Recreation Fees and Charges Strategic Review Service

A municipality in Alberta, Canada is seeking a qualified vendor to conduct a strategic review of parks and recreation fees and charges. The selected vendor will be responsible for completing a comprehensive assessment of current fees, facility allocation principles, and associated strategies to ensure they best serve the needs of the community.

The project will deliver a framework that promotes transparent, consistent, and equitable processes for setting recreation fees and allocating bookable spaces across a range of operated parks and facilities. This framework will be guided by principles of accessibility and affordability, backed by industry best practices and sound rationale. The vendor will be expected to develop a practical implementation strategy, detailing all necessary policy and procedural updates concerning subsidies, fee categories, user definitions, priorities, and timelines.

The review will consider the economic impact, community wellbeing, and enjoyment, as well as include an outdoor optimization plan. The strategic approach must balance cost recovery, social value, accessibility, and market comparability. Vendor responsibilities also include a thorough review of all pertinent documentation, agreements, policies, fee structures, utilization statistics, and facility types.