Castaic Closure Update

Trying to find out if they mean '03 Fiscal year or '04 Fiscal year. '03 Fiscal ends June 30, 2004. Its good news none the less.

January 15, 2004 For Immediate Release

CASTAIC LAKE TO REMAIN OPEN

Parks Department to Operate Facility Within Budgetary Constraints
Through Reduced Services, Higher Fees and Staffing Adjustments


Los Angeles — Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich announced that the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation will streamline operations at Castaic Lake and has increased fees to allow the County to continue operation and maintenance at least through the end of the fiscal year.

“The Parks Department plan includes measured cuts and sets budget priorities to allow the facility to operate more efficiently. We will continue to identify other long term solutions, public private partnerships and state funding to extend operations and services,” said Supervisor Antonovich. “The Lake is a vital resource to residents and merchants in our Castaic community and an important recreational venue for the entire county and region.”

To prevent losses to the local economy and allow summer access to county residents, Supervisor Antonovich initiated the temporary funding to defer Castaic’s closure over the last year. The new plan will begin February 1, 2004.

That's good news Neelley.
Off the subject:
Has anyone renewed their cove passes? I would like to get one and I know Scottay is looking to also. I exchanged an email with Clay a while back and he said they are waiting to see what happens with State Bill 1083.

thank you for the update. that is some good news.

Jeff it looks like we will be able to renew starting Feb 1. Clay sent out an email saying that the locks will change Feb 1. We will see what changes happen to membership like fees, classes etc...

(Message edited by supersport on January 16, 2004)

According to the above transcript that Neelley posted, it says "allow summer access to county residents". Whats up with that?