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RecreationandParkCommission | 2017-10-12 | 2 | Highlights: Proposed fee changes: Athletic Youth Field $4. Live Film Shoot - Commercial $750/hr. Alameda Point Gym - $115 to $150. Portable Toilet Fee - At cost from vendor plus admin fee. Harrison Center and Krusi Center - $120/hr. R / $140/hr. NR. Admin fee for revising permits - $25. Summer bus rental - At cost from vendor plus $3.50/mile plus $20/hr. Programs and Camps - 3% increase. New fees: Live Film Shoot - Educational $250/hr. Estuary Synthetic Turf Adult League $700 R/per team, $800 NR/per team. Krusi Park Stage - $30/hr. Recreation Center Rental for Non-Resident Nonprofit meetings - $55/hr. Program Transportation Fee - Fee determined based on cost from Vendor. Commissioner Discussion Commissioner Carter: Handed out an 8-year financial report regarding the Alameda Point Gym. The cost for athletic fields for youth seems low compared to the synthetic fields or gym fees, which puts the burden on other youth programs. Wants to make sure one group is not charged significantly more than another group. Vice-chair Tilos: The synthetic fields are premium fields therefore the fee is greater. Also reminded the commissioners that last year they told the youth groups using the fields that it would be increased this year, so $4 is that increase. Chair Limoges and Commissioner Delaney: Recalled that last year's Commission felt the youth groups had a good argument as it would be a substantial burden for the individuals and the group. Vice-chair Tilos: In regards to the fees, we are providing a service to Alameda. These are tax payers' dollars which is why it is best to give the lowest price possible so Alamedans can enjoy the benefits of the facilities we have. It is what makes Alameda a great city. Commissioner Delaney: Feels comfortable that the fees are fair, some are low, but if it is good for the community and the fee schedule is balanced, then we are doing our job. Chair Limoges: Concerned by the amount of new people moving to the city and a lot of requests for parks. Doesn't particularly care about the comparisons of other cities but if we want to try for equity and whatever we can do to balance fairly, that's good. Commissioner Carter: Are swim centers sustaining? Response: No, swim centers are extremely expensive to maintain. The City pays half of the expense and AUSD pays the other half. The swim center use fees cover a portion of the operation costs. The fees would have to go up significantly to fully cost recover. Encinal Swim Center fees went up once that facility was improved. The Emma Hood Swim Center is still in poor condition and the fees have historically been kept low to compensate. Commissioner Carter and Chair Limoges: Can some of the fees be amended once the Recreation Facility Allocation Policies are revised? Response: Yes. Commissioner Carter: Concerned that the restrooms don't work at the Gym. Response: Public Works is responsible for that project and it is next on their list to repair. Commissioner Motions Commissioner Chen: Motion made to amend the Alameda Point Gym league games and tournaments to both be $125/hr. for the entire facility. M/S/C Commissioner Chen/Commissioner Carter/Motion carried by unanimous vote: 5-0 2 | RecreationandParkCommission/2017-10-12.pdf |