Title
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 20, Section 20-1 and Chapter 26, Section 26-22, Code of Ordinances (2010 Edition), repealing Library and Parks and Recreation nonresident fees. (First Reading)*
Body
This ordinance repeals all nonresident fees with regards to the Library and Parks and Recreation. The concept of eliminating nonresident fees for Parks and Recreation activities and Library cards was discussed and favorably received at the Council's most recent retreat in February.
In an effort to deliver a better experience to all of those that attend Parks and Recreation activities and obtain Library cards, staff feels eliminating the nonresident fees would be a good idea. Checking residency is time consuming for staff and often times confusing for patrons. Discussions of resident can back up lines when entering pools like the Rock'N River and hold up the line at the Library for residents and nonresidents alike.
The lost money, while not insigificant, represents only .17% of general fund revenues. Current preliminary budget preparations have taken this revenue estimate reduction into account.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval.