Council Public Hearing Presentation - 2026 Fees Staff Recommendation

Apache Junction Parks and Recreation
Fee Study 2026
Passes/ Programs/ Facility Rentals/ Park Rentals – October Presentation

2026 FEE STUDY BACKGROUND
Arizona State Statute requires review of city fees every 5 years
The Parks & Rec Department conducted the following public meetings:
Feb. 4, 2026 - Parks and Rec Commission Introduction
Mar. 4, 2026 - Parks and Rec Commission Presentation of market study
April 1, 2026- Parks and Rec Commission Presentation of market study results
April 7, 2026- City Council Presentation/Discussion
May 6, 2026- Parks and Rec Commission presentation on recommended fees
June 3,2026- Parks and Rec Commission approved recommendations of fee changes
July 21 ,2026- City Council Presentation/Discussion
Oct 6, 2026 - Public Hearing (posted July 23, 2026)

2026 FEE STUDY BACKGROUND
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FEE PHILOSOPHY
Free, universal access to facilities/events is made possible through
the General fund (sales tax), grants, donations, and partnerships
Exclusive use of facilities, individualized programming and
memberships are funded through fees to offset operational costs
Fee Recommendations are based on:
General market comparison
Demographics & affordability
New amenity/service fee considerations

EXISTING FEES - Recommended Changes:
10% Increase in MGC Memberships (daily passes remain the same).
Membership fees have not increased at the MGC since 2010
Increase/Adjustment of rental fees to offset increased operational
fees
MGC Rental Fees
Sports Fields
Ramadas and Open Spaces
Personnel Fees
Alcohol Permit Single Day
Rodeo Arena and Prep

NEW FEES – Recommendations:
Added fees for new amenities at the Rodeo and Event Center
Pavillion
Dry Camp Fees
RV Space/Hook-up Fees
Portable Stalls
Stall Bedding

NEXT STEPS
Posting of recommended fee changes (July 23, 2026)
Discussion and Public Hearing
If approved, there will be a minimum 30 day waiting period
New fees will go into effect January 1, 2027

Questions?