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High Springs commissioners direct staff to propose higher rental rates for Civic and Douglas centers, discuss broader parks and lease issues
Summary
After staff presented rental rates, maintenance costs and leases for city facilities, the commission directed staff to bring a resolution increasing rates for the Civic Center, Douglas Community Center and sports fields and asked for further analysis on leased buildings and program partnerships.
City staff presented proposed updates to facility rental rates, Parks & Recreation fees and city lease terms, and the High Springs City Commission directed staff to return with a resolution increasing fees for two event venues and the sports fields while deferring final action on other leased properties.
Ashley, a parks and recreation staff member who led the study, told the commission the city has not updated rates since February 2018 and that proposed increases range from $10 to $100 depending on facility. "Right now, staff is proposing a $10 to $100 increase in all facility rentals," Ashley said, and showed expense-and-revenue estimates indicating several facilities operate at a loss.
Parks and Recreation Director Jennifer…
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