PRESENTER: Presenter
Sandy Paulos, Director of Finance
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending the New Braunfels Code of Ordinances, Section 86-2 by adopting new Miscellaneous Park Rental fees and moving all fees to Appendix D.
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DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: All
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
A presentation regarding these proposed fee adjustments was given at the July Council Retreat and then again at the March 18, 2024, Council meeting. At these meetings, staff was given direction to move forward with implementation of the proposed fee adjustments including changes to Parks and Recreation related fees, more specifically for Miscellaneous Park Rentals. The adjustments will help bring those fees in line with market rates and help cover increased costs. The addition of three new Miscellaneous Park Rental Fees will help cover the costs of upkeep and operating costs for those parks and events.
If approved, the change for the Parks and Recreation related user fees will have an implementation date of June 1, 2024, and will be posted on the Parks Department website.
The proposed fee adjustments are as follows:
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Strategic Priority: Organizational Excellence
Objective: Considering statutory and market-based factors, continue to diversify revenue streams to support long-term fiscal sustainability of the organization.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Any additional revenue generated by these fee adjustments will be incorporated into the FY 2025 Budget to help offset increased costs and cover unfunded resource needs.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance.