Public Hearing on Proposed 2006 Dane County Parks Fee Increases
September 21, 2005
Darren Marsh, Parks Director, 246-3896
Land & Water Resources
Shelter Fee ~ 2004 Shelter Revenues $41,000 ~ 650 Shelters at $63.00/day ~ Fee increase 2003 was $10 as a reservation program fee See above related link PDF for specific figures Estimated Increase In Revenue is $8,000 Camping ~ 2004 Camping Revenue $153,000 ~ Approximately 7,650 Camper Nights ~ Fee increase 2004 was $3.00 Elect. and $2.00 Non-Elect. See above related link PDF for specific figures Estimated Increase in Revenue $15,300 Lake Access ~ 2004 Lake Access Revenue $95,000 ~ Fee increase 2004 daily increased from $5.00 to $6.00 ~ Estimated yearly maintenance cost $142,000 See above related link PDF for specific figures Estimated Increase in Revenue $20,000 Firewood (Rack of Wood) ~ 2004 Revenues $5,000 ~ Fee Increase in 2005 from $3.00 to $4.00 See above related link PDF for specific figures Estimated Increase in Revenue $1,200 Vending ~ 2004 Revenue $80.00 ~ Fee Established in 2004 See above related link PDF for specific figures Estimated Increase in Revenue $100.00 Archery- Park Access Permit ~ New for 2006 ~ Permit will help offset administration costs Proposed Fee $10.00 Estimated Increase in Revenue $700.00 Disc Golf ~ Proposed elimination of half-day course rental ~ Restrict Course Rental to Sanctioned Tournaments (Max. 6 days) ~ Increase Fee for Course Rental from $120 to $150 See above related link PDF for specific figures Estimated Increase in Revenue – None Total Estimated Revenue $40,000-45,000 (Based on Current use figures)