AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF PARKS AND RECREATION USER AND SERVICE FEES.
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BACKGROUND:
The Parks and Recreation Department recently completed a comprehensive review of its fee schedule for facility rentals, memberships, programs, and special activities. This is the first comprehensive review of the Department's fee structure in several years. The proposed updates are intended to improve consistency with neighboring municipalities, help offset a portion of the costs associated with providing these services, and support the long-term sustainability of programs and facilities while maintaining affordability and accessibility for residents.
DISCUSSION:
The City desires to update the fee schedule for parks and recreation facility rentals, memberships, programs, and special activities to better reflect current operating costs, market conditions, and the City's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality recreational programs and services. Section 15-30 of the City of Coconut Creek Code of Ordinances authorizes the adoption of fees, rates, and cost formulas for park and facility rentals, programs, and special activities by resolution.
The City has evaluated service costs, affordability, and rates charged by comparable municipalities and desires to adopt an updated Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule that promotes greater consistency with peer communities, helps offset a portion of the costs of providing programs, services, and facilities, and maintains affordability and accessibility for residents.
For the purpose of providing context to the evaluation of the fees, the current FY26 budget for the Parks and Recreation Department is $7,219,830. FY26 revenue projections were $1,124,500. The proposed modification of the fees is projected to increase the revenue by $218,620. Clearly the Parks and Recreation activities are a city service, and staff does not expect full cost recovery. The Department provides many services and special events for free. Including the additional fees will still require that several activities be underwritten by the general fund, however, it is vital that we move forward with consideration of these fees as part of the process of balancing the budget. If adopted, these fees would become effective October 1, 2026.
At the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting held on May 20, 2026, staff presented the proposed Fee Schedule and received several recommendations from the Board. Staff reviewed each recommendation and incorporated adjustments where appropriate. A summary of the Board's feedback and staff responses are provided below:
• Senior Center Membership: The Board recommended maintaining the current membership fee. Staff elected to retain the proposed increase, as it represents an impact of approximately $5 annually per member and reflects the first adjustment since the Senior Center opened 16 years ago.
• Pickleball League Fees: In response to the Board's recommendation, the proposed league fees were increased slightly beyond the original proposal.
• Summer Camp Rates: Resident summer camp fees will remain unchanged. Nonresident summer camp fees are proposed to increase between 23% and 30%, depending on whether registration is for the full eight-week program or on a weekly basis.
• Percentage-Based Fee Increases: The Board suggested implementing fee adjustments based on percentages rather than fixed-dollar increases. After further evaluation, staff determined that this approach was not consistent with the methodology used in the cost analysis and, in certain cases, would have resulted in greater impacts to residents.
• Creek Fit South Membership Fees: The Board suggested reducing fees to encourage greater participation. Staff determined that a fee reduction would not be financially sustainable at this time.
• Annual Review of Fees: The Board recommended annual review of the Fee Schedule. This recommendation is addressed in Item No. 3 of the proposed Fee Schedule, which provides for annual adjustments based on cost-of-living increases.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT:
REVENUES: $ 218,620
EXPENDITURES: $ 0
BUDGETED? Yes
NOTES: Fees will be deposited into the following accounts: 01-V34721 Athletic/Leagues Programs - $23,320; 01-V34722 Summer Program Fees - $2,300; 01-V34724 Rec Programs/Activities - $2,000; 01-V34725 Fitness Program - $139,100; 01-V34728 Certified 5K/10K Run - $3,500; 01-V34747 Special Events - $3,750; 01-V34759 Special Facility Fees - $41,500; 01-V34790 Other Recreation Fees - $3,150