On May 10, 2016, the Parks and Recreation Department Advisory Board reviewed the current fees for special events and the rental of Queen of Peace Hall found in the City's Comprehensive Table of Fees that was approved by Council last September.  After a review of the fees, the Board recommends the following changes be approved by City Council:

*  Application Fees should be changed to non-refundable and reduced from $150 to $100.

*  A new $250 Alcoholic Beverage Special Event fee should be added to the fee schedule.

* A new Park Damage Deposit should be added to the fee schedule and range from $1,000 for one day events up to a maximum of $2,500 per event.

* The Carnival Bond should be officially added to the fee schedule and should be increased from $5,000 to $10,000 per event.

* Amphitheater Rental should be changed to $350 per day plus tax for all For Profits and $250 per day plus tax (where applicable) for Non-Profits.

* Queen of Peace Hall rental fees for events should increase for non-city residents to $250 plus tax for a half day and $500 plus tax for a full day rental and $150 plus tax for a half day and $300 plus tax for a full day rental for city residents.

The Advisory Board unanimously approved the change in fees with the identified revisions listed above.