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Loveland council hears first reading of ordinance to raise annual recreation fees
Summary
Council heard a first reading of an ordinance to raise the city’s annual recreation fee from $20,000 to $30,000 for 2026; staff said the city spends about $100,000 annually on field maintenance and fees have not changed since 2014.
City staff presented a first reading of an ordinance to amend the codified fee schedule and raise the city’s annual recreation fee from $20,000 to $30,000 for 2026.
Parks staff explained the current $20,000 fee does not cover labor, machinery, equipment and materials and that the city now spends about $100,000 annually on work above standard park maintenance to keep sport fields playable for organized leagues. "The $20,000 fee does not come close to covering our costs," the presenter said, noting fees had not been increased since 2014.
Council members thanked the parks board for outreach and asked staff to provide clearer breakdowns showing what the city currently spends on field-specific services versus general park maintenance. Vice Mayor Baitman and others praised collaboration between the parks board and youth sports organizations.
This was a first reading only; no adoption vote was taken. Staff said they will continue working with the parks board to monitor fees and bring further details to council on subsequent readings.
