HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-131-10/21/1980-ADOPTING A FEES AND CHARGES POLICY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION RESOLUTION 80-131
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ADOPTING A FEES AND CHARGES POLICY FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
WHEREAS, on July 22, 1980, the City Council reviewed and commented on
the proposed fees and charges policy as submitted by the Recreation Divi-
sion of the Department of Parks and Recreation, and
WHEREAS, on July 22, 1980, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
reviewed and commented on the proposed fees and charges policy as submitted
by the Recreation Division of the Department of Parks and Recreation,
and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board accepted the proposed
fees and charges policy with minor suggested changes, and
WHEREAS, the City Council considers it necessary to adopt the fees and
charges policy for the Recreation Division of the Department of Parks and
Recreation
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the following fees and charges policy as submitted by the
Recreation Division of the Department of Parks and Recreation is hereby
adopted, accepted and approved
Department of Parks and Recreation
Recreation Division Fees and Charges Policy
1 The Recreation Division shall recover a minimum of fifty percent
(50%) of its total cost in revenue generated through fees and charges
2 The total direct revenue from all Recreation programs shall not
fall below a one hundred percent (100%) recovery of total direct costs
3 For the purpose of evaluating which programs will cover total or
partial expenditures, the following categories of Recreation programs have
been created
A Total Support
1 Sports
2 Dance and Fitness
B Partial Support
1 Aquatics
2 Outdoor Recreation
3 Arts and Crafts
4 Special Interests
C Minimal Support
1 Senior Citizens
2 Special Events
3 Therapeutics
4 Youth Centers
5 Northside Recreation
4 For recreation programs, the total revenue from fees and charges
shall cover a minimum of eighty percent (80%) of "total" and "partial"
support program costs The difference between the revenue generated
and the total direct costs will be supported from the General Fund as well
as those programs generating minimal support
5 The revenue generated from rentals, concessions and other miscel-
laneous sources shall be considered on the same basis as class registra-
tions when establishing fees and charges
6 The Recreation Division shall provide designated programs for
senior citizens and developmentally disabled persons at one-half the
established fee and to low income citizens at one-third the established
fee
7 The Recreation Division shall charge rentals for rooms, pool time,
gym, ball fields, and special equipment, as specified in written policies
8 An admission fee shall be charged at the Northside Community
Center for use of the weight room, locker room, and gym during drop-in
hours
9 The solicitation of funds through donations, fund-raising events,
non-traditional sources, and various other needs shall be encouraged by the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and City Council
10 Any funds collected or received for any special purpose shall be
utilized for the specified purpose, and the use of foundations for the
furtherance of this goal shall also be encouraged
Passed and adopted at a regularteLng f the Coun of the City of
Fort Collins held this 21st day of198
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