PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Parks and Recreation Division (PRD) staff reviews its fee schedule periodically in order to recommend appropriate revisions for the consideration of, and approval by, the Board of County Commissioners. The PRD staff begins the process of fee analysis by conducting a fee survey of competing South Florida parks and recreation agencies. The survey provides competitive information on a variety of major revenue generating fees. In addition to the survey, the PRD considers industry trends, current usage patterns, staff feedback, and comparative ages of equipment and amenities.
The PRD is recommending the addition of several fees that have been collected through the use of the pro forma process. PRD uses the pro forma process to test new fees on a temporary, short-term basis prior to recommendation and permanent inclusion in PRD’s fee schedule. The PRD is recommending the inclusion of waivers to park admission fees that are required by changes in the Florida Statutes.
Recommendations were presented and approved by the Parks Advisory Board at meetings on November 7, 2014, November 6, 2015, January 22, 2016, and August 5, 2016.
The Office of the County Attorney drafted the Resolution amending the PRD fee schedule (Exhibit 1). |