Recreation Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3482, 2021

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CITY OF PRINCE RUPERT RECREATION FEES AND CHARGES AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3482, 2021 BEING A BYLAW TO REPACE THE RECREATION FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3395, 2016 AND ALL PREVIOUS RECREATION FEES & CHARGES BYLAWS WHEREAS pursuant to the Local Government Act R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 397, Council may, by Bylaw, establish fees for administrative costs and services; AND WHEREAS Council is desirous of setting fees to defray certain administrative costs and services; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Prince Rupert, in an open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. THAT the Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3482, 2021 be charged out at the rates outlined in Schedule "'A" attached hereto; and, 2. THAT all fees and charges must be paid in cash, by cheque, by debit or credit services in advance of the service of the delivery of goods; and, 3. THAT this Bylaw shall be sited for all purposes as the "Recreation Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3482, 2021." Read a First time this (9 day of DeCeEMpe«, 2021. Read a Second time this \~_ day of DEecexnber_, 2021. Read a Third time this this_\o day of December, 2021. Final Consideration and Adopted this '3 day of PeCamMbex__, This Bylaw was adopted by Council. To view the signed original, contact City Hall --_ Administration at (250) 627 0934 or email [email protected] Corporate Administrator SCHEDULE "A"--DEFINITIONS 1.0 Policy Interpretations 1.1. Where there is an established rental fee, no group or individual will be entitled to use the facility without charge. 1.2 Normal operating hours are the hours and days that recreation facilities are scheduled to be open for public access. 1.3. All Recreation Rates are subject to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Provincial Sales Tax (PST) where applicable. 2.0 The City of Prince Rupert's Recreation Department Drop-In Access Drop-In Use is a use characterized by a person or group of persons deciding on a use by use basis to attend a public session at a recreation facility where the public or a subset of the public is welcome to attend. All Drop-In users will abide by all applicable facility rules and regulations. 2.1. Drop-In Admissions Modes of Facility Use 2.1.1 Shower Drop-In Admission rate users are entitled to access only the appropriate change room and all change room amenities at the Earl Mah Aquatic Centre for the purpose of showering for a maximum duration of 30 consecutive minutes from time of purchase. 2.1.2 Single Drop-In Admission rate users are entitled to access facilities throughout the Recreation Complex during normal operating hours, excluding rental rooms and facilities that are in use/reserved by rental users or program users, for a maximum duration of three consecutive hours from time of purchase. 2.1.3 Daily Drop-In Admission rate users are entitled to access facilities throughout the Recreation Complex during normal operating hours, excluding rental rooms and facilities that are in use/reserved by rental users or program users, on the calendar day of purchase. 2.1.4 Casual Gymnasium Drop-In Admission rate users are entitled to access to the designated gymnasium/auditorium space at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre for the duration of the designated Casual Gym Drop-In timeframe. 2.1.5 Economy Ticket Drop-In Admission rate users are entitled to | single drop-in admission per ticket. -2- 2.1.6 Pass Holder Drop-In Admission rate users are entitled to unlimited access to facilities throughout the Recreation Complex during normal operating hours, excluding rental rooms and facilities that are in use/reserved by rental users or program users, for the period of their pass- term (1,3,6, or 12 months) commencing at time of purchase. 2.2 Drop-In Categories of User Groups 2.2.1 Tot admission rates apply to individuals one year of age or under (Free). 2.2.2 Child admission rates apply to individuals 2 - 12 years of age inclusive. 2.2.3 Youth admission rates apply to individuals 13 - 18 years of age inclusive. 2.2.4 Post-Secondary Student admission rates apply to individuals who are 19 years of age or over, and are registered as full-time students at an accredited institution. Valid student identification is required. 2.2.5 Adult admission rates apply to individuals 19 - 59 years of age inclusive. 2.2.6 Senior admission rates apply to individuals 60 years of age or over. Proof of age may be required. 2.2.7 Family admission rates apply to groups of more than one and no more than 6 individuals, at least one of whom is, and no more than two of whom are adults, who attend recreation facilities together. 2.2.8 Additional Family Member admission rates apply to individuals who attend recreation facilities with a Family, but are beyond the inclusive 6 within the family admission rate. 2.2.9 Therapy user rates apply to individuals that have a medical note from a licensed health practitioner prescribing activity, for medical or health purposes, which requires the use of recreation facilities. Therapy user rates may be used for "Earl Mah Aquatic Centre Gym" use (only) without a medical note. 2.2.10 Caregiver user rates (free of charge) apply to any individual whose accompaniment is necessary for another individual or group to access or fully utilize recreation facilities, excluding guardian supervision requirements. 2.2.11 Employee user rates apply to any individual that is a permanent employee of the City of Prince Rupert, Prince Rupert Library, or CityWest. Proof of employment is required. 3.0 The City of Prince Rupert's Recreation Department Rental Access -3- Rental Use is a use characterized by an individual or group renting recreational facility space and/or equipment through a rental contract process and then controlling the uses and the users of that space during the period of rental. 3.1 All renters must sign an Agreement to License City Facilities Contract and will adhere to the conditions of the contract. Bookings can be made on a tentative basis, but cannot be confirmed until such contract is signed. 3.2. A minimum of 14 days is required for notice of cancellation for all facility rentals in order to be eligible for a refund. 3.3. The City of Prince Rupert reserves the right to require a damage deposit. 3.4 The renter will not exceed the maximum capacity of the facility. 3.5 The renter is responsible for ensuring the facility is vacated at the end of the scheduled booking. 3.6 Rental fees and charges include the supply of permanent equipment in the particular premises to be used, during normal operating hours. A charge may be levied to offset the cost of set up, take down, or the provision of additional furnishings and equipment required for special set ups. 3.7 Additional charges may be applied to facility rentals in the event of food or music service to offset costs associated with food licensing or SOCAN fees. = 3.8 If liquor is to be served at a City facility, the renter must acquire a Special Occasions License, and will adhere to the conditions of such license. Liquor service must be requested and approved prior to signing an Agreement to License City Facilities Contract. Approval will be granted by the Director of Recreation and Community Services or a designated officer. 3.9 Entrance to or use of facilities outside of normal operating hours for activities such as event set up, take down, etc. must be requested and approved prior to signing an Agreement to License City Facilities Contract. Approval will be granted by the Director of Recreation and Community Services or a designated . officer. 3.10 When a renter requires a facility to be closed to public use for any period preceding and/or following the actual date of event, there will be a charge to offset supervision costs. 3.11 A damage/security deposit will be taken for event rentals taking place within the following spaces: 1. Earl Mah Aquatic Center Full facility or Viewing area 2. Russel Gamble Gymnasium 3. Civic Auditorium 4, Arena -4- Deposits will not be taken for sport organizations regular rentals, but all other rentals will require deposit to confirm booking. Any refundable portion will be returned within 3 weeks of booking with an itemized list of any deductions. 4.0 Aquatic Centre Rentals Aquatic Centre rentals relate to the use of the aquatic facilities in the Earl Mah Aquatic Centre 4.1 Aquatic Centre Rental Modes of Use 4.1.1 Single Lane rental users are entitled to the exclusive use of one 25 metre swim lane in the Aquatic Centre, as determined by Aquatic Centre Management, for the duration of a one hour period during normal operating hours. 4.1.2 Shallow rental users are entitled to the exclusive use of the shallow portion of the main pool in the Aquatic Centre for the duration of a one hour period during, normal operating hours. The shallow portion is defined by the edge of the deep tank that is closest to the change rooms (approximately 15m x 15m). This excludes the deep tank and the deep portion of the main pool. 4.1.3 Deep rental users are entitled to the exclusive use of the deep portion of the main pool in the Aquatic Centre for the duration of a one hour period, during normal operating hours. The deep potion is defined by the edge of the deep tank that is closest to the change rooms (approximately 10m x 15m). This excludes the deep tank and the shallow portion of the main pool. 4.1.4 Deep Tank rental users are entitled to the exclusive use of the deep tank in the main pool in the Aquatic Centre for the duration of a one hour period, during normal operating hours. The deep tank is defined as the main pool area with a depth greater than 1.5m (approximately 10m x 10m). This excludes the deep portion and the shallow portion of the main pool. 4.1.5 Shallow L rental users are entitled to the exclusive use of the shallow portion, plus one 25m lane extending through the deep tank and deep portion of the main pool in the Aquatic Centre for the duration of a one hour period, during normal operating hours. 4.1.6 Deep L rental users are entitled to the exclusive use of the deep tank, plus one 25m lane extending through the shallow portion and deep portion of the main pool in the Aquatic Centre for the duration of a one hour period, during normal operating hours. -5- 4.1.7 Shallow End rental users are entitled to the exclusive use of the shallow end of the main pool in the Aquatic Centre for the duration of a one hour period, during normal operating hours. The shallow end includes the shallow portion and the deep portion of the main pool (approximately 25m x 15m), but excludes the deep tank. 4.1.8 Main Pool rental users are entitled to the exclusive use of the entire main pool in the Aquatic Centre for the duration of a one hour period, during normal operating hours. This does not include the Tot Pool, Hot Tub, or Saunas. 4.1.9 Facility rental users are entitled to the exclusive use of the entire Aquatic Centre facility, excluding the Fitness Centre, for the duration of a one hour period during normal operating hours. 4.2 Aquatic Centre Rental User Groups 4.2.1. Minor Organizations rental rates apply to renters that are non-profit organization, which is organized and operated for the primary purpose of providing individuals with sport, recreation, and social activities, and whose membership is comprised of individuals of which at least 75% are 18 years of age or under, or a school group from a recognized primary or secondary institution. 4.2.2 General Public rental rates apply to all renters that do not meet the criteria of Clubs, or Commercial renters. 4.2.3 Commercial rental rates apply to individuals, companies, or organizations engaged in the pursuit of business for profit through the use of Recreation facilities. 4.2.4 Tournament/Competition rental rates apply to organizations that meet the Clubs qualifications and are renting the facility for the purpose of hosting an event where the primary intention is sport and recreation competition, and the primary intention is not earning profit. 5.0 Arena Rentals Arena rentals relate to the use of the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre Arena 5.1 Arena Rental Modes of Use 5.1.1 Prime time rental users are entitled to exclusive use of the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre Arena surface for the duration of a one hour period between the Prime hours as represented in the table below. 5.1.2 Non-Prime time rental users are entitled to exclusive use of the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre Arena surface for the duration of a one hour period during the Non-prime hours as represented in the table below. -6- | | Monday-Friday _| Saturday - Sunday _| 5.1.3 Dry floor rental users are entitled to exclusive use of the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre Arena, while absent of ice, for the duration of a one hour period. 5.2 Arena Rental User Groups 5.2.1 Minor Organizations rental rates apply to renters that are non-profit organization, which is organized and operated for the primary purpose of providing individuals with sport, recreation, and social activities, and whose membership is comprised of individuals of which at least 75% are 18 years of age or under, or a school group from a recognized primary or secondary institution. 5.2.2 Youth rental rates apply to renters where at least 75% of the intended users are 18 years of age or under, and do not meet the Minor Organizations criteria. 5.2.3 Adult rental rates apply to all renters that do not meet the criteria of Minor Organizations, Youth, or Commercial renters. 5.2.4 Commercial rental rates apply to individuals, companies, or organizations engaged in the pursuit of business for profit through the use of recreation facilities. 5.2.5 Local Events rental rates apply to individuals, companies, or organizations with a permanent address within the municipal boundaries of the City of Prince Rupert, and who require use of the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre Arena surface for a full-day event. A full-day event includes access to the facility during regular operating hours, and excludes other potential users from accessing the facility, for a 24 hour period. Additional fees may be levied for facility access outside of regular operating hours. 5.2.6 External Events rental rates apply to individuals, companies, or organizations without a permanent address within the municipal boundaries of the City of Prince Rupert, and who require use of the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre Arena surface for a full-day event. A full-day event includes access to the facility during regular operating hours, and excludes other potential users from accessing the facility, for a 24 hour period. Additional fees may be levied for facility access outside of regular operating hours. -7- 6.0 Field Rentals Field rentals relate to the use of the Roosevelt Park, Patullo Field, Charles Hays Field, Ladies' Ball Diamond, Chris Maguire Field. 6.1 Field Rental Modes of Use 6.1.1. Practice/Game rental rates apply to renters that are using the facilities for the primary purpose of providing individuals with sport, recreation, and social activities, and are doing such for the duration of a singular practice or game. 6.1.2 Tournament rental rates apply to organizations that are renting the facility for the purpose of hosting an event where the primary intention is sport and recreation competition, and the primary intention is not earning profit. 6.2 Field Rental User Groups 6.2.1 Youth rental rates apply to renters when at least 75% of the intended users are 18 years of age or under. 6.2.2 Adult rental rates apply to renters when less than 75% of the intended users are 18 years of age or under. 7.0 Space Rentals Space rentals relate to the use of rental space throughout the Recreation Complex. 7.1 Space Rental Modes of Use 7.1.1 Hourly rental users are entitled to exclusive use of the specified rental space for the duration of a one hour period. Hourly rental space is priced according to the space size (ft?). 7.1.2 Daily rental users are entitled to exclusive use of the specified rental space ; for the duration of a 24 hour period, which includes access to the facility during regular operating hours, and excludes other potential users from accessing the facility. Apart from parking lot rentals, additional fees may be levied for complex access outside of regular operating hours. 7.1.3 Seasonal rental users are entitled to exclusive use of locker space in the arena for the duration of a period determined to be a "season" by Recreation Management. 7.1.4 Annual rental users are entitled to exclusive use of the specified rental space for the duration of a 365 day period, which includes access to the . facility during regular operating hours, and excludes other potential users from accessing the facility. -8- 7.2 Space Rental User Groups 7.2.1 Non-Profit/Public rental rates apply to renters who are not engaged in the pursuit of business for profit through the use of Recreation facilities. 7.2.2 Commercial rental rates apply to individuals, companies, or organizations engaged in the pursuit of business for profit through the use of Recreation facilities. 8.0 Equipment Rentals Equipment rentals relate to the use of equipment throughout the Recreation Complex. Additional equipment rentals are available in Schedule C of this bylaw. 8.1 Equipment Rental Modes of Use 8.1.1 Gymnasium Floor Covering (Half) rental users are entitled to the use of this equipment, which covers half of the gymnasium (extending to the half-gym curtain), for the duration of a 24 hour period, which can be accessed during normal operating hours. 8.1.2 Gymnasium Floor Covering (Full) rental users are entitled to the use of this equipment, which covers the entire gymnasium, for the duration of a 24 hour period, which can be accessed during normal operating hours. 8.1.3 Stage rental users are entitled to the use of this equipment, which is rented ona per panel (4ft x 6ft) basis, for the duration of a 24 hour period, which can be accessed during normal operating hours 8.2 Equipment Rental User Groups 8.2.1. Non-Profit/Public rental rates apply to renters who are not engaged in the pursuit of business for profit through the use of Recreation facilities. 8.2.2. Commercial rental rates apply to individuals, companies, or organizations engaged in the pursuit of business for profit through the use : of Recreation facilities. -9- September September September September September September August 31, 2022 August 31, 2023 August 31, 2024 August 31, 2025 August 31, 2026 August 31, 2027 | aaa | ao ea (all day) | Patotckets | Po 20Tickets | | 2.24 MonthMembership | | | 2.33MonthMembership | | | 38.16 MonthMembership | | | 3.2 AnnualMembership | September September September September September September August 31, 2022 | August 31, 2023 August 31, 2024 | August 31,2025 | August 31,2026 | August 31, 2027 | 4.2 General Public and Post- September September September September September September secondary 1, 2021 -- 1, 2022 -- 1, 2023 -- 1, 2024 -- 1, 2025 -- 1, 2026 -- August 31, 2022 | August 31, 2023 August 31, 2024 | August 31,2025 | August 31,2026 | August 31, 2027 | September September September September September September August 31, 2022 | August 31, 2023 August 31, 2024 | August 31,2025 | August 31,2026 | August 31, 2027 | September September September September September September August 31, 2022 | August 31, 2023 August 31, 2024 | August 31,2025 | August 31,2026 | August 31, 2027 September September September September September September September 5.1 Ice 1, 2020 - 1, 2021 -- 1, 2022 - 1, 2023 -- 1, 2024 - 1, 2025 -- 1, 2026 -- August 31, 2021 August 31, 2022 August 31, 2023 August 31, 2024 August 31, 2025 August 31, 2026 August 31, 2027 | 1, 2020 - 1, 2021 -- 1, 2022 - 1, 2023 -- 1, 2024 - 1, 2025 -- 1, 2026 -- August 31, 2021 August 31, 2022 August 31, 2023 August 31, 2024 August 31, 2025 August 31, 2026 August 31, 2027 | 1, 2020 - 1, 2021 -- 1, 2022 - 1, 2023 -- 1, 2024 - 1, 2025 -- 1, 2026 -- August 31, 2021 August 31, 2022 August 31, 2023 August 31, 2024 August 31, 2025 August 31, 2026 August 31, 2027 | 1, 2020 - 1, 2021 -- 1, 2022 - 1, 2023 -- 1, 2024 - 1, 2025 -- 1, 2026 -- August 31, 2021 August 31, 2022 August 31, 2023 August 31, 2024 August 31, 2025 August 31, 2026 August 31, 2027 | 5.5 Skate Sharpening September September September September September September September 1, 2020 - 1, 2021 -- 1, 2022 - 1, 2023 -- 1, 2024 - 1, 2025 -- 1, 2026 -- August 31, 2021 August 31, 2022 August 31, 2023 August 31, 2024 August 31, 2025 August 31, 2026 August 31, 2027 | 1, 2020 - 1, 2021 -- 1, 2022 - 1, 2023 -- 1, 2024 - 1, 2025 -- 1, 2026 -- August 31, 2021 August 31, 2022 August 31, 2023 August 31, 2024 August 31, 2025 August 31, 2026 August 31, 2027 September September September September September September September 6.1 Fields 1, 2020 -- 1, 2021 - 1, 2022 -- 1, 2023 -- 1, 2024 --- 1, 2025 -- 1, 2026 -- August 31, 2021 August 31, 2022 August 31, 2023 August 31, 2024 August 31, 2025 August 31, 2026 August 31, 2027 September September September September September September 7.1 RENTALS - SPACE Size (ft?) Rate Category 1, 2021 --- 1, 2022 -- 1, 2023 -- 1, 2024 -- 1, 2025 - 1, 2026 -- August 31, 2022 August 31, 2023 August 31, 2024 August 31, 2025 August 31, 2026 August 31, 2027 Youth Lounge wi Training Room September September September September September September 8.1 Location Size (ft?) Rate Category 1, 2021 --- 1, 2022 -- 1, 2023 -- 1, 2024 -- 1, 2025 - 1, 2026 -- August 31, 2022 August 31, 2023 August 31, 2024 August 31, 2025 August 31, 2026 August 31, 2027 syrmnasium (Full) | ' Main Basketball Court . - September September September September September September 9.1 Location Size (ft?) Rate Category 1, 2021 --- 1, 2022 -- 1, 2023 -- 1, 2024 -- 1, 2025 - 1, 2026 -- August 31, 2022 August 31, 2023 August 31, 2024 August 31, 2025 August 31, 2026 August 31, 2027 Pool Viewing Area Lower Kitchen September September September September September September 10.1 Item Unit of Measure Rate Category 1, 2021 - 1, 2022 - 1, 2023 - 1, 2024 - 1, 2025 - 1, 2026 - August 31, 2022 August 31, 2023 August 31, 2024 August 31, 2025 August 31, 2026 August 31, 2027 Half Non-Profit/Public $268.02 $281.42 $295.50 $310.27 $325.78 $342.07 . . $321.63 $337.71 $354.59 $372.32 $390.94 $410.48 Gymnaisum Floor Covering -- cul Non-Profit/Public $536.04 $562.84 $590.98 $620.53 $684.13 $643.25 $675.41 $709.18 $744.64 $781.88 $820.97 stage (per panel) Per Panel Non-Profit/Public $24.56 $27.08 $28.43 $29.85 $31.34 $29.47 $30.95 $32.49 $34.12 $35.83 $37.62 Bleachers Per Day Non Profit/Public Hourly Wage + 10% (2 hours) Hourly Wage + 25% (2 hours) September September September September September September 11.1 Item Unit of Measure Rate Category 1, 2021 - 1, 2022 - 1, 2023 - 1, 2024 - 1, 2025 - 1, 2026 - August 31, 2022 August 31, 2023 August 31, 2024 August 31, 2025 August 31, 2026 August 31, 2027 100 amps Non-Profit/Public $260.95 $273.99 $287.69 $302.08 $317.18 $333.04 Power (per day) p $313.13 $328.79 $345.23 $362.49 $380.61 $399.64 pereay Non-Profit/Public $392.23 $411.84 $432.43 $454.05 $500.59 200 amps $470.68 $494.22 $518.93 $544.87 $572.12 $600.72 Spider Board (no public off-site Per Da Non-Profit/Public $50.00 $60.78 $63.82 rentals) Y $60.00 $63.00 $66.15 $69.45 $72.93 Projector Per Day Non-Profit/Public $26.80 $28.14 $31.03 $32.58 530.63 $32.16 535.46 $37.23 $39.09 Project Screen Per Day Non-Profit/Public $8.04 $8.44 $8.86 $9.30 59.19 $10.13 $10.64 S117 $1173 Projector & Screen Per Day Non-Profit/Public $31.91 $33.50 $35.18 $36.94 $38.79 $40.73 538.29 S402 $42.22 s4a33 s4a.87 Vicophone verbay [SonProfi/Pubi $6.20 56.12 $6.43 General Audio Set Up (Amp, Mic, Per Da Non-Profit/Public $19.14 $20.10 $21.10 $22.16 $23.27 $24.43 Auxiliary Cord) Y $22.97 $24.12 $25.33 $26.60 $27.93 $29.32 Podium Per Day Non-Profit/Public $13.41 $14.08 $14.78 $16.30 $15.32 $1609 $16.89 $18.62 ; ; Non-Profit/Public $6.38 Flip Chart with P. & Mark Per D i chorewih Paper Markers | Perey se sea $86 s530 Portable Television with HDMI Per Day Non-Profit/Public $2.68 $2.81 $3.10 $3.26 $3.22 5338 $351 Tables (set up for 20 people Non-Profit/Public $8.13 $8.96 $9.41 . Per Day - ince) sea $0.28 $1023 $11.28 Chairs (set up for 20 people per Da Non-Profit/Public $1.62 $1.88 included) Y S194 $2.04 s2.14 Non-Profit/Public $10.21 $10.72 $11.25 $11.81 $12.41 $13.03 Conf Ph Per D onference Phone er may $12.25 $12.87 $13.51 $14.18 $14.89 $15.64 12. Other Fees 50% of Daily Rate Event set-up/tear down 10% Rental discount (3 full days) 15% Rental discount (4 full days) Hourly wage+25% (2 hours min call-out, Additional staff (administration, clean up, etc.) uny Wag é u ' ut) . . . $50 Fully refunded if adherence to cancellation policy with no damage or additional staffing charges Damage/security deposit - non-liquor under 50 people . . . $200 Fully refunded if adherence to cancellation policy with no damage or additional staffing charges Damage/security deposit - non-liquor over 50 people . on $400 Fully refunded if adherence to cancellation policy with no damage or additional staffing charges Damage/security deposit - liquor Off-site chair/tabl tal Refundable d it up to 20 chai site chair/table rental Refundable deposit up to 20 chairs $50 - Refunded upon return (undamaged) and/or 5 tables Off-site chair/tabl tal Refundable d it 20 chai site chair/table rental Refundable deposit over 20 chairs $100 - Refunded upon return (undamaged) and/or 5 tables