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08-03-2025
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Des Moines may raise parking ticket fines in an effort to fill budget hole. How much:
Des Moines parking tickets could get a bit pricier. Parking fines could go up to $20 from $15 within city limits. The proposal is among the recommendations Des Moines has made to help address a $17 million deficit in the upcoming fiscal year 2026 budget, which starts July 1. City Manager Scott Sanders mentioned the possible fine increase during Des Moines City Council's hours-long budget discussion in late February, then again during a public budget information session at Polk County River Place. "Every little piece helps," Sanders told a crowd of more than 50 people gathered at the public budget session. More: Staff cuts, customer trash bill increases: highlights from Des Moines' budget discussion The city collected about $1 million in parking violations in the fiscal year 2025, according to the city's recommended budget. Des Moines has projected the budget shortfall after a state-mandated cap on property tax revenue growth passed in 2023 and also because of rising costs of services and materials. The Des Moines City Council will vote on the new budget in April. A notable cut includes the city's two-person sustainability office, whose positions were eliminated in mid-January. Residents and climate activists have decried the move, imploring the city to reinstate the office. Des Moines City Manager Scott Sanders also recommended cutting Birdland Pool, a beloved northside fixture, but it was rescinded after public pushback. The pool will likely stay open through the 2026 summer season, though not without impacts on other services. Community members can provide suggestions and feedback on the proposed budget at More: Des Moines' Birdland Pool could get closure reprieve People who receive a parking ticket in Des Moines can pay for it either online or by mailing-in or dropping off a check or cash to the City Clerk at 400 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50309. People also can pay with a credit card at the clerk's office, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. People can appeal their parking ticket within seven days of receiving it by filling out an online form or requesting a paper copy at the clerk's office. Virginia Barreda is the Des Moines city government reporter for the Register. She can be reached at vbarreda@ Follow her on X at @vbarreda2. This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: City of Des Moines looks to raise cost of parking tickets to $20
Yahoo
24-02-2025
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Birdland Pool could see another summer under new budget proposal
DES MOINES, Iowa — The historic and beloved Birdland Pool could see another summer under a new budget proposal. The City of Des Moines is facing a $17 million budget shortfall, and in an attempt to make up for it, Birdland Pool was put on the chopping block. Residents and city council members spoke out against the closure, saying the pool is worth saving due to its vital role in an underserved neighborhood and its important history. Des Moines City Manager Scott Sanders said closing Birdland Pool after the 2025 swimming season was due to low attendance and high repair costs. Now, Sanders is proposing an amendment to the previously released budget that would keep Birdland Pool open for another summer. 'This proposal provides a path forward for Birdland Pool for an additional summer under the current budget constraints the City of Des Moines is facing,' Sanders said in a statement. Des Moines Art Center begins removing Greenwood Pond: Double Site The amended proposal includes: Rotating weekly closures at five major aquatic facilities. The weekly closures would occur twice a year at each facility and would save about $100,000 annually. Closing the indoor Reichardt Community Recreation Center pool when outdoor pools are open during the summer. This would save about $40,000 annually. Ending the Neighborhood Association Capacity Building Grant Program, which would save about $40,000. The City Council will have to approve the new budget proposal in order for Birdland Pool to remain open for the 2026 swimming season. There are several public meetings remaining for residents to attend and learn more about the budget proposal. Dates and times are listed below: Public Budget Information Session at Polk County River Place on February 25 at 6 p.m. Public Information Session at Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center on February 26 at 6 p.m. Public hearing on new budget property taxes held by the Des Moines City Council on March 24 at 7:30 a.m. Public hearing on the budget held by the city council on April 7 at 5 p.m. To learn more about the budget process visit the city's website. Metro News: WATCH: Semi fire reported on I-80 near Altoona Birdland Pool could see another summer under new budget proposal Des Moines Art Center begins removal of Greenwood Pond: Double Site Urbandale schools to vote on leaving CIML Monday Fleeing car crashes into Des Moines ministry building Monday, police say Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
