Vote — approved

Thomas Galvin	yes
Kate Brophy McGee	yes
Mark Stewart	yes
Debbie Lesko	yes
Steve Gallardo	yes

Ayes: Thomas Galvin, Kate Brophy McGee, Mark Stewart, Debbie Lesko, Steve Gallardo

Item Text

22. PROPOSED REVISIONS OF MARICOPA COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT USER FEE SCHEDULE (Supervisory District: All) Pursuant to A.R.S. §11-251.08 and 11-251.13, convene the scheduled public hearing to gather comments and adopt the proposed changes to the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department User Fee Schedule. Upon Board approval, this item will become effective on January 1, 2026, and subsequently on January 1, 2027, and January 1, 2028. After consulting with the Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission, the Department has determined that adjustments to the User Fee Schedule are necessary for cost recovery. Updating the fee schedule will enable the Department to use collected revenues directly for daily operations, facility maintenance, and essential repairs within the County’s regional park system. The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the proposed revisions during its public meeting on August 26, 2025, and did not receive any public comments. The meeting was advertised on the Department’s website, through social media, and within park facilities. As required by statute, the matter has now been set for a public hearing before the Board of Supervisors. If the proposed revisions are approved, authorize the following adjustments to the FY 2026 budget, in accordance with A.R.S. §42-17106 (B). 1. Increase the expenditure authority for the Parks and Recreation (D300) Parks Enhancement Fund (241) Operating (OPER) by $400,000, (D300) Lake Pleasant Fund (240) Operating (OPER) by $100,000. 2. Decrease the expenditure authority for the Non-Departmental (D470) Non-Departmental Grants Fund (249) Operating (OPER) Contingency (4711) in the line “Parks Fee Study” by $500,000. 3. Increase the revenue authority for the Parks and Recreation (D300) Parks Enhancement Fund (241) Operating (OPER) by $400,000, (D300) Lake Pleasant Fund (240) Operating (OPER) by $100,000. 4. Decrease the revenue authority for the Non-Departmental (D470) Non-Departmental Grants Fund (249) Operating (OPER) Contingency (4711) in the line “Parks Fee Study” by $500,000. These actions will have a County-wide net impact of $0, and they do not alter the budget constraining the expenditure of local revenues duly adopted by the Board pursuant to A.R.S. §42-17105. (C-30-26-007-X-00)