If Sk8Zone manager Pat McIvor had not resigned following revelations he had a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old patron, the Napier City Council says it would have pulled its funding for the you th facility.
Mr McIvor, who had worked for the skate park for 20 years, resigned after the council raised questions about his relationship with the teenager.
The council owns the Sk8Zone facility, on Marine Parade, and contracts the Napier Skating Club to manage it.
During the current financial year the council has granted $16,100 to the club.
Last year it granted the club $15,600 plus an additional $15,000 for new ramps.