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CHAPTER V <br /> three primary incehtives that a public agency can offer are free <br /> - , ~ <br /> ~ land to place a facility (usually a park or other piece of public <br /> _ land), certain tax advantages,. and access to the facility. While <br /> ~ ~f. " the public agency may have to give up certain responsibilities or <br /> 2 1 ^ control, it is one way of obtaining. public facilities at a lower cost <br /> . <br /> . <br /> Fees and Charges: User fees and facility charges generate revenue <br /> ~ . ~ ~ ~ for parks and programs by charging users some or all of the costs of <br /> ~ providing services. The City of Eugene has set. revenue goals for <br /> ~ _ ~ recreation programs and has developed fees qnd charges <br /> accordingly. The City should continue to refine these goals, while <br /> maintaining program affordability and accessibility. Some program <br /> areas are more suitable for higher fees and charges. However, youth <br /> development is typically not one. of these areas. The City could <br /> balance its low revenue but highly valued youth development <br /> offerings with more program offerings that are revenue generators, <br /> such as adult sports programs. Park services revenues can be <br /> incregsed by expanding rental fgcilities (picnic shelters, meeting rooms, <br /> swimming pools, gardens; gazebos, etc.) or by increasing rental fees <br /> and other facility-use charges. <br /> Capital Projects <br /> The following funding sources may be used for capital expenses only; <br /> ¦ System Development Charges; Since 1991, the City of Eugene has <br /> charged new residential development a systems development charge <br /> (SDC). SDCs are an important source of funding for the acquisition and <br /> development of new parks and open space areas. Since SDCs are paid <br /> for by new residential development the fees are meant to fund capacity <br /> enhancement projects that are needed as a result of the development. <br /> SDCs cannot be used for the preservation and maintenance of existing <br /> parks and facilities The City has recently reviewed its SDC methodology <br /> and increased the SDC rate to $1,344.65 per housing unit. Prior to October <br /> 1,2003, the SDC rate was $981:89 per dwelling unit. <br /> ¦ Donations: Donations of labor, land, materials, or cash by service <br /> agencies, private groups, or individuals is a popular way to raise <br /> small amounts of moneyfor'specific projects. Service agencies <br /> offen fund small projects such as picnic shelters or playground <br /> improvements, or they may be involved in larger aspects of park <br /> development. For example, members of the Rotary Club are <br /> soliciting donations to build the two new RiverPlay regional <br /> playgrounds in Skinnier Butte Park and Alton Baker Park. In the <br /> past, donations and volunteer efforts have funded significant <br /> improvements at Owen Rose Garden, Hendricks Park, and the <br /> Hays Memorial Tree Garden at Alton Baker Park. Donations have <br /> also helped to fund open space acquisition. <br /> 62 Clty of Eugene-PROS Comprehensive Plan <br /> <br /> _ _ _ . <br /> <br />