Granite Shoals upping boat launch and community center fees
The Granite Shoals community center at 1208 N. Phillips Road will see fee increases for daily rental for residents. Staff photo by David Bean.
Boat launch and community center fees are set to rise in Granite Shoals after the City Council voted to move forward with increases aimed at boosting revenue from non-residents and facility rentals.
Under the proposal approved by council in their Feb. 24 meeting, the daily boat launch fee for non-residents will double from $10 to $20. The annual launch permit for non-residents will remain $200 and renews each Jan. 1. Residents and property owners will continue to have free access to city boat ramps, provided they display a valid boat launch permit sticker on their vehicle.
The motion directs city staff to draft an ordinance formalizing the fee changes. The ordinance is expected to return to the council next month in their Mar. 24 meeting for consideration and potential adoption into the city charter.
The council also approved an increase to the daily rental fee for the city’s community center, located at 1208 N. Phillips Road, for residents, raising the rate from $100 to $200. The non-resident rental fee will remain $300 per day. Both residents and non-residents are required to pay a $300 security deposit.