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Parks staff propose modest Civic Center fee increases after user outreach
Summary
Parks and Civic Center staff presented line‑by‑line proposed fee increases for the Civic Center, saying they engaged frequently with user groups and sought to keep the facility accessible to nonprofits, schools and government users.
Erica Smith, Civic Center manager in the Parks Department, presented a line‑by‑line proposal for modest fee increases at the Civic Center during the March 19 administrative meeting. Smith said staff reviewed each line item, discussed proposed increases with user groups and sought to balance cost recovery with accessibility for nonprofits, schools and government users (which account for roughly 75% of users).
Byron, a staff member who has met with user groups, told the commission that while "nobody wants to pay more," most user groups acknowledged the value of the facility and accepted modest increases; Smith said staff have not seen widespread threats to move events elsewhere and that many organizations expect to absorb small increases through fundraising if necessary.
Staff directed commissioners to pages 17–22 of the commission packet for full line‑item changes and said they will follow up with impacted users and include the changes in upcoming budget work. There was no public opposition voiced during the March 19 meeting and no commission vote on fee adoption; staff will bring formal fee schedule adjustments forward through the normal ordinance/resolution process if the commission directs.
