The Cameron Park Community Services District Board of Directors has voted to increase facility and activity fees.
Those who use the district's sports and aquatics amenities will see fee increases of $5 to $13, depending on the activity and size of the group. The biggest changes impact the alcohol deposit, rising from $300 to $400; the community center hall and kitchen deposit, now combined into one rate of $500; and community partner rates for facility use (pool, fields, etc.).
These fees went into effect after directors approved the changes at their Jan. 17 meeting. Information as to how much additional revenue is expected under the new fee structure was not available as of press time.
Open door
January's meeting was the first full meeting for newly appointed CPCSD General Manager Alan Gardner, who has been acquainting himself with staff and the district.
"My door is always open and I am all for transparency," Gardner said.
With years of government experience under his belt, the new general manager has a budget deficit to tackle and many goals to improve service and quality of life within the district. Gardner said he has a strong, efficient staff beside him and does not feel the need to outsource any work on their plate.Â
This cost-saving measure, along with the new fee increases, pursuing grants and a possible Proposition 218 adjustment, are part of the strategy to get the CPCSD back in the black; the adopted budget for the 2023-24 year was about $500,000 in the red. However, a possible Prop. 218 tax increase didn't sit well with some.Â
"There are a lot of seniors in the community and I think trying to take money from the community before trying to cut from the budget is a terrible thing,"Â Cameron Park resident Vicky Jacobs said.
Residents instead encouraged Gardner and staff to explore more cost-cutting options.
The next CPCSD Board of Directors meeting is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the Cameron Park Community Center.
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