Title
Adopt a Resolution amending Article V of the Monterey County Master Fee Resolution relating to Parks Department user charges for park use, enforcement, and rentals, effective November 1, 2014, pursuant to the attached Article V.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution amending Article V of the Monterey County Master Fee Resolution relating to Parks Department user charges for park use, enforcement, and rentals, effective November 1, 2014, pursuant to the attached Article V.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
County Park charges are subject to review and potential amendment of Article V of the County Master Fee Resolution to better offset, but not exceed, the cost of park services and to remain competitive and comparable with like venues throughout the State of California. The attached proposed Amendment and adjustments to Article V is recommended by the staff and the Parks Commission for the Monterey County Board of Supervisors approval, with the updated Article to be effective November 1, 2014.
In addition to adjustments for formatting and verbiage corrections, the proposed Article V reflects a few changes from the fees approved by the Board of Supervisors on May 13, 2014.
The most significant modifications are adjustments to day use vehicle fees, camping fees, annual day use passes, and Youth Group Camping fees throughout the Parks Department. The fees are being increased to better reflect no more than the actual costs incurred by the County for providing these services and taking the "season" into account. A walk-in fee has been added to San Lorenzo Park, Toro Park, and Royal Oaks Park during holidays and events to help recover significant lost revenue during those times and to reflect the impact of those patrons on the parks (benefit/burden) and incrementally recapture a portion of their fair share for their use of the facilities. The Firewood Fee has been changed to cost plus 50% of base cost for handling and delivery per firewood unit/bundle to ...
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