The Criteria for Charging

The question to be addressed now is not whether to charge, but

instead, when to charge. The following points will provide

the direction required:

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Like education, health or Safety, recreation is a basic
human need and should be available to all.

The concept of public recreation as a municipal government
function justifying. tax Support is based on the provision |
of basic services which can be enjoyed by the Majority of

the population.

Each financial policy should be reviewed in terms of its
discriminatory effect on all Segments of the population.

The kinds of services entailing a fee or charge should be
reviewed pericdically in terms of aims, objectives and
long range Planning of the department. ~
Children, senior citizens and others with little dis-
cretionary power relating to the payment of fees for
recreation services, should have an Opportunity to parti.
cipate at little or no charge in certain basic activities.

Complete subsidy for leadership, supplies, equipment and
facilities would Seriously limit the Scope of recreation
- Services regardless of the size of the budget.

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Rate Structure for Room Rentals
_ Toa . . .

7 ‘Charge
A. Charges Waived Nil,
B. Nominal Rental Charge 50% of Basic
C. Basic Charge -
D. Commercial 150% of Basic

These rates to be charged for set-up time.