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Home My WebLink AboutRes2014-046 Sponsored by: Hunt Postponed to: May 27, 2014 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2014-046 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, APPROVING TEEN AND YOUTH CENTER DAY CAMP FEES WHEREAS, the 2012/2013 Budget included an increase in estimated TYC revenues associated with an increase in day camp fees. This fee increase resulted in an unexpected 50% decrease in day camp participants in the summers of 2012 and 2013; and WHEREAS, the City's original intent was twofold; a) to assist low-income and middle- income families by offering a sliding fee discount; and b) to demonstrate the value of the program through increased fees for other families; and WHEREAS, the revised fee structure did reduce the burden on lower-income families but also resulted in a significant decline, by more than half, in program participation; and WHEREAS, the overall goal and mission of day camps is to provide Seward's youth with a safe and supervised place to recreate, learn, grow and improve their physical, social, and emotional health; and WHEREAS, our goal is to increase program participation to reduce at-risk youth behaviors and to provide more children with healthy recreational options. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. TYC day camp fees are amended as follows: Regular Day Camp fees $60 per week and $70 per week for Regular Day Camp late payment. Adventure Camp fees $100 per week and $120 per week for Adventure Camp late payment. Section 2. For regular TYC day camp fees, Tier I and Tier II rates are amended to be half price and a multi-family discount of after two children enrolled, the third child and above is half price. Section 3. TYC Program Revenues budgets for 2014 and 2015 require no adjustment. Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 27th day of May, 2014. 60. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2014-046 j THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA an pia4-1) %).6eitda/Lart,/ J Bardarson, Mayor AYES: Keil, Casagranda, Terry, Butts, Darling, Bardarson NOES: None ABSENT: Squires ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: jJ h nna Ki n ley, Co ' Clerk ,, (City Seal) ssosspsita„,,,, • '''...'''a:'' °a",le, ‘0°, qt :4 0 ! - . . t. %.+,LI, '.■ . .;!, j j CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A Comprehensive Plan: 2.2 Community Values. Recreation, page 11 "We value diverse, year-round, indoor and outdoor recreational 1. X opportunities for residents and visitors of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds" Strategic Plan: Vision Statement: "healthy, vibrant community with a strong, diverse economy with quality business,educational and recreational opportunities" (reiterated pg 12) Pg 8: "promote winter activities," Pg 19: 2 Provide adequate funding for a financially sound city government. The City of . X Seward is a fiscally responsible entity which utilizes creative and responsible funding alternatives. "Maintain and enhance medical and social services. "We are a community that provides an integrated array of health care services designed to protect and improve the quality of life for all citizens." 3. Other(list): Not listed in 1993 SPRD Master Plan X FISCAL NOTE: The impact of a reduction in fees is difficult to estimate because we do not know how many additional families will return to the program,but given that we have lost approximately one-half of the program participants, it is likely that a fee reduction,could result in no overall reduction in revenues. Approved by Finance Department: - PP% ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X RECOMMENDATION: 1.k,v Approve Resolution 2014-U reducing TYC day camp fees to previous levels. Council Agenda � �.K�K�� J��k�88�� Statement e A of sets, 4■C't4Si Meeting Date: May 12, 2014 Through: City Manager Jim Hunt From: Karin Sturdy, Parks & Recreation Department Director Agenda Item: Teen & Youth Center Day Camp Fees Roll-back BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION:. The parks and recreation department provides children with healthy and safe summertime recreation choices.We provide active recreation programs to engage minds,bodies and social connections for the health of our children and community. We take pride in our camps and regret the loss of too many families and too many children since our recent fee increases. Attached is documentation from earlier discussions regarding Teen & Youth Center(TYC) day camp fees. In 2012, to reduce program subsidies, the department recommended an increase in TYC day camp fees. At the same time, we implemented a sliding fee scale for low-income and medium-income families. During 2013 summer camps,only one family utilized the sliding fee scale,while between two and six families each week were awarded various donor-provided scholarships. One family received financial assistance from the State of Alaska. Unfortunately,as a result of the fee increases, summer program participation dropped by just over one-half(see attached chart). The purpose of this resolution is to restore fees to their 2011 levels, while maintaining the sliding fee scale to assist low-income and medium-income families. The parks and recreation department recommends a roll-back in fees, as follows: Regular Day Camp (RDC) Earlybird fee (paid three (3) weeks early) $50 per week Regular fee (due six (6) business days prior to camp) $68 Late fee (any time after the deadline, as space allows) $70 Note: The current fee is $100 per week. Adventure Camp (AC) Earlybird (paid three (3) weeks early) $90 per week Regular fee (due six (6) business days prior to camp) $100 Late fee (any time after the deadline, as space allows) $120 Note: The current fee is $150 per week. INTENT: Provide the community with quality affordable recreation programs for students during out-of-school time by reducing the prices, with the goal of assisting as many families as possible.