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Board waives rental fees for school orchestra cookout and marching-band campfire
Summary
The board approved two fee waivers: a full waiver ($200) for a middle-school orchestra potluck at Hannah Park (May 16 next year) and a $140 waiver for the high-school marching band's October 25 campfire at Friendship Park; both passed by roll call.
The Parks & Recreation Board approved two fee waivers for school music groups: a full waiver of a $200 rental fee for a middle-school orchestra potluck at Hannah Park in May of next year, and a $140 waiver for the high-school marching band’s October 25 campfire at Friendship Park.
Staff described the first request as coming from Kevin Dingle, the schools’ orchestra leader, and said the May event is a Saturday rental from 4 to 8 p.m. "They are looking to do an afternoon, evening cookout potluck at Hannah Park," a staff member told the board.
Why it matters: the waivers reduce out-of-pocket costs for school-affiliated activities and reflect a recurring practice the board has approved previously for youth and school groups.
Vote details: both waivers were approved by roll call with the following votes recorded as "Yes": Jean Ross (listed in roll call as Jan/Jean Ross), Eric Miller, Ken Shepherd, Harvey McCluskey, Kevin McGinn and Donna Simmons. The motions carried without recorded dissent.
Staff noted the city opens park reservations one year in advance; the May 16 request opened on May 16 this year, allowing groups to reserve early. No other policy changes were made.
