Title
a. Adopt a Resolution amending Article V of the Monterey County Master Fee Resolution relating to Parks User Fees for park use, enforcement, and rentals, effective May 29, 2025; and
b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks, or his/her designee to make non-substantive modifications as to formatting only.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Adopt a Resolution amending Article V of the Monterey County Master Fee Resolution relating to Parks User Fees for park use, enforcement, and rentals, effective May 29, 2025; and
b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks, or his/her designee to make non-substantive modifications as to formatting only.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
County of Monterey (County) Master Fee Resolution-Article V-Parks User Fees (Article V) was last updated and became effective on April 8, 2021. A Summary of Proposed Changes is attached as Attachment A. The redlined version of Article V showing the recommended fees and changes is included in Attachment B. The Department of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) staff evaluated current park operations and reviewed Article V as it pertains to use of facilities and access to parks.
Park fees are authorized by state law pursuant to Government Code, Section 50402. By definition, changes to these fees are not a “tax” and are exempt from voter approval pursuant to Article XIII C, section 1(e), subpars. (1)-(5) of the California Constitution (Proposition 26, excepting certain fees and charges from the definition of “tax”). As such, the fees reflect no more than the actual cost of the service/benefit received by the payor. Proposed changes are designed to align Article V fees with those of other like agencies, while not exceeding, the actual and reasonable costs of services and benefits provided to the public.
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