Resolution 2013-029 RESOLUTION NO. 2013 - 29
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO.
2012-124 AND ALL OTHER RESOLUTIONS ESTABLISHING LICENSE
AND FEE POLICIES, IN ORDER TO RE-ESTABLISH THE COLLIER
COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FACILITIES
AND OUTDOOR AREAS LICENSE AND FEE POLICY AND ESTABLISH
A CONSERVATION COLLIER PRESERVE LANDS LICENSE AND FEE
POLICY.
WHEREAS,the Collier County Parks and Recreation Department Facilities and Outdoor
Areas License and Fee Policy is currently set forth in Resolution No. 2012-124, adopted by the
Board of County Commissioners (Board) on July 24, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Collier County has acquired certain lands designated as preserves under the
Conservation Collier Program and through the Parks and Recreation Department for the
protection, restoration, and management of environmentally-sensitive lands and for the benefit of
present and future generations; and
WHEREAS, public events may periodically be conducted within Collier County
Preserve Lands making it necessary to establish policies and procedures regarding the sale of
items at its events and the use of Preserve Lands for private purposes that will be consistent with
other County policies and fair for profit and non-profit entities; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires, by way of a single Resolution, to establish a Collier
County Preserve Lands License and Fee Policy in conjunction with the previously established
Collier County Parks and Recreation Department Facilities and Outdoor Areas License and Fee
Policy.
WHEREAS, the Board further desires to amend its Parks and Recreation Department
Facilities and Outdoor Areas License and Fee Policy by this Resolution to: 1) provide for the
disposition of balances remaining on accounts that have been inactive for over one year; 2)
provide for commercial beach parking permits to be purchased annually; and 3) establish the fees
for County-sponsored events prior to the event taking place.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY THAT:
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of these policies is to ensure appropriate and maximum use of facilities,
outdoor areas and programs in Collier County, to include Conservation Collier Preserve Lands,
and provide equitable fees and charges collected from users of such facilities, outdoor areas,
programs, and Preserve Lands.
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II. LIMITATIONS
The Parks and Recreation Director, or his designee, may waive enforcement or
application of any of these regulations or restrictions with respect to any facility, outdoor areas,
or program, or with respect to any Preserve Lands, provided such waiver does not harm the
natural resources or interfere with public safety or enjoyment. No fees may be waived. The
Board of County Commissioners shall set fees and charges for all facilities and programs. Fees
for County-sponsored special events shall be set by the Board prior to the event.
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 Parks and
Recreation Director for special promotional sales and advertisements to stimulate increased
utilization of programs.
III. LICENSE AND FEE POLICIES.
a. The County Parks and Recreation Department Facilities and Outdoor Areas
License and Fee Policy is hereby re-established as set forth in Exhibit A to this
Resolution.
b. The Conservation Collier Preserve Lands License and Fee Policy is hereby
established as set forth in Exhibit B to this Resolution.
IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution replaces and supersedes Resolution
No. 2012-124, as adopted on July 24, 2012, in its entirety.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED .after motion, second and majority vote favoring
same, this 1 Z- -, day of F��wo, , 2013.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNT COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT E..1 RO Clerk COLL - ' COUNTY. FLORIDA
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EXHIBIT A
Collier County Parks and Recreation Department Facilities and Outdoor
Areas License and Fee Policy
I. 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 Q, 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 Q, 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,
Conner 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, Port of the Isles Marina,
Goodland Boating Park, Bayview Park, Cocohatchee River Park,
Caxambas Park, and Collier Boulevard Boating Park.
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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 or Non-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
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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.
2. Category I I -All Others
Each individual, group, organization or entity that is not within Category I.
II. FEE STRUCTURE - (All fees are exclusive of sales taxes unless otherwise
noted).
A. Category I User Fees
Facility Rates (excluding league play and special facilities; i.e., swimming pool,
etc.)
Facility Type Rate Per Security
Hour Deposit
Indoor Room under 1,500 sq ft $10.00 $50.00
Indoor Room 1,501 - 3,000 sq ft $15.00 $100.00
Indoor Room 3,001 sq ft & over $20.00 $100.00
Gymnasium $30.00 $100.00
Small Pavilion $10.00 $25.00
Large Pavilion $20.00 $25.00
NCRP Indoor Room under 1,500 sq ft $15.00 $50.00
NCRP Indoor Room 1,501-3,000 sq ft $25.00 $100.00
NCRP Indoor Room 3,001 sq ft & over $50.00 $100.00
NCRP Gymnasium (per court) $30.00 $100.00
Sugden Amphitheater $30.00 $60.00
Open Green Space (100 x 100) $10.00 n/a
Athletic Facilities for General Use (i.e. Special $20.00 $80.00
Events, Picnics, Carnivals, etc.)
Athletic Facilities for Athletic Use $15.00 n/a
(Football/Soccer, Soft/Baseball, Little League,
Sports Pavilion, Roller Hockey)
Basketball/RacquetballNolleyball/Tennis $5.00 n/a
Courts
Sugden Regional Park for a Countywide Event $800 per $200.00
day
Immokalee Airport Park for a County wide $500.00 $200.00
Event per day
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1. Rental fees do not include setup and break down of facility. An additional
$20.00 per hour per staff person charge will apply should you require this
service.
2. The security deposit will be refunded in full if the facility is returned in the
condition in which it was received.
B. Category II User Fees
1. Facility Rates (excluding special facilities; i.e., swimming pool, etc.)
Facility Type Rate Per Security
Hour Deposit
Indoor Room under 1,500 sq ft $25.00 $50.00
Indoor Room 1,501 - 3,000 sq ft $45.00 $100.00
Indoor Room 3,001 sq ft & over $60.00 $100.00
Gymnasium $60.00 $100.00
NCRP Indoor Room under 1,500 sq ft $40.00 $50.00
NCRP Indoor Room 1,501-3,000 sq ft $80.00 $100.00
NCRP Indoor Room 3,001 sq ft & over $125.00 $100.00
NCRP Gymnasium (per court) $60.00 $100.00
Small Pavilion $10.00 $25.00
Large Pavilion $20.00 $25.00
Sugden Amphitheater $60.00 $60.00
Sugden Green Space $60.00 n/a
Open Green Space (100 x 100) $20.00 n/a
Athletic Facilities for General Use (i.e. $30.00 $80.00
Special Events, Picnics, Carnivals, etc.)
Athletic Facilities for Athletic Use $25.00 n/a
(Football/Soccer, Soft/Baseball, Little
League, Sports Pavilion, Roller Hockey)
Basketball/RacquetballNolleyball/Tennis $12.00 n/a
Courts
Lights $10.00 n/a
Sugden Regional Park for a Countywide $1,200 per $200.00
Event day
Immokalee Airport Park for a $1,000 per $200.00
Countywide event day
2. Rental fees do not include setup and break down of facility. An additional
$20.00 per hour per staff person charge will apply should you require this
service.
3. The security deposit will be refunded in full if the facility is returned in the
condition in which it was received.
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C. Additional Fees: Categories I and II
Service Additional Fee Per Hour
Rental during non-business $20.00
hours (hours that are not normal
departmental operation)
Additional non-security staff $15.00 per staff member
members
Additional security staff members $20.00 per hour per staff
member needed as determined
by department
Special requests or additional Per hour fee determined by
clean up required department, based on cost
D. Beach Parking Facilities Fees; Boat Launch Facilities Fees
1. Beach Parking Facilities Fees
a. Beach parking facilities, including and not limited to, Barefoot
Beach Preserve, Barefoot Beach Access, Clam Pass Park, Conner Park,
North Gulf Shore Access, Tigertail Beach, South Marco Beach Access
have a parking fee, inclusive of sales tax, at a rate of $8.00 per day.
Collier County residents may obtain a beach parking permit at no charge.
Permits will be valid for one year. Vehicles with permits will be exempt
from daily parking fees at all beach parking facilities. This permit will be
permanently affixed on the bottom, inside, driver's side of the windshield.
b. Commercial entities may purchase commercial beach parking
permits for $1,500 annually, which shall be valid for one year from date
purchased.
2. Boat Launch Facilities Fees
a. Motorized 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 $8.00 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.
b. Non-motorized recreational launch facilities will be charged $4.00
per vessel per launch.
c. Overnight parking may be permitted at the following marina
locations: (1) Port of the Isles Marina, and (2) Collier Boulevard Boat
Ramp. The overnight parking fee is $10.00 per night. The boat launch
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fee is $8.00 per vessel per launch. A permit is required. Overnight
permits for designated marina locations may be acquired at the Collier
County Parks and Recreation Department Administration Office.
d. 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 $8.00 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. A - = •• - - _ - - - - e '• - - _ -- • - - - . Permits are
valid for one year from date purchased.
E. Concession Fees
1. For Each concession booth/location in conjunction with rental (except for
NCRP) a $20.00 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 Collier County co-sponsored
leagues will be charged $5.00 per hour of operation.
F. Reserved Special Events (Annual)
1. Snow Fest $2.00 per person (3 and under—free)
2. Christmas Around the World $1.00 per person (3 and under—free)
G. Instructional Fees (Contractual Instructors)
1. Programs Fee Assessment: per hour or per participant basis.
2. Non-Staff Instructor(s): The County shall pay 65% to the non-staff
instructor(s) and 35% to the County for all such instructional programs
conducted on Collier County facilities.
3. 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
Program Fee per participant per league play
Adult $30.00
Youth $30.00
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:
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Men's Softball $860.00
Women's Softball $540.00
Church Leagues $710.00
Men's 35 $760.00
Co-Ed & One Pitch Softball $610.00
Men's Soccer $650.00
Co-Ed Soccer $400.00
Adult Flag Football $500.00
Leagues will not be charged field rental fees for practices and games
during scheduled league season.
2. Collier County Parks and Recreation Co-sponsored Leagues
Fees are applicable to Category I users only.
League Type Minimum Registration fee per
participant per league play
Adult $30.00
Youth $1.00
(includes play-offs or per registered youth per week all-
star play) of league play
3. Clinics/Camps:
a. For clinics conducted on any County facility, 65% of the fees go to
the group or individual(s) and 35% of the 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. If the clinic is free of charge to participants, regular facility rental
fees will apply.
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 Rate
Court Fees $10.00 per person per 11/2 hr
Single Annual Membership $377.36
Couple Annual Membership $662.00
1/2 Hour Private Lesson $38.00
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1 Hour Private Lesson $65.00
Round Robins $5.00 members
$10.00 non-members
The above court fees and membership rates do not include sales tax.
J. Collier County Aquatic Facilities
Key to abbreviations: GGAC=Golden Gate Aquatic Complex, ISC=lmmokalee
Sports Complex, SNF = Sun-N-Fun Lagoon
Family is defined as an adult and, if any, his or her spouse living in the same
household, and/or, if any, his or her legal dependents under 18 years of age
living in the same household.
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.
Rain Check Policy: Upon paid receipt of admission at any Aquatics facility a rain
check is issued after 30 minutes have elapsed upon signal from the facility that
the pools must be cleared due to inclement weather. This rain check is only valid
for individuals who present a paid receipt of admission to the cashier or designee
that indicates the individual paid for their admission within a 90 minute time
period prior to the signal of clearing the pools.
1. Entrance Fees (plus applicable sales tax)
3 years Senior Discount Discounted 100%
and Under Over (60+yrs) Rate for Service-
under 48" 48" Collier Connected
County and/or
Veterans Permanent
and Total
Disability
Rating
GGAC Free $2.50 $3.00 $2.50 Show a Collier $2.00
ISC Free $1.00 $1.50 $1.00 County $1.00
SNF Free $5.50 $12.00 $8.00 Driver's $8,00 FREE
License and
receive a
$2.00 discount
off the over
48"admission
fee
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2. Pass Fees (inclusive of sales tax)
Type Under Over 48" Senior Family
48"
GGAC 3 $40.00 $60.00 $40.00 $100.00
month
ISC 3 $35.00 $55.00 $35.00 $ 90.00
month
GGAC Annual ** $60.00 $80.00 $60.00 $140.00
ISC Annual ** $50.00 $75.00 $50.00 $125.00
SNF Annual ** $80.00 $110.00 $80.00 $190.00
SNF Annual ** $228.00
(Non-
Residents)
No corporate discounts on pool passes.
Annual pass rates are for Collier County residents only. The Sun-N-Fun
Lagoon is the only facility with an annual pass (family only) for out-of-
County residents.
** Please check dates and hours of operation at facility.
3. Swimming Instructional Fees
GGAC ISC
Children's 1/2 hour $40.00 per $10.00 per
classes participant participant
Children's % hour $45.00 per $15.00 per
classes participant participant
Adult 3/ hour $45.00 per $15.00 per
classes participant participant
Private Lessons $15.00 per 1/2 hour n/a
4. Pool Rentals GGAC & ISC (exclusive of sales tax)
Each pool includes one staff member.
One pool $50.00 first hour
Each additional hour $35.00 per hour
Each additional pool $35.00 per hour per pool
Additional staff $15.00 per hour per lifeguard
5. Sun-N-Fun Lagoon Fees Group/Facility Rental Fees
User Rate
Members of groups of 20 or $4.25 plus tax daily fee
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more who are less than 48
inches tall
Members of groups of 20 or $7.55 plus tax daily fee
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
No exceptions are made to Collier County Aquatic Facility rates.
K. Collier County Fitness Centers
Key to abbreviations: GGCP=Golden Gate Community Park, ISC=lmmokalee
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 Fee Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Pass
Pass Pass
NCRP Fitness $7 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 see J yes yes no
ISC Pool Above see J yes yes yes
NCRP Lap Above see J 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 ages $125 $100 $75
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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 Discount
5 -9 10%
10 - 24 20%
25 and above 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)
9-week session $600.00
(each additional child) $540.00
1-week session $85.00
10%discount on each additional child from the same household after the first.
2. After School Camps
Session- 19 weeks $475.00
20 weeks $500.00
Transportation cost per week is additional and will be based on the current
transportation contract.
3. Holiday Camps
1-day camp $15.00
1- week camp $85.00
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4. Collier County Parks and Recreation Specialty Camps
Additional specialty camp fees are competitive market prices based on
hours and type of instruction.
Ranger Camp per week $100.00
Ski Camp per two weeks $250.00
Sailing camp per two weeks $250.00
N. Refund Policy
a. Programs and Classes
Satisfaction Guarantee Policy -If you are not satisfied with a class or are
unable to participate for any reason, please contact us immediately. Our
policy is to provide a 100% credit or refund (your choice) to anyone who
makes a WRITTEN request before the start of the second class.
Requests received after the second class will entitle participants to a
prorated refund. Prorated refunds will be based on the number of classes
remaining at the time the written application for refund is made. This offer
does not include adult sports leagues or supplies purchased for the class.
b. Facility Rentals
If you are not satisfied with a facility or inclement weather prohibits usage,
a written request must be submitted within 48 hours. The department
Director or designee will make a determination if the refund will be
granted.
c. Point of Sale Refund
If you are not satisfied with a facility or a service provided by the
department, your request for a refund will be reviewed by the supervisor
on duty. Current Finance Department refund policies will be followed.
d. Balance on Account: Patrons have the option of leaving fund in the
form of credit on their account to be applied to Collier County Parks and
Recreation Department (CCPRD) services at a later date.
i. Credit balances greater than $10 that remain inactive for
longer than 12 months will be refunded to the main account holder
at the address on file with the CCPRD
ii Credit balances of$10 or less that remain inactive for longer
than 12 months will be donated to the CCPRD Scholarship Fund,
as described in Paragraph R of this Fee Policy. Notice will be given
to all patrons on their receipt of purchase that such balance of $10
or less will be deemed abandoned after 12 months of inactivity.
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O. Memorial Bench and Tree Donations
1. $2,000 Bench
2. $500 Tree
P. Fines for Park and Beach Citations
Chapter 89-440 Laws of Florida authorizes the Board of County Commissioners
to designate employees of Collier County Parks and Recreation Department as
Park Rangers. The Board of County Commissioners has granted Collier County
Park Rangers with certain powers and duties, through Section 246-28 the Code
of Laws and Ordinances. Chapter 97-347 (Special Act) as amended by Chapter
2006-337 further authorizing Park Rangers to write citations to appear before the
Special Master.
80-47- Parking Citation $35
80-47- Handicap Parking Citation $250
76-48- Domestic Animals $30
76-48- Littering $100
76-48- Intoxicating Beverages $75
76-48- Glass Containers $100
76-48- Fires $100
76-48- Sea Turtles — Structure on Beach no Interaction $250
76-48- Sea Turtles — Interruption of Nesting $500
76-48- Sea Turtles — Grievous Harm Caused $1,000
76-48- Sea Turtles —Artificial Lighting/Non-Compliance $500
3.11.4-Gopher Tortoise Infraction up to $500
(Land Development Code)
76-48- Loud Music $100
76-48- Nudity $100
76-48- Indecent Exposure $100
76-48- Blasphemous Language $50
76-48- Chumming and Blood Baiting $75
76-48- Protection & Preservation of Wildlife $50
76-48- Camping $75
76-48- Driving Motorized/Non-Motorized Vehicle/Beach $75
76-48- Deface or Disfigure County Property $250*
76-48- Protection of Vegetation $50
76-48- Soliciting $100
76-48- Removal of Live, Natural Objects $100
76-48- Removal of Cultural Resources $100
76-48- Firearms $100
*AII efforts will be made to ensure individuals who disfigure or deface County property
in addition to the fines cited above pay for the property damage.
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Q. 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
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 $200.00
All Other Rooms $ 50.00
4. Rental Fees
A. Rooms A, B, C, D
Category within District outside District
Class I No charge No charge
Class II No charge approved by Board
Class III No charge No charge
Class IV
(<1,500 sq ft) $10.00/hour $25.001 hour
(1,501-3,000) $15.00/ hour $45.00/ hour
(3,001+) $20.00/ hour $60.00/ hour
B. Auditorium
Category within District outside District
Class I & Ill No charge No charge
Class II approved by Board approved by Board
Class IV $20.00/hr < 10 pm $60.00/hr < 10 pm
$40.00/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.
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D. Gymnasium
Category General Fee
Class I $30.00 per hour any size
Fund Raising $20.00 added to rate above
Class II $60.00 per hour any size
Fund Raising $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 Q(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.
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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 Sheriffs Office. The fee is payable to Collier County
Parks and Recreation at the time of payment for facility use.
R. Scholarship/Sliding Fee Scale
If applicable, scholarships are available based on a sliding fee schedule. Please•-= • - - " - - ' - -- •• - - - - - - - = --- = - - . Sliding Fee Scale rates
are based on Federal Poverty Limit (FPL) guidelines
Proof of income is verified through wage statements,
W-2's, etc. The following formula will be used:
#of People in 60 % Scholarship 40% Scholarship 20% Scholarship
Household (FPL 75% &1 ) (FPL 100% 1 ) (FPL 150% 1 )
(based on Tax Return)
END OF EXHIBIT A
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EXHIBIT B
Conservation Collier Preserve Lands License and Fee Policy
CLASSIFICATIONS
A. Facility License Definitions and Uses
1. Outdoor Areas: Open space or land owned or leased by Collier County.
Such outdoor areas shall include, but not be limited to, hiking trails, biking
trails, equestrian trails, boardwalks, pastures, campgrounds, and/or other
county Preserve Land areas. 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
County Manager, or his designee.
2. Facilities: Buildings and dwellings owned or leased by Collier County.
Such facilities include, but are not restricted to, pavilions, shelters, the
Pepper Ranch pole barn, the Pepper Ranch lodge, and other areas
located in Collier County structures. 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 County Manager, or his 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 interpretive seminars for preschool,
youth, adult, senior, and special populations. Any deviation from these
intended normal uses shall require express permission from the County
Manager, or his designee.
B. User Categories—Applicable to all indoor and outdoor areas
Governmental entities are not subject to fees. All other users shall have their
fees determined by the category of the entity. Note: All Preserve Lands, unless
reserved, shall remain open to the public during normal Preserve Land hours.
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.
b. Specified Sales Tax Exempt Entities
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Those entities that are exempt from Florida Sales Tax 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 or Non-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 groups, 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 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
groups' members.
2. Category II —All others
Each individual, group organization or entity that is not within Category I.
II. FEE STRUCTURE. All fees are exclusive of sales tax unless otherwise
noted.
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A. Category I User Fees
Facility Type Rate Per Hour Security Deposit
Open Space 100 x 100 $10.00 $25.00
Pavilion $10.00 $100.00
Pepper Ranch Preserve Lodge $10.00 $300.00
Pepper Ranch Preserve Pole Barn $10.00 $100.00
Pepper Ranch Preserve Lodge $15.00 $300.00
and Pole Barn
Pepper Ranch Preserve Lodge, $25.00 $300.00
Pole Barn, and Lawn for private
event
Rental fees to not include setup and break down of facility or area. These
services must be provided by the user.
B. Category II User Fees
Facility Type Rate Per Hour Security Deposit
Open Space 100 x 100 $10.00 $25.00
Pavilion $10.00 $100.00
Pepper Ranch Preserve Lodge $25.00 $300.00
Pepper Ranch Preserve Pole Barn $25.00 $100.00
Pepper Ranch Preserve Lodge $40.00 $300.00
and Pole Barn
Pepper Ranch Preserve Lodge, $65.00 $300.00
Pole Barn, and lawn for private
event
Rental fees to not include setup and break down of facility or area. These
services must be provided by the user.
C. Additional Fees: Categories I and II
Service Additional Fee Per Hour
Special requests or additional clean- Per hour fee determined by
up required department, based on cost
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D. Hunt Fees
Permit Fee — non-refundable. Permit fee is paid per hunt.
HOG $55.00
DEER $80.00
TURKEY $105.00
FWC Youth Hunt* $75.00
*Youth Hunt Fee includes all meals and campsite accommodations for 1 child
and 1 guardian during youth hunt weekend.
E. Camping Fees
Camping fees are to be determined as support facilities become available.
F. Recognition Plaques
1. Bench - $2,000.00 with the ability to upgrade type of bench with the
approval of the Board of County Commissioners.
2. Large scale interpretive signage - $2,000.00
III. CONCESSION FEES.
A. For each Category II concession booth/location a $20.00 fee per event or
20% of gross revenues per day will be charged, whichever is greater, for
each concession booth/location.
B. Concessionaires contracted by the County to serve the general public will
pay a negotiated fee in lieu of the general fee schedule.
C. Category I users may conduct fundraising activities and/or sell
merchandise without fees at Collier County co-sponsored events for the
express purpose of fundraising for their organization.
IV. SALE/SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
The sale/service of alcoholic beverages is prohibited at all Collier County
Preserve Lands.
V. REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING USE OF GROUNDS AND FACILITIES.
A. The user shall be responsible for submitting plans for security, crowd control,
traffic, refuse, garbage, debris, and sewage disposal before, during and after
operation of the event. Such plans should be submitted to the County Manager
or his designee, for review and approval.
B. The user shall clean up all debris, extinguish all fires when such fires are
permitted, and leave the premises in good order, and the facilities in a neat and
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sanitary condition. No person shall dump, deposit, or leave any bottles, broken
glass, ashes, paper or other trash anywhere on the ground of the preserves other
than in proper receptacles provided therefore, and no such refuse or trash shall
be placed in any waters in or contiguous to the park. While receptacles are
provided, all rubbish or waste generated by the event shall be carried away from
Collier County Preserve Lands by the person responsible for its presence, and
properly disposed of elsewhere.
C. If sanitary service is not available at Preserve Lands, the user will be responsible
for hiring a licensed sewage disposal business.
D. The user shall be responsible for hiring necessary personnel to handle security,
crowd control and traffic.
E. Estimated attendance with groups of 30 or more must have $300,000 liability
insurance and Board of Collier County Commissioners must be named as co-
insured.
F. If the facility and/or grounds are not returned in the condition they were found,
the security deposit will be retained up to the amount necessary to return the
facility to the condition found.
END OF EXHIBIT B
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