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Council approves modest increases to rink, fieldhouse and event fees, effective May 1
Summary
The council approved market-based adjustments to recreation fees: incremental increases to ice-rink rates, a $25 Fieldhouse increase, and a $200-per-hour flat event fee (excludes security and licensing); changes are slated to take effect May 1.
The West Warwick Town Council on Jan. 6 approved an amendment to Appendix B (fees and charges) that raises several recreation rates.
Speaker 6 (identified in the discussion as Lori/Laurie) explained the changes as modest, market-based adjustments driven partly by higher payroll costs. For the ice rink, Speaker 6 said the September–April rate would increase from $2.40 to $2.50 and the May–August rate would increase from $2.20 to $2.40; Fieldhouse use fees would increase by $25. For events, the council approved a flat $200 per hour event fee; Speaker 6 noted that the fee does not include required security (DTP detail), door-counter licensing, or other ancillary charges. Speaker 6 told councilors the increases would take effect May 1 so that current league seasons would not be disrupted and said she would notify users by email once the changes were official.
Councilors asked how West Warwick’s rates compare with nearby venues. Speaker 3 asked whether West Warwick’s rates are on the low end; Speaker 6 responded the town is generally toward the bottom of comparable providers (citing Johnson Rec Center and noting newer venues like Longplex charge more). Speaker 6 did not provide a revenue estimate but offered to calculate expected revenue effects and share them with councilors after the meeting.
The council approved the resolution by voice vote. Speaker 6 said the town had not raised these prices in about 10 years.
