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Casper staff propose higher park rental rates, citing $1.5M band shell upgrade and $19,000 projected revenue gain
Summary
Parks staff presented proposed increases to city park facility rental rates to reflect recent and planned investments — including $1.5 million toward the Washington Park bandshell — and estimated an extra $19,000 in annual revenue from about 650 reservations per year.
City parks staff told the City Council they plan to recommend a resolution raising rental rates for several City of Casper park facilities, citing infrastructure investments, inflation and rising maintenance costs.
A parks staff presenter said city park facilities remain available for free on a first‑come, first‑served basis, but reservations guarantee exclusive use and are the focus of the proposed rate changes. The memo attached to the work session noted the last rate change was adopted by resolution in 2019.
Staff said the city has invested or plans to invest in new amenities that…
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