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Resolution Approving the Special Events Fee Waiver and Support Policy (B)
This item involves a request for the adoption of a Resolution of the City Commission approving the Special Events Fee Waiver and Support Policy.
Explanation
At the August 4, 2016 City Commission meeting, the issue of City co-sponsorship of special events came up for discussion under City Commission comment. To address this issue, City staff developed a policy to address these requests. Prior to this fee reductions, fee waivers and co-sponsorships for events and programs have been handled on a case-by-case basis. At the November 17, 2016 and March 2, 2017 City Commission meetings, the City Commission heard a presentation from City staff on the draft policy and provided input and guidance, directing staff to finalize the policy and return to the City Commission with a resolution for adoption of the policy.
Fiscal Note
Revenues generated through applications, permits, rentals and related fees help offset administration/operating costs and are generally deposited in the general fund and are calculated each year as anticipated revenues. An increase in the number of fee reductions, fee waivers and or/Support Grants may result in a decline in anticipated revenues and an increase in operating costs for certain departments.
Recommendation
The City Commission adopt the resolution.