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Budget committee advances most Rec & Park fee changes but tables arboretum nonresident fee after public outcry
Summary
The committee voted to forward a package of Recreation & Park fee increases (latchkey, day camps, aquatics, field rental categories and parking) while tabling the proposed nonresident fee for the Arboretum after extensive public testimony opposing gates and fees; committee directed some items to board with recommendation and placed one item on reserve.
The Budget and Finance Committee on June 24 approved forwarding several Recreation & Park fee changes to the full board but tabled a proposed nonresident entrance fee for the San Francisco Arboretum after prolonged public comment and a contentious roll-call vote.
Katie Petrucciani, director of administration and finance for Recreation & Park, presented eight fee changes that collectively aim to narrow budget gaps by raising user fees in specific categories. The package included higher latchkey/after-school fees (from $8.50 to $18.50 per week, projected $50,000 in revenue), standardized day-camp fees (standard camps…
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