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Home My WebLink About6.1 AmendmentsToFeeResos ` ~ OF Dp8 `III~ ~ AGENDA STATEMENT PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING DATE: July 21, 2008 SUBJECT: Amendments to Fee Resolutions Report prepared by Paul McCreary, Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution Adopting a Fee Schedule for Preschool Programs 2. Resolution Adopting a Fee Schedule for Teen Programs 3. Resolution Adopting a Fee Schedule for Playground Programs 4. Resolution Adopting a Fee Schedule for Swim Center Programs 5. Resolution Adopting a Fee Schedule for Youth Sports Programs 6. Resolution Adopting a Fee Schedule for Special Events 7. Resolution Adopting a Fee Schedule for Senior Center Programs RECOMMENDATION: 1. Receive Staff Presentation 2. Open Public Hearing 3. Receive Public Testimony 4. Close Public Hearing and Deliberate 5. Adopt Resolutions or Provide Alternate Direction FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None DESCRIPTION: The Parks and Community Services Department develops programs in which registration fees will typically at least cover direct program costs. On an annual basis, Staff undertakes a review of the expenditures and revenues related to various Department programs and recommends fee adjustments as necessary. Staff also reviews the fees charged by other local agencies to determine if the proposed fees are comparable to the market average. Non-resident fees are 15% higher than resident fees, except for drop-in programs, in which the fees are the same for residents and non- residents alike. During Fiscal Year 2008-2009, fees charged for programs, services, and facility rentals need to generate $1.6 million in revenue. This is $43,919 (3%) mare than the estimated revenue for Fiscal Year 2007- 2008. The proposed fee increases are necessary to meet this projection. Expenditures will increase by over $360,000 (10%) this year. The fee increases will primarily offset direct program costs, which make up only a portion of the increased costs. Following is a summary of the recommended adjustments to the various Fee Resolutions for Fiscal Year 2008-2009. COPIES TO: ITEM NO.: 6.1 WPARKS COMMISSIOMAGNDSTMT\2008\7-21 Amendments to Fee Resolutions.doc PRESCHOOL RESOLUTION (ATTACHMENT 1) Shamrock Preschool The Shamrock Preschool serves children three to five years of age. The Preschool offers three class levels and is a co-op program, which reduces costs by requiring parents to volunteer in the classroom. Staff proposes increasing fees an average of 5.2% for the 2009-2010 school year to help offset increased staffing and operational costs. The proposed fees for the Preschool classes average $5.53 per hour, which continues to be a good value compared to other programs in the Tri-Valley.. Following are the proposed fees: Shamrock Preschool (12 week session) Current Fee Proposed Fee 2 davs/week; 2.5 hours/dav $300 $315 3 days/week; 2.5 hours/day $450 $475 4 days/week; 3.0 hours/day ~ $670 $705 *Fees would be effective for the 2009-2010 school year. Tenderjoot Day Camp Tenderfoot Day Camp is for children who are three-years old to entering Kindergarten. Each two-week session has a special theme. Camp is held Monday through Thursday for two and a half hours per day. This program is not a co-op program like the Shamrock Preschool. Therefore parents are not required to volunteer during Camp. Staff proposes a fee increase of 10%, or $5.00 per week. This equates to an increase of $0.50 per hour on the average. This fee remains a good value compared to similar programs. Following are the proposed fees: Tenderfoot Day Camp (i week session) Current Fee Proposed Fee 4 davs/week; 2.5 hours/dav $50 $55 TEEN RESOLUTION (ATTACHMENT 2) Student i7nion This after school recreation program is held at Wells and Fallon Middle Schools. The program structure is similar to After School Recreation at the elementary schools, but there is more focus on homework help and activities for middle school students. Staff is proposing fee increases averaging 4.8%. That equates to an average cost of $2.07 per hour, which is a$0.10 increase. Considering that a credentialed teacher is hired to assist the students with homework at each site, the fee continues to be an excellent value. Student Union Program Current Fee Proposed Fee Fuil Session $420 $440 20-Day Pass $105 $110 Total Rec Live (TRL) Camp The TRL Camp provides middle school students with unique recreation experiences and excursions throughout the East Bay. Since this is an excursion based program, increases in fuel costs have driven up program costs. Therefore, Staff proposes fee increases averaging 5.4%. The average cost per hour of the proposed fees is $4.30 which is a$0.22 increase. Following is a suimiiary of the proposed fee increases: 7ota1 Rec Live (fRL) Camp Current Fee Proposed Fee One-Week Session (5 hours/dav; S $95 $100 PLAYGROUNDS RESOLUTION (ATTACHMENT 3) The City's Playground programs include Camp Emerald Glen, Fun in the Sun, and After School Recreation. Camp Emerald Glen is a full-day camp program offered during the suimiier, winter and spring school breaks. Fun in the Sun is a half-day camp program offered for eight weeks during the suminer at four parks in Dublin. After School Recreation is held during the school year, Monday through Friday, from the time school lets out unti15:30 P.M. Following are the proposed fee increases. 2of5 Proposed Affer School Recreation Current Fee Fee Full Session $432 $455 20-Day Pass $120 $125 Fun in the Sun 8 Week Full Summer $190 $195 1 Week Session $42 $43 Camp Emerald Glen 1 Week Session $166 $170 Extended Care $44 $46 Staff proposes increasing Playground program fees an average of 3.5%. The increases are necessary due to increases in facility use charges and the payroll costs for the part-time Recreation Leaders. For After School Recreation, the average hourly cost will be $2.25 which is an increase of $0.10 per hour. For Fun in the Sun, the average hourly cost is $1.80, an increase of $0.04 per hour. For Camp Emerald Glen, the average hourly rate would be $3.94, which is a$0.12 increase. The new fees are similar to those fees charged by other public agencies offering these types of programs. AQUATICS RESOLUTION (ATTACHMENT 4) At the Dublin Swim Center, the City is experiencing increases in utility and pool chemical costs. In addition part-time salary ranges were increased to keep pace with the market average. Therefore, Staff is proposing the following fee increases: Dublin Recreational Swimming Dublin Current Proposed Daily Fee (no non-resident rate) 0-5 Years $2.00 $2.25 6-17 Years $2.50 $2.75 Adult $3.00 $3.25 Senior $2.50 $2.75 Punch Pass (15 admissions) 0-5 Years $19.95 $22.50 6-17 Years $25.05 $27.75 Adult $30.00 $33.00 Senior $25.05 $27.75 Family Season Pass $140.00 $155.00 Fitness Programs Drop In (no non-resident rate) Adult Lap Swim - daily fee $3.25 $3.50 Sr. Lap Swim - daily fee $3.00 $3.25 Fitness Program Passess Adult Lap Swim Pass (15 admissions) $32.55 $35.25 Sr. Lap Swim Pass (15 admissions) $30.00 $33.00 Learn-to-Swim Program Infant/Parent (1:9 ratio; 8 classes) $35.00 $36.00 Preschool (1:5 ratio; 8 classes) $52.00 $54.00 Youth (1:7 ratio; 8 classes) $45.00 $46.00 Adult (l :5 ratio; 8 classes) $52.00 $54.00 Private Lesson (1:1 ratio) $30.00 $31.00 Semi-Private Lesson per person (1:2 ratio) $24.00 $25.00 Competitive Swimming Programs Swim Team $155.00 $160.00 Competitive Stroke Lessons (9 lessons) $54.00 $56.00 3 of 5 Other Programs Lifeguard Training $170.00 $175.00 WaterSafetylnstructorTraining $170.00 $175.00 Springboard Diving $48.00 $49.00 The proposed fee increases for aquatics average 6.9%. The proposed fee increases for the Learn to Swim Program average 3.4%, and are slightly higher than the market average. This is due to the fact that Dublin has a lower student to instructor ratio than other cities for preschool and youth beginning lessons. Fees for recreational swimming would increase an average of 10.7%, but would still be lower than San Ramon and Pleasanton. These fee increases for Swim Center programs would not be effective until the 2009 season begins. YOUTH SPORTS RESOLUTION (ATTACHMENT 5) Staff proposes increasing fees an average of 8.4% for the Youth Sports Programs to offset anticipated cost increases including personnel costs for part-time staff and contract officials and facility use charges from the School District. The proposed fee increases for the Youth Sports Programs are as follows: Description Current Proposed T-Ball League $85 $90 Basketball League $103 $110 Private Basketball Training (1 hour) New $20 Semi-Private Basketball Training (2 students) New $30 Basketball Clinic (Grades 3-6) $40 $45 In addition, two new fees have been added for private and semi-private basketball training, which was offered as a pilot program this past year with much success. SPECIAL EVENTS RESOLUTION (ATTACHMENT 6) The City offers numerous special events and festivals each year. For some events there is an admission charge and others are free. In addition, the City charges fees to vendors and groups participating in the events. Staff recommends decreasing the vendar fees for snack and beverage vendors at the Day on the Glen Festival. Staff found that this was too expensive for the size of crowd the Day on the Glen generates. Following is a summary of the proposed fee decreases: Descripfion Currenf Proposed Day on the Glen Festival Snack Vendors $350 $300 Beverage Vendors $450 $300 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM RESOLUTION (ATTACHMENT 7) The only fee increases proposed for the Senior Center programs are for Trips and Tours. Due to increased fuel and maintenance costs, Staff proposes increasing the fee by $4.00 per person, which averages 18%. Following is a summary of the proposed fee increases: Description Trips & Tours (Resident) $21 $25 Trips & Tours Outside East Bay (Resident) $24 $28 4of5 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Parks and Community Services Commission receive the Staff presentation, open the Public Hearing, receive public testimony, close the Public Hearing, deliberate and adopt the Resolutions, or provide alternate direction. 5 of 5