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Fees and Charges Report Date: March 23, 2026 To: City Council Through: Candace Cannistraro, Deputy City Manager From: Andrea Alicoate, Interim Director Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Subject: Park, Recreation and Community Facilities Department Update to Schedule of Fees and Charges, Citywide Purpose and Recommendation The purpose of this report is to submit for review and consideration recommended changes to fees and charges for certain services provided by the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) Department. The PRCF Department Staff requests the City Council’s approval of changes for the recommended FY 2026/27 Schedule of Fees and Charges for implementation in FY 2025/26, as summarized in this report and detailed in the attached document. The Fees and Charges if approved by City Council will be effective as of April 1, 2026, as is the historical practice of fee implementation for the PRCF Department to coincide with summer program registration. Background The PRCF Department offers diversified programs and services at facilities that include parks, recreation centers, swimming pools, sports fields, a golf course, stadiums, convention center, amphitheater, a downtown event venue, and cemetery. The PRCF Department relies on its ability to generate revenues via fees and charges to provide these services and maintain its facilities. Fees and charges are continually monitored to adapt to program costs and current market, season, and economic conditions. They are adjusted accordingly within the ranges approved by Council and published in the Fees and Charges Schedules. Discussion In September 2025, PRCF staff contacted neighboring municipalities to gather data to compile a market comparison survey of fees and charges for similar program and service offerings. PRCF management and staff review and consider changes to the fee schedule based on participant capacity, market demands, and fee structures of other cities in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The recommended fees as outlined in this report are focused on new fees, fee structure simplification, terminology/verbiage changes, and range adjustments in programs and services to allow for ongoing market flexibility and to aid in cost recovery. These staff recommended changes were presented and recommended for 1 Council approval by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on November 12, 2025. Methodology The recommended fees and charges, as outlined on the attached schedules, were based on market conditions, customer requests, benchmarking against similar programs and facilities, and to aid in cost recovery. The PRCF Department is proposing ranges for program fees which will allow for maximizing capacity in programs while providing flexibility to adjust fees to achieve cost recovery and respond to changes in market conditions. Detailed below are the related programs with new or adjusted fee ranges as recommended for approval. Commercial Facilities (Exhibit A): The fiscal impact of the recommended changes in the Commercial Facilities is estimated at $5,000 for FY 2026/27. Hohokam Stadium Update fee descriptions for clarity, simplification, and readability. Dobson Ranch Golf Course Establish new fee ranges for services or areas that have been added. Mesa Convention Center, Amphitheatre, and The Post Establishment of new fees for services or areas that have been requested from various users and to aid in cost recovery. Update Fee Unit for clarity. Parks and Recreation (Exhibit B): There is an estimated fiscal impact of $111,231 for FY 2026/27. Aquatics Establish new fees and fee ranges to aid in cost recovery. Update fee descriptions for simplification, clarity, and readability. Delete fees no longer in use. Parks Miscellaneous Establish new fees and fee ranges to aid in cost recovery. Recreation Centers/Gymnasiums Update fee ranges to aid in cost recovery. Mesa Tennis and Pickleball Center Update fee descriptions for simplification, clarity, and readability. Delete fees no longer in use. Sports Complex Field Use Establish new fees and fee ranges to aid in cost recovery. Update fee descriptions for simplification, clarity, and readability. Delete fees no longer in use. 2 The proposed schedules assist with cost recovery goals while also recognizing Parks and Recreation’s role in the community to provide affordable, accessible programs and facilities to its citizens. Staff continues to reassess cost recovery strategies in all programs and pursues opportunities for maximizing revenue generation through program partnership and sponsors. Alternatives 1. Take no action. Maintain the fees and charges for services provided by the PRCF Department at current levels. No fiscal impact on current revenue projections based on the existing fee structure would result. 2. Recommend alternative adjustments to the proposed fees and charges. The fiscal impact of this decision would depend on the changes proposed. Fiscal Impact There is an estimated fiscal impact of $116,231 in FY 2026/27 with the adjustments outlined in this report. Coordinated With The proposed fees and charges were coordinated with the Office of Management and Budget and recommended for Council approval by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. 3 Fees & Charges Schedule – Key Heading Configuration Schedule of Fees & Charges Department Contact Information HEADING 1 HEADING 2 Heading 3 Description of Fee Description of Fee 2 Font Indications Font Font Indications Regular Font Existing fee or language Strikethrough Fee or language will be deleted from the Fee Schedule BOLD CAPS Language is being added to Fee Schedule Bold New or increased Fee Amount 4 Schedule of Fees & Charges Exhibit A – Commercial Facilities Department: Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Description of Service Current Fee Range Proposed Fee Range Unit Total Fiscal Impact Notes HOHOKAM STADIUM Non-Profit Organizations /IGA STADIUM RENTAL 1520% Discount on Commercial SPORTS RENTAL Rates DAY Update service name, Fee Range, and unit Commercial/Special Event STADIUM RENTAL Uses/per day $1,500.00-$2,500.00 or 12% of net Ticket Sales plus expenses whichever is greater DAY Update service name and unit Group STADIUM SPORTS Rental Per Day $500.00-$2,500.00 DAY Update service name and unit League/Tournament Fees $210.00-$600.00 Game Administrative cleanup Miscellaneous Stadium/Field Fees Lights/per hour Remove sub-header Regular Lighting $55.00-$65.00 HOUR Update name and add unit GOLF COURSE Dobson Ranch Golf Course Junior 18 holes $12.00-$30.00 $12.00-$60.00 Update Fee Range Discount Tickets: Ranch Card – discounts on golf, dining, merchandise, etc. $29.00-$100.00 $29.00-$150.00 Annually Update Fee Range 5 Description of Service Current Fee Range Proposed Fee Range Unit Total Fiscal Impact Notes MESA CONVENTION CENTER, AMPHITHEATRE AND THE POST Catering FOOD AND BEVERAGE BUY-OUT NEGOTIATED BASED ON FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONTRACT DAY/EVENT New Fee - Allows flexibility to recoup costs Audio Visual Equipment and Services Audio Visual Buy-out $250.00-$1,000.00 NEGOTIATED BASED ON AV CONTRACT Day/EVENT Allows flexibility to recoup costs per event day or entire event AMPHITHEATRE Facility Rental Concessionaire Buy-Out $500.00-$2,500.00 NEGOTIATED BASED ON CONCESSION CONTRACT Day/EVENT Allows flexibility to recoup costs per event day or entire event Promoter Fees: ADMINISTRATIVE FEE $35.00 HOUR/PERSON $2,500.00 New Fee CANCELATION FEE $500.00-$1500.00 EVENT $2,500.00 New Fee Estimated Total Annual Fiscal Impact: $5,000.00 6 Schedule of Fees & Charges Exhibit B – Recreation Department: Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Description of Service Current Fee Range Proposed Fee Range Unit Total Fiscal Impact Notes AQUATICS* Public Swim SUMMER HOUSEHOLD Season pass - all pools (Household) (MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH LABOR DAY) $100.00-$300.00 Each Updating name SUMMER INDIVIDUAL Season pass - all pools (Individual) (MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH LABOR DAY) $15.00-$150.00 Each Updating name Off-Season Lap swim pass (Household $100.00-$300.00 Each Administrative cleanup - combine all lap swim together Off-Season Lap Swim QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP pass (Individual) SUMMER (MAY-JUL), FALL (AUG- OCT), WINTER (NOV-JAN), SPRING (FEB-APR) $75.00-$300.00 $45.00-$300.00 Each PER PERSON Administrative cleanup - combine all lap swim together Season is Memorial Day through Labor Day: Off- season (Fall: August through December; Spring: January through May) Administrative cleanup 7 Description of Service Current Fee Range Proposed Fee Range Unit Total Fiscal Impact Notes LAP SWIM DROP IN $5.00-$10.00 PER PERSON $10,000.00 New Fee Public swim - all pools: AQUATIC SPECIALTY CAMPS/ PROGRAMS/ EVENTS $1.00-$200.00 PER PERSON New Fee Section - Events include Pumpkin Splash, Dive in Movie, Blob, Father's Day Flop, etc. Flowrider lessons/per person Resident $30.00-$100.00 Session Administrative cleanup - Combined all lesson types together Flowrider lessons/per person Non-Resident $35.00-$150.00 Session Administrative cleanup - Combined all lesson types together Private Lessons/Per Person Resident $60.00-$100.00 Session Administrative cleanup - Combined all lesson types together Private Lessons/Per Person Non-Resident $75.00-$115.00 Session Administrative cleanup - Combined all lesson types together Seasonal Lane Surcharge (September - April) $1.50 $1.50-$5.00 Per Lane/Per Hour $15,000.00 Increase fee range to aid in cost recovery. PARKS MISCELLANEOUS Ramada Cleaning Fee $15.00 $30.00-$100.00 $975.00 Increase fee range to aid in cost recovery. DROP IN PICKLEBALL COURTS (BRADY, KLEINMEN) $3.00-$30.00 PER COURT/ PER HOUR New Fee Section - was being charged under MTPC RECREATION CENTERS/GYMNASIUMS Jefferson Gymnasium/Rec Center Webster Gymnasium/Rec Center Eagles Community Center Red Mountain Center 8 Description of Service Current Fee Range Proposed Fee Range Unit Total Fiscal Impact Notes Out of School Time Programs-Resident* $5.00-$120.00 $5.00-$200.00 Program $21,366.00 Increase fee range to aid in cost recovery. Out of School Time Programs-Non-Resident $5.00-$150.00 $5.00-$200.00 Program $1,280.00Increase fee range to aid in cost recovery. Special Interest Classes/Workshops: Residents $4.00-$200.00 $4.00-$300.00 PER PERSON $2,200.00 Increase fee range to aid in cost recovery and add unit Non-Resident $5.00-$240.00 $4.00-$300.00 PER PERSON $500.00 Not typically used-Increase fee range to aid in cost recovery and add unit MESA TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL CENTER (TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL CENTER, KLEINMAN SPORT COURTS, SAND VOLLEYBALL COURTS) Updating Name Adult Organized Doubles Play $5.00-$30.00 Per Visit Administrative cleanup Adult Tournament $16.00-$50.00 Each Administrative cleanup Junior/Youth Tournament $15.00-$50.00 Each Administrative cleanup Outside Organization Tournament Rental $400.00-$1,000.00 Whole Facility/5 HRs Administrative cleanup Outside Organization League Rental $20.00-$60.00 Each Court Administrative cleanup Commercial Court Rental $20.00-$60.00 Each Court Administrative cleanup SPORTS COMPLEX FIELD USE Field use - Baseball Complex-Day RENTAL use BEFORE 5PM $30.00-$36.00 Hour Updating Name Field use - Baseball Complex-Night RENTAL use AFTER 5PM $45.00-$50.00 $50.00-$60.00 Hour $5,800.00 Updating name and fee range to aid in cost recovery 9 Description of Service Current Fee Range Proposed Fee Range Unit Total Fiscal Impact Notes MULTI-USE Field use - Softball or Soccer Complex- dDay RENTAL use BEFORE 5PM $15.00-$18.00 Hour Updating Name MULTI-USE Field use - Softball or Soccer Complex- nNight RENTAL use AFTER 5PM $27.00-$33.00 Hour Updating Name PARK FIELD DAY RENTAL BEFORE 5PM $10.00-$30.00 HOUR $2,026.00 New Fee PARK FIELD NIGHT RENTAL AFTER 5PM $20.00-$50.00 HOUR $11,144.00 New Fee Athletics Facility Supervision $17.00-$32.00 $20.00-$70.00 Staff/Hour $300.00 Increase fee range to aid in cost recovery. Security Deposit $150.00-$500.00 Administrative cleanup SPORTS COMPLEX DEPOSIT Field Deposit $150.00-$180.00 $150.00-$1,000.00 Per field/per date Updating name and Increase fee range to aid in cost recovery. SPORTS LEAGUES Adult sports leagues (May include, but not limited to kickball, soccer, baseball, flag football, basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, recess for adults, mesa hikes, cornhole, pickleball, and ultimate) $20.00-$2,000.00 Per Registrant Remove list of sports offering Softball Umpire Uniform $10.00-$45.00 Each No longer in use Adult Sports Tournaments - CITY SPONSORED $50.00-$750.00 PER TEAM $2,640.00 Updating name and unit Youth Sports Leagues, Camps and Clinics (may include, but not limited to kickball, soccer, baseball, flag football, basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, etc.) Remove list of sports offering 10 Description of Service Current Fee Range Proposed Fee Range Unit Total Fiscal Impact Notes YOUTH SPORTS TEAMS IN CITY SPONSORED LEAGUES New Sub-Section Name RESIDENT $450.00-$650.00 PER TEAM $4,500.00 New Fee Affiliate youth groups AFFILIATE YOUTH GROUP BASEBALL DAY RENTAL BEFORE 5PM $20.00-$50.00 HOUR $14,000.00 New Fee AFFILIATE YOUTH GROUP BASEBALL NIGHT RENTAL AFTER 5PM $30.00-$60.00 HOUR $19,000.00 New Fee AFFILIATE YOUTH GROUP MULTI - USE Field DAY RENTAL Use and Lights - Before 5pm $10.00-$30.00 Hour Updating Name AFFILIATE YOUTH GROUP MULTI - USE Field NIGHT RENTAL Use and Lights - After 5pm $16.00-$30.00 Hour Updating Name Schedule Change Fee $25.00 $15.00-$50.00 Per Change $500.00 Increase fee range to aid in cost recovery. Estimated Total Annual Fiscal Impact: $111,231.00 11