1998 ADJ JT MIN FEB 10 - Laserfiche WebLink

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He continued by presenting the argument against fees: • Fees perceived as double taxation; • Fees discriminate against certain users; • Fees transform a City into a business where the profit motive is paramount; and, arguments in favor of setting fees: • Offset operations and maintenance costs; • Expand services and facilities; • Fund specialized leisure opportunities; • Control facility use; • Project an image of fiscal responsibility. Director Anstine listed what the Parks and Recreation Commission developed as a criteria for fee waivers: • Define differences in the fee structure; • Local groups vs non -local groups; • Waive fees on a case by case basis; • Adjust fee structure according to the financial status of the user group; • Allow extended payment schedules; • Consideration of labor donated towards a city facility by the user group; • Do the fees charged recover the costs of the services provided; • Estimate the annual revenue generated from fees. Director Anstine presented an overhead presentation entitled "User Fee's To Collect Or Not To Collect." The presentation included Why Collect Fees? - Fees Can Help The City of Colton; Fee Implementation; User/Service Fee; Frequently Used Fees; Types of Fee Producing Activities; The Feasibility Analyses - Comparability Analysis Performed; Neighborhood Services Department Fee Schedule Survey; 1997 User Groups - Fee Waiver; and Persons Served in 1997. Director Anstine submitted the Possible Options and Recommendations: • Take No Action Not Recommended • Waive All Fees For Outdoor Facility Use Not Economically Feasible • Allow For Work Exchange, "Sweat Equity" Hard to Monitor in Lieu of Fees • Allow Equipment or Supply Donations Possible, If Equipment is Needed in Lieu of Fees • Waiver User Fee for Outdoor Facility Use Less Electrical Charges For Local Leagues E Recommended Demonstrates Fiscal Responsibilities to Citizens