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December 20, 2010 (Regular Meeting) Page 242 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. 5. To provide the opportunity for all residents of Cabarrus County to participate in programs and activities and to fully utilize the facilities of the department. C. Basic Services and Basic Facilities Basic Services and Basic Facilities shall be offered at minimal or. no charge. These services are those which tend to preserve and promote physical and mental well- being, provide patron safety, instruct in basic skills, and provide public parks and community facilities. 1. Basic service examples include program brochures, community assistance, program planning, clinics, and general public events. 2. Basic facilities include, but are not limited to, family picnic areas, park playgrounds, athletic facilities open spaces, walking trails and comfort stations. D. Special Services and Special Facilities Special services and special facilities shall be assigned participation or usage fees based on a specified percentage of the direct operation and maintenance cost. 1. Special services include, but are not limited to, organized adult athletics, instructional programs nature /wildlife environmental programs, a pool, classes, and tournaments. 2. Special facilities include, but are not limited to, rental rooms and buildings, lighted ballfields, lighted tennis courts, lighted soccer fields and picnic shelters. E. Fees and Charges Fees and charges shall support other resources available to the Cabarrus County Parks Department, not replace them or be used to reduce the County's responsibility to provide public recreation facilities and leisure opportunities. They provide a means to continue, and expand as necessary, the ability to offer both basic and special services to Cabarrus County citizens. III. CRITERIA FOR ESTABLISHING FEES AND CHARGES FOR SPECIAL SERVICES AND FACILITIES A. The determination to assign a fee for a special service and /or