Item 4F - MemoCITY OF
SOUTHLAKE aF
MEMORANDUM
September 17, 2024
To: Alison Ortowski, City Manager
From: Sharen Jackson, CFO
Subject: Item 4F - Resolution No. 24-030, amending the Fee Schedule
Action
Requested: Approval of Resolution No. 24-030 amending the City Fee Schedule
Background
Information: Annually, the City reviews the Fee Schedule. This review allows for
comments on the clarity of the schedule and ensures that the fees are
appropriate in covering the administrative and maintenance costs
associated with providing the services. Below is an overview of the
requested changes:
• Administrative Services
o Added a Declined/Disputed Charges Fee to cover costs
incurred by credit card processors for disputed and
declined credit card fees.
o Added language to clarify that the Town Hall Training
Rooms and DPS HQ Community Rooms rental fees are
charged at a per room, per day rate.
• Community Services
o Pickleball - Revised the fees to address customer
feedback, provide additional flexibility with rental
options, and add additional revenue opportunities.
o Champions Club - Removed the locker rental deposit
fee to simplify the locker rental process, improving
the customer service experience.
o Champions Club - Increased the Leisure Pool
rental fee to cover staff costs.
o Champions Club - Removed the half hour option
for personal fitness studio and small group
fitness studio fees and accompanying minor rate
adjustments.
• Departments of Public Safetv
o Revised the ambulance billing rates to align fees with
surrounding cities and address current payment trends.
• Library
o Increased the nonresident library card fee to align with
per capita taxpayer costs.
Financial
Considerations: The recommended fees allow the city to recoup a portion of the
operational cost for providing the services.
Strategic Link: This item is specifically linked to the City's Strategy Map through
F1: Safeguarding the public trust through a commitment to thoughtful
planning and responsible, conservative financial management.
Citizen Input/
Board Review:
Legal Review:
Alternatives:
Staff
Recommendation:
Supporting
Documents:
Staff Contacts:
None
Approve, deny or modify the proposed City of Southlake Fee Schedule
Approval of Resolution 24-030
Resolution 24-030
Redline copy/strikethrough version of the City of Southlake Fee Schedule,
highlighting the proposed amendments.
Sharen Jackson (817) 748-8042
Nick Cornelius (817) 748-8286