North Clackamas Parks & Recreation District adopts multi‑tier fee structure and one‑time resets

The North Clackamas Parks & Recreation District (NCPRD) board voted unanimously, 5–0, to adopt a revised fee schedule that adds multi‑tier categories, eliminates outdated fees and applies a one‑time reset above the Consumer Price Index for a subset of charges.

Kiaceli, director of NCPRD, told the board the district relies on fees for about 4% of its annual revenues and that the new multi‑tier approach will allow the district to align fees with labor, facility and market costs. The proposal adds 127 new fees (arranged as tiered categories such as sports and recreation classes), eliminates 20 fees for offerings no longer provided, and applies a one‑time reset to 64 fees where CPI adjustments alone would not achieve adequate cost recovery.

Program details and cost recovery NCPRD staff said the multi‑tiered structure allows fees to reflect class length, instructor cost and facility rental differences. Candy Ho, Recreation Services Director, described the CPR classes discussed during the meeting as American Red Cross basic CPR courses held in person, typically completed in one day and generally lasting up to six hours; certification is valid for two years. Ho said hybrid formats (online plus in‑person skill demonstration) can be offered and that direct costs and instructor time factor into the proposed fee levels.

Commissioner concerns and board context Commissioner West asked about the CPR fee level and lane‑rental charges used by swim teams; staff explained the CPR fee reflects Red Cross certification costs, instructor time and administrative expenses, and that lane rentals are charged after hours to groups such as swim teams. Commissioner Savas noted the district’s financial position and said the fee adjustments were overdue; he urged that staff return with corrections if particular fees prove out of market.

Vote and next steps Commissioner West moved to approve the NCPRD fee changes; the motion passed unanimously (5–0). Staff said the adjustments were designed to keep NCPRD competitively priced in the region while improving cost recovery and that staff would monitor implementation and return with adjustments if warranted.

Clarifying details - Fee recovery share: fee revenue accounts for about 4% of NCPRD annual revenues (as presented by Kiaceli). - New fees: 127 new fee entries organized into multi‑tier categories (example: sports and recreation classes with 14 tiers). - Eliminated fees: 20 fees removed for offerings no longer provided. - One‑time resets: 64 fees reset above CPI to achieve better cost recovery; 14 of those were rounded to whole dollars for cash‑handling simplicity.

Speakers - Kiaceli — Director, North Clackamas Parks & Recreation District (government). - Candy Ho — Recreation Services Director, NCPRD (government). - Commissioner West — Commissioner / Board Director (government). - Commissioner Savas — Commissioner / Board Director (government). - Commissioner Schroeder — Commissioner / Board Director (government). - Commissioner Fireside — Commissioner / Board Director (government).

Actions - Kind: motion - Motion: “Chair, I move that we approve the proposed changes to the fines and fees for the NCPRD, as presented.” - Mover: Commissioner West. - Second: Commissioner Schroeder. - Vote record: Directors Savas, Fireside, Schroeder, West and Chair — all aye. - Outcome: approved (5–0). - Notes: Staff will monitor and can return with adjustments if specific fees appear out of market.

Authorities - type: policy; name/description: Clackamas County cost‑recovery policy linking fees to CPI (referenced_by:["ncprd_fee_changes"]).

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