HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-12-08 - AGENDA REPORTS - PR&CS REGISTRATION RESID (2)NEW BUSINESS
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DEPARTMENT:
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented fiy:
Rick Putnam
DECEMBER 8, 1992
IMPLEMENTATION OF PRIORITY REGISTRATION FOR RECREATION PROGRAMS
FOR RESIDENTS
PARKS AND RECREATION
BACKGROUND
At its meeting of November 5, 1992, the Parks and Recreation_ Commission. voted
unanimously to recommend a policy of priority registration for residents, as
well as the implementation of a registration fee surcharge for non-residents'
participating in City -sponsored recreation programs.
The policy considered by the Commission (attached) provides a system to ensure
that residents are afforded the opportunity to register for programs prior .to
non-residents, thus reducing -the potential of being placed on a waiting list.
In addition, the policy outlines a methodology for assessing a surcharge to
non-residents participating in City -funded programs.
The concept of an additional surcharge has been reviewed in the context of the
MSI Fee Study. As explained at .the November 5, 1992, Parks and Recreation
Commission meeting, each program area fee must be within the fully allocated
rate or within the true cost to provide such service. It has been verified that
the .$10 surcharge recommended is well within the limits of the MSI Fee Study,
and can be applied to all appropriate programs and services currently provided
by the Parks and Recreation Department for which a fee is charged.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council review and approve the policy pertaining
to resident priority registration and the non-resident .registration surcharge.
ATTACHMENT
Policy Regarding Priority Registration
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PRCOUNC.191
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PRIORITY REGISTRATION RECREATION PROGRAMS
I. PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide for priority registration for
residents utilizing the programs presently provided through the
.Recreation Division. The policy addresses two components of the
priority registration..
1. Implementation of a surcharge for non-residents not presently
contributing to the revenue base of the City at a rate consistent
with that of residents.
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2. Providing a registration period prior to that of non-residents.
.II. GENERAL
The City of Santa Clarita. provides quality service to residents and
non-residents alike. However, recognizing that the residents of the
community share a greater burden in payment of fees and taxes which
comprise the City's revenue base and. offset the cost of recreational
programming, it is the policy of the City to offer residents an .optimum
opportunity to participate in such programs.
III. A. PROCEDURE - Surcharge
Per Article 4 of the California State Constitution, cities are
authorized to recover fees in an amount' up to but not exceeding the
total cost of providing a service.. However, due to the fact that
residents pay property tax; other per capita taxes, and fees; it is
acceptable to place a surcharge on non-residents. This surcharge
must, however, remain within the total cost to provide service of
each of the individual programs.
A surcharge of $10 will be assessed (where applicable) on all
non-residents participating in recreational programs. This
surcharge shall not apply to programs within the scholarship program
nor the free safety swimming program.-
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B. PROCEDURE - Priority Registration
Prior to the initiation of general registration, residents of the
City of Santa Clarita will be afforded the opportunity to
participate in a priority mail -in registration period one week prior
to. general registration. All mail with the return address within
the incorporated City limits shall be processed. Staff will verify
that all addresses are within the City limits, and notify others not
residing within the City limits that their registration will not be
processed until the first date of "general" registration.
The procedure for mail -in registration shall be as follows:
1. Recreational brochures mailed to various communities announcing
registration dates for residents and non-residents. Map within
brochures will clearly outline boundaries to assist in
determining residency:
2. Residents will be asked to show copy of utility billing for City
address verification.
3. Once verification has been received, residency will be
permanently on record with the City.
4. Non-residents will receive a non -residency designation in
computer system.
5. Non-residents shall be assessed a $10 surcharge on programs.
IV. EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY INCLUDE:
1. Non-residents requiring scholarship to participate in programs.
2. Team sports programs in which 60Z are City residents.
(Example: 6 residents & 4 non-residents - no surcharge
5 residents & 5 non-residents - $10 per non-resident
player charged)
V. AUTHORITY
This policy is authorized by the City Manager.
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