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Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Amending Master Fee Resolution No. 12191 to Add and Revise Recreation and Park Fees for Calendar Year 2022. (Recreation 10051400) [Continued from November 16, 2021]
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Alameda (City) Recreation and Parks Department (ARPD) annually recommends updates for ARPD fees for implementation on January 1 of the following year. The proposed 2022 fee schedule was reviewed and recommended for approval by the Recreation and Parks Commission on October 14, 2021. Proposed fee adjustments include annual increases for youth and teen programs, athletic field for youth leagues, and field lighting rental, Alameda Point Gym rental, adult sports leagues, private swim lessons, and Mastick Senior Center Social Hall rental. New fees recommended for adoption include standardizing a rate for every fee type applicable to persons who are not Alameda residents and organizations that are not based in Alameda, a discounted rate for Alameda non-profits to rent recreation centers, and a nominal fee for teen leadership programs in order to adjust for increased staffing and create a commitment incentive.
BACKGROUND
On January 22, 1992, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 12191, placing all fees for services into a Citywide fee schedule (Fee Schedule). This Fee Schedule is updated each year, via resolution, to reflect changes in the cost of providing services as well as percentage changes in the Consumer Price Index for the San Francisco Bay Area.
The proposed Recreation and Park User Fees (Exhibit 1) are reviewed annually by the Recreation and Park Commission with its recommendation brought forward to the City Council. Staff reviewed the current fees and recommended adjustments based on budget, as well as fee comparisons with other local jurisdictions including San Leandro, Emeryville, Piedmont, Fremont, Union City, and San Ramon, in addit...
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