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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.5 - 1760 The Wave Waterpark-Military Discount Page 1 of 2 STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL DATE: January 9, 2018 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Christopher L. Foss, City Manager SUBJECT: Military Discount at The Wave Prepared by: Micki Cronin, Asst. Director of Parks and Community Services EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will consider approval of a military discount for veterans, reservist and active duty members of the military, as recommended by the Federal and Military Communities Committee, and approve an associated amendment to the Master Fee Schedule. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule to Include a Military Discount to The Wave Entrance Fee. FINANCIAL IMPACT: It is currently unknown what visitation will look like and will ta ke a season of offering this discount in order to provide analysis as to the financial impact of this rate. DESCRIPTION: The Federal and Military Communities Committee, comprised of Vice Mayor Biddle and Councilmember Hernandez, received a report from Staff on military discount options at The Wave Waterpark. After discussion at its most recent meeting of December 19, 2017, the Committee recommended that the City establish a military discount for entrance to The Wave at Emerald Glen Park. The non-resident/resident rate charged in summer 2017 was $17/$13 for a full day and $15/$11 for a half day. The proposal is to offer a $10 discounted rate for military personnel, effective in May 2018, which would extend to veterans, reservists, active duty military personnel of all branches of the military, and up to three of their guests. Page 2 of 2 Discount Requirements The veteran, reservist or active duty member must provide a valid military ID at the time of purchase. Tickets must be purchased in person at the W aterpark. Online purchases for the discounted rate will not be permitted. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: None. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule to Include a Military Discount to The Wave Entrance Fee ATTACHMENT 1 RESOLUTION NO. XX - 18 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * AMENDING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE A MILITARY DISCOUNT TO THE WAVE ENTRANCE FEE WHEREAS, the California Constitution authorizes local government to recover the reasonable costs of providing services; and WHEREAS, the City processes various permits, applications, and licenses, and offers various recreational program and facility rental opportunities; and WHEREAS, on September 4, 2012 the City Council approved Resolution 160-12 Establishing a User Fee Cost Recovery Policy that specifies annual adjustments to fees for services provided by the City; and WHEREAS, on July 18, 2017 the City Council approved Resolution 104-17 amending the Master Fee schedule to include Parks and Community Services fees for FY 2017 -18; and WHEREAS, the City desires to offer a discounted entry fee to The Wave for active military members, veterans, and reservists, as well as three of their guests. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby approve amending the Master Fee Schedule to include this item. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the new fee identified in the Master Fee Schedule shall be effective May 2018. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of January 2018, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ______________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ City Clerk