HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2021-036 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Sponsored by: Regis
RESOLUTION 2021-036
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO WAIVE BALL
FIELD AND BALLFIELD PAVILION RENTAL FEES FOR NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS
WHEREAS, nonprofit organizations frequently utilize Parks & Recreation facilities for
facilitating recreational activities; and
WHEREAS, nonprofit organizations operate for the public good and confer valuable
social benefits upon the community; and
WHEREAS, these efforts align with Seward Parks & Recreation's mission to preserve,
improve, and promote the city's natural resources, parkland, and recreational opportunities for
current and future generations; and
WHEREAS, making the City's facilities more accessible to nonprofit organizations by
reducing financial barriers will lead to increased utilization and greater benefit to the community.
LiNOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to waive ball field and ballfield pavilion
rental fees for nonprofit organizations.
Section 2. The 2021 budget will be reduced as follows: $2,200 in Facility Rental revenue
account no. 01000-1420-4343, and$800 in Pavilion Fees revenue account no. 01000-1410-4349.
Section 3. This policy shall remain in effect until rescinded by council.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 22nd
day of March, 2021.
TH C F WA KA
Christy Terry Mayo
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2021-036
AYES: Seese, Baclaan, Casagranda, McClure, DeMoss, Osenga, Terry
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Ballou, MC
City Clerk
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: March 22, 2021
To: City Council
Through: Norm Regis,Acting City Manager
From: Tyler Florence, Director of Parks&Recreation
Agenda Item: Waiving Ball Field and Pavilion Rental Fees for Nonprofits
BACKGROUND&JUSTIFICATION:
Nonprofit organizations frequently use our facilities for recreational activities. For example, the
Seward Sports Association's softball league uses city ball fields extensively throughout the
summer season. In 2019,they paid approximately$2,200 to use the fields twice a week from May
thru August.City pavilions are also rented out by nonprofit groups,such as the Seward Prevention
Coalition and the Qutekcak Native Tribe. After speaking with various nonprofit groups and
looking at ways to support their efforts, reducing facility rental fees was identified as a top priority.
These organizations provide a valuable service to the community and bestow numerous social
benefits upon the community.In support of these efforts,city administration recommends waiving
rental fees for ball fields and pavilions. This action will reduce the financial barrier to entry and
lead to greater utilization of city facilities, which in turn will produce greater social benefits for
the community.
Taking this action would result in a loss of—$3,000 in revenue. The cost to rent a ball field is $50
per 5-hour block or$100 per day. A standard pavilion rental is $50 per 5-hour block or$100 per
day.The cost to rent the premium pavilion, Branson,is $75 per 4-hour block. Ultimately, the city
administration believes that the benefits far outweigh the costs of taking this action and supports
waiving ball field and pavilion rental fees for nonprofits.
INTENT:
Authorize the city manager to waive ball field and pavilion rental fees for nonprofits.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan(2030,Napproved by Council May 30, 2017):
3.6.1.1 Improve existing and develop additional recreational X
infrastructure.
Strategic Plan(Approved by Council Resolurion99-043):
Provide diverse,year-round,indoor and outdoor recreation X
facilities...( .3)
LLOtherffist):
FISCAL NOTE:
2021 budgeted revenue for facility rental is$6,600 and$7,500 for pavilion fees.The 2021
budget will be amended as follows to reflect the projected loss of revenue: $2,200 reduction in
Facility Rental revenue account no. 01000-1420-4343 and$800 reduction in Pavilion Fees
revenue account no.01000-1410-4349.
Approved by Finance Department:
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X Not Applicable
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2021- _,,waiving ball Feld and pavilion rental fees for nonprofits.