Report Prepared by: Christopher Jensen, Director of Parks & Community Services
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SUBJECT: Approval to Continue Public Hearing in Consideration of Parks and Community Services Fee Schedule to Include New Rates for Bob Hart Square and Merced Open Air Theater (MOAT) and the Addition of Fahrens Park Disc Golf Course and Merced Regional Sports Complex (CP42) to July 6, 2026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers Staff’s request to continue the noticed public hearing regarding new fees to the current fee schedule for Recreational Facility Use including new rates for Bob Hart Square and Merced Open Air Theater (MOAT), and the Addition of Merced Regional Sports Complex (CP42), and Fahrens Park Disc Golf Course to July 6, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion continuing the noticed public hearing to July 6, 2026.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Deny
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
DISCUSSION
Staff is requesting that this public hearing be continued to July 6, 2026, to consider the new fee schedule for Recreational Facility Use. In order to cover the cost of managing, operating, and maintaining recreational venues that are reservable for private and community events, Parks & Community Services requires the routine updates to fee schedules to ensure that facilities and costs are in line with Council goals and priorities and community expectations.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
None at this time.