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February 15, 2010 (Regular Meeting) Page 1805 (G-2) Parks Department - Approval of Modifications to Park's Fees and Charges Policy - FY 2010-2011 Londa Strong, Parks Director, highlighted the proposed changes to the Park's Fees and Charges Policy. Changes included: 1. The Policy will be reviewed at the beginning of each calendar year instead of during the budget process. 2. County parks will close one (1) hour early year round - (5:00 p.m. during winter hours and 8:00 p.m. during summer hours). (Note: Frank Liske Park will close at 9:00 p.m. instead of 10 p.m.) 3. The fee to operate county parks outside the normal operating hours will be increased from $25/hr per facility to $100 (flat fee) plus $25/hr per staff needed per park. 4. To correct minor typographical errors and to provide clarity to the document as a whole, including the Softball Tournament Rental Policy and the Camp Spencer Camping and Cabin Rules. Vice Chairman Poole pointed out that the Parks Commission approved the proposed changes in January. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Poole, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board approved the modifications to the Park's Fees & Charges Policy - FY 2010-2011 as follows: CABARRUS COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT FEES AND CHARGES POLICY I. POLICY PURPOSES: To adopt an official policy to establish a set of fees and charges that is fair and equitable for the use of facilities and equipment and the participation in programs sponsored by the Cabarrus County Parks Department. This policy, upon adoption by the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners, shall be applicable to all individuals for the use of park facilities and recreation equipment and the participation in programs conducted by the Cabarrus County Parks Department until such time as it is altered, modified, or rescinded by the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners. II. POLICY The Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners hereby establishes the following Parks Fees and Charges Policy: A. Statement of Need The Parks Department offers diversified recreation services to its citizens, recognizing governments' responsibility to provide public recreation facilities and leisure opportunities. Due to the demand for services, rapid increase in operation and capital costs, and the limited amount of available tax revenues, it has become difficult to maintain existing levels of service, much less provide new services. Therefore, it is deemed necessary for Cabarrus County to develop a sound and consistent fees and charges policy for Parks services that is both fair and equitable. The underlying goals of such a policy must remain to provide the broadest services to meet needs of the community, and to assure equitable delivery of those services. B. Department's Philosophy The basic principle of Cabarrus County Parks Department is to offer the most efficient and diversified recreation services to ensure all citizens equal opportunities as follows: 1. To improve the quality of life for each individual through recreation and leisure opportunities. 2. To provide and maintain parks and recreation facilities for use by the general public. 3. To provide trained and qualified personnel for supervision and instructions in recreation programs and activities and facility maintenance. 4. To welcome public input into planning and evaluation of recreation programs, activities, and facilities.