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Adopt a Resolution to:
Authorize the RMA Director and RMA Deputy Directors to grant refunds for RMA-Parks fees as adopted in Article V of the Monterey County Master Fee Resolution, or as established by the Director of Parks per Section 14.12.180.B.7 of the Monterey County Code.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a Resolution to Authorize the RMA Director and RMA Deputy Directors to grant refunds for RMA-Parks fees as adopted in Article V of the Monterey County Master Fee Resolution, or as established by the Director of Parks per Section 14.12.180.B.7 of the Monterey County Code.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
In July 2016, the Board of Supervisors appointed the Resource Management Agency (RMA) Director as Interim Director of Parks to evaluate strategies for stabilizing the department and improving operations. In December 2016, the Board of Supervisors approved and authorized the integration of the Parks Department (Parks) into the RMA. As an outcome of the integration, the portions of the Monterey County Code relevant to parks, the Master Fee Schedule, and Parks practices and procedures are under review for potential revision.
Monterey County Code Chapter 14.12 governs County Parks. (Attachment A). Section 14.12.030.B. states that: "No fee shall be refunded unless refunds have been authorized by resolution of County Board of Supervisors." Section 14.12.180.B.7 authorizes the Director of Parks (currently the RMA Director) to establish appropriate fees for new facilities pending the next revision of the schedule of fees by the Board of Supervisors.
The Parks Department has user fees for park use, enforcement, and rentals which are specified in Resolution No. 14-274 which amends Article V of the Monterey County Master Fee Resolution effective November 1, 2014. (Attachment B). Many fees include a reservation fee and security deposit. Article V allows refunds of security deposits, but it is unclear if other refunds are ...
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