History/Backgrounds; ;

The schedule of admission rates and rental charges has traditionally
been reviewed and revised on an annual basis. My understanding is
that the rates have typically been adjusted by an amount roughly
equal to inflation. However, for 1990, the proposed adjustments are
not directly being related to inflation. This approach has been
chosen to permit larger increases in areas where we have been lagging
behind the market place. However, with few exceptions, increases
have been limited to a maximum of approximately ten percent.

Attached (Schedule B) is a copy of the fees and charges policy
adopted in 1983. The attached proposed schedule of Admission Rates
and Rental Charges is consistent with the terms of this policy.

Alternatives:

The Parks & Recreation Committee may choose to adopt, amend, or
reject the proposed schedule of admission rates and rental charges,
prior to submitting a recommendation to City ULouncil.

Intergovernmental Involvement:

The proposed schedule of admission rates and rental charges was
prepared after charges was prepared after researching similar from
around the lower mainland; (i.e. Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Burnaby,
Vancouver, Surrey, etc.).

Discussion/Justification:

The Parks and Recreation Committee should consider the following
points when reviewing the proposed schedule:

x Although costs have increased by about 6.7% in 1990, some
increases will be greater than this to continue the process
of “catching up” in the areas where we are lagging behind
the market.

The proposed schedule of admissions and rental charges is
consistent with our efforts to gradually reduce our reliance
on the tax base.

The proposed schedule recognizes differing service levels
available at similar facilities around the lower mainland
(i.e. although our service at Hyde Creek Pool is very good,
it is recognized that the public will pay more for
additional amenities, such as water slides, whirlpools and
teach pools, etc)

The discount for a beok of 10 tickets is being reduced from
15% to 10% (rounded to the nearest 10¢). This precess was
initiated in 1989 and is consistent with systems that exists
im many other communities.

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