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CI'~ {OF SAN BERNARO~"..O - REQUl..~T FOR COUNCIIl'iC~-~ON
From: ANNIE F. RAMOS, DIRECTOR Subject: ,~PfJroval of fee u $lno oer day u use
of (itv parks by orivate, non-profit
Dept: PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES groups exclusively for fund raisinq
activities
Date: January 23, 1986
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
September 9, 1985: Department was directed
Commission to develop policy guidelines for
organizations for fund raising activities.
concerns raised by the request by the YMCA
sale of Christmas trees.
to work with Parks and Recreation
use of City Parks by non-profit
This action was the result of
to utilize City Parks for the
January 21, 1986: City Council adopted the proposed policy guidelines
with the exception of the proposed fee.
Recommended motion:
That the proposed fee of $IOO/per day for the use of city parks by private,
non-profit groups exclusively for fund raising activities be approved.
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Contact person: John Kramer
Phone: 5031
Supporting data attached:
Ward:
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount: 0
Source:
Finance:
Council Notes:
75.0262
Agenda Item No. a..
CIT.. OF SAN BERNARDI....O - REQUE_ r FOR COUNCIL AC1.0N
STAFF REPORT
The proposed fee of $100 per day for use of City parks for fund ralslng
purposes is intended to cover all or part of the City's expenses
associated with that usage. Following is a cost breakdown for a typical
use:
Daily maintenance (4 man hours)
Clerical support ( 2 man hours)
Administration (1.5 man hours)
Miscellaneous costs at 15%
Overhead at 35%
TOTAL
$33.00
$11 .00
$22.00
$10.00
$27.00
$103.00
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF FEE
Advantages
I. Recovers city costs and eliminates burden on taxpayer.
2. Generates revenues toward general fund.
3. Would discourage frivolous requests.
4. Would discourage requests better suited for other locations.
5. Conforms with recommendations of Arthur Young study regarding
generation of revenues.
Disadvantages
I. Might discourage some prospective users.
2. May create ill will with non-profit organizations.
75.0264