Village of Cumberland Parks and Recreation Fees Bylaw No. 1211, 2024
Cumberland, British Columbia
· No. 1211
· adopted 2024-05-27
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THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF CUMBERLAND
BYLAW NO. 1211
A bylaw to impose fees payable for goods and services, use of municipal property.
The Council of the Corporation of the Village of Cumberland, in open meeting assembled,
enacts as follows:
1.
This Bylaw may be cited as the "Parks and Recreation Fees Bylaw No. 1211, 2024."
2.
This bylaw comes into force on September 1, 2024.
3.
The fees set out in Schedule A to this bylaw are imposed for the goods, services or use
of municipal property indicated.
Tax Implications
4.
Taxes will be added to fees where noted throughout as required by legislation.
Age Classifications
5.
The following age classifications are set out for the purpose of imposing fees:
(a)
Early Years:
0-4 years of age
(b)
Child:
5-12 years of age
(c)
Youth:
13-18 years of age
(d)
Adult:
19-59 years of age
(e)
Senior:
60+ years of age
Definitions
6.
In this bylaw,
(a)
Commercial event includes:
i.
An event organized by a business, except one that meets the
"Commercial Recreation Non-Exclusive" or "Commercial Education
Non-Exclusive" definition in this bylaw;
ii.
An event organized by a political organization;
iii.
Commercial filming.
(b)
Commercial Education Non-Exclusive means an event or program, organized by
a business, that is primarily educational in nature.
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(c)
Commercial Recreation Non-Exclusive means an event or program, organized by
a business, that is primarily recreational in nature.
(d)
Not-for-profit event includes:
i. An event organized by a not-for-profit organization or registered
society that is open to the public;
iii. Public funerals and all-candidates meetings
(e)
Private event means an event that is not open to the public and includes, but is
not limited to, a private funeral, wedding, banquet, meeting, birthday
celebration, and neighbourhood or family picnic. It can include events organized
by businesses, individuals, or not-for profit organizations.
(f)
Recreation equipment means any Village-owned equipment that is typically
used for recreation programs, stored or used in a Village of Cumberland facility,
and not typically provided with a facility booking. It does not include road
barricades, signs, or other traffic control equipment.
(g)
Recreation manager means the Village of Cumberland employee assigned to
manage the Recreation Department.
(h)
Single admission means one-time, contiguous use of a specific amenity or
facility.
Exemptions
7.
The following events are exempt from the facility rental fees imposed by this bylaw:
(a)
Remembrance Day services held by the Cumberland Legion;
(b)
Educational programs held by the Board of Education of School District No. 71
(Comox Valley) under a joint use facility agreement with the Village of
Cumberland; such programs are also exempt from the recreation equipment
fees imposed by this bylaw.
(c)
Programs held by the Cumberland Community Schools Society that are provided
in cooperation with the Village of Cumberland Recreation Department.
8.
The following events are exempt from the park use permit fees imposed by this bylaw:
(a)
Educational programs held by the Board of Education of School District No. 71
(Comox Valley);
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(b)
Programs held by the Cumberland Community Schools Society.
9.
The following organizations are exempt from damage deposit requirements set out in
this bylaw:
(a)
Board of Education of School District No. 71 (Comox Valley);
(b)
Cumberland Community Schools Society.
10.
Fees are reduced by 50% for members of Council during their term of office and Village
of Cumberland employees for memberships, facility admissions, and programs for which
regular admission and membership fees apply as prescribed in Schedule A.
11.
Active members of Cumberland Fire Rescue are exempt from admission fees for use of
the Cumberland Recreation Centre Fitness Studio.
Additional Charges
12.
The recreation manager is authorized to impose fees for any additional costs incurred by
the Village of Cumberland under a Park Use Permit or facility rental on a cost recovery
basis.
New Programs and Services
13.
The recreation manager is authorized to establish fees for
(a) new programs and events; and
(b) recreation equipment and supplies, when the fee is based on cost recovery
plus no more than 10%.
Insurance
14.
An applicant for
(a)
a park use permit,
(b)
a recreation facility rental, and/or
(c)
an event held on other municipal property or road right-of-way
must provide the general commercial liability insurance in the minimum amount
required set out in Schedule B to this bylaw, based on points allocated in the Risk Factor
Table in Schedule B, inclusive per occurrence, including damages and allocated loss
expenses combined against bodily injury, personal injury and/or property damage,
including non-owned auto.
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15.
All insurance required in the previous section must be endorsed to
(a)
add the Village of Cumberland as an additional insured, and
(b)
provide the Village of Cumberland with 30 days advance written notice of
cancellation.
16.
Evidence of the required insurance must be received by the Village before the event
take place.
17.
Any requirement as to the amount of insurance coverage does not constitute
representation that the amount required is adequate. It is the responsibility of the
applicant to obtain insurance in adequate forms and amounts.
Recreation Equipment
18.
The recreation manager, at their discretion, may permit the rental of recreation
equipment in conjunction with a facility rental provided that the renter agrees to
(a) use the equipment appropriately and in accordance with its intended use;
(b) demonstrate that there will be appropriate supervision of the equipment's use;
and
(c) not remove the equipment from the facility in which it is typically stored and/or
used.
Damage Deposits
19.
An applicant for
(a)
a park use permit,
(b)
a recreation facility rental contract, and/or
(c)
an event held on other municipal property or road right-of-way,
must provide the damage deposit required set out in Schedule B to this bylaw, based on
the points allocated in the Risk Factor Table in Schedule B to this bylaw.
Commercial Non-Exclusive Permits
20.
The following uses, events, and programs are restricted to non-exclusive use of a park or
section of a park under a park use permit:
(a) Commercial Recreation Non-Exclusive, and
(b) Commercial Education Non-Exclusive.
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21.
(1)
Park use under a park use permit for Commercial Recreation Non-Exclusive or
Commercial Education Non-Exclusive use is not guaranteed;
(2)
If the requested park or section of a park becomes unavailable at any time
before the event due to a conflicting exclusive park booking or Village of
Cumberland program, the permit holder must move to another available area.
22.
The recreation manager is authorized to determine whether an event qualifies for the
Commercial Recreation Non-Exclusive or Commercial Education Non-Exclusive fee under
a park use permit.
Repeal
23.
"Recreation Fees Bylaw No. 1111, 2019" is repealed.
READ A FIRST TIME THIS
MAY 13TH
DAY OF
MAY
2024.
READ A SECOND TIME THIS
MAY 13TH
DAY OF
MAY
2024.
READ A THIRD TIME THIS
MAY 13TH
DAY OF
MAY
2024.
ADOPTED THIS
MAY 27TH
DAY OF
MAY
2024.
_______________________________
_____________________________
Mayor
Corporate Officer
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SCHEDULE A
RECREATION FEES
1.0 Cumberland Recreation Centre
Admission & Membership Fees
Tax included
Fee Type
Year
Admission Fees
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Single Admission: Early Years
$1.05
$1.15
$1.25
$1.30
$1.40
Single Admission: Youth
$2.15
$2.30
$2.45
$2.60
$2.80
Single Admission: Adult
$4.30
$4.60
$4.90
$5.25
$5.60
Single Admission: Senior
$3.20
$3.45
$3.70
$3.95
$4.20
Climbing Admission Fees
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Climbing - Early Years
$2.15
$2.30
$2.45
$2.60
$2.80
Climbing - Youth
$4.30
$4.60
$4.90
$5.25
$5.60
Climbing - Adult
$6.40
$6.85
$7.35
$7.85
$8.40
Climbing - Senior
$5.35
$5.70
$6.15
$6.55
$7.00
Monthly Membership Fees
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
One Month - Early Years
$10.50
$11.50
$12.50
$13.00
$14.00
One Month - Youth
$21.50
$23.00
$24.50
$26.00
$28.00
One Month - Adult
$43.00
$46.00
$49.00
$52.50
$56.00
One Month - Senior
$32.00
$34.50
$37.00
$39.50
$42.00
Annual Membership Fees
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
One Year - Early Years
$63
$69
$75
$78
$84
One Year - Youth
$129
$138
$147
$156
$168
One Year - Adult
$258
$276
$294
$315
$336
One Year - Senior
$192
$207
$222
$237
$252
Other Fees
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Shower (free with any other
admission)
$2.15
$2.30
$2.45
$2.60
$2.80
Gear rental (climbing gear, discs,
racquets, etc.)
$2.15
$2.30
$2.45
$2.60
$2.80
Personal Trainer (per client per
session)
$5.35
$5.70
$6.15
$6.55
$7.00
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1.1 Cumberland Recreation Centre Rental Fees (per hour*)
Tax extra
Facility
Fee Type
Year
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Gymnasium
Non-Profit
$32
$34
$36
$39
$42
Private
$64
$69
$74
$79
$85
Commercial
$128
$137
$147
$157
$168
CRI Kitchen
Non-Profit
$21
$23
$25
$27
$29
Private
$43
$46
$49
$52
$56
Commercial
$86
$92
$98
$105
$112
Squash Courts
Non-Profit
$10
$10
$11
$11
$11
(per privately booked court)
Private
$20
$21
$22
$23
$24
Commercial
$40
$41
$42
$43
$44
1.2 Cumberland Cultural Centre Rental Fees (per hour*)
Tax extra
Facility
Fee Type
Year
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Moncrief Hall
Non-Profit
$21
$23
$25
$27
$29
Private
$43
$46
$49
$52
$56
Commercial
$86
$92
$98
$105
$112
Buchanan Hall
Non-Profit
$21
$23
$25
$27
$29
Private
$43
$46
$49
$52
$56
Commercial
$86
$92
$98
$105
$112
Buchanan Hall Kitchen
Non-Profit
$10
$10
$11
$11
$11
(only available with Buchanan Hall
rental)
Private
$20
$21
$22
$23
$24
Commercial
$40
$41
$42
$43
$44
1.3 Cumberland Parks Permit Fees (per hour*)
Tax extra
Park
Fee Type
Year
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Village Park
Non-Profit
$27
$29
$31
$33
$35
(entire park)
Private
$54
$57
$61
$65
$70
Commercial
$128
$137
$147
$157
$168
Other Parks
Non-Profit
$11
$11
$12
$13
$14
(and individual sections of
Village Park)
Private
$21
$23
$25
$27
$29
Commercial
$43
$46
$49
$52
$56
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1.4 Commercial Non-Exclusive Park Permit Fees
Tax extra
Fee
Fee Type
Year
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Commercial Recreation Non-
Exclusive
$20
$21
$21
$22
$23
(per hour)
Commercial Education Non-
Exclusive
$20
$21
$21
$22
$23
(per day)
Commercial Education Non-
Exclusive
$107
$114
$117
$121
$125
(per year)
Commercial Non-Exclusive fees are per park or section of Village Park
1.5 Village Park Sport Fields and Ball Diamond Rental Fees
Tax extra
Fee Type
Year
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Not For Profit Youth
Per Hour
$4
$4
$4
$4
$5
Per Day
$25
$26
$27
$27
$28
Not-For-Profit Adult
Per Hour
$8
$8
$8
$9
$9
Per Day
$100
$103
$106
$109
$113
Private
Per Hour
$16
$16
$17
$17
$18
Per Day
$200
$206
$212
$219
$225
Commercial
Per Hour
$32
$33
$34
$35
$36
Per Day
$400
$412
$424
$437
$450
Use of Field Lights (per hour)
Youth Not-
For Profit
$4
$4
$4
$4
$5
Other
$12
$12
$13
$13
$14
1.6 Cumberland Community Forest Trail Network Permit Fees
Tax extra
Fee Type
Year
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Per Day
Non-Profit
$54
$57
$61
$65
$70
(per day rate is the greater of the fee
shown, or the following fee per
participant: Non-Profit: $.50; Private: $.75;
Commercial: $1.00)
Private
$80
$86
$92
$98
$105
Commercial
$107
$114
$122
$131
$140
Per Year
Non-Profit
$54
$58
$62
$66
$71
(no single event with more than 25
participants)
Private
$80
$86
$92
$98
$105
Commercial
$107
$114
$122
$131
$140
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1.7 Street Closure Fees (per day or portion of a day)
Tax extra
Fee Type
Year
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Street Closures
Non-Profit
$75
$77
$79
$81
$83
(streets on a bus route)
Private
$125
$129
$133
$137
$141
Commercial
$200
$206
$212
$218
$225
Street Closures
Non-Profit
$50
$52
$54
$56
$58
(other streets)
Private
$100
$103
$106
$109
$112
Commercial
$150
$155
$160
$165
$170
Closures requiring Council approval
$100
$103
$106
$109
$112
(in addition to any fees above)
1.8 Miscellaneous Fees
Tax extra
Year
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Key Replacement
$54
$57
$61
$65
$70
Late Key Return (per day)**
$10
$10
$11
$11
$11
Electrical Hookup (per day)
$11
$11
$12
$13
$14
Parking Stall (per day)
$54
$57
$61
$65
$70
Recreation and Facilities
Staff Assistance (per hour)
$38.08
$39.22
$40.40
$41.61
$42.86
Recreation Equipment Rental
(per hour)
$30
$31
$32
$33
$34
Program Withdrawals
$10
$10
$10
$10
$10
* Daily rate for all hourly fees is 5x the hourly fee unless otherwise noted; daily rate does not apply to
Staff Assistance charges
** Up to the value of Key Replacement; to be withheld from damage deposit
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SCHEDULE B
INSURANCE AND DAMAGE DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS
Points
Risk Level
Minimum Liability Insurance Required
Damage Deposit
Required
1-2
Low
None
None
3-5
Medium
$2 million
$200
6-8
Medium/High
$3 million
$300
9-13
High
$5 million
$400
14+
High
As recommended by insurer
$500
Risk Factor Table
Points
Points
Allocated
Attendance (maximum expected)
1 to 100
101 to 300
301 to 1,000
1,001 to 2,000
2,001 to 5,000
5,001 to 10,000
1
3
4
5
7
9
Alcohol Served
5
Animals in attendance or involved in activity
1
Fireworks or open flame
9
Prepared food served to the public
1
People on roadway
1
Rides offered of any kind, including mechanical and animal
2
Stage
1 (per stage)
Motorized vehicle involvement
1
Sport activity:
Non-contact (tennis, running, yoga, etc.)
Minor contact (soccer, baseball, etc.)
Contact (football, rugby, roller derby, etc.)
Adventure sports (mountain biking, kayaking, rock climbing, etc.)
1
2
3
5
TOTAL