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Council holds first reading of parks-fees ordinance to let parks director set rules and fees
Summary
At first reading the council reviewed an ordinance to codify how the parks department sets rules and fee schedules, delegating fee-setting authority to the parks and recreation director and planning to publish fee schedules online; final adoption was deferred to a future meeting.
The Litchfield City Council held the first reading of an ordinance that would authorize the parks and recreation director to adopt rules, regulations and rental fees for city parks, pavilions, ball fields, the aquatic center and other recreation facilities.
A presenter explained the draft mirrors practices in other cities: it delegates fee-setting to the parks department head so routine rate changes do not require repeated council votes. The presenter said a follow-up step will publish the actual fee schedule and related rules on the city website for public access. Council recognized the measure as a first reading and did not vote to adopt at this meeting.
Councilors asked for current fee examples during discussion; staff said the ordinance is primarily codifying existing practice and that a future agenda will include the fee list for review. The item will return for final consideration in accordance with procedural law.
