los Angeles City Department of Recreation and Parks Budget Charter Amendment

Measure PRK would amend the City Charter to increase the minimum budget allocated to the Department of Recreation and Parks, phased in over ten years until it is double the current minimum budget allocation, with exceptions for fiscal emergencies.

This measure requires approval by a majority of voters voting on the measure to pass.

Fiscal Impact: This measure doubles the Department of Recreation and Parks’ (RAP) property value based appropriation from 0.0325 to 0.065 percent over ten years. Assuming average property value growth, RAP’s funding increases from $303 million to $995 million by 2036-37, with estimated annual increases attributed to the measure as follows: 2027-28 ($32 million), 2028-29 ($66 million), 2029-30 ($105 million), 2030-31 ($147 million), 2031-32 ($193 million), 203233 ($244 million), 2033-34 ($299 million), 2034-35 ($359 million), 2035-36 ($426 million), and 2036-37 ($497 million).

Next Los Angeles County Measure: Measure PRT

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Background

The General Fund is the primary operating fund of the City. General Fund revenue is used to fund City services such as police, fire, public works, transportation, libraries, and parks. General Fund revenues are derived from taxes, licenses, permits, fees, fines, and other sources.  

The City Charter establishes a minimum budget allocation for the Department of Recreation and Parks from the General Fund. That minimum budget is an amount equal to 0.0325% of the assessed value of all property as assessed for City taxes. The current City Charter allocation percentage rate and the resulting budget allocation has not kept pace with the growing population, expanding park system, and increasing costs of maintenance and operations. This has contributed to reductions in Recreation and Parks services over time.

Proposal

If approved, Measure PRK measure would increase the minimum amount of General Fund money allocated to Recreation and Parks. These additional resources would help restore Recreation and Parks service levels, address park equity gaps, and allow the Department to cover the cost of operations and programs. The percentage would gradually increase from the current 0.0325% to 0.065% of the assessed value of all property as assessed for City taxes, phased in over a ten year period as follows:

  • Fiscal Years 2026-2027 and prior: 0.0325%;
  • Fiscal Year 2027-2028: 0.03575%;
  • Fiscal Year 2028-2029: 0.039%;
  • Fiscal Year 2029-2030: 0.04225%;
  • Fiscal Year 2030-2031: 0.0455%;
  • Fiscal Year 2031-2032: 0.04875%;
  • Fiscal Year 2032-2033: 0.052%;
  • Fiscal Year 2033-2034: 0.05525%;
  • Fiscal Year 2034-2035: 0.0585%;
  • Fiscal Year 2035-2036: 0.06175%;
  • Fiscal Year 2036-2037 and thereafter: 0.065%.

Source: Los Angeles City Voter Pamphlet 

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