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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.1 Amendments to Fee Reso~`~~ OF Dp~~ ~AAn ~ 19I(~=~=i~,`s2 AGENDA STATEMENT ~`~~VV77~V~~ PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION ~~LIF°R~~° MEETING DATE: August 20, 2012 SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING: Amendments to Fee Resolution Report prepared by Micki Cronin, Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution Adopting a Master Fee Schedule for Parks and Community Services Department Programs and Services RECOMMENDATION: 1. Receive Staff Presentation 2. Open Public Hearing 3. Receive Public Testimony 4. Close Public Hearing and Deliberate 5. Adopt Resolution or Provide Alternate Recommendation FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None DESCRIPTION: 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. City Council approved the Staff prepared 2012-2014 budget, which includes updated activity information for preschool, family programs, sports, aquatics, and senior center programs. Therefore, Staff is requesting the Parks and Community Services Commission to amend the Master Fee Resolution for the program areas of preschool, family services, sports, aquatics and senior center programs. The proposed amendments to the Master Fee Resolution were prepared using the Parks and Community Services Department Pricing Policy, which was adopted by the City Council in September 2010. Following is a summary of the proposed modifications. PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS The Dublin Preschool program offers three class levels at two campuses in Dublin. The program currently serves over 300 students. Dublin Preschool is a co-op program in which parents are required to either participate in the classroom several times each session or pay anon-participation fee in lieu of fulfilling their requirement. If a parent is unable to participate in the classroom, they pay the non- COPIES TO: None ITEM NO.: 6.1 G:\PARKS COMMISSIONWGNDSTMT\2012\8-201tem 6.1 Amendments to Fee Resolution.doc participation daily fee so that a Preschool Aide can be scheduled in the parent's place. The co-op format helps to maintain affordable registration fees and involve parents in their child's learning. Staff proposes increasing fees for the Dublin Preschool an average of 7% to help offset anticipated increases for staff and program supplies. The following is a summary of the proposed fee modifications. PROPOSED PRESCHOOL FEE MODIFICAITnNS f I IRRFNT GFFC DDADr,C~r- Description Dublin Resident Non- Resident Dublin Resident Non- Resident Dublin Preschool Co-Op - 2 days/week (12 weeks) $334.00 $401.00 $357.00 $428.00 Dublin Preschool Co-Op - 3 days/week (12 weeks) $499.00 $599.00 $534.00 $641.00 Dublin Preschool Co-Op - 4 days/week (12 weeks) $749.00 $899.00 $801.00 $961.00 Dublin Preschool -non participation daily rate Range -$45- $50 Range -$54- $58 $55 $66 FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAMS Family Services Programs support positive youth development and strong families. Programs include Camp Kolb, Camp Emerald Glen, Camp Sunrise, Nature Day Camp, After School Recreation, Student Union and Family Events. Staff proposes increasing fees for the After School Recreation and Student Union programs an average of 4%. The following table summarizes the proposed fee modifications. PROPOSED FEE MODIFICATIONS CIIRRFNT FFF~ DDl1DACCfI LCCC Description Resident Non-Resident Resident Non-Resident After School Recreation /Student Union Full Session $529.00 $635.00 $545.00 $654.00 20-Day Pass $149.00 $178.00 $153.00 $183.00 Staff proposes increasing resident fees for Nature Day Camp by 3%. Staff also proposes to increase fees for Breakfast with Santa and the Spring Eggstravaganza from $7.50 to $10.00 per resident; and for the Family Campout event from $16.00 to $19.00 per resident. The fee increases will cover additional costs of staffing, contract vendors, operating supplies and maintenance costs of set up and clean up by MCE. The following table summarizes the proposed fee modifications. PROPOSED FAMILY SERVICES FFF MC)r)IFII'AT~nNC ri inornir ~~rC Description Resident Non-Resident Resident LJ Non-Resident Nature Day Camp 1 Week Session $165.00 $198.00 $170.00 $204.00 Extended Care $51.00 $61.00 $53.00 $63.00 Family Events Breakfast with Santa $7.50 $9.00 $10.00 $12.00 Spring Eggstravaganza $7.50 $9.00 $10.00 $12.00 Family Campout $16.00 $19.00 $19.00 $22.00 2 of 4 SPORTS PROGRAMS The Adult Co-ed Bocce Ball League is conducted on Wednesday and Friday evenings during the spring and summer quarters. The league fee was raised in 2010 by 4% and is proposed to be raised another 4% in 2013 The Junior Warriors Winter Basketball League is held from January -March each year. Last season featured 575 players. The fee is proposed to be raised 3% in 2013. The Junior Warriors Summer Basketball League is held from June -July each year. The current season features 154 players. The fee is proposed to be raised 5% in 2013. The proposed fee increases help to offset the increased costs for programing, staffing, and maintenance. PROPOSED FEE MODIFICATIONS CURRENT FEES PROPOSED FEES Description Resident Non-Resident Resident Non-Resident Bocce Ball Adult Co-ed League $125.00 $150.00 $130.00 $156.00 Junior Warriors Basketball League (W) $125.00 $150.00 $129.00 $155.00 Junior Warriors Basketball League (S) $79.00 $95.00 $83.00 $100.00 SWIM CENTER PROGRAMS The Lifeguard Training course provides all of the training necessary to gain employment as a Lifeguard. Those completing the program will receive certifications in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (valid two years and includes First Aid), CPR/AED for Lifeguards (valid two years) and Administering Emergency Oxygen (valid one year). This course now will also include Title 22 -First Aid for Public Safety Personnel, which is a requirement for lifeguards. The fee increase of 26% covers the additional costs for the certification fee, staffing and materials needed to add the Title 22 course. Advanced Swimming Technique classes are designed to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of specific strokes. Swimmers participate in drills and games that focus on stroke detail and swimming techniques. Classes are taught by current swim team coaches. PROPOSED FEE MODIFICATIONS CURRENT FEES PROPOSED FEES Description Resident Non-Resident Resident Non-Resident Lifeguard Training (includes materials) $195.00 $234.00 $245.00 $294.00 Advanced Swimming Technique $31.00 $37.00 $39.00 $47.00 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS The Dublin Senior Center offers a variety of low cost classes, activities, and programs that facilitate participation by senior patrons. Many classes, often taught by volunteer instructors, are offered on a "drop-in" basis where the City charges a nominal "activity fee" to participate without having to pre- register for the class. It has been three years since the "activity fee" has been increased. Prior to 2000, the activity fee was at $0.50. Then in 2004, the activity fee was raised to $0.75, and then to $1.00 in 2006. When the new Senior Center opened in 2009 the "activity fee" was increased to from $1.00 to $1.25. 3 of 4 Staff recommends that the current practice of one "activity fee" for both residents and non-residents continue. It would be difficult to truly monitor if a patron is a resident or non-resident without having to check their photo identification cards. The "drop-in" fee format is very popular among the seniors. Staff is recommending a 25 cent increase to the "activity fee" to $1.50. Staff conducted a fee comparison of other Senior Centers, which indicates that the Dublin Senior Center offers the lowest fees in the Tri-Valley area. Drop in Fee Comparison Resident Non-Resident Pleasanton Drop in Fee $1.75 $2.25 San Ramon Drop in Fee $2.00 $3.00 Averaee Drop in Fee of Other Centers 1.88 2.63 Current Dublin Drop in Fee $1.25 $1.25 Proposed $1.50 $1.50 Percent Increase 20.0°0 20.0% SOCIAL DANCE FEE INCREASE The cost of hiring a "quality" band has increased to an average of $800 on average for three hours. Staff expects this cost to continue to increase. In order to keep up with the increasing entertainment cost; Staff suggests increasing the dance fee by $1.00 for residents, $2.00 for non-residents and $1.00 for at-the-door participants. Many local senior centers have stopped offering dances mainly due to the high cost of hiring a quality band. Resident Non-Resident At-the-door Preregistration Current $9.00 $10.00 $12.00 Proposed $10.00 $12.00 $13.00 Percent Increase 11% 20% 8% 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 Resolution, or provide alternate direction. 4 of 4 RESOLUTION NO. XX-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ~~~~~xX*xxx*~~~~ ADOPTING A MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has been sponsoring recreational programs, services and events since 1984; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Parks and Community Services Pricing Policy on September 21, 2010; and WHEREAS, the Pricing Policy provides guidance for annual adjustments to service fees and identifies what services should recover 100% of the total cost (direct and indirect costs) of providing a service, and objective criteria for pricing services at lower levels; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to revise fees to reflect changes in the cost of providing programs and services; and WHEREAS, the proposed fee schedule reflects these changing conditions and the guidelines of the Pricing Policy; and WHEREAS, the Pricing Policy provides that fees for Dublin residents should be discounted 17% less than non-residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Parks and Community Services Commission of the City of Dublin does hereby adopt the following fee schedule: ~ C'1TTlt 1T!'~T C~ TTTC 1• 1' Cf1~11L 1 I.Jiii~ Descri tion Resident Non-Resident After School Recreation and Student Union Full Session $545.00 $654.00 20-Day Pass $153.00 $183.00 Late Fee ( er minute) $1.00 $1.00 Fun in the Sun 8 Week Session $219.00 $263.00 1 Week Session $48.00 $58.00 Nature Da Cam 1 Week Session $170.00 $204.00 Extended Care Pass $53.00 $63.00 Famil Events Breakfast with Santa $10.00 $12.00 Letters from Santa $7.00 $8.00 Eg strava anza $10.00 $12.00 Famil Cam out ( er erson) $19.00 $22.00 ATTACHMENT 1 II. PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FF,F,S Resident Non-Resident Dublin Preschool Co-O - 2 da s er week (12 weeks) $357.00 $428.00 Dublin Preschool Co-O - 3 days er week (12 weeks) $534.00 $641.00 Dublin Preschool Co-O - 4 days er week (12 weeks) $801.00 $961.00 Dublin Preschool - 2 da s er week (12 weeks) $424.00 $509.00 Dublin Preschool - 3 days er week (12 weeks) $639.00 $767.00 Dublin Preschool - 4 da s er week (12 weeks) $949.00 $1,139.00 Tenderfoot Day Cam (1 week session) $69.00 $83.00 Dublin Preschool Non-Partici ation Daily Rate $55.00 $66.00 III. TEEN PROGRAM FF.F,S Resident Non-Resident Junior Leader Pro ram $68.00 $82.00 Teen Events Monthl Teen Events (Pre-Re istration) $5.00 $5.00 Monthly Teen Events (At the Door) $6.00 $6.00 IV. AQUATIC FEES (EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2012) Recreational Swimmin Dail Fee 15- Pass 15-Pass N/R 0-5 Years Daily Admission $2.75 $27.45 $41.25 6-17 Years Daily Admission $3.25 $32.55 $48.75 Adult Dail Admission $3.75 $37.50 $56.25 Senior Dail Admission $3.25 $32.55 $48.75 Resident Non-Res Famil Pass $165.00 $198.00 Fitness Pro rams Adult La Swim - dail fee $3.75 $3.75 Sr. La Swim - dail fee $3.25 $3.25 Adult La Swim - ass fee (15 admissions) $37.50 $56.25 Sr. La Swim - ass fee (15 admissions) $32.55 $48.75 Learn-to-Swim Pro ram Infant/Parent (1:9 ratio; 8 classes) $38.00 $46.00 Preschool (1:5 ratio; 8 classes) $54.00 $65.00 Youth (1:7 ratio; 8 classes) $46.00 $55.00 Adult (1:5 ratio; 8 classes) $54.00 $65.00 Private Lesson (1:1 ratio) $31.00 $37.00 Semi-Private Lesson er erson (1:2 ratio) $25.00 $30.00 Com etitive Swimmin Pro rams Swim Team $199.00 $239.00 Com etitive Stroke Lessons (9 lessons) $69.00 $83.00 Other Pro rams Grou Picnic Area Reservation $30.00 $36.00 Guard Start/WSIA Trainin (includes materials) $85.00 $102.00 Life uard Trainin (includes materials) $245.00 $294.00 Water Safety Instructor (includes materials) $195.00 $234.00 Page 2 of 4 Advanced S V. SPORTS FEES $49.00 $56.00 $39.00 $47.00 Descri tion Resident Non-Resident Jr. Warriors Winter Basketball Lea ue $129.00 $155.00 Jr. Warriors Summer Basketball Program $83.00 $100.00 Basketball Clinic (Grades 1-2) $39.00 $47.00 Basketball Clinic (Grades 3-6) $49.00 $59.00 Basketball 5 on 5 Lea ues $620.00 $744.00 Basketball 4 on 4 Leagues $420.00 $504.00 Basketball 3 on 3 Lea ues $400.00 $480.00 Softball Lea ues -Full Season $620.00 $744.00 Bocce Ball Adult Co-ed League $130.00 $156.00 Soccer Lea ue $700.00 $840.00 S orts Lea ue Late Registration Fee $25.00 $25.00 O en G m Daily Admission (3 hours) $4.00 $4.00 Tournaments General Community Golf Tournament (Adult) $90.00 Community Golf Tournament (Teen/Senior) $60.00 Community Golf Tournament (Dinner Only) $30.00 Tennis Tournament $42.00 VI. COMMUNITY EVENTS AND FESTIVALS FEES Descri tion Resident Non-Resident St. Patrick's Dc~ Festival Commercial Vendors $400.00 $1,000.00 Restaurant Vendors $800.00 $800.00 Snack Vendors $650.00 $650.00 Bevera e Vendors $400.00 $400.00 Pre-Packa ed Food Vendors $500.00 $500.00 Activi Vendor $300.00 $300.00 Irish/Celtic Vendors $250.00 $250.00 Non-Profit (fundraisin only) $25.00 $25.00 Fun Run Individuals ( re-re istration) $25.00 $25.00 Families ( re-re istration; er erson) $20.00 $20.00 Co orate ( re-re istration; er erson) $23.00 $23.00 Onsite Re istration $30.00 $30.00 Page 3 of 4 VII. SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM FEES Descri tion Annual Senior Su orter Card (Resident) $9.00 Annual Senior Su orter Card (Non-Resident) $10.00 Activi Fee ( er activi ) $1.50 Tri sand Tours -Local Tri s (Resident) $35.00 Tri sand Tours -Local Tri s (Non-Resident) $42.00 Tri sand Tours -Distant Tri s (Resident) $39.00 Tri sand Tours -Distant Tri s (Non-Resident) $47.00 S ecial Events (Resident) $7.00 S ecial Events (Non-Resident) $8.00 Dances Pre-Re istration (Resident) $10.00 Dances Pre-Re istration (Non-Resident) $12.00 Dances at the Door 13.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Parks and Community Services Director may adjust the adopted fees as long as cost-recovery target rates are maintained, and the increase does not exceed 10.0 percent for purposes of introductory rates, family discounts and coupon discounts, non-prime-time pricing, package discounts and early registration discounts to promote new recreation programs or resurrect existing programs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Resolution Number 02-11 be rescinded in entirety. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of August 2012. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Parks & Community Services Director Chairperson Page 4 of 4