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🎾 CFO Memo Translation (Part 2 — What the CFO Actually Wrote)
Here’s Part 2 of our community translation of the CFO’s memo. This section simply explains what the CFO actually wrote — in clear, everyday English — so everyone can understand the facts.
A simple-English translation of the CFO’s December 2, 2025 memo
⚠️ Important note: This part of the memo is explaining facts, not saying the USTA proposal is a good idea. The CFO is describing what the City must analyze — not endorsing the proposal. The risk warnings and caution flags appear in a different section of the memo (covered in Part 3).
1. Operating Costs
PTC costs about $2.2 million per year to run. PTC brings in $900,000 in revenue, and the rest is covered by the Parks levy and General Fund.
PTC is also expected to provide $570,000 in Access Discount support for low‑income players.
USTA PNW says they would take on all operating costs, but the CFO estimates the City would still spend $50,000–$250,000 per year on contract management and oversight.
The City would also still have some responsibility for maintenance.
2. Capital Costs
USTA PNW offers $2.3 million in capital improvements. The City previously estimated over $10.5 million in needed repairs.
About $5 million overlaps with USTA’s list; the rest of the gap is not yet explained.
PP&R will hire an outside firm in summer 2026 to get a more accurate estimate before signing anything.
3. Programming
USTA PNW offers some programs PTC doesn’t currently have (low‑vision, autism‑friendly, wheelchair tennis).
The City must carefully monitor prices to ensure they stay aligned with City expectations.
More analysis is needed before deciding anything.
4. Partnerships
PP&R already has strong community partnerships (Rovello family, Kids N’ Tennis, PIL, existing USTA collaborations). The City expects these to continue.
USTA PNW could bring access to additional partners, which the CFO says is “likely favorable.” In this context, “likely favorable” means it might help — not that the CFO is supporting the proposal.
5. Labor, Community Input, and Legal Review
PTC staff are union‑represented; the City must follow labor agreements.
The City wants community involvement before, during, and after negotiations.
No legal barriers exist right now, but any agreement will need detailed legal review.
6. Next Steps
The CFO recommends forming a formal City work team to dig deeper into programming, finances, labor issues, community expectations, and legal requirements.
A draft agreement could come to Council in 2026, with possible implementation in FY 2026–27.
⭐ Part 2 Summary
This section of the CFO memo lays out the facts the City must analyze — costs, capital needs, programming, partnerships, labor, and legal steps. It does not endorse the USTA proposal. The CFO’s actual warnings about risk, oversight, and long‑term obligations appear in the next part of the memo, which we cover in Part 3.