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Commission keeps shelter rental fees unchanged, proposes outreach to social-service providers
Summary
After a five-year revenue review, the commission voted to maintain current shelter rental rates and unanimously approved a plan to contact senior and children’s care providers about free weekday shelter availability.
The Kenton County Parks & Recreation Commission voted to keep shelter reservation fees at current rates during its Feb. 4, 2026 meeting after reviewing five years of revenue charts.
According to the meeting record, Rhonda Ritzi presented charts and statistics that compared shelter revenues over five years. "Brian H. made the motion to keep fees at the same rate," the minutes state; Commissioner Mike Litzler seconded and the motion was approved. The record does not list specific fee amounts or total revenue figures in the public minutes.
During discussion, Brian Halloran recommended outreach to social-service providers, suggesting the county offer shelters free of charge Monday through Thursday to senior facilities or children’s homes when availability permits. The minutes record that the commission would share appropriate programs with those clientele, but do not indicate a formal program change beyond the direction to reach out.
The action preserves current fee revenue while prompting staff to explore targeted community outreach; any future fee adjustments or formal program changes would require further action by the commission.
