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Resolution 2006-043 RESOLUTION No. 2006-~ A RESOLUTION OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, RE-ESTABLISHING THE COLLIER COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FACILITIES AND OUTDOOR AREAS LICENSE AND FEE POLICY WHEREAS, the Director of Parks and Recreation has recommended to the Board of County Commissioners that the existing Parks and Recreation Department Facilities and Outdoor Areas License and Fee Policy be amended as follows; WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners hereby accepts the recommendations of the Director of Parks and Recreation; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY THAT: 1. The Collier County Parks and Recreation Department Facilities and Outdoor Areas License and Fee Policy is hereby established as follows. This Policy supersedes the Policy as established in Resolution 2005-421. I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to ensure maximum use of facilities, outdoor areas and programs in Collier County and provide equitable fees and charges collected from users of such facilities, outdoor areas or programs. II. LIMITATIONS The Parks and Recreation Director, or designee, may waive enforcement or application of any of these regulations or restrictions with respect to any facility, outdoor areas, or program provided such waiver does not interfere with public safety or enjoyment. No fees may be waived. No non-government entity shall charge an admission fee to any out of doors event, including aquatic facilities. The Board of County Commissioners shall set fees and charges for all facilities and programs. Consistent with Collier County's policy of ensuring all citizens equal opportunity to participate in programs, any resident requesting special consideration must substantiate to the Parks and Recreation Director proof of financial need. All information provided is not confidential but will be used only for the purpose of establishing reduced or waived program fees. Rates and charges can be modified on a case-by-case basis if approved by the Director of Parks and Recreation for special promotional sales and advertisements. III. CLASSIFICATIONS A. Facility License Definitions and Uses 1. Outdoor Areas: Open space or land owned or leased by the Parks and Recreation Department. Such outdoor areas shall include, but not limited to, sports fields, playgrounds, swimming pools and/or other park and recreation land areas, excluding Golden Gate Community Center. (As to Golden Gate Community Center, refer to Section 0, herein). Outdoor areas shall be used for those purposes designated or implicit in their character. Any deviation from normal appropriate use shall require express prior permission from the Parks and Recreation Director or designee. 2. Facilities: Buildings and dwellings owned or leased by the Parks and Recreation Department. Such facilities include, but are not restricted to, community center areas and rooms, gymnasiums, pavilions, shelters, and other areas located in the Parks and Recreation structures, excluding the Golden Gate Community Center. (As to Golden Gate Community Center, refer to Section 0, herein). Facilities shall be used for those purposes designated or implicit in their character. Any deviation from these intended normal uses shall require express prior permission from the Parks and Recreation Director, or Designee. 3. Programs: Recreation activities conducted on land or in facilities owned or leased by Collier County. Such activities include, but are not restricted to: athletic, clinic, instructional and interpretative seminars for preschool, youth, adult, senior and special populations. Any deviation from these intended normal uses shall require express permission from the Parks and Recreation Director, or designee. 4. Vehicle Parking Fees: Parking lots at Collier County beach parks and accesses. To include, but not limited to, the following: Tigertail Beach, Barefoot Beach Access, Barefoot Beach Preserve, Clam Pass Park, Vanderbilt Beach, North Gulf Shore Access, and South Marco Beach Access. 5. Boat Launch Fees: Ramp use at Collier County owned and operated boat launch facilities to include, but not limited to, Bayview Park, Cocohatchee River Park, Caxambas Park, and Collier Boulevard Boating Park. B. User Categories - Applicable to all indoor and outdoor areas Governmental entities are not subject to fees. All other facility users shall have their fees determined by the category of the entity. Note: All parks shall remain open to the public. The two categories are: 1. Category I - Federal Income Tax Exempt Entities, Registered Charities, Not-for-Profit Groups. a. Federal Income Tax Exempt Entities Groups that are exempt from taxation under any subsection of Section 501 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code. The following civic associations will not be subject to fees for their one general membership meeting per month: East Naples Civic Association, Golden Gate Estates Civic Association, Golden Gate Civic Association, Immokalee Civic Association, and Second District Association. b. Specified Sales Tax Exempt Entities Those entities that are exempt from Florida sales taxes pursuant to Subsection 212.08 (7), Florida Statutes such as a home for the aged, nursing home, hospice, or an organization whose primary purpose is to provide special educational, cultural, recreational, or social benefits to minors, or is a religious, charitable, scientific, educational, or veterans' organization. c. Local Not-for-Profit Groups Entities, irrespective of tax exempt status, which are not-for-profit corporations, organizations or other not-for-profit entities that are of Collier County origin, have their principal location in Collier County, and of which fifty per cent (50%) of the group's membership are residents of Collier County, with a primary purpose to provide social services to others or to protect interests outside of the group, such as the environment, endangered animals, disadvantaged persons, or some other similar external interest. The primary focus of these groups is outward looking and away from the personal interests of the group's members. d. Other Local Not-for-Profit Groups Those entities, irrespective of tax exempt status, which are not-for- profit corporations, organizations or other not-for-profit entities that are of Collier County origin, have their principal location in Collier County, and of which fifty per cent (50%) of the group's membership are residents of Collier County, but the group's primary purpose is not to provide social services to individuals who are not bona fide members of the group or is not to protect interests outside of the group. This category includes property owners' associations, political groups, and all other special interest oriented teams or clubs such as hobbyists' clubs, chess clubs, radio clubs, hunters and fishermen clubs, stamp, coin, and other collectors' clubs; garden clubs, car clubs, and all other similar clubs, groups or organizations. The primary focus of these groups is inward toward the group's members. e. Fund Raising Activities Each Category I individual, group, organization or entity involved in any fund raising activity must pay full fees as described in IV.B. Category II - User Fees. Fund raising activities include: 1. Charging in advance for an admission ticket or requiring any tangible thing of value for admission to, or to participate in, any activity at any County parks facility, or, 2. Requiring any donation of money or any other tangible thing of monetary value, or, 3. Selling or bartering any tangible thing of monetary value. Fund raising activities do not include: 1. Season sign up fees for persons to join league as a team member or team participant. 2. The sale of educational materials for use as study materials for students attending class conducted at the park facility. Such sales must be at or below the seller's actual costs. 3. Category II - All Others A. Each individual, group, organization or entity that is not within Category I. IV. FEE STRUCTURE - (All fees are exclusive of sales taxes). A. Category I User Fees 1. Facility Rates (excluding league play and special facilities; i.e., swimming pool, etc.) Facili T e Indoor Room under 1,500 s ft Indoor Room 1,501 - 3,000 sq ft Indoor Room 3,001 s ft & over Gymnasium Rate Per Hour $10.00 $15.00 $20.00 $30.00 Small Pavilion $10.00 Large Pavilion $20.00 Sugden Amphitheater $30.00 Open Green Space (100 x 100) $10.00 Athletic Facilities for General Use (i.e. Special $30.00 Events, Picnics, Carnivals, etc.) Athletic Facilities for Athletic Use $15.00 (Football/Soccer, Soft/Baseball, Little League, Sports Pavilion, Roller Hockey) Basketball/Racquetball/V 0 lleyball/T ennis $5.00 Courts Lights $10.00 Sugden Regional Park for a Countywide Event $800 per day 2. Fund raising rates are $20.00 added to hourly rate above. B. Category II User Fees 1. Facility Rates (excluding special facilities; i.e., swimming pool, etc.) Facility Type Rate Per Deposit Hour Indoor Room under 1,500 sq ft $25.00 Indoor Room 1,501 - 3,000 sq ft $45.00 Indoor Room 3,001 sq ft & over $60.00 Gymnasium $60.00 $100.00 Small Pavilion $10.00 Large Pavilion $20.00 Sugden Amphitheater $60.00 $60.00 Sugden Green Space $60.00 Open Green Space (100 x 100) $20.00 Athletic Facilities for General Use (i.e. Special $30.00 $80.00 Events, Picnics, Carnivals, etc.) Athletic Facilities for Athletic Use $40.00 (Football/Soccer, Soft/Baseball, Little League, Sports Pavilion, Roller Hockey) Basketball/Racquetball/V olleyball/Tennis Courts $12.00 Lights $10.00 Sugden Regional Park for a Countywide Event $1,200 per day 2. Fund raising rates are $20.00 added to hourly rate above. C. Additional Fees: Categories I and II Service Rental during non-business hours (hours that are not normal de artmental 0 eration) Additional non-security staff members Additional security staff members Additional Fee Per Hour $20.00 $15.00 per staff member Li ht fees (where not s ecified) Special requests or additional clean u re uired $20.00 per hour per staff member needed as determined b de artment $10.00 er hour Per hour fee determined by de artment, based on cost D. Beach Parking Facilities Fees; Boat Launch Facilities Fees 1. Beach Parking Facilities Fees Beach parking facilities, including and not limited to, Barefoot Beach Preserve, Barefoot Beach Access, Clam Pass Park, North Gulf Shore Access, Tigertail Beach, South Marco Beach Access have a parking fee, inclusive of sales tax, at a rate of $6.00 per day. Collier County residents may obtain a beach parking permit at no charge. Permits will be valid for 2 years. Vehicles with permits will be exempt from daily parking fees at all beach parking facilities. Organizations operating excursion or shuttle services will be charged double the per vehicle per day fee. 2. Boat Launch Facilities Fees Boat launch facilities, including and not limited to, Caxambas Park, Cocohatchee River Park, Collier Boulevard Boating Park, and Bayview Park, shall have a launch fee, inclusive of sales tax, at a rate of $5.00 per launch per day. All residents and visitors may purchase boat launch permits for an annual fee of $75.00. These permits are available at all Collier County Parks and Recreation Community Centers. Commercial permits for launch facilities may be acquired at the Collier County Parks and Recreation Department Administration Office for a cost of $100.00 per vehicle plus the $5.00 fee per launch or $500.00 per commercial entity with no launch fee required. Commercial entities purchasing the $500.00 permit are eligible to use up to 5 vehicles for launches. Additional vehicle permits must be purchased for $100.00 each. All permits are good from January 1 to December 31. E. Concession Fees 1. Concession Booth/Location in Conjunction with Rental A $25.00 fee per day or 20% of gross revenues per day, whichever is greater, for each concession booth or location. 2. Concessionaires contracted by the County to serve the general public will pay a negotiated fee in lieu of the general facility use fee schedule. 3. Organizations operating concessions for leagues will be charged $5.00 per hour of operation. F. Reserved G. Instructional Fees (Contractual Instructors) 1. Programs Fee Assessment: per hour or per participant basis. 2. Non-Staff Instructor(s): Any costs for supplies and equipment will be subtracted from the class fee and the balance of the funds will be split between the non-staff instructor(s) and the County as follows: 65% to the non-staff instructor(s) and 35% to the County for all such instructional programs conducted on Collier County facilities. After subtraction, the pro-ration for instructional programs conducted on non-county facilities shall be 70% to the non-staff instructor(s) and 30% to the County. H. Athletics 1. Collier County Parks and Recreation Leagues Adult Youth Youth Immokalee Minimum registration fee per participant per league play $30.00 $30.00 $ 5.00 Program Leagues charged on a fee per participant basis may require a sponsor fee. Alternately, leagues may be charged a combined sponsor and players' fee per team as follows: Men's Softball Women's Softball Church Leagues Men's 35+ $860.00 $540.00 $710.00 $760.00 Leagues will be charged light fees for practices, but not for scheduled league games. Immokalee leagues will not be charged light fees for practices. 2. Collier County Parks and Recreation Co-sponsored Leagues Fees are applicable to Category I users only. League Type Fee per participant per league play $30.00 $1.00 per registered youth per week of league play Adult Youth (includes play-offs or all-star play) Leagues will be charged light fees for practices, but not for scheduled league games. 3. Clinics: Pro-rations: a. For clinics conducted on any County facility, 65% of the fees go to the group or individual(s) and 35% ofthe fees go to the County. b. For clinics conducted on any non-County facility, 70% of the fees to the group or individual(s) and 30% of the fees to the County. c. An additional hourly rate will be charged for the facility if the clinic serves a fund raising purpose. 4. Tournament Fees Fees will be determined on a tournament-by-tournament basis based on, but not limited to, the following criteria: direct operational costs, duration of tournament, staffing, merchandise sales, category status, sponsored or co~ sponsored parking and food concessions. I. Collier County Racquet Centers: 1. Pelican Bay Community Park Tennis Facility Service Court Fees Sin Ie Annual Membershi Cou Ie Annual Membershi Rate $8.00 er $371.00 $662.00 'i'2 Hour Private Lesson $38.00 1 Hour Private Lesson $65.00 Round Robins $5.00 members $10.00 non-members J. Collier County Aquatic Facilities Key to abbreviations: GGAC=Golden Gate Aquatic Complex, ISC=Immokalee Sports Complex, NCRP=North Collier Regional Park Aquatic Complex 1. Entrance Fees (inclusive of sales tax) Under 3 Youth (3-17 Adult Senior yrs yrs) (60+yrs) GGAC Free $2.50 $3.00 $2.50 ISC Free $1.00 $1.50 $1.00 2. Pass Fees (exclusive of sales tax) Type Youth Adult Senior Family GGAC 3 month $40.00 $60.00 $40.00 $100.00 ISC 3 month $35.00 $55.00 $35.00 $ 90.00 GGAC Annual $60.00 $80.00 $60.00 $225.00 ISC Annual $50.00 $ 7 5.00 $50.00 $210.00 No corporate discounts on pool passes. 3. Swimming Instructional Fees Children's Yz hour classes Children's % hour classes Adult % hour classes Private Lessons 4. Pool Rentals GGAC & ISC (exclusive of sales tax) Each pool includes one staff member. One pool Each additional hour Each additional pool Additional staff $50.00 first hour $35.00 per hour $35.00 per hour per pool $15.00 per hour per lifeguard 5. Sun-N-Fun Lagoon Fees User Rate Persons less than 48 $5.19 plus tax daily fee inches tall Persons 48 inches tall or $9.43 plus tax daily fee taller Members of groups of 20 $4.25 plus tax daily fee or more who are less than 48 inches tall Members of groups of 20 $7.55 plus tax daily fee or more who 48 inches tall or taller Entire Facility Rental $1500 per hour, 2-hour minimum $1000 each additional hour includes staff Partial Facility Rental $200 per hour, per pool (excluding lazy river) $300 for lazy river does not include staff, staffing charge will be $15 per hour per lifeguard as needed as determined by the Department No exceptions are made to Collier County Aquatic Facility rates. Fee for non-Collier County public schools and colleges and universities during regular operating hours is $35.00 per hour unless superseded by separate agreement. Collier County Public Schools are fee exempt; however, they are required to pay $15.00 per hour per lifeguard or instructor, if not during regular operating hours. This fee exemption does not apply to the Sun-N-Fun Lagoon. K. Collier County Fitness Centers Key to abbreviations: GGCP=Golden Gate Community Park, ISC=Immokalee Sports Complex, NCRP=North Collier Regional Park, MHCP=Max Hasse Community Park, VTCP=Veterans Community Park 1. Fitness passes are available in a three-tiered system, with passes offering use of facilities as follows: Facility Daily Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Fee Pass Pass Pass NCRP Fitness $8 yes no no GGCP Fitness 7 yes yes no MHCP Fitness 7 yes yes no VTCP Fitness 4 yes yes yes ISC Fitness 4 yes yes yes GGCP Pool above yes yes no ISC Pool above yes yes yes NCRP Lap above no no no Pool 2. Fees associated with the pass types above are as follows. Daily walk-in and membership fees are subject to 6% sales tax. Tier Tier Tier 1 2 3 Monthly 35 33 20 3-Month 100 90 50 Annual 300 250 160 Spouse of Additional Family Member 165 140 100 (includes college students up to 25 years of age) Student (ages 13-18, students aged 125 100 75 13 to 14 must be accompanied by an adult 3. Baby-sitting Service $3.00 per child per use $20.00 per 10-visit card Babysitting service is offered limited hours at Golden Gate Community Park Fitness and North Collier Regional Park Fitness. 4. Corporate Discount on Annual Passes Discount does not apply to additional family members. Discount is based on employee participation, as follows: Employees 5-9 10 - 24 25 and above Discount 10% 20% 40% L. Skate Parks Annual Membership for Age 21 and under $10 Annual Membership for Age 22 and older $25 M. Collier County Summer Camps, After School Programs, and Collier County Parks and Recreation Specialty Camps 1. Summer Camp 9-week session $549.00 I-week session $ 75.00 10% discount on each additional child from the same household after the first. 2. After School Camps per week $25.00 Transportation cost per week is additional and will be based on the current transportation contract. 3. Holiday Camps I-day camp Easter Camp (5 days) Christmas Camp (4 days) $15.00 $ 7 5.00 $60.00 4. Collier County Parks and Recreation Specialty Camps Specialty camp fees are competitive market prices based on hours and type of instruction. N. Memorial Bench and Tree Donations 1. $2,000 Bench 2. $ 500 Tree O. Golden Gate Community Center 1. Golden Gate Taxing District Boundaries: West Boundary: Santa Barbara Boulevard to Logan Boulevard to First Avenue SW East Boundary: canal 1 mile east of County Road 951 North Boundary: First Avenue SW over 951 Boulevard and White Boulevard to the canal located 1 mile east of County Road 951 South Boundary: Palm Springs subdivision and Radio Road to Santa Barbara Boulevard Organizations in Classes I, II, III, or IV declaring themselves as District must show proof of at least 50% membership within the taxing district. 2. User Categories Class I: Charitable, Not-for-Profit organizations Class II: Not-for-Profit organizations Class III: Civic organizations Class IV: Commercial or For-Profit organizations and any other group or individual 3. Deposit Fees Auditorium All Other Rooms $200.00 $ 50.00 4. Rental Fees A. Rooms A, B, C, D Category Class I Class II within District No charge No charge Class III No charge Class IV (<1,500 sq ft) $10.00/hour (1,501-3,000) $15.00/ hour (3,001 +) $20.00/ hour B. Auditorium Category Class I & III Class II Class IV within District No charge approved by Board $20.00/hr < 10 pm $40.00/hr 10 pm + outside District No charge approved by Board No charge $25.00/ hour $45.00/ hour $60.00/ hour outside District No charge approved by Board $60.00/hr < 10 pm $80.00/hr 10 pm + C. Wheels Amphitheater and Open Area Fees charged in accordance with the Sugden Regional Park Fee Policy for Use for Countywide Events. D. Gymnasium Category Class I Fund Raising Class II Fund Raising General Fee $30.00 per hour any size $20.00 added to rate above $60.00 per hour any size $20.00 added to rate above Classes III, IV will be required to pay sales tax. 5. Service and Sale of Alcoholic Beverages A. Serving of Alcoholic Beverages These provisions apply for any event where alcoholic beverages will be available. No alcohol may be made available without a valid Certificate of Insurance on file at the Golden Gate Community Center. User categories Class I and Class II, as previously defined in 0 (2), above, the user must present a General Liability Policy for the date of use which specifically includes contractual liability and host liquor liability in an amount not less than Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) at least four (4) weeks prior to the event. As determined by the County Risk Management Director, in the event of above average exposure Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) liability coverage shall be required. In the event of unusual or high exposure One Million Dollar ($1,000,000) liability shall be required. B. Sale of Alcoholic Beverages In the event any user intends to sell alcoholic beverages, they will be required to meet all State requirements regarding the sale of alcohol and obtain all required permits. Copies of said permits shall be filed with the Community Center Supervisor. The Center Supervisor shall contact Collier County Department of Risk Management for insurance requirements. C. Rules and Regulations for Users Serving Alcoholic Beverages 1. It is the responsibility of the user that no alcoholic beverage shall be allowed outside assigned meeting room(s) auditorium. 2. The user is responsible to ascertain that no alcoholic beverage shall be served to any person under the age of 21. 3. The user shall be responsible for the behavior of any parties with the user's group. 4. The user shall be responsible to assure that no alcoholic beverages are served during the last thirty (30) minutes of user's scheduled event. 5. The user will be responsible for supplying a Certificate of Insurance at least four (4) weeks prior to scheduled event (see insurance provisions). 6. The user will be responsible to comply with Chapter 562, Florida Statues. 7. The user must abide by all other operational policies and procedures of the Golden Gate Community Center. Any violation of any of these rules can result in termination of the event. 8. The user must pay the cost of security provided by the Collier County Sheriff s Office. The fee is payable to Collier County Parks and Recreation at the time of payment for facility use. 2. A copy of the fee rules, as hereby amended, is attached. 3. This revised policy shall be effective March 1,2006. This Resolution adopted this ,5"-th day of$t' t't'~/l.-be'; , 2006 after motion, second and majority vote in favor of passage. ATTEST DWIGHT E. .8RQCK, CLERK LJC. Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: By: ~/~ Assistant County Attorney BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA BY:~~~/ Frank Halas, Cliairm