POSTING - 2026 Chap 4 Suggested Fees

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

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
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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
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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
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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
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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).
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(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.
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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.
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