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Council advances managed-access fees for Rio Vista Park, adds local-area exemptions
Summary
On first reading, San Marcos council advanced an ordinance establishing seasonal fees at Rio Vista Park while expanding free access to residents, school-district residents and ZIP code 78666. Council asked staff to finalize gate procedures and an outreach plan before the second reading.
San Marcos city council on March 31 advanced, on first reading, an ordinance to charge managed-access fees at Rio Vista Park from Memorial Day through Labor Day while exempting city residents and other local-area participants.
The ordinance—introduced as item 19—would require nonresident visitors to pay an entry fee, while allowing residents and designated local participants to preregister for a resident river pass or show qualifying ID at the gate. Jamie Lee Case, director of parks and recreation, said the system will accept a pass displayed on a phone or proof of address: "They could either have their…
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