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Farmington staff propose higher facility rental rates, new procedures to curb misuse and recoup costs
Summary
Facilities manager Dan Miller proposed updates to the district’s facilities practices and fee tables to put outdoor fees more in line with neighboring districts, reduce scheduling friction and recoup personnel and equipment costs; the board asked for clarification on cost recovery and implementation timing.
Facilities manager Dan Miller reviewed proposed updates to the district’s practices and procedures for facility rentals and a new two-year rate table, telling the board the district has historically charged below-market rates and needs to move toward at least budget-neutral operations.
“Previously it was listed at 15 minutes. That's completely useless time to rent. … So we're gonna move that stuff to an hour,” Dan Miller said, explaining a change from 15-minute increments to hourly rental blocks to reduce friction and make returned time usable by other groups.
What staff proposed
- Rate table and schedule changes: Staff recommended a stepped two-year increase in fees, with larger changes to outdoor facilities than indoor. Miller said the goal is to move…
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