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Advisory committee asked to weigh fee-study principles and special-event cosponsorships
Summary
City staff said an outside firm (Raftelis) is conducting a recreation fee study and asked the advisory committee for guidance on affordability, fairness and cost-recovery tiers; members pressed staff on EMS/sheriff requirements, a 250-person threshold and post-event reporting for cosponsored events.
Unidentified recreation staff told the St. Pete Beach advisory committee on Nov. 18 that the city has engaged a consultant (Raftelis) for a citywide fee study focused first on recreation. Staff asked committee members to identify values that should guide fees — including affordability, fairness, cost recovery and equitable access — and said a more detailed presentation with numbers will be scheduled for a special January meeting.
Staff outlined a three-tier approach that will guide cost-recovery recommendations: Tier 1 for broad community benefit items (parks, playgrounds, trails) typically remains tax-funded; Tier 2 for mixed-benefit offerings such as leagues, classes and events carries a recommended cost-recovery…
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