Fees For Recreational Facilities?

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Should people have to pay to use public parks? If so, who, where and how much?

The City Council Budget Committee yesterday wrestled with a couple of bills that would start to answer those questions. Hawaii News Now had the story last night:

Currently, usage fees for city facilities are only charged when groups use certain sites, like district parks and gymnasiums, outside of normal operating hours, according to the Department of Parks and Recreation.

When regular staff members are not present, the Department must hire an attendant company to manage the facility while it is being used. The cost of the extra personnel is $15 per hour.

Read the full story here: City council discusses fees for recreational facilities

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