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Calvert City staff propose higher field and lighting fees for tournaments; recommendation deferred for more pricing data
Summary
Parks staff told members they would recommend raising some rental fees to reflect labor and prep time — noting the current $20-per-field daily rate may be too low and mentioning a potential $50 per-field figure and an additional charge for lights — and said comparative pricing will be collected before a council recommendation.
Calvert City parks staff told members they plan to propose higher rental fees for organized tournaments and special events, citing labor-intensive preparation and cleanup as the principal rationale.
Staff said the city currently charges $20 per baseball field per day but discussed raising that fee; "we were talking less probably $50 for the baseball fields or soccer fields," the staff member said. Members also discussed charging an additional fee — roughly $20 — when lights are required for late games.
Why it matters: staff said the city incurs significant labor costs to prepare and maintain ballfields for tournaments (mounding, striping, cleanup) that the current fee does not cover. Raising fees would aim to pass those marginal costs to event organizers rather than absorbing them through general operations.
What was said: staff described the difference in labor needs between courts (pickleball, tennis, basketball) and fields, noting courts generally require less prep because lines and surfaces are already marked and bathrooms are typically ready. Members asked staff to gather comparative pricing from nearby jurisdictions and report back; staff said the fee decision will be deferred for a month so members can make an informed recommendation to City Council.
Next steps: staff will compile competitive pricing and return with a recommended fee schedule and draft language for a council recommendation. Any change would follow the city’s standard review and adoption process.
