PRESENTER: Presenter
Sandy Paulos, Director of Finance
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance amending the New Braunfels Code of Ordinances, Section 86-95 by adopting a Tube Chute Facility Rental fee, adjusting the Tube Rental Deposit, 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 Tube Chute Facility Rental, and for Tube Rental Deposits. There is a high demand for the rental of the Tube Chute Facility by public safety entities for swift-water rescue training. With the addition of night rentals, the cost for providing rental of the facility has increased due to staff demands. These rental fees have never been adjusted. The increase to the tube rental deposit is necessary to discourage the loss of tubes and to help cover the cost of replacing lost tubes.
The first reading of this item was approved unanimously at the May 13 Council Meeting.
If approved, the changes for the Tube Chute related 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 PLAN REFERENCE:
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.