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Funding <br />Planning for the costs associated with creating, <br />maintaining, and operating a parks and recreation system <br />is critical. Table 5.4 summarizes potential funding sources <br />by type and feasibility. The key funding categories include: <br />• Tax Support: Property taxes, sales taxes, community <br />facility districts, and special improvement districts. <br />• User Fees: Fees for facility use, participation in sports <br />leagues, special use permits, and equipment rentals. <br />• Capital Fees: Development impact fees and capital <br />facility fees. <br />• Grants: State and federal funding opportunities for <br />parks and recreation <br />• External Funding: Private donations, sponsorships, <br />partnerships, and crowdfunding. <br />• Franchises and Licenses: Revenue from <br />concessions, naming rights, and advertising sales <br />Securing these funding sources often requires significant <br />City resources and staff time. Ensuring adequate staffing <br />levels is critical to effectively pursue these opportunities <br />and provide sustainable funding for the parks and <br />recreation system. <br />Funding Strategy Description Implementation <br />Feasibility <br />Tax Support <br />Property Taxes Ad valorem taxes on real property High <br />Community Facility Districts Special property owner approved assessment High <br />Hotel, Motel, and <br />Restaurant Tax <br />Tax based hospitality and meal services, which may be used to build and <br />operate special park and recreation facilities.Medium <br />Special Improvement <br />District/Benefit District <br />Special tax district established to provide funds for certain types of <br />improvements that benefit a specific group of affected properties. Medium <br />Sales Tax Dedicating a portion of the city's sales tax to funding parks and recreation <br />facilities. High <br />Public Improvement District <br />(PID) <br />A special tax district set up by a new development to fund the operation <br />and maintenance of public amenities such as parks and major boulevards.Low <br />Capital Fees <br />Capital Fees <br />Fees added to the cost of revenue producing facilities (such as golf courses, <br />pools, recreation centers, hospitality centers and sports complexes), which <br />are removed after the improvement is paid off. <br />High <br />Dedication/Development <br />Fees <br />Fees applied to new residential development with the proceeds to be used <br />for the development of new parks and recreation facilities. High <br />User Fees <br />Recreation Service Fees <br />A dedicated user fee paid by facility users, such as sports leagues and <br />special interested classes, to help contribute toward the upkeep or <br />construction of the facility <br />High <br />Ticket Sales/Admissions Fees for self-directed activities such as pools, ice skating rinks, ballparks, <br />and entertainment facilities.High <br />Special Use Permits <br />A charge for permits that allow individuals to use park property for financial <br />gain. The City either receives a set amount or percentage of total revenue <br />generated. <br />High <br />Reservations Fees allowing users to reserve specific public facilities for a set amount of <br />time, including group picnic shelters, meeting rooms, etc. High <br />Equipment Rental Fees from rental of equipment such as tables, chairs, tents, stages, sports <br />equipment, roller blades, watercraft, etc. Low <br />TABLE 5.4 | Estimated Lifecycle Replacement Periods and Costs <br />table continues on page 90 <br />San Leandro Park Master Plan | 88 DRAFT DRAFT 89 | Realizing Our Vision