CITY of ALBUQUERQUE
EIGHTEENTH COUNCIL
COUNCIL BILL NO. C/S R-09-345 ENACTMENT NO. ________________________
SPONSORED BY: Brad Winter
RESOLUTION
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C/S Establishing Policy Regarding a Fee Structure For Renting Space In City Owned Community Centers, Health and Social Service Centers and Senior Centers (Winter)
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ESTABLISHING POLICY REGARDING A FEE STRUCTURE FOR RENTING SPACE IN CITY OWNED COMMUNITY CENTERS, HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE CENTERS AND SENIOR CENTERS.
WHEREAS, the City owns and operates twenty-four Community Centers, four Health and Social Services Centers and six Senior/Fitness Centers, including Multi-Generational Centers (Centers), throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, the Centers were constructed with taxpayer generated revenue; and
WHEREAS, the City General Fund provides the money necessary to operate the Centers; and
WHEREAS, the Centers serve as a valuable resource for residents, designated 501(c) organizations, local individuals and organizations by providing neighborhood improvement, health, physical fitness, social, recreational, nutritional, educational and other human services as well as educational or recreational programs to participants for no charge or at a minimal cost; and
WHEREAS, fees may be charged for one-time or occasional events; and
WHEREAS, a consistent policy is needed regarding the fee structure for one-time and occasional events at Centers.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL, THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE:
Section 1. The Administration shall develop a fee structure for one-time use, inclusive of usage fees and damage deposits that shall be applied consistently according to "Category Type" substantially conforming with Exhibit A. It is understood the fee structure may be reasonably modified to adjust for fluctuations in the cost of operating Centers.
Section 2. Usage fees and damage deposit fees shall not be charged to organizations eligible for classification in Category 1, 2 or 3.
Section 3. In the event participants at an event sponsored by an organization eligible for classification in Category 1, 2 or 3 cause damage to the facility, that organization will not be able to use space at the Center until the cost of repairs to the facility is repaid in full.
Section 4. Organizations and individuals utilizing space for classes on an ongoing basis in the areas of health, physical fitness, social, recreational, nutritional, educational and other human services programs as well as providing educational or recreational services shall pay fees in accordance with the Request for Interest application as published on the Department of Family and Community Services web page on the City of Albuquerque web site or the policies established by the Department of Senior Affairs for its facilities. The usage, cleaning and damage deposit fees currently assessed are attached to this resolution as Exhibit B. It is understood the fee structure may be reasonably modified to adjust for fluctuations in the cost of operating the Centers.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective on July 1, 2010.
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