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Board reviews facility rental classifications, seeks to ensure custodial and utility costs covered
Summary
District staff reported inconsistencies in how nearby districts classify facility users (nonprofit vs. for-profit) and proposed clarifying the district's policy so rentals do not cost the district money; custodial, utility and maintenance costs will be included in future calculations.
Staff reported a review of facility rental classifications across neighboring districts and recommended clearer definitions for what constitutes a community service event versus a for-profit activity. The presenter said some events currently charged a $1 rental fee still incur custodial and utility costs for the district, and that the district needs to ensure those costs are recovered from users where appropriate.
Board members asked about revenue generated by rentals and the presenter estimated the annual amount is low: "If it was over 1000 dollars that we accrued over the course of the year in actual fees, I'd be shocked." The staff member said adjustments to the rate structure may be modest but the definition of a community service group will be tightened so the district does not subsidize events that charge admission while avoiding penalizing genuine community service events.
