User fees for city-owned spaces like rinks, gyms, ball diamonds, parks and community centres are being reviewed in Belleville.
Most of the city’s parks, recreation and culture user fees have not significantly changed in recent years.
The city’s Parkland and Recreation Master Plan that was approved in 2021 suggested a User Fee Study and Policy should be undertaken to address the appropriateness of the current level of cost recovery and to ensure prudent capital and operational planning.
The 2023 review will include an assessment of the city’s existing user fee schedule, potential new user fees and the development of user fee-related policies.
The project will happen in three phases.
City staff and consultant Strategy Corp Inc. will be engaging stakeholders and residents in the coming weeks to develop recommendations.
Residents are encouraged to monitor the city’s website for future public engagement opportunities and to learn more about the project: Belleville.ca/UserFeeReview.
