Question: What is the estimated amount of revenue generated from raising OST fees in RPCA? (Mayor Gaskins)
Response: The estimated additional revenue generated from the proposed FY 2027 Out of School Time (OST) fee increase is approximately $55,000, based on last year’s enrollment of 551 families paying the full rate.
For the past four years, Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities (RPCA) has not increased fees for participants who qualify for financial assistance. The proposed $100 increase applies only to families paying the full fee. As personnel and operating costs continue to rise, this adjustment allows the city to maintain approximately 50 percent cost recovery while continuing to protect access for families who need support.