POSTING - 2026 Chap 4 Suggested Fees
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60 DAY NOTICE OF INTENT TO UPDATE EXISTING FEES/CHARGES OR ESTABLISH NEW FEES/CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT Pursuant to A.R.S. § 9-499.15 (B)(2), the City of Apache Junction hereby gives sixty (60) days prior notice for adoption of an update to existing fees and establishment of new fees/charges for their programs and facilities. The anticipated date of adoption is October 6th at 7:00pm, in the Apache Junction City Council Chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Blvd., Apache Junction, Arizona, 85119, where a public hearing and public vote will be held on the matter. APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE, VOLUME I, CHAPTER 4: FEES, ARTICLE 4-1: ARTICLE 4-1 PARKS AND RECREATION FEE SCHEDULE Red Stricken = language and fees that will be deleted Yellow Highlight = new or updated language and fees The following highlighted fees shall apply to parks and recreation programs, facilities, and equipment effective January 1, 2027: Section 4-1-1 Facility and equipment rental fees 4-1-2 Deposits 4-1-3 Program and activity fees 4-1-4 Refunds 4-1-5 Promotional discounts 4-1-6 Priority use 4-1-7 Priority reservations and registrations § 4-1-1 FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT RENTAL FEES. DESCRIPTION USER FEE 1. MEETING AND CLASSROOM SPACE Multi-purpose room (“MGC”) $60.00 72.00 per hour Large Classroom/Meeting Room $30.00 36.00 per hour Small Classroom/Meeting Room $20.00 24.00 per hour 2. SPORTS FIELDS Field preparation Softball/Baseball $40.00 per field Field preparation – Soccer/Football $80.00 per field 2 Daytime Sports Field Usage $10.00 12.00 per hour Evening Sports Field Usage $17.00 20.00 per hour 3. GROUP USE (DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY) Small Ramada (max. 30 people; 2 hr. min.) $10.00 12.00 per hour Large Ramada (max. 50 people; 2 hr. min.) $15.00 18.00 per hour Multi-Use Area $8.00 10.00 per hour 4. RODEO PARK EVENT CENTER Arena preparation $50.00 60.00 per prep Daytime Arena Usage $8.00 10.00 per hour Evening Arena Usage (including lights) $17.00 20.00 per hour Multi-Use Area $8.00 10.00 per hour Concession Stand $8.00 10.00 per hour Pavillon $50.00 per hour Dry Camp Fee $10 per day RV Hookups $30 per day Portable Stall $10 per day Stall Bedding $5-$20 per bag Electrical East Side $125 per day Electrical South Side $150 per day 5. POOL ENTRY/PASSES Daily fees (17 and under) $2.00 Daily fees (18 and over) $3.00 Season pass (17 and under) $60.00 3 Season pass (18 and over) $85.00 Family season pass (up to 6 members) $130.00 Additional members on family pass $20.00 6. SWIMMING POOL Pool rental - shared use, 100 to 149 people (2 hour minimum; includes lifeguard) $250.00 per hour Pool rental - exclusive use, 150 or more people (2 hour minimum; includes lifeguard) $330.00 per hour Pool rental - competition pool only (2 hour minimum; includes lifeguard) $125.00 per hour 7. MULTI-GENERATIONAL CENTER ENTRY/MEMBERSHIPS Daily fees (17 and under) $3.00 Daily fees (18 and older) $5.00 Monthly pass (17 and under) $16.00 18.00 Monthly pass (18 and older) $27.00 30.00 Monthly pass (Family up to 6 members) $60.00 66.00 Each additional member $10.00 Six month pass (17 and under) $82.00 90.00 Six month pass (18 and older) $132.00 145.00 Six month pass (Family up to 6 members) $297.00 326.00 Each additional member $25.00 Annual pass (17 and under) $132.00 145.00 Annual pass (18 and older) $198.00 217.00 Annual pass (Family up to 6 members) $528.00 580.00 4 Each additional member $40.00 10 –Day Punch Pass $35.00 39.00 8. SPORT COURTS Daytime Court Usage $5.00 per hour Evening Court Usage (includes lights) $10.00 per hour Gymnasium $75.00 per hour 9. VETERAN’S MEMORIAL PARK Veteran’s Memorial Park $15.00 per hour 10. SPECIAL SERVICES/EQUIPMENT Barricades $3.00 each Bleachers - 3 row (includes delivery) $50.00 per day Bleachers - 5 row (includes delivery) $65.00 per day Field marker $6.00 per bag Folding chairs $1.00 each Folding tables $6.00 each Malt beverage permit - single day fee $10.00 20.00 per day Malt beverage permit - multiple day fee $25.00 per event Personnel services (per employee) $30.00 35.00 per hour Rodeo arena PA system $30.00 per day Single sport package $6.00 per day Tractor/loader (includes operator) $55.00 per hour Traffic cones $1.00 each Used softballs $1.00 each 5 Water truck (includes operator) $55.00 per hour Electronic messaging board $50.00/10 days Mobile stage * (first day) $500.00 Mobile stage (each additional consecutive day) $250.00 Mobile stage refundable security/cleaning deposit $500.00 per event *Stage must stay inside city limits, no reduced fees, additional staff assessed at personnel fee rate ($30.00 35.00 per hour), requires insurance with city as additional insured. § 4-1-2 DEPOSITS. (A) The Director of Parks and Recreation or his or her designee may require deposits or clean-up fees for equipment/facility rentals deemed necessary equal to or up to the amount of the rental fee. § 4-1-3 PROGRAM AND ACTIVITY FEES. DESCRIPTION USER FEE 1. ADULT SPORTS Leagues (teams) $5.00 - 500.00 Instruction $0.00 - 100.00 2. AQUATICS Swim instruction $10.00 - 50.00 Swim team $30.00 - 75.00 3. DANCE/FITNESS/EXERCISE per session $0.00 - 75.00 43. OPEN GYM SCHOOL PROGRAMS per session $3.00 - 300.00 54. SPECIAL EVENTS Per event $0.00 - $ 50.00 65. SPECIAL INTEREST CLASSES per session $0.00 - $200.00 6 76. YOUTH SPORTS Leagues $20.00 - $75.00 Instruction $0.00 - $150.00 § 4-1-4 REFUNDS. All refunds shall be made in full, except for a 10% administrative processing fee, with a $5 minimum. § 4-1-5 PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNTS (A) Intent. The Parks and Recreation director or his or her designee may from time to time establish promotional discounts to encourage and increase participation in programs and memberships, especially for off season events. (B) Limitation: With the exception of a limited quantity of free day passes to the multi- generational center or aquatic center, no promotion may exceed 50% off the regular price of admission. § 4-1-6 FEE CATEGORIES (A) No Fee Category: The Parks and Recreation Department has priority use of all facilities and recreational areas. When facilities are not in use for Parks and Recreation sponsored activities, they shall be available on a permit/no fee basis to the following: (1) All other city departments. (2) City council approved special events (considered annually during budget process). (3) Partner agencies with formal agreements. (B) Partial Fee Category: Groups that meet the following Local Youth Serving Agency criteria will have priority use with those above, on a reduced fee basis (25% of regular public rates): (1) Youth Serving Agency is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. (2) Youth Serving Agency is governed by local, unpaid volunteer board and unpaid staff. (3) Participant members are made up of a majority of City of Apache Junction residents. (4) Youth Serving Agency participation is open to the public and not “by invitation only” or limited by any means other than the natural makeup of the league (i.e. no cuts and must have minimum participation/play rules in place). 7 (C) Full Fee Category: When facilities are not in use by the Parks and Recreation department, or the groups listed above, they will be made available to other Apache Junction residents, groups or organizations on a permit/fee basis. (D) Non-Resident Fee Category: Individuals that do not reside within the incorporated limits of the city shall be charged a fee that is 25% more than the listed facility rental fees in §4- 1: FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT RENTAL FEES, with the exception of Pool Entry/Passes and Multi-Generational Center Entry/Memberships. (E) Commercial Fee Category: Businesses and other for-profit organizations shall be charged a fee that is 50% more than the listed facility rental fees in § 4-1-1 FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT RENTAL FEES, with the exception of Pool Entry/Passes and Multi-Generational Center Entry/Memberships. Facilities that are on a Bureau of Land Management Recreation and Public Purpose Lease will not be eligible for commercial rentals. § 4-1-7 PRIORITY RESERVATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS The Parks and Recreation director or his or her designee may establish a priority registration or priority reservation period for Apache Junction residents. Programs and facilities with the highest participation and/or use shall be considered for priority registration or priority reservation for Apache Junction residents. FEE REPORT Apache Junction City Code, Volume I, Chapter 4: Fees, Article 4-1: Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule, addresses parks and recreation fees. Arizona State Statutes require review of Parks and Recreation fees every five years to insure they are aligned with the local market, the community needs, and changes in other laws. The parks and recreation department has historically used three primary funding sources to provide high quality programs, services, and facilities for the community: 1) general fund (sales tax); 2) development fee fund; and 3) user fees. These are supplemented by various smaller sources such as grants, donations, corporate partnerships, etc. The updated fees and newly established fees accomplish the following goals: 1. General Market Comparison Parks and Recreation fees were last updated in 2021. Due to changing dynamics within other funding sources (i.e. state-shared revenues, local economy, etc) – it is more important than ever to evaluate revenue streams and ensure the city balances the community needs with the cost of operations. The recommended updates only change those fees that are below market and have an increase in operational costs. 8 2. Newly Establish Fees With the recent improvements and expanded amenities at the Rodeo and Event Center, new fees are being established to support the operation and maintenance of the facility. The proposed fees create a clear rental structure that reflects the enhanced capabilities of the venue while remaining competitive with similar facilities in the region. These fees will help ensure the long-term sustainability of the facility and its amenities.