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Hughson council approves interim $1,400 season fee for youth baseball after public comments
Summary
After extended public comment from league volunteers, the council approved an interim season rental fee of $1,400 for the Hughson Youth Baseball/Softball league, up from $800 and below the parks commission recommendation of $2,000. Council members said they will revisit the fee and negotiate further with the league.
HUGHSON — The Hughson City Council voted Feb. 24 to set an interim season rental fee of $1,400 for the Hughson Youth Baseball/Softball (HYBS) league, after more than 30 minutes of testimony from league volunteers and discussion among council members.
The council’s action adjusts a long-standing local practice. HYBS has been charged $800 per season under an earlier arrangement; the Parks, Recreation and Entertainment Commission recommended raising the seasonal charge to $2,000. The council’s motion, made during the meeting’s discussion of agenda item 6.1, set an interim fee that is higher than the current $800 but lower than the commission’s recommendation.
League volunteers told the council the increase would be unaffordable and…
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