From: Robert Malley [robert.malley@capeelizabeth.org]
Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 9:34 AM
To: Michael K. McGovern
Cc: Dan Chase; Janet Hoskin; Pat Fowler
Subject: Proposed Changes to FWP Fee Schedule

Attachments: Fort Williams Park Fee Proposal 2009-2010.xls

Hi Mike;

    As part of the FWAC's charge to seek alternative revenue sources to make the park self-sustaining, it was felt that the fee schedule for the various facilities should reviewed and adjustments made before the rental scheduling window opens on December 1st for the 2010 season. On September 16th, Dan Chase, Janet Hoskin, Pat Fowler and I met to review the current fee schedule for the rental of facilities at Fort Williams Park.

    Pat Fowler, who coordinates most of the reservations at Community Services gave us her feedback on the current program, any issues that have arisen in the past year and what she felt would be appropriate changes to propose. As a result of our meeting, we made some recommendations that were approved by the Fort Williams Advisory Commission at their meeting on October 15th. Listed below are the proposed modifications to the rental fee schedule:

    - A modest increase in the fees for Cape Elizabeth residents. Approximately 30% of the paid rentals this past year were Cape Elizabeth residents.

    - Adjustments in the half-day rental use, adding another hour for PM rentals to make them more desirable.

    - A reduced half day rental fee after Labor Day weekend, to reflect the shorter hours of daylight during that time of year.

     - Switching to an hourly rental system for the Bandstand and the Gazebo, since most of the rentals are ceremonies and short term in nature.

    - A $25.00 increase in the wedding and partnership ceremony fee, with that fee being waived if the Picnic Shelter is reserved in conjunction with the ceremony.

    I have attached the proposed fee schedule. We are asking this to be placed on the November Town Council agenda for their consideration.

Sincerely;

Robert Malley, Director of Public Works

Daniel Chase, Chair, Fort Williams Advisory Commission

Janet Hoskin, Director, Community Services

Pat Fowler, System Scheduler, Community Services