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A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, authorizing the imposition and collection of fees for permits for use of alcohol in the regional park during rental of facilities and softball league and to host special events at the multigenerational center and amending the Copper Sky Multigenerational/Aquatic Center fee schedule to include these fees. Discussion and Action.
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
The Community Services Department charges for the programs, events and rentals for facilities that are coordinated through the department. The goal for the fees and charges is to recover a percentage of what the program actually costs to run. The costs involved in running programs and events include staff time, supplies, contract services, utilities, rental charges and advertising. The costs involved in rental facilities are staff time, set-up, tear down, supplies, utilities and advertising.
Alcohol Permit Application Fee
Currently, park users can purchase a $10 alcohol permit which allows the consumption of beer and wine in parks. Softball teams may purchase alcohol permits for $80 per season. With the opening of Copper Sky Multigenerational Center and Regional Park, a new Parks and Recreation Alcohol Policy was drafted with the assistance of Commander James Hughes of the Maricopa Police Department. That policy was taken to Council on May 20, 2014 and covers (1) alcohol for events within Copper Sky Multigenerational Center; (2) alcohol for events within City Parks for private special events; and (3) alcohol for City sponsored adult softball programs.
To establish best practices locally, the Community Services staff contacted four other municipalities to look at their policies. It was determined that the existing $10 alcohol permit rate is low comparatively and that a fee increase would also be presented after public notice was given.
Special Event Fees
The opening of the Copper Sky Multigenerational Center provi...
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