RESOLUTION NO. 182-05
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE 2006–2007 FEES AND CHARGES POLICY FOR THE GRAND JUNCTION PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION:
That the Fees and Charges policy is hereinafter set forth be those for the Parks and Recreation Department, Two Rivers Convention Center, and Avalon Theatre for 2006 and 2007.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of December, 2005.
/s/: Gregg Palmer
Gregg Palmer
Council President Pro Tem
ATTEST:
/s/: Stephanie Tuin
Stephanie Tuin
City Clerk
PURPOSE OF POLICY
The Fees and Charges Policy is intended to establish a standardized approach in assessing fees for residents and nonresidents for the use of City facilities. This policy provides a guideline for determining which user groups should pay and at what percentage, to keep fees at a fair market level in order to encourage participation, to strive for a high degree of cost recovery, and to lessen the burden on the City tax payer.
AUTHORITY
The Parks and Recreation Department shall develop and recommend fees and guidelines for all appropriate uses of its facilities and participation in various recreation programs. The fees will be reviewed by staff, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and ultimately approved by the City Council.
COST RECOVERY CATEGORIES
1. MINIMAL COST RECOVERY – Recreation programs and/or facilities may recover less than 50% of the direct costs.
Programs
Therapeutic Recreation Teen Programs
Asset based Programs Special Events
“Learn to Swim” Scholarship Program Recreation Scholarship Program
STARS (Summertime Arts & Recreation for Students)
2. PARTIAL COST RECOVERY – Recreation programs will recover a minimum of 70% of the direct operating costs.
Programs
Aquatics Arts, Music and Culture
Early Childhood Youth General Recreation
Senior Recreation Youth Athletics
3. FULL COST RECOVERY – Recreation programs and/or facilities will recover a minimum of 100% of the direct operating costs.
Programs
Adult Athletics Outdoor Recreation
Adult General Recreation Specialized Technical Instruction
Adult Fitness Arts, Music and Culture
Facilities
Golf Courses
GENERAL DEPARTMENTAL POLICIES
CITY DISCOUNT
A person(s) residing within the City limits of the City of Grand Junction receives a discounted resident rate of 20%. The 20% will apply to recreation classes/programs, season passes for Lincoln Park -Moyer Pool, Lincoln Park and Tiara Rado Golf Courses. The resident discount does NOT apply to daily golf and pool fees, special events, Stocker Stadium/Suplizio Field, Municipal Cemeteries, Two Rivers Convention Center, and the Lincoln Park Auditorium. All fees at the Orchard Mesa Community Center Pool are discounted because of the City-County joint funding. The City resident discount for pool punch cards is 15%. Punch cards are valid at both Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool and the Orchard Mesa Community Center Pool.
Note: All fees will be rounded to the nearest quarter.
SPONSORSHIP OF GROUPS
The groups which are co-sponsored by the Department are: Dolphins Swim Club, Grand Valley Wave Swim Club, Grand Junction Tennis Club, JUCO, Senior Recreation Center Incorporated, Grand Mesa Youth Soccer Association (GMYSA), Mesa County Jr. Football Association, Lincoln Park and Tiara Rado Golf Clubs, and the Fourth of July Celebration Committee.
RETURNED CHECK
There will be a $10.00 service charge on checks returned for insufficient funds, an additional $10 will be charged if the account goes to collection.
AGE CATEGORIES
Infant Under 3 years of age
Youth 3 - 17 years of age
Adult 18 and older
Senior 50 and older
FAMILY DEFINITION
Husband, wife and *children including natural, adopted, foster and stepchildren, living under the same roof.
*Children - Must be 17 years or younger, or full-time student under 24 years of age.
GROUP DEFINITION
Any group of five or fewer individuals. Resident discount will be extended if ALL five individuals are City residents. Nonresident rate will be applied if any one or more individual(s) in the "group" are classified as nonresident(s). There will be an additional fee, per person, for more than five individuals comprising a group.
LATE REGISTRATION FEES
Youth Sports Programs: A late fee of $5 may be assessed on player registrations taken after the date on which teams are formed.
Adult Sports Programs: A late fee of $50 may be assessed on team registrations taken after the date on which league schedules are formed.
REFUND AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
A full credit toward a future program or activity or a refund will be issued for any program that is cancelled by the department. If, for any reason, you find that you cannot participate in a program for which you are registered, credits or refunds will gladly be given for most programs – for best results, please request these before the class meets for the first time. Some programs require notification of your withdrawal seven (7) days or more prior to the beginning of the program, and in some cases, full refunds cannot be granted if expenses for the program have already been incurred. Please check your program receipt for specific information, or ask our leisure service representatives.
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If you are not satisfied with a class, program or activity offered by our department, let us know your concerns in writing within 10 days of the last class. We will arrange for you to repeat the program at no additional charge, receive a credit which may be applied to another activity, or receive a refund. This policy does not apply to trips and tours, adult sport league programs, and season passes/tickets or punch cards for golf or swimming.
TRANSFER
Program transfers are permitted, provided that space is available.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department offers scholarships to participants unable to pay, based on household size, income level, and verification of Medicaid or CHP+ card.
I. GENERAL RECREATION DIVISION
A. GENERAL RECREATION PROGRAMS
General Recreation participant program fees are based on the cost of providing the service and the pre-determined cost recovery percentage for that program/activity.
B. SPECIAL EVENTS
The Department will offer special events to the public for which a fee may be charged as based on the minimal cost recovery rule, recovering less than 50% of direct program costs; or as indicated for raising funds to be allocated to a specific cause.
C. SPORT LEAGUE PROGRAMS
The Parks and Recreation Department will provide youth and adult, competitive, recreational and leisure league programs including, but not limited to softball, flag football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, dodgeball, kickball, and tennis.
D. RECREATION EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Individuals may rent volleyball equipment from the Department for private use. A rental fee and deposit will be required before issuing equipment. The equipment must be returned in good condition the next business day. The deposit shall be forfeited if equipment is not returned on time and in acceptable condition.
Individuals may rent (9) portable disc golf baskets from the Department for private use. The cost of rental is $45 per day/weekend. The equipment must be returned in good condition the next business day. Equipment pick up and drop off is the responsibility of the renter.
II. SWIMMING POOLS
A. DAILY POOL ADMISSIONS
FREE SWIM DAY
Free pool admission for individuals 17 and under will be offered on Wednesdays from 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. and 4:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at the Lincoln Park-Moyer Swimming Pool. Wednesdays free day admission is valid for the pool complex only and will not be valid for the waterslide. Certain Wednesdays may be excluded based upon predetermined closings to the public (e.g. swim meets).
NON SWIMMERS
ALL individuals entering the facility will pay the daily admission fee or present their season pass/punch card. During Learn-to-Swim, admission fees will not be charged to class observers. Observers must remain in designated observation areas, and must leave the facility prior to its reopening for public swim or other use.
HOT TUB USE FEE - ORCHARD MESA POOL ONLY
A person may pay a fee in addition to the admission in order to utilize the hot tub at the Orchard Mesa Community Center Pool. Length of use will not be restricted, other than by the posted recommendations. Additionally, a person may pay a fee to enter the facility to use the HOT TUB ONLY.
LINCOLN PARK-MOYER POOL AND SLIDE DISCOUNT
A discounted admission rate will be extended at specific times throughout the week for the combined use of the pool and slide. If a patron has a punch card, season pass, or has paid a family admission, she/he may pay an additional individual fee for waterslide admission.
B. SUMMER SEASON POOL PASSES
Swimming pool summer season passes are available for use at both the Lincoln Park and Orchard Mesa Community Center Pool. An individual may purchase a season pass valid for Orchard Mesa Pool only. The Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool seasonal opening and closing dates are set annually based upon the existing School District #51 school calendar.
GROUP HOME POOL PASSES
"Group" pool passes will be sold to *group homes. The 5 individual limit will not apply.
*GROUP HOME as defined in City Zoning Code.
MID-SEASON PURCHASE OF POOL PASSES
Summer swimming pool season passes are available beginning July 1 for 1/3 off the regular fee and August 1 for 2/3 off the regular fee.
MONTHLY OPTION ON POOL PASSES
A monthly pass, featuring unlimited swims for May/June, July, and August/September, may be sold for one-third the regular season pass fee plus 15%.
C. PUNCH CARDS
The purpose of a PUNCH CARD is to offer discounted fees to frequent swimmers. The cost of the punch card is based on discounted single admission fees (10% discount for non-residents and 15% discount for residents). Punch cards are available for both the Lincoln Park-Moyer and Orchard Mesa Pools.
PUNCH CARDS AT ORCHARD MESA POOL - OFF SEASON
A swimmer will be able to purchase an "off season" punch card for the Orchard Mesa Community Center Pool, 30 punches for the price of 20.
D. "LEARN TO SWIM" PROGRAM
A "Learn to Swim" program will be offered at the Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool during the summer season. The fees established for the program will adhere to the partial cost recovery rule (City residents will receive a discounted resident rate).
The Orchard Mesa Community Center Pool will offer a "Learn to Swim" program year- round. Fees established for the program will adhere to the partial cost recovery rule. The non-resident fee will be the same as the resident fee because Mesa County contributes to the operating costs at the pool.
During "Learn-to-Swim", admission fees will not be charged to class observers. Observers must remain in designated observation areas, and must leave the facility prior to its reopening for public swim or other uses.
E. PRIVATE POOL PARTIES
The Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool and/or Waterslide and the Orchard Mesa Community Center Pool may be rented by individuals, groups or organizations for private, not for profit, pool parties during non-public hours. The rates are based on a 2-hour rental block. Payment is due at the time of booking and the number of swimmers in the party is indicated at that time. The guaranteed number of guests may be increased three days prior to the event and payment submitted without penalty; however, a premium over-booking fee will be charged when attendance exceeds the guarantee.
AREA SCHOOLS - ANNUAL POOL USE
Schools may schedule either Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool and Waterslide, or Orchard Mesa Pool for an annual pool party, not to exceed two hours, at a discounted fee for students, as availability allows. Schools may be combined not to exceed maximum capacity. Adults will pay regular admission fees.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Birthday parties will be offered at Lincoln Park-Moyer and Orchard Mesa Community Center Pool during public swim. The rates are based on a 2-hour rental block.
F. FACILITY USE
SHOWER USE FEE
There will be a fee for the use of the shower facility ONLY at the Lincoln Park-Moyer and Orchard Mesa Community Center Pools.
G. SWIM CLUBS
Meets: A daily fee will be assessed for use of Parks and Recreation aquatic facilities for competitive swimming programs. Fees assessed will cover all direct costs, as well as a relative portion of indirect costs incurred by the department. The Parks and Recreation department retains the right to negotiate the fee based upon special need demonstrated by the meet sponsors.
Practice-Sponsored Teams: Practice sessions will be provided to the Dolphins and Grand Valley Wave Swim Clubs as availability allows. Practice sessions may be scheduled as space is available during public swim, and the fee will be negotiated separately with the respective swim team.
H. RECREATION EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Recreation equipment, (mask and fins, tubes or inflatables), may be rented at either Lincoln Park or Orchard Mesa Pools.
III. FACILITIES
• Business Event - An event at which sales occur, an admission is charged, or funds are collected and may/may not be open to the public. This includes, but is not limited to, dances, plays concerts, flea markets, craft fairs, merchandise shows, organization fund raisers, etc.
• Family Event – An event at which NO sales occur and is not open to the general public.
• Free Community Event – an event in which no sales occurs, admission is not charged, nor are funds collected, and may be open to the pubic or special group.
A. LINCOLN PARK AUDITORIUM "BARN" RENTAL
An individual or organization may reserve the Lincoln Park Barn for their *business or *family event as availability allows. An event may be scheduled as "tentative" up to one year in advance. A rental deposit of 50% (not less than $150.00) of the total rent is required at the time of reservation. The total contract rental fee, damage deposit (if required), along with any additional required forms must be paid/submitted at least ONE month prior to the scheduled event.
If the reservation is cancelled less than 30 days prior to the event 50% of the deposit will be retained by the City.
A certificate of liability insurance will be required for business and community events. Details are available through the Parks & Recreation office.
B. SENIOR RECREATION CENTER
An individual may reserve the Senior Recreation Center for a business, family, or a free community event, as availability allows.
C. PARK PERMITS
The Department will issue a permit for an area of a municipal park as availability allows. There will be a fee to reserve a picnic shelter in a park.
BUSINESS ACTIVITY IN CITY PARKS AND RIVERFRONT
If an event is held in a City park and ANY fees are collected, the Department shall collect the minimum fee per day as stated in the Fees and Charges Policy. The fee will be collected before the event and the additional funds, if applicable, shall be submitted to the Parks and Recreation office within 10 working days from the completion of the event.
Organizations seeking co-sponsorship by the Parks and Recreation Department, upon approval, may request permission to have the park use fee waived.
CAMPS
Use of a public park to conduct camps will be assessed the standard field rental rate plus 15% of gross sales (tickets, entry fee, etc).
CONCESSION SALES IN CITY PARKS AND RIVERFRONT
Concession or novelty sales cannot take place in a City park without prior approval of the Parks and Recreation Department. The Department and the City's contracted concessionaire must approve sales at Lincoln Park Stocker Stadium-Suplizio Baseball Field, Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool, Columbine and Kronkright softball complexes and the Canyon View softball complex, multi-use fields and baseball field.
*Note - for additional information on Riverfront Trails, refer to Ordinance Book, Chapter 26.
D. SOFTBALL and MULTI USE FIELD RENTAL
A tournament may be scheduled at Canyon View, Columbine or Kronkright Fields. Fields will be assigned by the parks and recreation department. The rental rate includes the initial field preparation for the tournament along with field maintenance scheduled after the 5th and 10th consecutive games on each field. One third of the total contract fee must be paid at the time of reservation with balance due no later than 3 working days prior to the event. Written cancellation must be received in our office at least 7 days before the event to receive a full refund. All additional fees associated with the event (lights, diamond dry) must be paid within 5 working days following the event. A contract MUST be signed prior to event.
All information regarding the tournament (insurance, contract, dates and times) must be submitted to the Parks and Recreation office a minimum of 7 days prior to the actual event. Tournament brackets are due 3 working days prior to tournament start.
PRIVATE USE OF SOFTBALL FIELD(S) – NON-TOURNAMENT
An organization may rent the softball fields on an hourly basis. The fee will include the initial field preparation by Parks Department staff. Written cancellation must be received in our office 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund.
E. CANYON VIEW PARK/SPORTS COMPLEX
In consideration for contributions to the City of Grand Junction from Grand Mesa Youth Soccer Association (GMYSA) and from Mesa County Jr. Football Association (MCJFA), these groups will receive second priority in scheduled uses (after Parks and Recreation Department uses) of the multi-use fields and will additionally pay discounted player fees for regular league play.
F. STOCKER STADIUM/SUPLIZIO BASEBALL FIELD
Suplizio Baseball Field may be used for baseball activity only. Any other use of the facility must be pre-approved by the Department.
Stocker Stadium Football Field may be used for football activity only. Any other use of the facility must be pre-approved by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Stocker Stadium Track may be used for track activity only. Any other use of the facility must be pre-approved by the Department.
The locker room facility will be included in the rentals to JUCO, School District 51 and Mesa State College athletic programs. Any outside use of the facility will be assessed a fee for rental. A clean-up fee may be assessed to any organization using the facility and leaving the facility in disarray.
G. TENNIS COURT USE
The Grand Junction Tennis Club, School District 51 and Mesa State College may use a maximum of 6-8 courts, as approved, without a charge provided the facility is not being used for Department programs. Facility exchanges are utilized with Mesa State College and School District 51. The Grand Junction Tennis Club contributes monetarily on an annual basis, i.e. contributing tennis balls, nets, straps and funds for facility improvements.
Courts may be reserved by other groups on a per hour/per court basis provided the courts are available.
H. TWO RIVERS CONVENTION CENTER AND THE AVALON THEATRE
Two Rivers Convention Center and the Avalon Theatre are available for rent to individuals and organizations. Refer to Two Rivers Convention Center Policies and Procedures for additional information.
I. BOOKCLIFF ACTIVITY CENTER
An individual or organization may reserve the Bookcliff Activity Center for events as approved by the Parks and Recreation Department and as availability allows. An event may be scheduled as tentative up to one year in advance. A rental deposit of 50% of the total rent is required at the time of reservation. The total contract rental fee, damage deposit, along with any additional required forms must be paid/submitted at least one month prior to the scheduled event. If the reservation is cancelled less than 30 days prior to the event 50% of the deposit will be retained by the City. A certificate of liability insurance will be required for business and community events. Details are available through the Parks and Recreation office.
IV. MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSES
A. SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets are available for use at both Lincoln Park and Tiara Rado Golf Course and are valid for the calendar year (January 1 through December 31). There are three categories of season tickets available: Unlimited - Valid anytime, 7 days a week and holidays; Limited - Lincoln Park - Valid anytime Monday through Friday; Saturday, Sunday and holidays after 2:00 P.M. during daylight savings time and after 12:00 P.M. during Mountain Standard Time; Limited - Tiara Rado - Valid anytime Monday through Thursday; valid Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays after 2:00 p.m. during daylight savings time and after 12:00 noon during Mountain Standard Time. Junior Limited - Valid Monday through Thursday and valid Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays after 2:00 P.M. during daylight savings time and after 12:00 P.M. during Mountain Standard Time.
B. GREEN FEES
Daily green fees will be charged for daily use.
C. GOLF TOURNAMENTS
Green fees are charged according to the tournament's status (exempt or nonexempt). Prizes and golf carts may be arranged through the pro shop.
The tournament deposit fee must accompany all requests. For approved tournaments, this deposit will be credited against the total cost of the tournament. There will be a non-refundable tournament fee that must be paid at least 3 days before the tournament.
If the event is cancelled due to weather, it will be rescheduled if an alternate date is available. If no date is available, or the group wishes, a refund will be given less prorated use of equipment and holes completed.
Any outside carts and/or equipment, food, beverages, and prizes, which have been leased or purchased, must be paid for, in full, by the sponsoring group by completion of play.
D. MID SEASON PURCHASE OF GOLF TICKETS
Golf season tickets may be purchased for half price after August 15.
E. GOLF RESERVATION
One Tee time may be reserved up to one week in advance.
V. MUNICIPAL CEMETERY
For additional policy information, refer to Ordinance Book, Chapter 12, Sec. 12-1 through 12-3.
VI. FORESTRY
Annual license fee only. No additional fees. For additional policy information, refer to Ordinance Book, Article III, Sec. 40-61.
