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Staunton council hears Parks & Recreation fee updates; keeps summer camp resident rate at $100
Summary
Councilors discussed a recommended update to Parks & Recreation fees, including rental rates, pool passes and a proposed summer camp price increase. Council reached consensus to keep the city-resident Camp Stanton rate at $100 and pursue a nonresident increase; other fee changes will be considered during the budget process.
City staff presented a package of proposed Parks & Recreation fee changes at the Jan. 9 work session, asking council to consider updated rental rates for facilities and fields, new resident/nonresident pricing and changes to pool and summer-camp fees as part of cost-recovery adjustments.
Chris Tuttle, director of Parks & Recreation, said many fees had not changed in 20 years and staff compared local market rates. The proposal would introduce resident and nonresident tiers and a four-hour rental option for bandstand and facilities; examples included a proposed four-hour…
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