User Fee Revisions

FY 2019

Aimee Upton, Administrator

R.J. Cardin, Director

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation

About Us

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation:

– FY18 Revenue Budget: $8,234,715

– FY18 General Fund: $ 874,325

– FY18 Total: $9,109,130

• User Fees: 91% of operating expenses.

• Large volunteer staff (200+): in FY17, $2,250,828 in

volunteer hours

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About Us

Non-Fee

Income 37% Visitor-Fee

Income 63%

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Why Fee Revisions?

• Future Costs > Revenue/General Fund

– Personnel and Benefit Costs

– Maintenance and Repair

• Aging Fleet – 45% due for replacement

• Building/equipment repairs

• Technology

− Utilities

− Central Service and Risk Charges

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Why Fee Revisions?

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Why Fee Revisions?

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Fee Development Process

• Factors:

– Determining Cost of Recovery

– Benchmarks

– Revenue Philosophy

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Park Entry Fees

Park Entry Fees Proposed

Fee

Current

Fee

Proposed

Change

Last

Update

Proposed changes to Park Entry Fees include day-use vehicle entry and hike/bike/equestrian, commercial bus, and commercial

passenger vans.

Vehicle entry, Mountain Parks*San Tan, Usery, McDowell, Cave Creek, White Tank, and Estrella

$7.00 $6.00 $1.00 Increase 8/13/2007

Vehicle Entry, Lake Pleasant and Desert Outdoor Center $8.00 $6.00 $2.00 Increase 11/4/2009

Hike/Bike/Equestrian, all Parks $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 Increase 11/4/2009

Commercial Bus, All Parks*Motorized vehicle able to hold greater than 30 passengers

$60.00 $55.00 $5.00 increase 5/7/2014

Commercial Passenger Van, All Parks*Motorized vehicle able to hold between 10 and 29 passengers

$30.00 $25.00 $5.00 increase 5/7/2014

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Camping Fees

Camping FeesProposed

Fee

Current

Fee

Proposed

Change

Last

Update

Proposed changes for Camping Fees include single site camping and early check-out fee.

Single site camping

Developed sites*Designated camping sites with electrical and water hook-ups, dump station

access, restrooms, picnic tables and grills.

$32 $30 $2.00 Increase 5/7/2014

Semi-Developed*Designated camping site with restrooms, picnic tables, and grills

$22 $20 $2.00 Increase 5/7/2014

Primitive camping

*Non-designated or designated site, no amenities

$15 $12 $3.00 Increase 5/7/2014

Early Check Out Fee

*Applies to all camping categories

$15 $0 NEW n/a

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Annual Pass Fees

Annual Passes Proposed

Fee

Current

Fee

Proposed

Change

Last

Update

Proposed changes for Annual Passes includes additional and replacement cards and two new categories to allow for expanded

annual pass options for Hike/Bike/Equestrian and seasonal visitors.

Additional card for household member*Must reside in same household

$20 $15 $5 Increase 5/7/2014

Replacement card for lost/stolen card $5 $3 $2.00 Increase 12/7/2016

Hike/Bike/Equestrian Annual Pass $30 n/a NEW n/a

Season Pass

*Card good for any 6 month period$50 n/a NEW n/a

Add Season Motorized Boat $40 n/a NEW n/a

Add Season Non-Motorized Boat $18 n/a NEW n/a

Add Season Archery Supply Fee (Usery Only) $30 n/a NEW n/a

Senior Discount for Season Pass*Discount for patrons 65 and older, Partial Year Annual Pass only

($10) n/a NEW n/a

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Other Fees

Other FeesProposed

Fee

Current

Fee

Proposed

Change

Last

Update

Proposed change in this category is for the Special Use Permit Application Fee.

Special Use Permit Application fee $100 $75 $25.00 Increase 11/4/2009

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Timeline

• Parks Commission:– Presentation September 19, 2017. (Begin public comment

period)

– Commission Teleconference October 17, 2017 (Second phase

public comment)

– Commission Action/Vote November 14, 2017

• Maricopa County Board of Supervisors

– December Presentation

– 60 day window for public comment

– February Action/Vote

– March/April implementation

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Revenue Philosophy

– Department Revenue Philosophy• Presented to Commission: 2015

• Note: County General Funds provide assistance with long-term park improvements and minimal

subsidized services

Park Acquisition

Preserve (2017)

Vulture Mountain Cooperative

Recreation Area

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Park Improvements

$0

$1,000,000

$2,000,000

$3,000,000

$4,000,000

$5,000,000

$6,000,000

$7,000,000

FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18

Park Capital Improvements by Fund

100 One-Time Parks Fund Balance 445 - Capital MRTS

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