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Council approves first reading to raise park and recreation basketball fees following move to fieldhouse
Summary
The Norwalk City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 177 (rates and fees) to increase basketball program fees after the program moved to the City State Bank Norwalk Fieldhouse; staff said the increases cover program costs at minimum expected enrollment.
The Norwalk City Council voted to approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 177 (rates and fees) of the Norwalk Municipal Code to increase fees for the park and recreation basketball program.
Sarah (Park & Recreation staff) explained the program moved from school facilities to the City State Bank Norwalk Fieldhouse and staff reviewed operating costs after one season at the new venue. She said the proposed fee increases are intended to cover program costs including referees and scorekeepers. “They do, and they cover it at our minimum minimum numbers required is what we gave you guys,” Sarah said.
Council member Brown moved to approve the first reading; Livingston seconded. Roll call recorded yes votes from Meineke, Baker, Brown, Cool and Livingston. The motion carried.
Staff characterized the change as an operational adjustment reflecting facility costs; the item was presented as a first reading of an amendment to the city’s rates and fees code and will return for final adoption consistent with municipal ordinance procedure.
