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Rec & Park seeks flexible pricing at marquee sites; supervisors ask for notice and safeguards

Budget and Finance Committee · June 19, 2019
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Summary

The Recreation and Park Department proposed flexible pricing for Marina Yacht Harbor guest docking and specialty attractions and a $1 surcharge on nonresident Japanese Tea Garden admissions to fund the Pagoda restoration; supervisors and public commenters requested a 60-day notice for increases and clearer parameters to protect tourists and neighbors.

The Recreation and Park Department asked the Budget and Finance Committee for authority to adopt flexible pricing at Marina Yacht Harbor docking and at specialty attractions — Coit Tower, the Conservatory of Flowers, the Japanese Tea Garden and the Botanical Garden — and separately sought a $1 nonresident surcharge at the Japanese Tea Garden to fund ongoing Pagoda restoration.

Derek Chu, RP Finance Director, said flexible pricing…

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