Citing an overall 71 percent increase in operating costs since 2018, the Honey Lake Valley Recreation Authority board of directors is expected to approve a letter to both the city and the county seeking a 50 percent increase in funding — from $80,000 per year to $120,000 per year from each agency — at its 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, meeting in the Susanville City Council Chambers, 66 N. Lassen St.
The original funding for the joint effort by the city and county to bring a pool to the community has only been agreed to through the 2028/29 fiscal year.
Other items on the agenda include approval of the minutes of the Aug. 27 special meeting; public comment; consideration of the city’s reimbursement request ($8,053.37); and the funding request letter.
The HLVRA’s next regularly scheduled meeting will be held at 3 p.m. Oct. 15.
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