City approves $50‑per‑hour league rate for Roy Walker gyms outside normal hours
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Summary
The Clovis City Commission voted to formalize a $50 per hour rate for leagues using Roy Walker gyms during hours the complex is normally closed; commissioners said the rate is intended to cover staffing costs and to be lower than the standard rental rate for exclusive, non‑league use.
The Clovis City Commission approved a Parks and Recreation request to set a $50 per hour fee for organized leagues that use the Roy Walker gym complex outside of normal operating hours.
Parks Director Russell Hooper told the commission that the department has historically charged leagues an informal reduced fee but that the $25 per hour figure previously used did not cover staffing costs. “The problem is $25 an hour doesn't cover the 2 people that are working during those hours,” Hooper said. The $50 rate under consideration applies to both gyms when used by a league for the hours the complex would not otherwise be open.
Why it matters: The city said the new rate is intended to cover overtime and staffing costs while keeping league rates lower than standard rentals. Hooper described the existing public rental rate for parties or exclusive use as higher, and commissioners discussed the need to clarify language and separate league agreements from standard rentals.
What commissioners approved: Commissioner George Jones moved to approve the proposed rate; Commissioner Gail Tarson seconded and the motion carried on a voice vote. The commission and the parks board will refine the action‑request language to avoid confusion about which uses and user groups the reduced rate covers.
Scope and limits: City staff said the $50 hourly rate applies only to organized leagues reserving both gyms outside normal hours; individuals seeking exclusive rental would still be subject to the standard rental schedule. Staff also said youth leagues and adult leagues that arrange exclusive reservations are treated differently under existing fee schedules and agreements.
Next steps: Parks staff will update the written action request and fee schedule language to clarify the distinction between league rates and standard facility rentals, and will return appropriate contractual language to the commission or the committee as needed.
Ending: Commissioners expressed general support for formalizing a league rate that covers city costs while remaining affordable for youth programs.
