Proposed Community Services Facility Fee Schedule 2014
CONSIDERATIONS o Current general fund deficit is $1.9M o Majority of the costs associated with Community Services are facility upkeep and repairs o Cost of maintenance, utilities, supplies keeps rising o California Minimum Wage increases to $9.00 on July 1, 2014 and $10.00 on January 1, 1016 o Pending Federal legislation to increase even higher
GOALS FOR DETERMINING FEES o Reduce the operating deficit for facilities o Provide funds for future repairs, equipment and improvements o Negate the State Minimum Wage hike o Maintain affordability to residents o Phase-in of increased fees over the next two years o City’s Cost Allocation Study may affect future fees
COMMUNITY CENTERS Includes the Community Center, Burton Ave Rec., Ladybug, Gold Ridge and Senior Center (MU Room) Proposed change to rental classifications Modest increases in rates for all facilities Establish rental rates for Gold Ridge Recreation Center
PROPOSED CLASSIFICATION CHANGES CURRENT A.City/School/Resident Youth groups B.Resident Non-profit Groups C.Resident Private and Church Groups D.Non-resident, Non-profit Groups E.Non-resident Private & Church Groups F.Commercial PROPOSED A. Non-profit 501c Groups (consolidated A, B & D) B. Private Resident Groups (C) C. Private Non-resident Groups (E) D. Commercial (F)
COMMUNITY CENTERS Proposed rates based on new classifications Establish Youth and Adult rental rates for Gold Ridge Estimated increase in revenue of $10,000
TENNIS COURTS Increase hourly rental rate for private rental of courts Offset cost of utilities Rohnert Park Tennis Club OK with increase In-line with other park facility rental rates Increase in revenue of $1250
Callinan Sports & Fitness Center Establish a Facility Capital Reserve Fund New revenue placed in a reserve fund Major future equipment purchases such as regular replacement of cardio and weight equipment Major building improvements such as HVAC
Callinan Sports & Fitness Center Modest increase in monthly membership rates – $2 increase for Youth, Seniors and Disabled – $3 increase for Adults – $5 increase for Families (up to 6 members) Annual membership rates increased equally No proposed increase in Junior memberships ($30/year) Estimated annual revenue of $55,000 to Reserve Fund (1500 current members)
Swimming Pools $10 increase in cost of swim lessons Modest increase in cost of private party rentals No increase in cost of lap swim or rec swim Increase in staffing costs of $10,000 in FY due to new minimum wage Estimated revenue of $12,000 to help offset Will need to revisit fees in FY 15-16
Spreckels Performing Arts Center Establish a Capital Reserve Fund for Spreckels Increase of $2.00 for in-house productions $10,000 additional revenue for reserve
Other Proposed Fees Modest increase in Adult Sports Leagues Modest increase in summer camp fees Total fee proposed increases $86,000/year $55,000 of this transferred to Capital Reserve Fund $31,000 to offset increases in Minimum Wage and reduce GF deficit
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