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III. <br /> <br />E. Fees and Charges <br /> <br />Fees and charges shall support other resources available to the Cabarrus <br />County Parks and Recreation Department, not replace them or be used to <br />reduce the County's responsibility to provide public recreation facilities <br />and leisure opportunities. They provide a means to continue, and expand <br />as necessary, the ability to offer both basic and special services to <br />Cabarrus County citizens. <br /> <br />CRITERIA FOR ESTABLISHING FEES AND CHARGES FOR SPECIAL <br /> <br />SERVICES AND FACILITIES <br /> <br />A. The determination to assign a fee for a special service and/or facility shall be <br /> based upon one or more of the following criteria: <br /> <br /> 1. The cost per user hour of the service or utility is high. This is usually due <br /> to one of the following: <br /> <br /> a. The service uses consumable materials. <br /> <br /> b. The service requires a facility with operating, utility, or <br /> maintenance costs. <br /> <br /> c. The service requires special preparation or clean-up. <br /> <br /> d. The service requires special supervision or instruction at additional <br /> cost. <br /> <br /> 2. Use of the service or facility tends to be limited to a relatively few <br /> individuals or special interest groups; therefore, those who benefit to the <br /> exclusion of others should pay extra for the privileges enjoyed. <br /> <br /> 3. Charging an admission fee to a special event allows for revenues collected <br /> to be used to extend the activity or cover the cost of the event. <br /> <br /> 4. Charging a fee serves an independent function such as one of the <br /> following: <br /> <br /> a. Rationing limited facilities among a large number of users. <br /> b. Aiding in discipline or control. <br /> c. Promoting respect for an activity and/or service. <br /> <br /> <br />