2000-313 Parks Department FeesRESOLUTION No. 4913
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN PROVIDING FOR FEES FOR
RESERVATION OF AND USE OF MERIDIAN PARI- FACILITIES; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Idaho Code, 50-302, the City of Meridian is required
to make, and may malce, all such ordinances, by-laws, rules, regulations and resolutions
not inconsistent with the laws of the state of Idaho as may be expedient, in addition to
the special powers in Title 50, Idaho Code, granted, to maintain the peace, good
government and welfare of the City and its trade, commerce and industry; and
WHEREAS, Meridian City Code § 8-7-1 A provides that the City Council shall
set fees for use of parks facilities; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Meridian to establish
reasonable fees for the reservation of Park facilities in the City of Meridian to preserve
the peace and tranquility of the parks, prevent overcrowding of the facilities, to provide
funds for the maintenance of the parks, and to recoup some of the costs that the City
incurs as a result of processing the applications for reservations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO:
1. That the fees set forth herein and adopted are reasonable and reflect, as
closely as reasonably possible, some of the costs of the City to process the various
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reservations and a portion of the Park maintenance costs.
2. That there are hereby adopted the fees set forth below for the reservation
of Meridian Park facilities including the period of bine set forth, as follows:
A. Park Shelter Reservation
Storey Park-
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0 to 50 people $30.00
Additional people $15.00 per each 50
Additional tables $ 3.00 each with maximum of 8
12 tables are located in and around each shelter.
Maximum of 200 people
(Block A-10 AM to 3 P / Block B- 4PM to 9PM)
Tully Park
0 to 150 people $60.00
Additional people $15.00 per each SO
Additional tables $ 3.00 each with a maximum
of 8
20 tables are located in the shelter.
Maximum of 300 people
(Block A-10 AM to 3PM / Block B- 4PM to 9PM)
Off Peak Hours
Tully Park shelter available Monday through Thursday (excluding
holidays) from 10 AM to 3 PM at a reduced rate of $45.00. All other rules
apply.
* Maximum time on grass is 4 hours; event holder is responsible for any
turf damage. Vendor must supply generator to inflate jumping toys.
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The above reservation fees are for a five (S) hour period of time.
Additional fees of $10.00 for each piece of amusement equipment will also
be assessed for space used outside the shelter, e.g. tents, astro jumps,
canopies, etc. No such equipment will be permitted unless goof of
insurance in limits acceptable to the City is submitted by the supplier of
the equipment at the time a reservation is made and verified no later than
ten (10) days before the reservation. Dunk tanks will are not allowed.
B. Softball Field Reservation
$8.00 per hour
C. Alcohol Permits
Groups wishing to serve alcoholic beverages to their guests must comply
with all City and State laws and must obtain a permit. The cost of the
permit is $20.00 and will cover one six hour period only.
D. Refunds
Reservation fees may be refunded if requested in writing at least ten (10)
days prior to the date reserved. A processing fee of $5.00 will be deducted
from the reservation fee. Reservations may be canceled less than 10 days
before the date but no refund will be given. Events canceled by inclement
weather will entitle the reservation holder to reschedule the reservation at
no additional charge.
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E. Additional Fees
Additional fees may be assessed if any park property is damaged, or if
Parks &. Rec Dept. employees must conduct excessive cleanup. The fees
charged shall be based on the estimated cost of repairs or the hourly wage
of the employees (including fringe benefit costs) whose era duty is
required.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR of
THE CITY of MERIDIAN, this --- day of4I , 2000. 9i
APPROVED:
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WILLIAM G. BERG, J ., CIT'Y CLERIC
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