AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
AGENDA DATE: September 20, 2016
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation Department
SUBJECT
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Consider adoption of an ordinance adopting a Schedule of Fees for use of certain park facilities; superseding all prior fees in conflict with such schedule; and providing for severability and an effective date. The Parks Recreation and Beautification Board recommends approval (4-0).
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BACKGROUND
Each year, the Parks and Recreation Department’s Schedule of Fees are reviewed as part of the budget process followed by the City Council’s adoption of an ordinance that sets the fees for the upcoming fiscal year. The proposed ordinance includes changes and increases to the current Parks and Recreation Schedule of Fees for services that are included in the Proposed FY 2016-17 Budget as follows:
Natatorium Pass Fee Changes
• Family (Resident/Non Resident)
o 1 Month from $40.00/$60.00 will no longer be available
o Season from $120.00/$140.00 will no longer be available
o Annual from $250.00/$270.00 will no longer be available
Water Park Fee Changes
• Daily Admissions (Resident/Non Resident)
o Under 48” from $7.00/$9.00 to $13.00/$15.00
o Over 48” from $11.00/$13.00 to $17.00/$19.00
Water Park Fee Changes
• Family Season Pass (Resident/Non Resident)
o 1 Month for $85.00/$105.00 will no longer be available
o Annual from $225.00/$245.00 will no longer be available
Civic Center Pool Fee Changes
• Daily Admissions (Resident/Non Resident)
o Under 18 years from $2.25/$2.25 to $3.00/$3.00
o Over 18 years from $3.00/$3.00 to $4.00/$4.00
• Individual Season Pass (Resident/Non Resident)
o $50.00/$55.00 to $40.00/$45.00
• Family Season Pass (Resident/Non Resident)
o Annual from $110.00/$130.00 will no longer be available
Civic Center Pool Rental Fee Changes
• Change in attendance numbers and rates for 2 Hour Park Rental
o Rental from 1-100 $180.00 to $225.00
o Extra Hour $90.00 to $100.00
o Rental from 101-200 $270.00 to $325.00
o Extra Hour $135.00 to $125.00
o Rental from 201-300 $370.00 to $425.00
o Extra Hour $185.00 to $150.00
o Rental from 301-400 $470.00 to $525.00
o Extra Hour $235.00 to $175.00
All Access Annual Aquatics Pass ((Natatorium/Water Works Park/Civic Center Pool)
• Family (Resident/Non Resident)
o Annual from $390.00/$410.00 will no longer be available
• Individual (Resident/Non Resident)
o $140.00/$145.00 to $150.00/$155.00
Water Park Rental Fee Changes
• Change in attendance numbers and rates for 2 Hour Park Rental
o Rental from 1-400 $1,200 to $1,250
o Rental from 401-600 $1,200 to $1,400
o Rental from 601-800 $1,300 to $1,600
o Rental from 801-1,200 $1,400 to $1,800
o Rental from 1,201-1,600 $1,400 to $2,000
o Extra Hour Rental Fee from $500 to $550
• Change in rates per hour for 3 Hour Cabana Rental
o Weekday Monday-Thursday Rental from $15.00 to $20.00
o Weekend Friday-Sunday Rental from $20.00 to $25.00
RECOMMENDATION
The Parks Recreation and Beautification Board recommended approval on July 11, 2016, with a vote of 4-0.
Staff recommends approval.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW
Changes to the Schedule of Fees are reviewed annually as part of the budget process.
Ordinance 2015-138 was adopted by the City Council approving the changes to the Schedule of Fees for certain Park’s Facilities on May 5, 2015.
FISCAL INFORMATION
The changes will result in approximately $610,000 in General Fund Revenue.
STRATEGIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP
The City of Denton’s Strategic Plan is an action-oriented road map that will help the City achieve its vision. The foundation for the plan is the five long-term Key Focus Areas (KFA): Organizational Excellence; Public Infrastructure; Economic Development; Safe, Livable, and Family-Friendly Community; and Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship. While individual items may support multiple KFAs, this specific City Council agenda item contributes most directly to the following KFA and goal:
Related Key Focus Area: Safe, Livable & Family-Friendly Community
Related Goal: Provide and support outstanding leisure, cultural, and educational opportunities
EXHIBITS
1. Excerpt of July 11, 2016, Excerpt of Park, Recreation and Beautification Board Minutes
2. Proposed Ordinance
Respectfully submitted:
Emerson Vorel, Director
Parks and Recreation
Prepared by: Christine Taylor
Parks and Recreation Business Manager