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ORDINANCE NO. ~
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 3.68 ENTITLED uCITY
PARKS AND RECREATION FEES" BY AMENDING SECTION 3.68.040
ENTITLED "STANDARDS FOR SETTING FEES AND CHARGES", SUBSECTION
A.1, ENTITLED "RECREATION PROGR3LM FEES", TO PROVIDE FOR A
MAXIMUM ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE.
WHEREAS, Section 3.68.040 entitled "Standards for setting
fees and charges" contained in City of Auburn Code Chapter
3.68, entitled "CITY PARKS AND RECREATION FEES", provides for
the setting of fees and charges for the use
recreation facilities; and
WHEREAS, Section 3.68.040,
of city parks and
Subsection A.1, entitled
contained in City of Auburn Code
"CITY PARKS AND RECREATION FEES"
reflect the maximum fee for an
~Recreation Program Fees"
Chapter 3.68, entitled
requires amendment to
administrative charge.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE
WASHINGTON,
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
CITY' OF AUBURN,
Ordinance No. 5056
December 2, 1997
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follows:
To amend
settin9
Program
Section
fees and charges,,,
Fees, contained in
RECREATION FEES",
The purpose of this rdlnance is as
O '
3.68.040, entitled "Standards for
subsection A.1 entitled 'Recreation
City of Auburn Code Chapter 3.68,
RECREATION FEES", to reflect the
entitled 'CITY PARKS AND
maximum fee for an administrative charge.
~C~LiD]i_2. ~!1F~__3.68 OF AUBURN CITY COD~, Section
3.68.040, Subsection A.1, entitled 'Recreation Program Fees"
as contained in Chapter 3.68 entitled 'CITY PARKS AND
is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
~_~3. Constitutionality or Invalidity. If any
section, subsection, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for
any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the
validity or constitutionality of the remainin9 portions of
this Ordinance, as it bein9 hereby expressly declared that
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this Ordinance and each section, subsection,
and phrase hereof would have been prepared,
and approved and ratified irrespective of
one or more section, subsection, sentence,
declared invalid or unconstitutional.
~L~C~t~ll_i The Mayor is hereby authorized
such administrative procedures as may
out the directions of this legislation'
sentence, clause
proposed, adopted
the fact that any
clause or phrase be
to implement
be necessary to carry
~J;i911_5. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force five day from and after its passage, approval and
publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED:
PASSED:
APPROVED:
December 15, 1997
December 15, 1997
December 15, 1997
CHARLES A. BOOTH
MAYOR
Ordinance No. 5056
December 2, 1997
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ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michael J. Reynolds,
City Attorney
PUBLISHED: /~° '~/- O/7
Ordinance No. 5056
December 2, 1997
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ORDINANCE NO. 5056
EXHIBIT "A"
Chapter 3.68
CITY PARKS AND RECREATION FEES
Sections:
3.68.010
3.68.020
3.68.030
3.68.040
Authorization.
Advertisement of fees.
Exclusions.
Standards for setting fees and charges.
3.68.010 Authorization.
The director of parks and recreation is authorized to set
reasonable fees and charges for the use of city recreation
programs and facilities, including but not limited to,
classes, performances, leagues, senior center activities,
buildings, picnic shelters and ball fields. Suc]~ fees shall
be based on policies established by this chapter and such fees
shall be approved by the mayor.
3.68.020 Advertisement of fees.
The fees shall be
publications and
months.
advertised through regular park department
remain in effect for a minimum of three
3.68.030 Exclusions.
The establishment of Auburn Golf Course and Mountain View
Cemetery fees are excluded from this chapter.
3.68.040 Standards for setting fees and charges.
The setting of fees and charges
recreation facilities and for
recreation programs shall be in
policies:
for the use of city parks and
participation in parks and
accordance with the following
Ordinance No. 5056
Exhibit "A"
December 2, 1997
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A. Recreation Program Fees.
1. Program fees for classes, workshops and clinics
will cover expenses related to part-time staff, supplies,
facility usage, miscellaneous costs and a 35 percent
administrative charge. The maximum ~m~istrative charae i
2. Adult and youth athletic leagues which register
as a team will be charged an entry fee to cover part-time
staff, supplies, facility use, officials/umpires and a 25
percent administrative charge.
3. A speCial event fee (a special event is a one-
time community activity), will cover, at a minimum, 100
percent of the supply costs.
B. Senior Center Program Fees.
1. Senior adult van and car transportation fees
will be based on projected mileage and the senior center
mileage fee schedule.
2. Senior adult class and workshop fees shall cover
100 percent of the instructor and/or college fees; material
costs; lab fees; and field trip transportation fees. No fees
will be charged for drop in activities at the senior center.
3. Senior adult trip fees shall cover 100 percent
of the direct costs and the established senior center mileage
fee schedule.
4. Hike and sports team travel fees will be charged
according to established senior center mileage fee schedule.
5. Senior adult athletic team fees will cover the
cost of league fees and uniforms not covered by team
sponsorships.
Ordinance No. 5056
Exhibit ~A"
December 2, 1997
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6. Senior adult charges for food coop.~rative items
shall, over the course of the year, cover the direct costs for
food items, packaging supplies and mileage according to the
city's mileage reimbursement policy.
7. Senior adult special meal ticket fees will, over
the course of the year, cover the cost of food and beverage
items, supplies and appropriate entertainment fees.
8. Pop machine fees will cover the cost of pop and
machine lease.
9. Senior adult coffee and movie refreshments will
be provided on a "donations accepted,, basis with donations
designed to cover 100 percent of the cost of coffee and
supplies over the course of the year.
10. "Live Embers,, program brochure subscription
fees will cover the cost of postage.
11. Congregate Meals and Home-Delivered Meals on
Wheels suggested donations and fees will be established by
Senior Services of Seattle/King County, meal-providers,
according to federal, state and county guidelines.
C. Arts and Community Event Fees. The arts commission
shall recommend whether or not a fee will be charged based on
the type of event, location, sponsorship and grant funding.
If a fee is to be charged, the arts commission will recommend
a fee to cover the cost of the event expenses based on
projected attendance.
D. Developmentally Disabled Program Fees. The fee
charged for participation in developmentally disabled programs
will cover at least 100 percent of the supply costs.
Ordinance No. 5056
Exhibit ~A"
December 2, 1997
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E. Facility/Equipment Rental Fees.
1. A fee will be charged for the rental and
maintenance of facilities and equipment to cover estimated
utility, supervisory, maintenance and supply costs.
2. Department sponsored youth, senior, arts
commission performances and developmentally disabled programs
will not be charged a facility rental or maintenance fee.
3. Upon written request and approval of the park
board, the Auburn School District, Green Riw~r Community
College, Auburn Jr. Football, Auburn 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 required, a fee will be
charged to cover expenses.
F. Miscellaneous Fees.
1. Nonresident Fee. Nonresidents which register for
recreation programs will be charged an additional fee. The
nonresident fee will be 25 percent of the pro.~ram fee or
$2.00, whichever is greater. Drop-in recreation programs and
tournaments are excluded from this fee.
2. Capital Improvement Fee.
a. A capital improvement fee will be charged
to all adult programs which use city-owned athletic
facilities; i.e., ball diamonds, soccer fields, football
fields, for league or tournament play.
b. A fee will also be charged to nondepartment
sponsored leagues or organizations which use department owned
facilities, unless otherwise approved by the park board. The
fee will be at the same rate as department sponsored programs.
c. The capital improvement fee will be five
percent to 40 percent of the established registration fee.
Ordinance NO. 5056
Exhibit "A"
December 2, 1997
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3. Refund Fee. A fee may be charged to individuals
requesting refunds for programs or facilities. The fee for
refunds will be a minimum of $2.00 and no more than 100
percent of the fee paid.
G. Program Sponsorship Fees. Sponsorship may be
solicited from individuals, businesses or service
organizations to cover a portion or all of an activity
expense. The fee charged will depend on the program expense.
H. Low Income Fee Policy.
1. General Policies.
a. The applicant must qualify under the Family
Income Guidelines established by the city. The Family Income
Guidelines will be determined by the following:
i. The Department of Social and Health Services current
"Family Income Standard of Need" will be used as the basis for
establishing the Family Income Guidelines.
ii. Fundin9 will be available at 100 percent, 75 percent, 50
percent and 25 percent levels dependin9 on the family 9ross
yearly income.
iii. The 100 percent fundin9 level will be the current
"family income standard of need.', The 75 percent fundin9
level will be the "family income standard of need" increased
by 10 percent. The 10 percent increase will also be used to
determine fundin9 at the 50 percent and 25 percent levels.
b. If an individual receives funding at the 75
percent, 50 percent or 25 percent level then he/she will be
required to pay the difference in the activity :registration
fee prior to participation.
Ordinance NO. 5056
Exhibit
December 2, 1997
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C. Funds will only be used for Auburn Parks
and Recreation Department sponsored activities.
d. The applicant must live within the Auburn
School District boundaries.
2. Youth Policies. An applicant age 117 and under
may receive a reduction or elimination of fees for a maximum
of one activity per quarter. (The reduction or elimination of
fees will mean a reduction in park department revenue to the
general fund.)
3. Adult Policies.
a. An applicant
receive funding if money becomes
from private sources.
over 17 years of age may
available through donations
b. An applicant over 17 years of age may
receive funding for one activity a year. Activities exempt
from funding include league fees and extended travel.
Ordinance No. 5056
Exhibit ~A"
December 2, 1997
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