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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4.12 Recreation Program Fee Policy (2) ,- . . ~ CI'I'Y OF DUBLIN AGENDA STA'I'EMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: May 24, 1993 SUBJECT : Recreation Program Fee Policy Report by Diane Lowart, Recreation Director Resolution Establishing a Policy for the Development of Recreation Program Fees EXHIBITS ATTACHED : RECOMMENDA'rION 01./ ~tV' FINANCIAL STATEMENT Adopt Resolution See discussion below DESCRIPTION : At the March 22, 1993 meeting of the Dublin City Council, the Council received a report from the city Manager identifying various revenue raising options available to the city. One of the options identified by the city Manager was to increase Recreation Fees. The city Council was in favor of increased Recreation Fees and directed Staff to identify proposed fee increases for review by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Consequently Staff identified several areas where increased without significantly impacting participation Programs. The Commission reviewed the following increases at their March 30, 1993 meeting. fees could be in Recreation proposed fee Plavvrounds I. Increase registration fee for Summer "Fun from $25 per child for eight week program to eight week program or $10 per week. Increase registration fee for Afterschool Recreation from session (approximately 16 weeks) to $125 per session. in the Sun" program $75 per child for 2. $45 per Preschool 1. Increase registration fee for Shannon Center Preschool by five percent, from $190 to $200 for three day program, and from $130 tg $137 for two day program. Youth Sports 1. Increase registration basketball and hockey) fee for from $40 youth sports to $48. leagues (t-ball, Senior Center 1. Increase lunch fees as follows: set Menu: $2.00 to $2.50 coffee Shop: sandwich - $.85 whole/$.50 half to $.95 whole/$.60 half soup $.80 bowl/$.55 cup to $.95 bowl/$.60 cup salad $.50 serving t2 $.60 serving dessert $.50 serving to $.60 serving 2. Increase Special Event Fees from $2.50 to $3.00. 3. Implement an Activity Fee of $.50 per activity, i.e. Bridge, Exercise, Tattle Tales, Knitting, etc. 4. Plan and implement annual fundraising activities. Recreation Instruction (Leisure EnriclmIent C1asses) 1. Decrease percentage for Contract Instructors from 70% (instructor) - 30% (city) to 60% (instructor) - 40% (city). -------~~Jl~------------------------------------------------------ ITEM NO. COPIES TO: Parks & Recreation commission CITY CLERK FILE~ )- . . lIt;[I1atics 1. Increase class fees as follows: Preschool Classes - $18.00 tQ $20.00 Youth Classes - $17.00 to $20.00 Adult Classes - $20.00 to $25.00 2. Increase Lap Swim and Water Aerobics Fees as follows: Lap Swim - $ 1.75 ~Q $ 2.25 Lap Swim Pass - $17.50 t2 $22.50 Senior Lap Swim - $ 1.25 to $ 2.00 Senior Lap Swim Pass - $12.50 12 $20.00 Water Aerobics - $ 2.50 12 $ 3.00 Water Aerobics Pass - $25.00 to $30.00 Senior Water Aerobics - $ 1.50 to $ 2.50 Senior Water Aerobics Pass - $15.00 12 $25.00 3. Increase Aquatic Daycamp Fee from $35.00 12 $40.00 4. Increase Birthday Party Fee from $2.50 to $3.00 Non-Resident Fees Implement a 15% non-resident fee to the following program areas: 1. Summer "Fun in the Sun" Playground Program and Afterschool Recreation Program; 2. Shannon Center Preschool and Tenderfoot Daycamp; 3. Trips conducted from all program areas (playgrounds, teens, seniors) ; 4. Youth Sports Leagues and Camps; 5. Special Events where there is a pre-registration fee; 6. Leisure Enrichment Classes; 7. Aquatics programs instructional classes, water safety classes, speciality classes and swim team; and Family Pass. If all of the aforementioned fee increases were implemented, it is estimated that $47,780 in additional revenue would be generated for Fiscal Year 1993-94. The commission concurred with the proposed fee increases as identified by Staff. The city Attorney has prepared a resolution which authorizes the Recreation Director, with the approval of the Parks and Recreation Commission, to set fees for recreation programs and services. As stated in the attached resolution, the fees and charges shall be calculated to recover no more than the City's direct costs of providing the program or service plus indirect overhead costs. By implementing the resolution, Staff is allowed the flexibility to adjust Recreation fees as needed and, in addition, to establish fees for new programs and services in a timely manner. It is the recommendation of Staff that the City Council adopt the attached resolution "Establishing A policy For The Development Of Recreation Program Fees". ~ . . ~ RESOLUTION NO. - 93 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ************************* ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF RECREATION PROGRAM FEES AND CHARGES WHEREAS, fees and charges for programs and services provided by the Recreation Department oftcn cannot be determined for a fiscal year because the programs that are offered depend on a number of factors, including avail'lbility of instructors, demand and current interests; and WHEREAS, the city Council wishes to establish a general policy for adoption of fees for programs 'lnd services providcd by the Recreation Department that provides flexibility for establishing fees and charges in a timely manner. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RESOINES that fees and charges for all recreation programs and services shall not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the program or service. The Recreation Director, with the approval of the Parks and Recreation commission, is authorized to establish fees and charges for all recreation programs and services. The fees and charges shall be calculated to recover no more than the city's direct costs of providing the program or service plus indirect overhead costs (both departmental and citywide). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 79 - 84 be rescinded in it's entirety. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of May, 1993. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk