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Yuba City council approves 50% hike in recreation fees to reduce a growing general-fund subsidy
Summary
Facing a $1.18M annual shortfall in recreation programming, the council voted 4–1 to approve an immediate 50% across-the-board fee increase (with limited senior offsets); staff said the increase would reduce the shortfall by about $347,118.
The council voted 4–1 on March 3 to raise recreation program fees by 50% effective in the fiscal year beginning July 2026, after hearing that recreation programming currently costs $1,879,285 annually while program-generated revenue is $700,475, leaving a shortfall of $1,178,810.
Community Services Director Angillan said operating costs — driven by higher wages, utilities and maintenance — have outpaced modest…
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