Title
Recreation Fee Changes
History
The Sportsplex open gym/open soccer drop-in fees have not been increased since 2015. Similarly, the gym and soccer hourly rental rates were last raised in 2018.
The Civic Center, formerly operated under the provision of a Civic Center Authority, utilizes a pricing structure which is inconsistent with Recreation and Parks facility rental fees, and lacks consistency in fees assessed to non-profit rental groups.
As costs continue to increase, both operationally and in terms of goods and services, there is a need to offset expenses with modest fee adjustments, as well as to establish a consistent fee structure for the Civic Center.
SPORTSPLEX
Sportsplex Open Gym/Open Soccer Drop-in Fees with Proposed Increase:
Drop-In Gym/Soccer Fees Current Proposed
Resident $4 $5
Non-resident 8th Grade & Under $8 $10
Non-resident Adult High School & Older $15 $17
Staff proposes the increased drop-in rates as outlined above to become effective November 1, 2021. Fee increases are expected to increase overall drop-in fee revenues 21%, to a projected total of $132,000.
Gym Hourly Rates Current Proposed
Resident & Resident Organizations $40 $45
50-90% Resident $50 $55
49% & below Resident $60 $65
Soccer Field Hourly Rates Current Proposed
Resident & Resident Organizations $125 $130
50-90% Resident $155 $160
49% & below Resident $190 $195
Staff proposes the increased rental fees, as outlined above, to become effective November 1, 2021. The gym rental fees would also be utilized at the Sportsplex, the Franklin Loebe Center, and the Orland Park Health and Fitness Centerr. Fee increases are expected to increase overall rental revenues approximately 7.7%, to a projected total of $305,205.
The proposed drop-in and rental fees were discussed and unanimously approved by the Recreation Advisory Board at the September 8, 2021 meeting.
CIVIC CENTER
The Civic Center's current and proposed rental fee structures is detailed in the attached.
The new rental structure introduces a non-profit fee and a rental fee for Orland Park businesses. It also adds a fee distinction between rentals which are resident/non-resident and Orland Park/Non-Orland Park businesses.
Staff proposes the increased rental fees, as outlined above, to become effective November 1, 2021. Fee increases are expected to increase overall rental revenues by approximately 3.5%, to a projected year-end total of *$121,932 (*based upon current rentals, total is expected to increase by the end of fiscal year).
The proposed fee structure was discussed and approved by the Civic Center Advisory Board on September 15, 2021.
Financial Impact
The increase in drop-in fees, hourly gym and soccer rental fees, and the change in the Civic Center fee structure will result in an overall projected revenue increase of $48,405.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve increasing drop-in open gym/soccer fees for residents, non-resident youth (8th grade & under), and non-resident High School & older; and to increase gym and soccer field rentals for all rental categories, in all Recreation and Parks facilities, effective November 1, 2021; and to adopt a new fee structure for the Civic Center which introduces a non-profit fee, a fee for Orland Park businesses and adds a fee distinction between rentals which are resident/non-resident and Orland Park/Non-Orland Park businesses effective November 1, 2021.