HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/01/1997, 2 - PARKS AND RECREATION FEE ADJUSTMENT council
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C ITY OF SAN LU IS O B I S P O
FROM: Paul LeSage, Director of Parks and Recreation
ared by: Kathy Koop, Recreation Manager
SUBJECT: PARKS AND RECREATION FEE ADJUSTMENT
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution retaining the Children's Services hourly program fee at the 1996-97 level of
$2.30 per hour and reducing the daytime use fees at the Recreation Center and Meadow Park
to be equal to Library Conference Room use fees for 1997-98. ($16.95/3 hours by Non-Profit
groups and $26.50/3 hours for commercial groups)
DISCUSSION
Background
In March 1995, Council adopted a comprehensive fee study by David M. Griffith and
Associates (DMG). At that time, a Parks and Recreation Services Fee Schedule was adopted
as a result of this study. The fee schedule phased percentage increases over 3 years beginning
with the 1995-96 fiscal year. In addition, an annual percentage increase for cost of living
(COLA) was included. Staff bases revenue estimations for each fiscal year on the
recommended fee increases.
While most program areas have met revenue targets, Children's Services and Indoor Facilities
are short of obtaining the 1996-97 estimated revenues. Staff believes that the shortfall in
revenues can be rectified in each of these areas by implementing the following changes:
• CHILDREN'S SERVICES: Hold hourly Sun and Fun Fee at the 1996-97 fee
• INDOOR FACILITIES: Use the same fees for all daytime indoor facility use
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Since the 10% fee increase implemented in the 1996-97 fiscal year the area of Children's
Services has experienced a shortfall in revenue and an increased request for scholarship
subsidy. At the end of May 1997, with 92% of the fiscal year complete, the Children's
Services program area had achieved 83%, $280,955 of it's $336,600 revenue target.
Participants would pay $2.55/hour for the Sun & Fun program during the 1997-98 fiscal year.
INDOOR FACILITES
Requests for use have declined for the meeting rooms at the Recreation Center and Meadow
Park. Staff believes it is because the rates for the use of the Library Conference Room during
daytime hours are significantly less than rates at the Recreation Center and Meadow Park.
1997-98 FACILITY USE RATES
Type of Use Meadow Park Recreation Center Library
Rooms A, B, C, D Conference Room
Non-Profit $79.50/3 hrs $71.40/3 hrs $16.95/3 hrs
Commercial $158.85/3 hrs $$142.95/3 hrs $26.50/3 hrs
These facility fees for the Recreation Center and Meadow Park translate into a 57% higher rate
than those of the Library. It seems as if this fee schedule is undercutting facilities housed
within.the same department that require the same amount of staff time to reserve, staff, open,
and close.
FISCAL IMPACT
The program areas of Children's Services and Indoor Facilities did not obtain revenue targets
for the 1996-97 fiscal year. Staff believes that participation will decline with an hourly fee
increase. Staff feels that by advertising that the fee has been held at 1996-97 rates participation
will increase which will translate into a corresponding increase in revenue. Additionally,
every family receiving CDBG scholarships has provided partial pay, a "co-payment," or have
been responsible for paying a percentage of the child's participation in the program. Holding
the hourly rate would enable these families to continue to pay a partial fee or an increased
percentage for their child's participation in the program.
Fees in the indoor facilities and Recreation Center would have a corresponding revenue
increase when the fees are competitive with those of the Library.
The revenue target for Children's Services in the 1997-98 budget is $325,000. The Indoor
Facility target, which includes Meadow Park and the Recreation Center, is $23,000. Staff
believes that these targets are obtainable, provided the fees are adjusted in the recommended
manner.
ATTACHMENT
1. Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. (1997 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
ADOPTING FEE ADJUSTMENTS IN THE AREAS OF
CHILDREN'S SERVICES AND INDOOR FACILITY FEES
WHEREAS, the City's municipal code authorizes establishing various fees for
the delivery of municipal services; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City of. San Luis Obispo to adopt an annual
Fees for Services Schedule; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City of San Luis Obispo that any change to
this adopted Fees for Services Schedule be approved by Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo that:
SECTION 1. The hourly rate for the Children's Services program of Sun &
Fun shall be held at the 1996-97 level of$2.30 an hour per child.
SECTION 2. Rates for indoor use of Meadow Park, the Recreation Center
Meeting Rooms A through D, and the Library Conference shall be of $16.95/3 hours
for use by non-profit groups and $26.50/3 hours for commercial groups.
On motion of , seconded by ,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this _day of , 1997.
Mayor Allen Settle
ATTEST:
Bonnie Gawf, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Jeff'rey Jorgensen, City Attorney
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