City shares update on parks-nonprofit relationships - Austin Monitor
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Diana Prechter highlighted issues with transparency in revenue and ticket sales concerning the Trail of Lights, questioning if profits from waived fees surpassed event costs.
There is a growing call for scrutiny and transparency in the partnerships between Austin City Limits, the Austin Parks Foundation, and the Parks Department.
Discussions around the Parks Department's nonprofit partnerships date back years, intensifying amid the Zilker Vision Plan and challenges in park funding.
It's broadly acknowledged that the Austin parks require more funding and maintenance, with the dialogue surrounding this becoming contentious and polarized.
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