Title
Adopt a Resolution to amend Article V of the Monterey County Master Fee Resolution effective September 1, 2018, to adjust and establish new fees relating to Parks user fees pursuant to the attached Article V.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a Resolution to amend Article V of the Monterey County Master Fee Resolution effective September 1, 2018, to adjust and establish new fees relating to Parks user fees pursuant to the attached Article V.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Resource Management Agency-Parks (RMA) has identified the need to reorganize and update Article V - Parks User Fees of the Monterey County Fee Resolution. Article V has not been updated since September 30, 2014. Staff proposes changes to both the organization and content of the current fee schedule:
1. Organization. Fees are organized by County park, leading to inconsistencies and duplication of fees, creating confusion, and making it difficult for staff to implement. For instance, there are currently 10 different day-use vehicle entry fees on the fee schedule ranging from $5 to $15. Removing reference to specific parks allows staff to apply fees when new parks are added like the County-owned open spaces lands and the Travel Camp in the former Fort Ord area.
2. Content. In working with the current Article V, RMA identified several park activities for which there is no fee established, such as walk-in or bike-in entry for day use. Also, some fee units are difficult to implement and erosive of fee value, such as vehicle entry included in the price for group picnic areas. These content issues are contributing to a troubling state of Parks finances. Staff is proposing changes that create opportunities to recover overlooked costs.
3. Inconsistencies. Upon review of the current fee schedule, staff uncovered several inconsistencies between policy set by Chapter 14.12 of the Monterey County Code, and policy language included in Article V. Thes...
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