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December 19, 2011 (Regular Meeting) Page 895 Not all Park facilities are able to accommodate additional equipment or activities These facilities also may not be able to accommodate a power source or water source. G. School vs. County -owned Facilities (Public and Private Schools that receive County tax dollars of Cabarrus County and City of Kannapolis. 1. As mutually agreed, no charges are assessed by either party for use of schools and parks facilities. Availability of all facilities is based upon the primary user having priority and the secondary user requesting access during available periods. Any additional manpower needed shall be paid by the requesting group. H. Revenue Producing Facilities will be developed in parks to supplement General Fund revenue and to provide the public the broadest possible offering of recreation opportunities. The number and type of facilities shall be gauged to provide desired services without acquiring a commercial image. The service in itself must be the first priority in determining the need and standard of operation for the facility. 1. As a basic resource of the park system, special facilities shall be constructed with public funds and, depending on the nature of the service they provide, operated and maintained from user fee revenues. 2. General Fund appropriations shall be used to support the operation of the revenue producing special facilities at such times that cash flow from revenue is inadequate to maintain that facility to the high standard of service necessary. VI. SPECIAL CONSIDERA FOR FEES AND CHARGES VARIANCES A. Cabarrus County Senior Citizens Groups over the age of fifty -five (55) and Cabarrus County Funded Agencies shall be granted special consideration in the form of free use of park facilities Monday thru Friday 8 am until 4 pm. Any direct costs incurred, i.e., heating, air - conditioning will be charged $40.00 per time period for each facility reserved. Additional manpower costs if necessary will be passed on to the agency. This special consideration shall not include miniature golf, paddleboats or concessions. A Cabarrus County funded agency shall be any agency whose employees are paid by Cabarrus County Government. B. There will be no charge for any Stonewall Jackson School activity or reservation. C. Corporate Sponsors, or Friends of the Park Group, approved by the Parks Commission will be permitted to utilize one park facility per year free of charge. D. Special Interest Groups or Individuals shall be granted no special consideration in the form of reduced rates or free services with the exception of those groups who are cc- sponsoring with the Department. E. Proprietary or Commercial groups shall not be permitted to use park facilities for financial gain or profit without prior approval of the Parks Director. These facilities are designed to serve the general public on a non - profit basis. The exclusive use of facilities for profit purposes is inconsistent with the Department's basic philosophy and revenue goals. F. Special consideration will be granted to Cabarrus County citizens who serve overseas in the military. This will consist of free use of picnic facilities ( excluding miniature golf, paddleboats, concessions, pool, enclosed facilities, heat /AC and before and after hour charges er the appeic level of the barn w4ml1 net r e-d ). The usage will be limited to twice for each deployment (leaving /returning). Written proof of duty will be required.