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Resolution
number DTCF/2023/31
MOVED by Chairperson T van Tonder, seconded by Deputy
Chairperson T Harpur:
That
the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:
a) provides the following feedback on phase two
of Active Communities fees and charges review:
Membership Fees
i)
supports the
alignment of legacy memberships to current rates over 3 years.
ii)
recommends that the
Gold Membership is the Auckland wide membership option that allows access to
all Auckland Council Pool & Leisure sites regardless of operator.
Aquatic Entrance Fees
iii) supports the introduction of baseline aquatic
entrance fees for all Auckland Council Pool and Leisure sites.
iv) supports an increase to the concessionary
discount from 15 percent to 40 percent.
v)
does not support
the increase in fee for either the Supervising Adult or spectator fee, noting
it’s Auckland Council policy that children under 10 years old must be
supervised.
vi) recommends leisure centres implementing
spectator wristbands so pool staff can easily identify members of the public
using facilities without having paid for them.
Swim School Fees
vii) does not support the proposed increase in
swimming lesson prices as the Board considers swimming skills to be a
critical life skill for all children and that the cost of accessing this
service is currently prohibitive for many. If any increases are approved,
they should be no greater than CPI.
viii) supports a new 30 per cent discount for
Community Service Card Holders and their dependents.
ix) supports a new 40 per cent discount for those
with special needs that require private lessons.
Recreation Fees
x)
supports an
increase to holiday programme and OSCAR (before and after school care) fees.
xi) support the simplification of recreation term
programme pricing.
Phase one of Venue Hire and Bookable Spaces review
xii) notes that it is currently unclear whether
venue hire fees for Devonport-Takapuna Local Board venues increase with
inflation and recommends this is clarified in the consultation material.
b)
notes that the
proposed equity funding model will see a decrease in the Devonport-Takapuna
Local Board opex budget.
c)
notes its concern
that the proposed equity funding model will require the Local Board to either
raise fees and charges, or reduce services at the Takapuna Leisure Centre.
d)
notes concern that
the standardization of fees and charges undermines the intention of increased
decision-making for Local Boards.
CARRIED
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