Parks & Recreation Fees Bylaw No. 6673, 2001

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Doc #2735414 CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NEW WESTMINSTER PARKS & RECREATION FEES BYLAW NO. 6673, 2001 (Adopted July 9, 2001) This is a consolidation of the bylaws listed below. The amendment bylaws have been combined with the original bylaw for convenience only. This consolidation is not a legal document. Certified copies of the original bylaws should be consulted for all interpretations and applications of the bylaws on this subject. Amendment Bylaw Amends Adopted Effective 6752, 2002 Schedule A July 15, 2002 September 1, 2002 6928, 2004 Schedule A July 12, 2004 September 1, 2004 7010, 2005 Schedule A May 16, 2005 September 1, 2005 7099, 2006 Schedule A May 29, 2006 September 1, 2006 7149, 2007 Schedule A Mar 26, 2007 September 1, 2007 7223, 2008 Schedule A Apr. 7, 2008 September 1, 2008 7313, 2009 Schedule A Jun. 1, 2009 September 1, 2009 7403, 2010 Schedule A Aug. 30, 2010 July 1, 2010 7516, 2012 Schedule A May 28, 2012 September 1, 2012 7629, 2013 Schedule A Nov. 4, 2013 January 1, 2014 7792, 2015 Schedule A Nov. 16, 2015 January 1, 2016 7865, 2016 Schedule A Oct. 17, 2016 January 1, 2017 7955, 2017 Schedule A Oct. 30, 2017 February 6, 2018 8066, 2018 Schedule A Dec. 10, 2018 January 1, 2019 8137, 2019 Schedule A Aug. 26, 2019 January 1, 2020 8212, 2020 Schedule A Sep. 14, 2020 January 1, 2021 8267, 2021 Schedule A June 28, 2021 January 1, 2022 8319, 2022 Schedule A March 7, 2022 March 7, 2022 8343, 2022 Att A June 27, 2022 January 1, 2023 8405, 2023 Att A August 28, 2023 January 1, 2024 8465, 2024 August 26, 2024 January 1, 2025 8531, 2025 July 14, 2025 January 1, 2026 The bylaw numbers highlighted in this consolidation refer to the bylaws that amended the principal Bylaw No. 6673, 2001. The number of any amending bylaw that has been repealed is not referred to in this consolidation. Doc #2735414 Obtainable from the Legislative Services Department CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY (July 15, 2025) Doc #2735414 CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NEW WESTMINSTER BYLAW NO. 6673, 2001 (A Bylaw to impose Fees and Charges for Parks & Recreation Department Services) WHEREAS Council is authorized by the Local Government Act to establish and operate any service that the council considers necessary for all or part of the City; AND WHEREAS Council has established and operates the City of New Westminster Parks & Recreation Department; AND WHEREAS Council may impose a fee or charge payable in respect of all or part of a service of the City; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the City of New Westminster, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. CITATION This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Parks & Recreation Fees Bylaw No. 6673, 2001". 2. FEE FOR USE Every person using any service of the City of New Westminster Parks & Recreation Department listed in the FEES AND CHARGES MANUAL attached as Schedule "A" and forming part of this Bylaw including, without limitation, rental or use of facilities or equipment or obtaining any service, shall pay the fee or charge for that rental, use or service which is set forth in Schedule "A" and which is hereby imposed in accordance with the applicable conditions, definitions, comments, notes and requirements set for in Schedule "A" relating to such fee or charge. 3. This Bylaw comes into force and effect on September 1, 2007. 1 Doc #2735414 Schedule "A" to Bylaw 8351, 2025 Schedule "A" to Parks and Recreation Fees Bylaw No. 6673, 2001 NEW WESTMINSTER PARKS AND RECREATION FEE MANUAL Effective January 1, 2026 2 Doc #2735414 Contents Space Rental Fees .................................................................................................................... 3 Rental Spaces Definitions ...................................................................................................... 3 Rental User Group Definitions ................................................................................................ 4 Indoor Room Rental Fees ...................................................................................................... 5 Arena Rentals - Ice ................................................................................................................ 5 Arena Rentals - Dry Floor ...................................................................................................... 6 Pool Rentals - Indoor ............................................................................................................. 7 Pool Rentals - Outdoor .......................................................................................................... 8 Outdoor Rentals - Rose Garden ............................................................................................ 8 Outdoor Rentals - Picnic Shelters .......................................................................................... 8 Outdoor Rentals - Public Spaces, Plazas & Events ............................................................... 8 Outdoor Rentals - Courts and Track ...................................................................................... 9 Space Rentals - Storage ........................................................................................................ 9 Outdoor Rentals - Sports Fields ............................................................................................. 9 Rental Extra Fees ..................................................................................................................11 Registered Programs ................................................................................................................12 Private Lessons ........................................................................................................................12 Admissions ...............................................................................................................................13 Admission Rates ...................................................................................................................13 Miscellaneous Fees ..................................................................................................................15 Additional Information ...............................................................................................................15 Rental Information, Terms and Conditions ............................................................................15 Additional Considerations ......................................................................................................16 3 Doc #2735414 Space Rental Fees Rental Spaces Definitions Location Rooms Up to 25 People Century House Multipurpose 2A, Multipurpose 2B, Multipurpose 2C Queen's Park Arena Meeting Room 1 Queensborough Community Centre Meeting Room 1, Meeting Room 2 təməsew̓ txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre Meeting Room 1A, Meeting Room 2A, Multipurpose 1D, Multipurpose 2A, Multipurpose 2B, Music Room Up to 75 People Century House Multipurpose 2A/2B, Multipurpose 2B/2C, Multipurpose 2A/2B/2C, Multipurpose 3, Multipurpose 4 Queen's Park Arena Multipurpose 2 Queensborough Community Centre Multipurpose 1A, Multipurpose 1B, Multipurpose 2A, Multipurpose 2B, Multipurpose 3, Multipurpose 4 təməsew̓ txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre Multipurpose 1A, Multipurpose 1B, Multipurpose 1C, Fitness Studio 2A, Fitness Studio 2B, Multipurpose 2A/2B Up to 125 People Centennial Lodge Hall (Weekly Program Rental (Mon-Thu only; not for special events)) Century House Multipurpose 1A, Multipurpose 1B Queensborough Community Centre Multipurpose 1A/1B, Multipurpose 2A/2B təməsew̓ txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre Multipurpose 1A/1B, Fitness Studio 2C Up to 350 People Century House Multipurpose 1A/1B Queensborough Community Centre Small Gym təməsew̓ txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre Small Gym, Lobby (Events) Up to 500 People Queen's Park Sportsplex Large Gym təməsew̓ txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre Large Gym Up to 110 People Centennial Lodge Stand-alone multipurpose event space and kitchen Note - Centennial Lodge Bookings Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays - 8 hour minimum Note - Centennial Lodge Bookings Monday through Thursday, excluding Holidays - 4 hour minimum Note - Requests for the Centennial Lodge with less than required minimum booking hours, may be requested within 90 days of event. Subject to availability. 4 Doc #2735414 Rental User Group Definitions New Westminster Youth Group or Minor Sport: Youth or Minor Sport, means a bona fide New Westminster based non-profit organization that delivers organized sports leagues, tournaments and recreation-based services to residents under 19 years of age. Youth or minor sport groups require 60% participation membership from New Westminster residents and they must be open to all New Westminster youth. New Westminster Senior Group: Senior Group, means a bona fide New Westminster based non-profit organization that delivers organized sports leagues, tournaments and recreation- based services to residents 65 years of age or older. Seniors groups require 60% participation membership from New Westminster residents and they must be open to all New Westminster Seniors. Non-Profit Organization and/or Individual: Community groups or associations with a society number or registered charitable organization number, or individuals who do not stand to gain from the use of the space. Business: Private, Business or Commercial Groups means a private sector for-profit businesses or individuals undertaking for-profit activities. Examples: Travel Agencies, Strata Council Meetings, Walmart, etc. Eligible New Westminster Organizations: Means a Council identified New Westminster Residents' Associations, School District #40, District Parent Advisory Council, a New Westminster Business Improvement Association or a New Westminster situated community organization possessing a charitable or not-for-profit status that predominately serves New Westminster residents. All Candidate Forums: Means public meetings where all candidates are invited to speak, and further, receive questions from members of the public with the purpose to promote voter knowledge and participation. All Candidate Forums may have focus on election subgroups such as all mayoral candidates, all Councilor candidates and/or all School Trustee candidates. Finally, all candidates must be invited to participate in All Candidate Forums to be eligible for a no-charge room booking. See further information included on page 16. Additional Information: All fees are subject to applicable taxes. Unless otherwise noted, rental rates are per hour. Basic setup and takedown of tables and chairs is included in the base rate. Additional fees may apply for staff support, service and/or equipment depending on the nature and/or duration of the rental. (See page 11 for extra rental fees). Rental insurance is required with the City named as an Additional Insured for five million in liability. The required insurance may be available as an add-on to the rental contracts. Renters may also source insurance options independently. 5 Doc #2735414 Indoor Room Rental Fees Item Before Tax Fee Rooms up to 25 People New Westminster Youth/Senior Groups $22.86 Non-Profit & Individuals $27.38 Business $55.00 Rooms up to 75 People New Westminster Youth/Senior Groups $27.38 Non-Profit & Individuals $33.33 Business $72.38 Rooms up to 125 People New Westminster Youth/Senior Groups $35.48 Non-Profit & Individuals $44.76 Business $105.48 Rooms up to 350 People New Westminster Youth/Senior Groups $53.81 Non-Profit & Individuals $70.71 Business $178.33 Rooms up to 500 People New Westminster Youth/Senior Groups $63.81 Non-Profit & Individuals $84.29 Business $218.33 Centennial Lodge (Events) All Users $150.48 All Indoor Rental Rooms All Candidate Forums No charge Arena Rentals - Ice Ice Prime and Non-Prime Times Item Start Time End Time Days Prime Time - Ice 6:00pm 12:00am Weekdays 7:00am 12:00am Weekends and Stat Holidays Non-Prime Time - Ice 12:00am 6:00pm Weekdays 12:00am 7:00am Weekends and Stat Holidays Item Before Tax Fee Ice - Prime New Westminster Youth $100.24 New Westminster Junior Hockey $261.19 All Users $334.52 6 Doc #2735414 Item Before Tax Fee Ice - Non-Prime New Westminster Youth $50.24 New Westminster Junior Hockey $130.95 All Users $167.62 Ice - Short Notice Prime (available 72 hours prior to rental time) All Users $167.62 Ice - Short Notice Non-Prime (available 72 hours prior to rental time) All Users $83.81 Ice - Non-prime (9:00am-3:00pm, Weekdays, Sept - June) New Westminster Secondary School Hockey Academy (75% of Non-Prime) $125.71 1 - 45 Skaters (School field trips) $87.86 45 - 90 Skaters (School field trips) $175.71 Rentals Charging Admission All Users The greater of applicable Ice rate or 15% of the gross admission revenue Arena Rentals - Dry Floor Dry Floor Prime and Non-Prime Times Item Start Time End Time Days Prime Time - Dry Floor 3:00pm 12:00am Weekdays 6:00am 12:00am Weekends and Stat Holidays Non-Prime Time - Dry Floor 12:00am 3:00pm Weekdays 12:00am 6:00am Weekends and Stat Holidays Item Before Tax Fee Dry Floor - Prime Non-Profit & Individuals $110.48 Dry Floor - Non-Prime Non-Profit & Individuals $55.24 Dry Floor - All Hours New Westminster Youth $33.10 New Westminster Junior Lacrosse: B2, B3 $33.10 New Westminster Junior Lacrosse: A, B1 $88.33 New Westminster Senior and Masters Lacrosse $110.48 Business and Professional $201.19 Dry Floor - Multi Day All Users 8 hour per day at associated rate 7 Doc #2735414 Item Before Tax Fee Rentals Charging Admission All Users The greater of applicable Dry Floor rate or 15% of the gross admission revenue Note - Dry Floor event setups and takedown time will be charged the Dry Floor - Non-Prime rate Pool Rentals - Indoor Item Before Tax Fee Lane Rental - 12.5m New Westminster Youth $6.90 Non-Profit & Individuals $10.24 Business $17.14 Lane Rental - 20m and 25m New Westminster Youth $13.57 Non-Profit & Individuals $20.48 Business $34.05 Lane Rental - 50m New Westminster Youth/Senior Groups $27.38 Non-Profit & Individuals $40.95 Business $68.33 Pool Rental - Leisure Business $238.57 Lane Rental - Short Notice 25m (available 72 hours prior to rental time) New Westminster Youth $6.90 Non-Profit & Individuals $10.24 Business $17.14 Lane Rental - Short Notice 50m (available 72 hours prior to rental time) New Westminster Youth/Senior Groups $13.57 Non-Profit & Individuals $20.48 Business $34.05 Pool Rental - Short Notice Leisure (available 72 hours prior to rental time) Business $119.29 Swim Meet New Westminster Youth/Senior Groups $218.57 Non-Profit & Individuals $328.10 School Visits Indoor Pool - (9:00am-3:00pm, Weekdays, Sept - June) All users (up to 150) $3.67 per participant Note - Additional Lifeguard fee may be charged. 8 Doc #2735414 Pool Rentals - Outdoor Item Before Tax Fee Lane Rental New Westminster Youth Groups $10.24 Non-Profit & Individuals $10.24 Public Pool Rental 1-30 $136.43 31-60 $195.00 61-90 $312.14 91-120 $400.00 School Visits Outdoor Pool - (9:00am-3:00pm, Weekdays, June) All users (up to 120) $3.67 per participant Note - Additional Lifeguard fee may be charged. Wading Pool - Non-prime (9:00am-3:00pm, Weekday, June) Schools Only $48.57 Note - Additional charge for 3 hours to fill & drain of pool, plus staff time. Outdoor Rentals - Rose Garden Item Before Tax Fee Rose Garden Rental (2 hours min) All Users $139.76 Note - Fee is for a 2 hour booking for the space only. Extra fees may apply. Outdoor Rentals - Picnic Shelters Item Before Tax Fee Prime Time (Weekends and Statutory Holidays) Small (Queen's Park 2), Pavilions, Stages $17.95 Medium (Old Schoolhouse Park, Port Royal Park, Ryall Park) $23.81 Large (Lower Hume Park, Queen's Park 1) $30.67 Non-Prime Time (Weekdays, excluding Statutory Holidays) Small (Queen's Park 2), Pavilions, Stages $9.00 Medium (Old Schoolhouse Park, Port Royal Park, Ryall Park) $11.90 Large (Lower Hume Park, Queen's Park 1) $15.33 Outdoor Rentals - Public Spaces, Plazas & Events Item Before Tax Fee Rental - per use per day New Westminster Group Non-Profit & Individual $58.57 Non New Westminster Group Non-Profit & Individual $117.14 Business $244.05 Note - All ticketed and gated events and activities are subject to above fees plus 15% of gross gate revenue plus GST. 9 Doc #2735414 Outdoor Rentals - Courts and Track Item Before Tax Fee Single Court, Lane or Jump Area New Westminster Youth/Senior Groups $0.00 New Westminster Youth/Senior Groups No Show Fee 10.24 Non-Profit & Individuals $6.90 Business $14.52 Bookings over 4 hours New Westminster Group Non-Profit & Individual $0.00 New Westminster Youth/Senior Groups No Show Fee 10.24 Non New Westminster Group Non-Profit & Individual $122.14 Business $244.05 Tournament/Event Fee (Plus applicable facility fee) New Westminster Group Non-Profit & Individual $58.57 Non New Westminster Group Non-Profit & Individual $117.14 Business $244.05 Note - All ticketed and gated events and activities are subject to above fees plus 15% of gross gate revenue plus GST. Space Rentals - Storage Item Before Tax Fee Indoor and Outdoor Storage Community Storage - Monthly - up to 40 Square Feet $119.05 Community Storage - Monthly - over 40 Square Feet $238.10 Community Storage - Daily - up to 40 Square Feet $4.76 Community Storage - Daily - over 40 Square Feet $9.52 Note - Proof of insurance for stored items is required. Outdoor Rentals - Sports Fields Sport Field Prime and Non-Prime Times Item Start Time End Time Days Prime Time - Sport Field 5:00pm 12:00am Weekdays 7:00am 12:00am Weekends and Stat Holidays Non-Prime Time - Sport Field 7:00am 5:00pm Weekdays (excluding Stat Holidays ) Item Before Tax Fee Artificial Turf - Prime Time (Full and Half Fields) New Westminster Youth/Senior Groups $27.38 Non-Profit & Individuals $51.67 Business $100.48 10 Doc #2735414 Item Before Tax Fee Artificial Turf - Non-Prime (Full and Half Fields) New Westminster Youth/Senior Groups $13.57 Non-Profit & Individuals $25.95 Business $50.24 Grass - Prime Time New Westminster Youth/Senior Groups $0.00 New Westminster Youth/Senior Groups No Show Fee $10.24 Non-Profit & Individuals $13.57 Business $27.38 Grass- Non-Prime New Westminster Youth/Senior Groups $0.00 New Westminster Youth/Senior Groups No Show Fee $10.24 Non-Profit & Individuals $7.38 Business $13.57 Queen's Park Stadium - Prime Time New Westminster Youth/Senior Groups $0.00 New Westminster Youth/Senior Groups No Show Fee $30.71 Non-Profit & Individuals $51.67 Business $100.48 Queen's Park Stadium - Non Prime New Westminster Youth/Senior Groups $0.00 New Westminster Youth/Senior Groups No Show Fee $30.71 Non-Profit & Individuals $25.95 Business $50.24 Tournament/Event Fee (Plus applicable facility fee) New Westminster Group Non-Profit & Individual $58.57 Non New Westminster Group Non-Profit & Individual $117.14 Business $244.05 Change Room with Booked Field Hume Park Only $12.62 All Users $25.71 Light Fee (Full and Half Fields) All users $11.67 Note - A deposit equal to 20% of the total contract is required for all sports field bookings. This deposit must be paid before the group's first scheduled booking and will be held until the end of the season. It will be applied toward the final invoice during the season-end reconciliation. Note - All ticketed and gated events and activities are subject to above fees plus 15% of gross gate revenue plus GST. 11 Doc #2735414 Rental Extra Fees Item Before Tax Fee Notes Equipment - Stage Use $153.81 Per use fee. Pickup, setup and delivery not provided. Equipment - Corker Rental $2.01 GST and PST charged. Parents participating in lessons are entitled to free corkers. Equipment - Electrical Supply $31.19 Fee is per event location, per washroom, per day. Equipment - Food Services By Quote Equipment - Garbage/Recycling Receptacle $47.62 Fee is per bin drop off or disposal. Equipment - Specialty By Quote As required i.e., projector, screen etc. Equipment - Sporting By Quote i.e., Sport supplies, score clock etc. Equipment - Water Supply By Quote Other - Banner Advertisements $100.00 Fee is per banner, per location, per year. Available for approved local amateur sport groups. Other - Entandem By Quote Other - Insurance By Quote Other - Kitchen $144.29 Permit - Sale of Goods, Services, or Food $55.65 Permit - Special Occasion or Liquor Permit $100.55 Skate Rental - 10 times $21.88 GST and PST charged. Skate Rental - Single $2.90 GST and PST charged. Skate Sharpening - 10 times $43.97 GST and PST charged. Skate Sharpening - Single $5.58 GST and PST charged. Staff - Additional Washroom Cleaning $170.00 Fee is per event, per washroom, per cleaning. Staff - Arenas Rental $56.19 Fee is per hour, per staff. Staff - Parks Rental $48.57 Outdoor staff. Fee is per hour, per staff. Minimum 4 hours. Staff - Recreation Rental Support $48.57 Indoor and aquatic staff. Fee is per hour, per staff. Not designated to the rental. Staff - Rose Garden Rental $81.47 GST and PST charged. Minimum 2 hours. 12 Doc #2735414 Registered Programs Registered program fees are developed through a formula using the following fee criterion: - Instructor salary and benefits - Consumable program supplies - Non-consumable equipment with lifespan over 1 year - Transportation & other costs (as applicable) - Third party costs - i.e. Non City of New Westminster fees associated to the program delivery - Bank and payment process service charges (cost recovery) - Space and room costs - Minimum and maximum number of program registrants - Costs associated with public safety - Administration, sales and inflationary costs Note - registered program fees are subject to applicable taxes and fee changes throughout the term of the fees and charges bylaw amendment. Private Lessons Item Before Tax Fee Private Lesson - Aquatics, Gymnastics, Trampoline, Skateboarding, Tennis, Skating (30 min) Child $34.75 Adult $35.24 Private Lesson - Aquatics, Gymnastics, Trampoline, Skateboarding, Tennis, Skating (45 min) Child $52.25 Adult $52.38 Private Personal Training Assessment (1.5 hours) All Ages $92.14 Private Personal Training (1 hour) All Ages - 1 session $63.33 All Ages - 3 sessions $180.95 All Ages - 5 sessions $285.48 All Ages - 10 sessions $539.29 Semi-Private Personal Training - 2 - 3 participants (1 hour) All Ages - 1 session $83.81 All Ages - 3 sessions $238.57 All Ages - 5 sessions $376.90 All Ages - 10 sessions $711.67 13 Doc #2735414 Admissions Active admission fees give users access to eligible Department drop-in services. Some drop-in services are excluded based on the user's age, service, or membership requirements. For caregiver participation programs (excluding skating and swimming), only one caregiver admission will be charged if other caregivers are not actively participating in the program. Admission rates are subject to applicable tax. After tax rates are rounded to the nearest $0.05 Admission Rates Age Definitions Item Definition Infant 0 - 3 years Child 4 - 12 years Youth 13 - 18 years Adult 19 - 64 years Senior 65 - 74 years Super Senior 75+ years Family A family consisting of 1 or more adults attending the facility with 1 dependent ages 18 years or younger. (Per Person) Student A person regardless of who, that possess a current and valid student identification from an accredited post-secondary institutions as identified by the province of British Columbia. Support Person A person who's attendance is for the purpose of supporting a participant with a disability. Group Rate 10+ Participants. Subject to facility/program capacity. Drop-in programs only. All attendees must be in attendance when admission is paid for. Item Before Tax Fee Active 1 Visit Infant $0.00 Child $3.67 Youth $4.86 Student $4.86 Adult $7.33 Senior $4.86 Super Senior $3.67 Family $3.67 Support Person $0.00 Group Rate $3.67 Try-it and Shower $1.90 14 Doc #2735414 Item Before Tax Fee Active 10 Visit Child $29.29 Youth $39.05 Student $39.05 Adult $58.57 Senior $39.05 Super Senior $29.29 Active 30 Day Child $33.33 Youth $43.81 Student $43.81 Adult $65.95 Senior $43.81 Super Senior $33.33 Active 365 Day Child $282.86 Youth $377.14 Student $377.14 Adult $565.71 Senior $377.14 Super Senior $282.86 Childminding (0 - 10 years) 1 Hour $5.95 10 Hours $46.90 Century House Association Annual Membership Annual Membership $24.52 Annual Membership 90+ $0.00 Note - Century House Association Annual Membership only allows access to Century House Association sponsored Activities. Drop-in Fitness requires Active Admission or Pass Fees. Youth Centre Admissions (11 - 18 years) Annual Membership $20.48 Single Admission (General Youth Drop-in Services) $0.95 Single Admission (Event Youth Centre Member) $0.95 Single Admission (Event Youth Centre Non-Member) $1.90 Sport Drop-In $1.90 Outdoor Pools Infant $0.00 All Ages $1.90 Miscellaneous Get Active Grade 5 $0.00 Stay Active Grade 6 $0.00 Summer Fun ActivePass $24.52 15 Doc #2735414 Miscellaneous Fees Item Before Tax Fee Notes Park Memorial Donation (non-bench) By Quote Deluxe Memorial Bench Donation $4,205.00 Lounger Memorial Bench Donation $7,175.00 Plaque Replacement $526.79 GST and PST charged. Off-site Works & Service Tree Fee $959.82 GST and PST charged. Additional Information Rental Information, Terms and Conditions 1. The Department, through its Service Area Manager, determines the amount of time necessary to accommodate a booking request. Considerations include, group size, type of user group, type of room use, room set up, and room clean up time. All room rentals are subject to additional fees, as applicable, related to staffing, maintenance, custodial needs, equipment or furniture set up, etc. 2. All rates are based on regularly staffed hours at the facility. Exceptions will be reviewed on an individual basis. 3. Sport room rentals are listed under the individual facilities. 4. The Department is required to collect Entandem Fees (i.e. music license fees) on applicable rental bookings (plus applicable sales tax) based on occupancy, music use and dancing. 5. Facility Allocation Policy - Rental allocation is governed by the Parks and Recreation Facility Allocation Policy, which is used to determine user group's eligibility and priority when allocating spaces. (#69863). 6. Refunds - Refunds are subject to the criteria outlined in the Parks and Recreation Department Refund Policy and Procedures document (#287443). 7. Performance, Security & Damage Deposits - Deposits of $200.00 or more may be required depending on the nature of the rental. Deposits will be returned, in full, if the user has left the premise undamaged, clean and organized (i.e. in the state received). Deposits will be withheld, partially or fully, to cover damages or custodial expenses if the contract agreements have not been met or are broken. If damages or custodial charges exceed the damage deposit, Parks and Recreation will invoice user for all outstanding fees. Full deposit conditions are outlined on the facility use contract and signed by user. 8. Additional Staff - Where extra staffing is required for a function or a statutory holiday, the user group will pay the total cost of the required staff. 9. Tax Tariffs - All applicable taxes and tariffs are applied to the fees listed herein. 10. Individuals and Groups booking recreation and community facilities are required to obtain liability insurance coverage as determined by the Parks and Recreation Department. 11. Youth Group & Minor Sport Meetings - New Westminster Minor Sport and youth groups recognized by the City are entitled to one free meeting per month for organization business administration purposes in a Parks and Recreation Department facility subject to availability (exception - Centennial Lodge). Reflecting the City's allocation policies, booking requests for free space can be confirmed up to three months in advance and subject to availability. 12. Residents' Associations - Residents' Associations recognized by the City are entitled to one free meeting per month for organization business administration purposes in a Parks and Recreation Department facility subject to availability (exception - Centennial 16 Doc #2735414 Lodge). Reflecting the City's allocation policies, booking requests for free space can be confirmed up to three months in advance and subject to availability. 13. All Candidates Forums - in the period between the declaration of candidates or dropping of the writ and Election Day, All Candidate Forum room bookings made to Eligible New Westminster Organizations for will be booked at no-charge subject to space availability and the Parks and Recreation Facility Allocation Policy criteria. Further, free room bookings are extended to any referendum process if all sides of each referendum question(s) are represented from the time the referendum question(s) is released and the referendum closing date. All candidate forums must have a rental agreement for a designated indoor or outdoor Parks and Recreation space. No political lobbying, campaigning or solicitation is permitted, in any Parks and Recreation publically accessible space, even in the event an approved space rental agreement has been secured. a. All Candidate Forums - Purpose & Definitions i. To support resident and candidate participation in the democratic process; ii. To promote local resident's awareness of and participation in the electoral process at the local, provincial and federal levels of government; and iii. To further electorate knowledge of all candidates and political party positions, goals and visions. Additional Considerations Access and Inclusion Policy/Financial Assistance Program: the Parks and Recreation Department offers reduced fees and participant support services to promote participation and accessibility. Fee Adjustments - Under special circumstances, the Director of Parks and Recreation (or Designate) may adjust fees and charges rates to meet current market value or extraordinary bookings. Corporate Wellness Program: admission fees are adjusted to reflect the City's Corporate Wellness Policy and Program. Food, Beverage, Vending & Merchandise Sales: All applicable fees are priced at market value and subject to change, sales, discounts or other promotions. Extraordinary or Unforeseen Fees: Parks and Recreation reserves the right to charge additional or extraordinary fees to users, residents, property owners, or film production companies under the following circumstances: a) When service fees are unknown at the time of booking or exceed initial estimates. b) When the City is required to perform services to ensure public safety, maintain City operations, or preserve public access to public property. For example, the City may need to conduct arborist or horticultural work--potentially on private property, with or without prior notice--to address trees or vegetation that obstruct public sidewalks or pose safety concerns. c) When charges arise in connection with filming activities on City property or when fines are issued for violations of permit conditions. Partnerships: The Department may elect to waive or adjust third parties rental fees if the service provided is offered in partnership with Parks and Recreation and offers a broad public benefit. Admission fees will be used to recover service costs. Insurance is still required from the partner.