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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19 RESOLUTION 97-66 07-07-97TO: FROM: SUBJECT: William A. Huston, City Manager Community Services Staff RESOLUTION 97-66 TOURNAMENT AND PRIVATE LEAGUE FEES RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 97-66, modifying sports field use fees for tournaments and private leagues to include a $12 per team fee dedicated to the "Field Fund." BACKGROUND: As you recall, last July fees for the City-sponsored adult softball leagues were increased to bring program and revenue expenditures in line. An added benefit of this action was that $12 per team~ per season was dedicated to the newly created "Restricted Capital Maintenance Fund." The "Field Fund" was established to dedicate a source of funds for- repair and enhancement to the athletic fields at Columbus Tustin Park and Tustin Sports Park. City sponsored adult softball leagues alone contributed $5500 into the "Field Fund." On June 19, 1997, the Park and Recreation Commission, by a 5-0 vote, approved a $12 per team fee to tournament and other private use groups utilizing City sports fields. In acting on this matter, the Commission cited the importance of applying consistency in the assessment of fees that-contribute to the "Field Fund." DISCUSSION: While most tournaments and private leagues occur on weekends, the use of City facilities is often maximized, with games continuously played fi.om 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Considering the amount and duration of use, these groups significantly impact the condition of the fields. It should be noted that the tournaments and leagues are generally adult activities and are typically sponsored by organizations outside the City of Tustin. If Resolution 97-66 is adopted, the new policy will be in effect beginning August {, 1997. /~m-in Lou-ghrey . ~ Recreation Services Supervisor ~' ~M~.~ke.He~l,,ey ' .. ,, /~ ~rector, commumty 3enaces Wd/MAH/WAH/:sc/Resolution 97-66 fees 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION 97-66 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING SPORTS FIELD USE FEES, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES I · Whereas, the City Council finds and determines as follows: ,~ ae The Sports Division of the Community Services Department is responsible for providing leisure services to the community which result in the Department incurring certain maintenance, p~ogram, supervision, administrative and capital costs. Be California Government Code allows the City to charge applicants reasonable fees not to exceed the amount reasonably necesssary to provide the service required for' providing leisure programs. Ce Those participating in tournaments and private leagues at City owned sports fields and athletic facilities shall contribute to the "Restricted Capital Maintenance Fund" (Field Fund) to sustain ongoing maintenance and equipment replacement expenses. II. Whereas, the City Council hereby establishes a $12 per team fee, for tournaments and private leagues utilizing City Sports Fields. Said fee shall be applied uniformly except where, in the d~scretion of the City Manager, reduced fees are justified by special circumstances. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tustin at a regular meeting held on the 7th day of July, 1997. JEFFERY THOMAS Mayor PAMELA STOKER