[Ord. No. 210-08 § I]
This chapter and future amendments will eventually contain all
fees to be charged by the Township of Upper Freehold and its agencies,
to the extent that the Township has the power to set such fees. In
the event another level of government shall be exclusively empowered
to set a fee or empowered to set a maximum fee, and there is a conflict
with the fee set forth in this chapter, the fee or maximum allowable
fee as determined by the other level of government shall control.
In the event the amount of a fee set forth herein shall conflict with
the fee set forth in any other provision of the Code of the Township
of Upper Freehold, the fees in this chapter shall control.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Section 2A-2, Automatic Fee Increase,
previously codified herein and containing portions of Ordinance No.
210-08, was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No. 234-09.
[Ord. No. 210-08 § I]
Residents of UFT receive a discounted fee for recreation programs
as stated herein:
[Ord. No. 210-08 § II; Ord. No. 234-09; Ord. No.
269-2015]
a.
Summer Camp Program:
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Resident
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$325
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Nonresident
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$375
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2nd camper from same home — Resident
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$315
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2nd camper from same home — Nonresident
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$365
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3rd camper from same home — Resident
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$305
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3rd camper from same home — Nonresident
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$355
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Late fee per camper
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$25
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b.
Basketball Camp:
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Resident
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$110
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Nonresident
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$140
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c.
Youth Basketball — Winter:
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Grades 1-2 Resident
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$35*
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Nonresident
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$60*
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*Discount for each additional sibling
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$5
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Grades 3-8 Resident
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$70
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Nonresident
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$95*
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*Discount for each additional sibling
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$5
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Late fee
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$15 per child
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d.
Tennis Programs:
1.
Spring
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Resident Youth
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$105
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Nonresident Youth
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$145
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Adult 5 week Program
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Resident
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$110
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Nonresident
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$150
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Adult 7 week Program
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Resident
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$110
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Nonresident
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$155.
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2.
Summer Tennis Programs:
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Youth — Resident
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$225
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Nonresident Youth
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$250
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3.
Fall
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Youth
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$90
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Nonresident
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$135
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Adult-Resident
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$135
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Adult-Nonresident
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$180
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e.
The fees contained in subsection 2A-4.1 a through d inclusive may be modified from time to time by resolution of the Township Committee without modifying the within subsection. A copy of any modifying resolution shall be maintained by the Township Clerk and shall be available during normal business hours.
[Ord. No. 210-08 § II]
Programs are open to all Upper Freehold Township residents.
All registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Space is limited for some programs. Registrations and payments, in
the form of cash or check, are accepted at the Recreation Department
office. Checks should be made payable to "Upper Freehold Township."
[Ord. No. 210-08 § II]
The Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel any program
if there is insufficient enrollment or change any of the dates, times,
locations, ages, fees or other information for any program. All registration
fees for cancelled programs will be refunded.
[Ord. No. 210-08 § II]
Registrants who wish to withdraw prior to the start of a program
may be issued a refund only if the Recreation Department is notified
in writing at least 10 days prior to the starting date of the program.
A 20% administrative service charge will be imposed for all refunds
granted. No refunds will be granted after a program has started. The
summer camp program has a separate refund policy, which will be noted
on pertinent registration information. Program fees for certain programs
are nonrefundable.
[Ord. No. 210-08 § II; Ord. No. 234-09]
A penalty fee of $50 per program will be charged for checks
returned by the bank for insufficient funds. To maintain registration
in the program, registrant must pay registration and penalty fee in
cash.
[Ord. No. 210-08 § II; Ord. No. 234-09; Ord. No.
265-2015]
There shall be fees charged to the Upper Freehold-Allentown
Little League and Upper Freehold/Allentown Softball; the Upper Freehold-Allentown
Soccer Association; the Central Redbirds Pop Warner; AUFAA Lacrosse;
Travel teams and other organized groups that regularly schedule games
and practices on Upper Freehold Township Recreation Fields including
but not limited to those sites known as:
Byron Johnson Recreation Area
Mark Harbourt Soccer Fields
Reed Property
All sports organizations using these facilities will pay Upper
Freehold Township a fee based on the number of participants registered
for the subject organization at the time of use and upon execution
of the required use agreement.
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Fee for each participant
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$13
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Fee for nonresident participants
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$26
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a.
Permits.
1.
Residents of Upper Freehold Township may apply for a permit for a
date and time to reserve a specific athletic field or court or recreational
facility for individual use in accordance with the Rules and Regulations
at the Upper Freehold Township Resident or Group Rate.
2.
Travel teams/organized groups comprised of not less than 50% and
not more than 80% of Upper Freehold residents shall be charged Monmouth
County Resident or Group rates.
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Athletic Fields Courts
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Upper Freehold Township Resident or Group
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Monmouth County Resident or Group
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Non-Monmouth County Resident or Group
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MARK HARBOURT COMPLEX:
Per 1 1/2 hour block per field
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$50
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$65
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$100
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BYRON JOHNSON RECREATION AREA:
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Small Soccer Field:
Per 1 1/2 hour block per field
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$50
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$65
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$100
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Large Soccer Field (games only):
Per 1 1/2 hour block
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$50
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$65
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$100
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Football Field (games only):
Per 2 1/2 hour block
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$50
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$65
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$100
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Baseball Field (skin infield/no mound):
Per 2 hour block
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$50
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$65
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$100
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[Ord. No. 234-09]
a.
Person. Any Upper Freehold Township and Monmouth County person may
apply for a permit to reserve a specific athletic field and/or court.
Said written application shall be filed at least three days prior
to the requested date and time with Upper Freehold Township and its
Director. Such a permit may be issued in the discretion of the Recreation
Director so as to allow for the orderly scheduling of the use of said
fields and courts and facilities. When a permit is issued, the person
holding such permit shall have the exclusive use of the field or court
area for the specific date and time designated only.
b.
Recreation facilities shall be managed for the benefit of the residents
of Upper Freehold Township and the County of Monmouth. Priority of
reservations and use shall be granted to organizations serving the
recreational needs of Upper Freehold Township, Allentown and the area
of western Monmouth County consistent with the improvements constructed
by Upper Freehold Township and help from various contributions by
persons and entities for such purposes. All permits are only issued
in the discretion of Upper Freehold Township and its Recreation Director.
c.
Group and Entity. Permits shall be obtained by written application
for any nonprofit organized groups and entities for use of the athletic
fields and courts or recreational facilities. Said application shall
be filed at least two weeks prior to the requested date and time.
Permits may be issued only in the discretion of Upper Freehold Township
and its Recreation Director.
All organized groups using any of the Parks' facilities shall
assume full responsibility for any and all injuries and damages that
may occur during any event and use. The group and organization using
the facilities by permit agree that it and they shall defend and indemnify
Upper Freehold Township and its agents, servants and employees from
and with respect to any and all claims for personal injury and property
damage and other claims involving said facilities and/or use that
may be made against the Township and its representatives and agents,
servants and employees. With each application, the organization and/or
organized group and entity shall submit an original Certificate of
Liability Insurance that shall include Comprehensive General Liability
Insurance coverage in the minimal amount of $1,000,000/$2,000,000
and Workers Compensation coverage and other appropriate insurable
interests. The Certificate shall name Upper Freehold Township, a New
Jersey Municipal Corporation, as an additional named insured. Failure
to provide a proper Certificate of Insurance with the application
and prior to use shall void any field and court use and no permit
shall be issued without said Certificate being provided to the Recreation
Director for review and in discretion, the Director's approval or
rejection.
d.
All fee payments and/or deposits shall be payable to Upper Freehold
Township and shall only be sent and directed to and/or hand delivered
to the Upper Freehold Township Recreation Director, Township Municipal
Building, 314 Route 539, Post Office Box 89, Cream Ridge, New Jersey
08514-0089. All correspondence shall be directed to that office also.
e.
Upper Freehold Township and its Recreation Department may require
that the group or organization provide the services of a police officer
or officers in order to utilize the facilities. In that event the
organization or group shall provide officers that are duly qualified
and the officers shall be compensated by the applicant and organization
at the established rate for such officers.
f.
If required, a deposit shall be paid to Upper Freehold Township in
the amount of $500 in the discretion of the Recreation Director to
insure that the buildings and grounds will be properly utilized and
also left in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. A representative
from Upper Freehold Township shall examine the grounds and facilities
following use by such group or organization and in the event all rules
have been complied with and the fields and facilities are left in
proper condition, the deposit may be returned to the applicant and
permittee within 60 days. If the rules and/or other conditions have
not been complied with, the deposit shall be forfeited.
In addition, the Township reserves the right to seek such other
remedies and relief as may be appropriate in accordance with applicable
law.
g.
Written applications and requests for fields and courts and recreational
facilities shall be accepted only after February 15 or the first business
day thereafter from organizations and groups and/or individuals seeking
use commencing March 1 to June 30. Any request and application shall
be solely considered by Upper Freehold Township in the discretion
of its Recreation Director.
Requests for fields and courts and recreational facilities for
use commencing July 1 and ending August 31 shall be accepted commencing
June 1 or the first business day thereafter and again, shall be considered
in the discretion of the Recreation Director.
Requests for use starting September 1 and ending December 1
shall only be accepted commencing August 1 or the first business day
thereafter.
h.
Upper Freehold Township and its Recreation Director shall be notified
a minimum of 48 hours in advance of any cancellation or change with
respect to any approved application and issued permit. Failure to
notify Upper Freehold Township and its Recreation Director personally
and in writing in accordance with said forty-eight hour notice may
result in forfeiture of any fees paid and/or suspension of any future
use or such other remedy or action as Upper Freehold Township and/or
Recreation Director may deem appropriate.
[Ord. No. 234-09]
a.
The Upper Freehold-Allentown Little League and Upper Freehold/Allentown
girls' softball and the Central Redbirds Pop Warner shall have the
sole option to utilize the concession stands and facilities in their
respective seasons. In the event the organizations do not wish to
operate the stand and concession facilities, they shall serve written
notice of same upon Upper Freehold Township and its Recreation Director
with a copy to the Township Clerk/Administrator at least 60 days prior
to the season opener.
Each organization shall pay to Upper Freehold Township a deposit
in the sum of $300 to insure that the facilities and area will be
kept in a clean, safe and sanitary condition each day. A representative
from Upper Freehold Township and its Parks, Playgrounds and Recreation
Department shall examine the concession facilities and area following
the use of same by such groups and organizations. At the end of the
season, in the event it has been determined that said organizations
have fully complied with all rules and regulations and the facilities
and area have been adequately cared for and kept picked up of trash
and debris and do not need repair and are in good condition, normal
use and wear excepted, then the Township and/or Director may, in its
discretion, return the deposit to said organization. In the event
it is determined that damage has occurred and/or the rules have not
been complied with and/or the terms of this provision or other related
rules have been violated, the deposit may be forfeited in the discretion
of Upper Freehold Township and its Recreation Director. In addition,
said organizations will be subject to such other costs and assessments
and remedies as Upper Freehold Township may, in its discretion, pursue
in accordance with law.
