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Bellaire council approves revised rec-center fees after discussion on adult programming
Summary
The Bellaire City Council approved changes to the fiscal 2025 recreation center fee schedule and discussed demand for more evening/weekend programming for working adults, with the Parks and Recreation director and several council members weighing options for monthly passes and expanded hours.
Bellaire — The City Council on Jan. 6 approved an ordinance updating the fiscal year 2025 schedule of fees for annual recreation center memberships and day passes, after a presentation from Parks and Recreation Director Ryan Smith and a discussion about access and programming for working adults.
The changes adopt lower daily-entry rates and more modest resident annual increases than had been proposed earlier in the budget process, Ryan Smith told council. Councilmember Katherine Lewis moved to approve the ordinance; Councilmember Taylor seconded the motion. The ordinance passed on voice vote.
The debate centered on balancing affordability and operational costs with the desire to attract and retain members.…
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