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ORDINANCE NO. 4 4 0 6
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING
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THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO SET REASONABLE FEES
AND CHARGES AND ESTABLISHING POLICIES UPON WHICH FEES AND
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CHARGES ARE SET FOR THE USE OF CITY PARKS AND RECREATION
FACILITIES AND FOR PARTICIPATION IN CITY PARKS AND RECREATION
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PROGRAMS.
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WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt uniform
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Department programs and facilities.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
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WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION. The Director of Parks and
12 Recreation is hereby authorized to set reasonable fees and
13 charges for the use of City recreation programs and
14 facilities, including but not limited to, classes,
15 performances, leagues, senior center activities, buildings,
picnic shelters and ball fields. Such fees shall be based on
17 policies established by this Ordinance and such fees shall be
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approved by the Mayor.
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SECTION Z. ADVERTISEMENT OF FEES. The fees shall be
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advertised through regular Park Department publications and
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remain in effect for a minimum of three (3) months.
SECTION 3. EXCLUSIONS. The establishment of Auburn
Golf Course and Mountain View Cemetery fees are excluded from
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this Ordinance.
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2 SECTION 4. 8Ti~NDARDS FOR SETTING FEES ~ CI~RGES. The
3 setting of fees and charges for the use of City parks and
4 recreation facilities and for participation in parks and
5 recreation programs, shall be in accordance with the
following policies:
7 A. RECREATION PROGRAM FEES
8 1. Program fees for classes, workshops and
clinics will cover expenses related to part-
9 time staff, supplies, facility usage,
miscellaneous costs and a 35% administrative
10 charge.
11 2. Adult and youth athletic leagues which
register as a team will be charged an entry
12 fee to cover part-time staff, supplies,
facility use, officials/umpires and a 25%
13 administrative charge.
14 3. A Special Event Fee, (a Special Event is a
one-time community activity), will cover, at a
15 minimum, 100% of the supply costs.
16 B. SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM FEES
17 1. Senior adult van and car transportation fees
will be based on projected mileage and the
Senior Center Mileage Fee Schedule.
19 2. Senior adult class and workshop fees shall
cover 100% of the instructor and/or college
20 fees; material costs; lab fees; and field trip
transportation fees. No fees will be charged
21 for drop in activities at the Senior Center
22 3. Senior adult trip fees shall cover 100% of the
direct costs and the established Senior Center
Mileage Fee Schedule.
24 4. Hike and sports team travel fees will be
charged according to established Senior Center
25 Mileage Fee Schedule.
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2 5. Senior adult athletic team fees will cover the
cost of league fees and uniforms not covered
by team sponsorships.
4 6. Senior adult charges for food co-operative
items shall, over the course of the year,
5 cover the direct costs for food items,
packaging supplies and mileage according to
the City's mileage reimbursement policy.
7 7. Senior adult special meal ticket fees will,
over the course of the year, cover the cost of
8 food and beverage items, supplies and
appropriate entertainment fees.
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8. Pop machine fees will cover the cost of pop
10 and machine lease.
11 9. Senior adult coffee and movie refreshments
will be provided on a "donations accepted"
12 basis with donations designed to cover 100% of
the cost of coffee and supplies over the
course of the year.
14 10. "Live Embers" program brochure subscription
fees will cover the cost of postage.
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11. Congregate Meals and Home-Delivered Meals on
Wheels suggested donations and fees will be
established by Senior Services of Seattle/King
17 County, meal-providers, according to Federal,
State and County guidelines.
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C. ARTS AND COMMUNITY EVENT FEES
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1. The Arts Commission shall recommend whether or
20 not a fee will be charged based on the type of
event, location, sponsorship and grant
21 funding. If a fee is to be charged, the Arts
Commission will recommend a fee to cover the
22 cost of the event expenses based on projected
attendance.
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D. DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PROGRAM FEES
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1. The fee charged for participation in
$ developmentally disabled programs will cover
at least 100% of the supply costs.
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E. FACILITY/EQUIPMENT RENTAL FEES
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1. A fee will be charged for the rental and
maintenance of facilities and equipment to
cover estimated utility, supervisory,
7 maintenance and supply costs.
8 2. Department sponsored youth, senior, Arts
Commission performances and developmentally
9 disabled programs will not be charged a
facility rental or maintenance fee.
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3. Upon written request and approval of the Park
11 Board, the Auburn School District, Green River
Community College, Auburn Jr. Football Auburn
12 Soccer Club and other Auburn youth serving
organizations as approved by the Park Board
may use athletic fields at no charge for youth
or student activities. If maintenance is
14 required, a fee will be charged to cover
expenses.
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F. MISCELLANEOUS FEES
1. Non-Resident Fee. Non-residents which
register for Recreation Programs will be
charged an additional fee. The non-resident
18 will be 25% of the program fee or $2.00,
whichever is greater. Drop-In Recreation
19 Programs and Tournaments are excluded from
this fee.
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2. Capital Improvement Fee. A Capital Improvement
21 Fee will be charged to all adult programs
which use City owned athletic facilities;
22 i.e., ball diamonds, soccer fields, football
fields, for league or tournament play.
A fee will also be charged to non-Department
24 sponsored leagues or organizations which use
Department owned facilities, unless otherwise
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at the same rate as Department sponsored
2 programs.
The Capital Improvement Fee will be 5% - 40%
of the established registration fee.
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3. Refund Fee. A fee may be charged to
5 individuals requesting refunds for programs or
facilities. The fee for refunds will be a
minimum of $2.00 and no more than 100% of the
fee paid.
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G. PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP FEES
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1. Sponsorship may be solicited from individuals,
9 businesses or service organizations to cover a
portion or all of an activity expense. The
10 fee charged will depend on the program
expense.
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H. RECREATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND
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1. A Recreation Scholarship Fund is available to
provide financial assistance to those who
might not be able to participate in recreation
14 programs because of fees.
15 2. Application shall be made to request funds to
pay for a program fee.
3. The application will be reviewed by two
17 Recreation Coordinators and the amount of
funding will be determined as outlined in the
18 Park Board policy.
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SECTION $. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement
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such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry
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out the directions of this legislation.
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2 SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take
3 effect and be in force five (5) days from and after its
4 passage, approval and publication, as provided by law.
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ATTEST:
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RobSn ~ohlhueter, City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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~Wrg6erite Sc~llehtrager,
22 City Attorney
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24 PUBLISHED:
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