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Parks staff propose 15% or 30% RV-rate increases; commissioners debate balancing revenue and affordability
Summary
Parks staff presented two RV-rate scenarios (phased 15% increases or a single 30% increase) that would generate estimated additional revenues of $977,000 in year one for the phased plan and $1.732 million in year two; commissioners discussed moving more aggressively and adding annual escalators to avoid falling behind.
Parks staff presented options to raise RV rates at county coastal parks, noting the county last increased rates Jan. 1, 2018. Two options were offered: (1) a phased approach with a 15% increase plus utilities in year one and another 15% in year two (staff projected roughly $977,000 additional revenues in year one and $1.732 million in year two), or (2) a single 30% increase now.
"By doing that on the 1st year, we would receive, revenues of 977,000 additional revenues," the parks presenter told commissioners while comparing the county's post-increase rates to private KOA rates and showing the county would remain below private comparators even after a 30% increase.
Commissioners debated the size of the increase and whether to set an annual inflation escalator (3% to 5%) going forward to avoid rates falling behind market conditions. One commissioner favored the 30% increase to generate needed operational revenue and support park infrastructure; another asked for comparative data and asked staff to circulate additional materials showing entrance fees and credit-card acceptance at park entrances. The court acknowledged the presentation and directed staff to provide comparisons and additional material.
