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Residents tell council recreation fee changes could harm seniors and low-income users
Fort Collins City Council · December 16, 2025
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Summary
Public commenters urged the city to reconsider removing punch passes and discontinuing the senior social pass, warning a 25% nonresident surcharge and fewer flexible options could exclude low-use patrons, students and people experiencing homelessness.
Several residents used the public-comment period to urge the City Council to reconsider planned recreation-center fee changes taking effect Jan. 1. Commenters said eliminating 'punch passes' and a senior social pass and adding a 25% nonresident surcharge could reduce access for low-income users, part-time users and…
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