2004-427 Park Use Fee 2004NO
RESOLUTION NO. 44-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN PROVIDING FOR FEES FOR
RESERVATION OF AND USE OF MERIDIAN PARK FACHXf][ES; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Idaho Code. 50-302, the City of Meridian is required to make, and
may make, 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 THS 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 reservations and a portion of
the Park maintenance costs.
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2. That there are hereby adopted the fees set forth below for the reservation of Meridian
Park facilities including the period of time set forth, as follows:
A. Park Shelter Reservation
Minimum Fee (1 to 50 people) $30.00
For each additional increment of 50 people, or less $15.00
Table Fees
Each park shelter is equipped with a specific number of tables, which
are included with a park shelter reservation at no additional charge. At
the time of reservation, the Department shall inform the patron of the
number of tables included with the park shelter. Additional tables
(up to 8) may be reserved for an additional fee of $3.00 each.
* Maximum time on grass is 4 hours; event holder is responsible for any turf damage_
Vendor must supply generator to inflate jumping toys.
The above reservation fees are for a five (5) 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 proof 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
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will be given. Events canceled by inclement weather will entitle the reservation holder
to reschedule the reservation at no additional charge.
E. Additional Fees
Additional fees may be assessed if any park properly 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 extra duty is required.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY
OF MERIDIAN, this day of A�6ca-z 2004.
ATTEST:
WILLIAM G. BERG, JR.,,
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