TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Bruce Moe, City Manager
FROM:
Mark Leyman, Parks and Recreation Director
Jessica Vincent, Recreation Manager
Michael Hudak, Recreation Supervisor
Stephanie Kou, Recreation Supervisor
SUBJECT:Title
Updated Facility Reservation Policy and Facility and Park Reservation Fees (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
APPROVE
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the updated Facility Reservation Policy and Facility and Park Reservation Fees.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
If approved, staff anticipates an increase of approximately $30,000 in facility and park rentals on an annual basis, based on historical use. Staff recommends implementing the new parks and facility reservation fees on January 1, 2019. Staff will review the fees on an annual basis and consider increasing fees periodically based on market rates and inflation.
BACKGROUND:
During the May 15, 2018, City Council meeting, staff presented the initial Facility Reservation Policy and received direction from City Council to present the Facility Reservation Policy and fees as a separate item from the Field Use & Allocation Policy. The Facility Reservation Policy is a working document that has been used internally as a guide for staff to effectively reserve the picnic pads and community rooms. The policy provides use regulations, an application and scheduling procedures to accommodate groups that would like to use City facilities.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of the Facility Reservation Policy is to provide use regulations, an application process and scheduling procedures to accommodate residents and individuals who would like to use City facilities. Facility use and rentals are available to the public for civic, social, educational, athletic, cultural activities and limited commercial use. This policy aims to ensure a transparent, efficient process...
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