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Benton County adopts new reservation fees for Bend River Park shelter
Summary
The county board approved a revised fee schedule to add a reservable shelter at Bend River Park with a $100 daily rate, $75 rate for nonprofits and a $30 security deposit; staff will post reserved days on an on-site kiosk and explore electronic options.
The Benton County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt a revised county fee schedule adding reservable shelter rentals at Bend River Park. Commissioner Heinean moved to add the fees; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
County and park staff described the new shelter and said the Park Commission recommended a $100-per-day rental rate, a $25 discount for qualifying nonprofit groups (reducing the cost to $75) and a $30 security deposit to cover damage or cleanup. Staff said the shelter will remain available first-come, first-served unless reserved; a kiosk posted at the shelter will display reservation status and summer staff will deliver printed updates as reservations change.
Commissioners discussed future technology options, including cellular modems and Wi‑Fi-enabled signage, but raised concerns about vandalism and ongoing monthly service costs. Staff said the county will monitor usage and could explore electronic signage later; in the near term, printed notices and routine in-person checks by park staff will be used.
The motion to adopt the revised fee schedule passed by voice vote. The transcript records the board saying "Aye" with the chair noting the motion carried; no roll-call tally was recorded in the meeting record.
