To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
From: John Coates, Director of Parks and Recreation Services
Prepared By: Brent Reed, Management Analyst II
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Picnic Area Reservation Rental Fees
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommendation
Adopt a resolution revising the City's picnic area reservation rental fees.
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DISCUSSION:
The City, through the Parks and Recreation Services Department, currently maintains 27 picnic areas at five parks that are available for advance reservations. The five parks offering reservations are John F. Kennedy Park, Fuller Park, O'Brien Park, Dry Creek Park, and Playground Fantastico. The picnic areas are varied in size, and the City categorizes the sizes as small (maximum capacity of 30 people at 4 tables and a single BBQ), medium (maximum capacity of 60 people at 6 tables and a single BBQ), or large (maximum capacity of 100 people at 12 tables and a double BBQ). If not reserved in advance, picnic areas can be used at no charge on a first-come, first-serve basis. The following rental fees are collected for advanced reservations in accordance with fees previously approved by City Council, and administratively assemble by the Finance Department on the City's Master Fee Schedule:
Exhibit A - Existing Picnic Reservation Methodology and Fees
Small Areas - All Users
Monday - Thursday Rental
Per Day
$22.25
Friday - Sunday & Holiday Rental
Per Day
$28.25
Medium Areas - All Users
Monday - Thursday Rental
Per Day
$80.00
Friday - Sunday & Holiday Rental
Per Day
$91.00
Large Areas - All Users
Monday - Thursday Rental
Per Day
$159.00
Friday - Sunday & Holiday Rental
Per Day
$182.25
The 2010 Citywide Park and Facilities Master Plan identified the need for new and enhanced picnic facilities, including developed shade structures. Approximately 60% of households surveyed during the planning process indicated a need for park shelters and improved picnic areas. Additionally, the Master Plan recommended enhancing ...
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