REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: AARON A. AGUIRRE, Director
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department
BY: SHELBY MACNAB, Assistant Director
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department
JENNIFER SOLIZ, Division Manager
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department
SUBJECT
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***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 586th amendment to the Master Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to revise swimming instruction, field reservation, and Camp Fresno fees in the Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community Services Department (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend that the City Council adopt the 586th amendment to the Master Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to revise swimming instruction, field reservation, and Camp Fresno fees in the Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community Services (PARCS) Department.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The attached Resolution to adopt the 586th amendment to the Master Fee Schedule Resolution No. 82-420 will revise the PARCS Department's fees for Camp Fresno, swim lessons, and the reservation costs for in-line hockey rinks.
BACKGROUND
On an annual basis the City updates the Master Fee Schedule. The PARCS Department's proposed amendments were presented to the Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission (PRAC) on December 16, 2024. Per the Measure P ordinance, PRAC is required to review and make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on fees related to parks, trails, and open space. PRAC voted 8-0 in support of the proposed amendments except for the increased subsequent swim lesson fees for City of Fresno residents. There was a discussion noting that the youth fee waiver would apply, and that the first swim session would remain free to youth residents. PRAC requested additional information which was provided to Commissioners on January 14, 2025.
The annual revision of the Master Fee Schedule was presented to Council on January 9, 2025. ...
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