DAR File No. 31599

Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation

R651-611

Fee Schedule

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE

DAR File No.: 31599
Filed: 06/20/2008, 12:42
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

In Section R651-611-2, a $25 fee for Pedestrian/Cyclist Permit that is good for all parks was added because of the demand for more walking and bicycle trails in our state parks and as the parks are becoming more "urbanized" as residential housing development has created this demand. In Section R651-611-4, since there is a limited number of yurts in the state park campgrounds, and the demand is very high, the state feels it necessary to increase the rental fee from $45 to $60. This increase will still be within the market and will generate more income for the state. Added Subsection R651-611-4(F) which is the rental of the Jordanelle Visitor Center to include weddings, business meetings, and other group functions.

Summary of the rule or change:

Local residents or timeshare owners are showing more interest in using walking and bicycle trails on a regular basis. This creates very little impact on facilities and use of the trail less than one hour on an average. The annual pass would be nontransferable for the individual purchaser only. Yurts are becoming so popular and demand so high, the fee is requested to be increased to $60 per night to accommodate those and perhaps add to the number of park system yurts. The Visitor Center at Jordanelle State Park is being renovated to accommodate uses stated above. Demand from the Park City, Salt Lake, and Heber areas for these types of function is growing rapidly. The fee that is requested to be charged has come after meetings with local caterers and for large affairs, including the outside grassy area. Most events will be between $500 and $1,000 and the $2,500 is a cap for utilizing the conference room, atrium, and outside grass area. Events requiring less facility and/or park staff will be negotiated with division representatives.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Subsection 63-11-17(8)

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

For this annual pass the purchase would be $25 per pass;it is estimated there would be an additional $7,500 to $10,000 in revenue per year for all parks using the pedestrian/bicyclist paths/walkways. Any savings or cost regarding the yurts cannot be estimated at this time as the yurts are new to the park system and we have no history yet to get figures or even estimate. The average on the increase for the building and facilities rental at Jordanelle is estimated to be around $800 and some can be lower and some large affairs up to $2,500. Based on the average of $800, that would be an increase in revenue of $32,000.

local governments:

State-owned areas for lodging, building rental, and trails and walkways for pedestrians/bicyclists should not affect local government, as this rule is for the recreating public in state parks and facilities. No costs or savings to local government since this rule is for state parks and does not involve local government. There is no costs or savings to local government unless they chose to rent a state facility for an event.

small businesses and persons other than businesses:

In certain areas, businesses such as hotels and condominium associations will purchase these passes for the benefit of their users. Staff estimates these businesses will spend approximately $5,000 per year. Part of that figure will be paid to the state. Those renting yurts will pay a fee of $60 per night. Those renting the building/facilities at Jordanelle State Park will pay a fee to use those facilities.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

Individuals who use the pedestrian/bicycle paths and do not pay the fee could be warned and if it reoccurred, fined.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

These rule changes should have little or no impact on businesses. Michael Styler, Executive Director

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Natural Resources
Parks and Recreation
1594 W NORTH TEMPLE
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3154

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Dee Guess at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7320, by FAX at 801-537-3144, or by Internet E-mail at deeguess@utah.gov

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

08/14/2008

This rule may become effective on:

08/21/2008

Authorized by:

Mark Forbes, Deputy Director (Legislation)

R651. Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.

R651-611. Fee Schedule.

R651-611-2. Day Use Entrance Fees.

Permits the use of all day activity areas in a state park. These fees do not include overnight camping facilities or special use fees.

A. Annual Permits

1. $75.00 Multiple Park Permit (good for all parks)

2. $35.00 Senior Multiple Park Permit (good for all parks)

3. $200.00 Commercial Dealer Demonstration Pass

4. Duplicate Annual Permits may be purchased if originals are lost, destroyed, or stolen, upon payment of a $10.00 fee and the submittal of a signed affidavit to the Division office. Only one duplicate is allowed.

5. $25 Pedestrian/Cyclist Permit (good at all parks)

B. Special Fun Tag - Available free to Utah residents, who are disabled, as defined by the Special Fun Tag permit affidavit.

 

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R651-611-4. Special Fees.

A. Golf Course Fees

1. Palisade rental and green fees.

a. Nine holes general public - weekends and holidays - $13.00

b. Nine holes weekdays (except holidays) - $11.00

c. Nine holes Jr/Sr weekdays (except holidays) - $8.00

d. 20 round card pass - $180.00

e. 20 round card pass (Jr only) - $125.00

f. Promotional pass - single person (any day) - $500.00

g. Promotional pass - single person (weekdays only) - $350.00

h. Promotional pass - couples (any day) - $700.00

i. Promotional pass - family (any day) - $900.00

j. Promotional pass - annual youth pass - $150.00

k. Companion fee - walking, non -player - $4.00

l. Motorized cart (18 holes) - $10.00

m. Motorized cart (9 holes ) - $5.00

n. Pull carts (9 holes) - $2.00

o. Club rental (9 holes) - $5.00

p. School teams - No fee for practice rounds with coach and team roster. Tournaments are $3.00 per player.

q. Driving range - small bucket - $2.50

r. Driving range - large bucket - $3.50

2. Wasatch Mountain and Soldier Hollow rental and green fees.

a. Nine holes general public - $13.50

b. Nine holes general public (weekends and holidays) - $13.50

c. Nine holes Jr/Sr weekdays (except holidays) - $11.00

d. 20 round card pass - $220.00 - no holidays or weekends

e. Annual Promotional Pass (except holidays) - $1,000.00

f. Business Class Membership Pass - $1,000.00

g. Companion fee - walking, non-player - $4.00

h. Motorized cart (9 holes - mandatory on Mt. course) - $13.00

i. Motorized cart (9 holes single rider) - $6.50

j. Pull carts (9 holes) - $2.25

k. Club rental (9 holes) - $6.00

l. School teams - No fee for practice rounds with coach and team roster (Wasatch County only).

Tournaments are $3.00 per player.

m. Tournament fee (per player) - $5.00

n. Driving range - small bucket - $2.50

o. Driving range - large bucket - $5.00

p. Advance tee time booking surcharge - $15.00

q. Gift Certificate Fee (Per Player) - $5.00

3. Green River rental and green fees.

a. Nine holes general public - $10.00

b. Nine holes Jr/Sr weekdays (except holidays) - $8.00

c. Eighteen holes general public - $16.00

d. 20 round card pass - $160.00

e. Promotional pass - single person (any day)- $375.00

f. Promotional pass - personal golf cart - $350.00

g. Promotional pass - single person (Jr/Sr weekdays)- $275.00

h. Promotional pass - couple (any day) - $600.00

i. Promotional pass - family (any day) - $750.00

j. Promotional pass - annual youth pass - $150.00

k. Companion fee - walking, non-player - $4.00

l. Motorized cart (9 holes) - $10.00

m. Motorized cart (9 holes single rider) - $5.00

n. Pull carts (9 holes) - $2.25

o. Club rental (9 holes) - $5.00

p. School teams - No fee for practice rounds with coach and team roster. Tournaments are $3.00 per player.

4. Golf course hours are daylight to dark

5. No private, motorized golf carts are allowed, except where authorized by existing contractual agreement.

6. Jr golfers are 17 years and under. Sr golfers are 62 and older.

B. Boat Mooring and Dry Storage

1. Mooring Fees:

a. Day Use - $5.00

b. Overnight Boat Parking - $7.00 (until 8:00 a.m.)

c. Overnight Boat Camping - $15.00 (until 2:00 p.m.)

d. Monthly - $4.00/ft.

e. Monthly with Utilities - (Bear Lake and Jordanelle - Hailstone) $7.00/ft.

f. Monthly with Utilities - (Other Parks) $5.00/ft.

g. Monthly Off Season - $3.00/ft

h. Monthly (Off Season with utilities) - $4.00/ft

2. Dry Storage Fees:

a. Overnight (until 2:00 p.m.) - $5.00

b. Monthly During Season - $75.00

c. Monthly Off Season - $50.00

d. Monthly (unsecured) - $25.00

C. Application Fees - Non - refundable PLUS Negotiated Costs.

1. Grazing Permit - $20.00

2. Easement - $250.00

3. Construction/Maintenance - $50.00

4. Special Use Permit - $50.00

5. Waiting List - $10.00

D. Assessment and Assignment Fees.

1. Duplicate Document - $10.00

2. Contract Assignment - $20.00

3. Returned checks - $30.00

4. Staff time - $50.00/hour

5. Equipment Maintenance and Repair:

- Snow Cat - $100.00/hour

- Boat - $50.00/per hour

- ATV/Snowmobile - $50.00/hour

- Other Heavy Equipment - $100.00/hour

- Vehicle - $50.00/hour

6. Researcher - $5.00/hour

7. Photo copy - $ .30/each - Black and White

- $1.00/each - Color

8. Fee collection - $10.00

E. Lodging Fees.

1. Cabins:

(a) Basic: No indoor plumbing or kitchenette

$60 per night - weekend

$40 per night - Sunday through Thursday

(b) Deluxe: Indoor plumbing and kitchenette

$80 per night - weekend

$60 per night - Sunday through Thursday

2. Yurt - (circular, domed portable tent)

$60 per night [- weekend

$45 per night - Sunday through Thursday]

F. Facility Rental Fees.

Jordanelle Visitor Center - Up to $2,500 per day.

 

KEY: parks, fees

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [March 10, 2008]August 21, 2008

Notice of Continuation: February 13, 2006

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 63-11-17(8)