Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Monica Cepero
Department: County Administration Division: Parks & Recreation
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE 2025 Fee Schedule for the Broward County Parks and Recreation Division pursuant to Section 37.33 of the Broward County Administrative Code, with an effective date of January 1, 2025.
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Why Action is Necessary
Section 37.33 of the Broward County Administrative Code requires Board approval for the annual setting of fees by the Parks and Recreation Division.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows for the Board’s consideration and approval of the 2025 Fee Schedule for the Parks and Recreation Division.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the Board’s Goal of cultivating community culture, arts, recreation, and life-long learning. The item also supports the mission of the Broward County Parks and Recreation Division which is dedicated to providing a countywide park system with diverse facilities and recreation opportunities, along with natural area conservation and research-based educational outreach, to enhance the well-being of all residents, businesses, and visitors.
In preparing the proposed 2025 Fee Schedule (Exhibit 1), the Division considered industry trends, current usage patterns, staff feedback, and the age and condition of equipment and amenities. For the Board’s convenience, Exhibit 2 shows the changes from the previous fee schedule in “tracked changes” format.
The proposed fee changes were provided to the public for comment at the sunshined Parks Advisory Board meeting and Public Forum on October 17, 2024, and no objections were received. If approved, the proposed 2025 fee schedule would be effective January 1, 2025.
Source of Additional Information
Dan West, Director, Parks and Recreation Division, (954) 357-8106
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The fee schedule changes proposed for January 1, 2025, if approved, are projected to result in a total of $250,000 in increased revenue for fiscal year 2025. The estimated breakdown by fund is as follows: General Fund $200,000, and Hollywood North Beach Park Fund, $50,000.