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Council to consider raising town-building deposit to deter damage; fee increases proposed
Summary
Staff proposed increasing the refundable building-use deposit from $50 to $150 and raising rental fees by $15; councilors recommended collecting cleaning quotes to justify the deposit and will vote on a resolution next month.
Town staff presented a draft resolution to change the town-building rental fees and refundable deposit and said the item will come before the council next month.
A staff member (S1) detailed the changes: raising the refundable deposit from $50 to $150 and adding $15 to the hourly and daily rates (new resident rates proposed as up to 4 hours $45 and full day $95). S1 said the deposit would remain fully refundable if the building is returned clean.
Councilors debated the level of deposit and the daily rental amount, suggesting round numbers such as $100 or $150 per day. Several members recommended collecting quotes from cleaning vendors so the deposit matches the practical cost of post-event cleanup; S1 agreed to gather those quotes for the next meeting.
Why it matters: The proposal is intended to reduce the town’s cleanup burden after events and provide a defensible basis for withholding deposits when renters fail to clean. No vote was taken; the resolution will be on next month’s agenda for formal consideration.
Next steps: Staff will obtain cleaning quotes and present the cost-based deposit recommendation next month.
