Trustees question $68,000 in facility fee waivers and ask for tighter rules on eligibility

District staff presented a report Sept. 9 showing approximately $68,000 in facility fee waivers approved under the district’s policy. Trustees asked for clarification about categories eligible for waivers and whether organizations that collect revenue from events should receive full waivers.
Operational services staff explained the district has defined multiple waiver categories and that some categories are eligible only for partial waivers. The board asked staff to provide clearer documentation of the categories and to note situations where nonprofit organizations may also collect event revenue while seeking a waiver.
President Rodriguez and trustees emphasized that waiver requests are brought to the board for approval and that the board retains authority to approve or deny individual requests. Trustees asked administration to ensure the waiver form and reporting clearly show eligibility determinations and any revenue generated by users receiving waivers so the board can make informed decisions.
Why it matters: Facility‑use waivers reduce district fee revenue and may have equity or policy implications if applied inconsistently. Trustees asked administration for more consistent reporting and for policies that distinguish between nonprofits that operate fundraising events and organizations that do not collect fees.
Provenance: The fee‑waiver report was presented during the operational services committee; trustees discussed categories and eligibility before adjourning.