Item 31 - Athletic Facility Reservations Fees

Home Browse Search

Athletic Facility Reservations Fees December 7, 2021 Page 2 2 3 2 4 Implementing best practices The proposed resolution for fee amendments is intended only for fees directly associated with athletic facility reservations and includes the following: a) Change to group structure to correspond to the Athletic Facility Reservation Policy; includes resident and nonresident permit priorities and corresponding fees. b) Rental of a natural grass and synthetic turf fields, including consideration of an admission fee charged by user and use of sports field lights. c) Rental of a baseball and softball fields, including consideration of an admission fee charged by user and use of sports field lights. d) Rental of hardscape courts and use of sports field lights. e) Rental of a Santa Ana Stadium, including consideration of an admission fee charged by user and use of stadium lights. There are no new fees created for items that did not have fees before and the intent is only to modify athletic facility reservation fees. Drop-In Activities Reservation permits are not required for use of City facilities for all gatherings with 40 or less people (SAMC Section 31- 3.) Unreserved outdoor athletics facilities are available for drop-in use by private parties on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations have priority over drop in/walk-on activities. Drop-in use may be limited to accommodate maintenance needs of the turf on all fields. Stadium fields and lighted sports fields are not available for drop-in activities. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT There is no environmental impact associated with this action. FISCAL IMPACT Under the current fee structure the three previous Fiscal Years (FY 2017-18, FY 2018- 19, FY 2019-20) the average revenue generated by Athletic Facility Reservations (Youth Field Fees 01113002-53307 & Park Reservations 01113002-53308) was $247,000 annually. Despite operational impacts of Federal, State & County guidelines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic Athletic Facility Reservations for FY 2021-22 are currently 19% below the previously recordable fiscal year (FY 2019-20). Under the new fee structure, revenue forecasts remain uncertain due to COVID-19 guidelines that could potentially fluctuate over time. Revenue estimations with the adoption of these amended fees will remain consistent with previous years through FY 2021-22 with an increase in Athletic Facility Revenues being realized in FY 2022-23 as the Athletic Facility Reservation Policy is implemented, adjusted and optimized for maximum community impact.