Council discusses $40 nonresident fee for Alpharetta adult activity programs; staff says fee would be reviewed after 12 months

City staff proposed a $40 annual nonresident fee Wednesday for people who use the city’s Adult Activity Center programs, citing a high share of out-of-city participants and the cost to Alpharetta taxpayers. Morgan (Adult Activity Center staff) told council about program usage and recommended a $40 rolling 12‑month fee for nonresidents taking part in year-round free or fee-based classes. Staff said about 60% of participants are nonresidents and roughly half of those come from Forsyth County; the $40 fee would apply in addition to any per-class charges where applicable. Morgan said the fee would be applied on a 12‑month rolling basis (join in April, valid through the next April) and staff would evaluate the program after 12 months. Council members raised questions. Councilman DeRito said many participants are seniors on fixed incomes and urged the city to remain welcoming; Morgan responded that the city offers income-based fee waivers or sliding-scale assistance for qualifying residents and would apply similar options for nonresidents if needed. Director DeMorton (presenting staff) estimated the fee could generate about $8,000–$10,000 in fiscal year 2026 and said staff would monitor participation and fiscal impact. No vote was taken; the item was discussed as a work-session-level policy matter. Council asked staff to return with data tracking use by residency, projected revenues, and an equity analysis to ensure seniors on low incomes are not excluded.