Morgan Hill Municipal Code Ch. 3.54 Recreation Fees

The following types of fees may be established, pursuant to resolution adopted by the council, for recreation services: (1) class fees; (2) facility rental fees; and (3) administrative processing fees. In regards to facility rental and administrative processing fees, the city manager or designate will conduct a fee analysis to be utilized in establishing such fees. The goal will be to enable the city to recover an increasingly greater share of total costs for adult activities and rental services. Emphasis in youth services will be on ensuring appropriate cost recovery while minimizing the impact on youth participation. A balance will be sought between appropriate cost recovery and providing affordable, quality recreational services in all three instances.

(Ord. 1571 N.S. § 1, 2002: Ord. 1030 N.S. § 1 (part), 1991)

A. The following factors may be considered in establishing and revising fees:

1. Market analysis of public and private sector agencies, which are providing recreation opportunities;

2. Market survey of fees charged for recreation services by the agencies in the market survey;

3. Cost study of programs and services offered by the recreation division to ensure that fees are appropriately related to costs;

4. Projections of attendance levels for public and private recreation programs based on data collected by the city.

B. Class fees: The city manager is authorized to determine class fees, which fees should consider the above factors and be based on a reasonable cost recovery estimate.

C. Special exceptions: For special classes or programs not included in the published activity guide, a new fee may be charged as soon as approved by the city manager.

(Ord. 1571 N.S. § 2, 2002: Ord. 1030 N.S. § 1 (part), 1991)