Chart D – Household Budget Expenditures Spending Potential Index:

The consistency between the median household income and the household budget expenditures is important. It is important because it illustrates that the spending patterns of the service area align with the resources available. It also points to the fact that compared to a National level the dollars available, the money being spent in the Primary and Secondary Service Areas is lower. This could point to challenges associated with the ability to pay for programs and services offered at a recreation facility of any variety. Subsequently, this could have an impact on the facility's ability to achieve a significant cost recovery associated with operations.

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