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Pitman discusses new recreation fee ordinance; youth council backs charging some commercial users
Summary
Council and Youth Council members discussed a proposed Recreation Fee Ordinance aimed at offsetting field and event-space upkeep; discussion included charging commercial entities while exempting Borough entities and nonprofits, and potential resident vs. nonresident rates.
Becca Mazzola, representing Mayor Razze, opened discussion of a proposed Recreation Fee Ordinance intended to help cover maintenance costs for fields and event spaces. Youth Council members and Recreation Director Fox discussed options including charging commercial users while exempting Borough entities and nonprofit groups, and different rates for resident versus nonresident users.
Director Fox explained the staff time and effort required to maintain facilities and said the fee structure is intended to offset some of those operational costs. Council did not adopt an ordinance at the work session; staff were asked to refine fee options for future consideration.
