Centerville, Utah Development News

City Considers Revising Fields Fee Schedule to Cover Costs and Streamline Usage

The Parks and Recreation department presented a proposal to update the fields fee schedule, which had not been revised since 2017. The primary drivers for the update were the high demand for field space, a desire to align fees with market rates, and a need for consistency across all user groups and partnerships. The proposal includes increasing hourly field rental fees, fees for field preparation, and fees for lighting. Additionally, a priority use list is proposed to streamline the allocation of fields and ensure clarity for user groups and partners. The discussion also centered on the level of subsidy the city is willing to provide to partner organizations that offer programs for residents, such as South Davis Recreation District and U Conference. Council members raised questions regarding the projected revenue generation, the impact of fee increases on user fees for families and children, and the specific costs associated with field preparation and lighting.