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Lebanon council endorses policy that park rental fees not be waived; refers applicants to Chamber grants

2665621 · March 12, 2025
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Summary

Council instructed staff to adopt an administrative policy not to waive park reservation fees and to help applicants pursue Chamber of Commerce grant funding; staff noted large events produce significant wear at Cheadle Lake Park.

Lebanon City Council members on March 12 agreed with staff recommendation not to routinely waive park reservation fees and directed staff to adopt an administrative policy to that effect. Instead, staff will help eligible groups apply to the Lebanon Chamber of Commerce’s grant program for fee support.

Why it matters: City staff told council that park operations and capital are funded through tight budgets; parks maintenance has limited staff and no dedicated capital fund to replace shelters, restrooms or irrigation.…

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