23-1863ORDINANCE NO 23- 1863
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF FEES,
UPDATING THE EXISTING CHARGES AND FEES FOR USE OF CITY OWNED
PROPERTY AND FACILITIES, AND FOR CITY SERVICES PROVIDED AT OR BY PARKS
AND RECREATION; SUPERSEDING PRIOR FEE SCHEDULES; PROVIDING
SEVERABILITY AND REPEALER CLAUSES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Departments is responsible for fostering a sense of
community and enhancing the quality of life of residents and visitors by providing recreational,
educational, and wellness opportunities; supporting Denton's economic vitality through special
events, and providing beautiful, well-maintained parks and public spaces while being good
stewards of the environment; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with state law and City Code, any fee assessed for the use of
City property, staff or other resources must be adopted by City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds the fees imposed pursuant to the attached schedule of
fees established for the use of facilities or for services provided by the Parks and Recreation
Department (“Department”) bear a reasonable relationship to the cost for such provision, and serve
a public purpose; and
WHEREAS, at the July 10, 2023 meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Beautification
Board, the Board recommended the City approve the Parks and Recreation 2023-2024 Schedule
of Fees by a vote of 5 to 0. NOW THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The findings and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The charges for the use of City property and facilities, and for services
provided at or by Parks and Recreation 2023-2024 Schedule of Fees shall be as indicated in Exhibit
A titled Parks and Recreation 2023-2024 Schedule of Fees (“Schedule of Fees”), attached hereto
and made a part hereof for all purposes.
SECTION 3. The Schedule of Fees set forth in Exhibit A is hereby adopted and is effective
on October 1, 2023.
SECTION 4. Fees may be adjusted on an interim basis throughout the year as new
services are added or to maintain parity with market trends. Interim changes will be submitted for
approval by Park Board and Council approval on an annual basis.
SECTION 5. The Schedule of Fees set forth in Exhibit A adopted herein supersedes the
Department’s previously established fee schedules.
SECTION 6. The provisions of this ordinance are severable, and the invalidity of any
phrase or part of this ordinance shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remainder of
this ordinance.
SECTION 7. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the terms or provisions
in this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict.
SECTION 8. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
The motion to approve lhis ordinance was made by [ BrI A-.- 6„ h 1 and seconded
by [ JoY H bl 14- J 1. The ordinance was passed and approved by the following
vote [ 5 - f 1:
Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:,'‘
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Vicki Byrd, District 1 :
Brian Beck, District 2 :
Paul Meltzer, District 3 :,/
Joe Holland, District 4:
Brandon Chase McGee, At Large Place 5 :V/
, 2023.
Chris Watts, At Large Place 6:/
/ Ll itPASSED AND APPROVED this the day of NJ6--cuhbc +
ATTEST:
JESUS SALAZAR, INTERIM CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY