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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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