MetroPark's 2015 budget reflects less spending, more income

YOUNGSTOWN

Mill Creek MetroParks has a new budget for 2015 that includes about $145,000 in savings from cuts.

The board of park commissioners, except for one absent member, unanimously voted Monday to approve a budget that appropriates about $9.6 million out of the park system’s general fund. The budget shows both a decrease in expenditures and an increase in revenue for the park system.

The budget’s $9,606,021 in appropriations is a decrease from 2014’s $9,750,683. The park system’s revenue is projected to increase from $11,032,557 to $11,093,526.

In terms of cuts, some savings will come from spending less on materials and supplies. The line item for materials and supplies decreased from $2,329,550 in 2014 to $2,232,051 this year.

The park system’s management also expects to spend about $140,000 less on general expenses such as personnel costs.

Read the details in Wednesday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.